
RRE Ventures
Description
RRE Ventures is a long-standing New York City-based venture capital firm with a rich history of investing in early-stage technology companies. Established in 1994, the firm has consistently focused on identifying and backing promising startups across a diverse array of sectors, including enterprise software, fintech, digital media, healthcare IT, and consumer applications. Their investment philosophy centers on partnering with exceptional founders who are building disruptive technologies and scalable business models, often taking a lead or co-lead position in funding rounds.
The firm primarily targets Seed, Series A, and Series B investments, demonstrating a commitment to supporting companies through critical early growth phases. RRE Ventures typically writes initial checks ranging from $1 million to $15 million, with significant capacity for follow-on investments as their portfolio companies mature and require additional capital. This flexible approach allows them to engage with a broad spectrum of early-stage opportunities, from nascent concepts to more established startups seeking to scale rapidly. Their deep industry expertise and extensive network are often leveraged to provide strategic guidance and operational support to their portfolio.
Over its nearly three-decade history, RRE Ventures has built a substantial capital base, having raised over $2.5 billion across various funds. Their most recent fund, RRE Ventures VIII, closed in 2021 with $250 million in commitments, underscoring their continued ability to attract significant institutional capital. This robust financial backing enables them to maintain a consistent investment pace and provide enduring support to their portfolio companies. RRE Ventures is recognized for its disciplined investment approach and its track record of backing companies that have achieved significant market success and exits.
Investor Profile
RRE Ventures has backed more than 595 startups, with 11 new investments in the last 12 months alone. The firm has led 144 rounds, about 24% of its total and boasts 131 exits across its portfolio.
Investment Focus Highlights
- Concentrates on Series A, Seed, Series B rounds (top funding stages).
- Majority of deals are located in United States, Canada, United Kingdom.
- Strong thematic focus on Software, Enterprise Software, Information Technology.
- Led 4 rounds in the past year.
- Typical check size: $1M – $15M.
Stage Focus
- Series A (26%)
- Seed (24%)
- Series B (20%)
- Series C (12%)
- Series Unknown (9%)
- Series D (4%)
- Series E (2%)
- Pre Seed (1%)
- Series F (1%)
Country Focus
- United States (94%)
- Canada (3%)
- United Kingdom (2%)
- China (1%)
Industry Focus
- Software
- Enterprise Software
- Information Technology
- Fintech
- Internet
- Financial Services
- E-commerce
- Mobile
- Finance
- Health Care
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