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Robin Hood Ventures

North America, Pennsylvania, United States, Philadelphia

Description

Robin Hood Ventures is a prominent angel investor group based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, with a strong focus on early-stage, high-growth companies primarily within the Greater Philadelphia region and the broader Mid-Atlantic. Established over two decades ago, the group has built a reputation for identifying and nurturing promising startups across various sectors, including software, healthcare IT, biotech, and advanced materials. Their investment philosophy emphasizes not just capital infusion but also active mentorship and strategic guidance, leveraging the collective experience of their diverse angel network to support portfolio companies through critical growth phases.

The group typically participates in seed and Series A funding rounds, offering initial checks that range from $250,000 to $1,000,000. These investments are often part of larger syndicates, where Robin Hood Ventures co-invests alongside other angel groups, venture capital firms, and institutional investors. This collaborative approach allows them to support more substantial funding rounds while maintaining their focus on early-stage opportunities. Their commitment to the local ecosystem is evident in their consistent investment activity within the region, contributing significantly to the development of the Philadelphia startup landscape.

Over its more than 20 years of operation, Robin Hood Ventures has invested in over 100 companies, demonstrating a sustained commitment to fostering innovation and economic growth. Their long-standing presence and extensive portfolio underscore their deep understanding of the challenges and opportunities faced by nascent businesses. By providing crucial early capital and hands-on support, Robin Hood Ventures plays a vital role in helping promising startups scale, attract follow-on funding, and ultimately achieve market success.

Investor Profile

Robin Hood Ventures has backed more than 148 startups, with 10 new investments in the last 12 months alone. The firm has led 13 rounds, about 9% of its total and boasts 14 exits across its portfolio.

Investment Focus Highlights

  • Concentrates on Seed, Convertible Note, Series A rounds (top funding stages).
  • Majority of deals are located in United States, Israel, Canada.
  • Strong thematic focus on Health Care, Biotechnology, Software.
  • Led 1 rounds in the past year.
  • Typical check size: $250K – $1M.

Stage Focus

  • Seed (26%)
  • Convertible Note (18%)
  • Series A (18%)
  • Series Unknown (14%)
  • Series B (7%)
  • Undisclosed (5%)
  • Series C (3%)
  • Debt Financing (3%)
  • Pre Seed (2%)
  • Angel (1%)

Country Focus

  • United States (96%)
  • Israel (3%)
  • Canada (1%)

Industry Focus

  • Health Care
  • Biotechnology
  • Software
  • Medical
  • Therapeutics
  • Medical Device
  • E-commerce
  • Life Science
  • Information Technology
  • Artificial Intelligence (Ai)
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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

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Who does Robin Hood Ventures frequently co-invest with?

Ben Franklin Technology Partners of Southeastern Pennsylvania
North America, Pennsylvania, United States, Philadelphia
Co-Investments: 11
Razor's Edge Ventures
North America, Virginia, United States, Reston
Co-Investments: 3
SOSV
North America, New Jersey, United States, Princeton
Co-Investments: 4
MentorTech Ventures
North America, Pennsylvania, United States, Philadelphia
Co-Investments: 4
Emerald Development Managers
North America, New York, United States, New York
Co-Investments: 4
MA
North America, Pennsylvania, United States, Philadelphia
Co-Investments: 4
Delaware Crossing Investor Group
North America, Pennsylvania, United States, Doylestown
Co-Investments: 11
Gabriel Investments
North America, Pennsylvania, United States, Philadelphia
Co-Investments: 3
Alumni Ventures
North America, New Hampshire, United States, Manchester
Co-Investments: 4
New York Angels
North America, New York, United States, New York
Co-Investments: 6

Which angels does Robin Hood Ventures often collaborate with?

MG
North America, Pennsylvania, United States
Shared Deals: 3
CR
North America, California, United States, San Francisco
Shared Deals: 1
JW
North America, New York, United States, New York
Shared Deals: 2
SB
Europe, England, United Kingdom
Shared Deals: 1
MS
North America, California, United States, San Francisco
Shared Deals: 1
KP
North America, New York, United States, New York
Shared Deals: 1
TP
North America, California, United States, San Francisco
Shared Deals: 1
SB
North America, New York, United States, New York
Shared Deals: 2
JK
North America, California, United States, San Francisco
Shared Deals: 1
PY
North America, California, United States, San Francisco
Shared Deals: 1

What are some of recent deals done by Robin Hood Ventures?

Cooler Heads

San Diego, California, United States

Cooler Heads develops a portable scalp cooling system designed for chemotherapy patients.

BiotechnologyHealth CareMedical Device
Series AJul 22, 2025
Amount Raised: $11,000,000
FEMSelect

Modi'in, HaMerkaz, Israel

FEMSelect is making a lasting impact on women's health by delivering an innovative technology platform.

Health CareMedicalMedical DeviceWomen's
Series BMay 13, 2025
Integrated Reality Labs

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States

Integrated Reality Labs (IRL Inc.) builds integrated reality (IR) games and tools that enhance play in the real world.

Gaming
UndisclosedFeb 1, 2025
Amount Raised: $205,000
Vessl Prosthetics

London, Ontario, Canada

Vessl Prosthetics is a prosthetics firm that is driven by the idea of empowering amputees and their champions to overcome challenges.

Machinery ManufacturingMedical
Pre SeedJan 17, 2025
Amount Raised: $250,000
BrilliantPad

Chicago, Illinois, United States

BrilliantPad is a developer of self cleaning puppy pad and dog potty in a specialized container.

PetVeterinary
UndisclosedNov 1, 2024
Amount Raised: $17,000
Virion Therapeutics

Newark, Delaware, United States

Virion Therapeutics is a science-driven company developing innovative immune-based treatments for virally-associated cancers.

BiotechnologyHealth CareTherapeutics
UndisclosedOct 1, 2024
Amount Raised: $95,000
Vytala

Malvern, Pennsylvania, United States

Vytala is a food tech firm focused on improving nutrition through innovative solutions.

BiotechnologyFood and BeverageNutrition
Pre SeedSep 19, 2024
Accencio

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States

Accencio is an intellectual property strategy and intelligence company. It provides visualized intellectual property strategy and more.

AnalyticsInformation TechnologyIntellectual PropertyVirtualization
UndisclosedSep 1, 2024
Amount Raised: $310,000
Ophidion

Pasadena, California, United States

Ophidion is a biotechnology company that delivers a central nervous system therapeutics to targeted sites in the brain.

BiotechnologyHealth CareTherapeutics
UndisclosedSep 1, 2024
Amount Raised: $150,000
Epoxy.ai

Lancaster, Pennsylvania, United States

Epoxy.ai is an AI-driven customer analysis platform.

AnalyticsMachine LearningPersonalizationReal Time
UndisclosedAug 1, 2024
Amount Raised: $132,000