Revolution Growth

Revolution, LLC is a venture capital firm established in 2005, headquartered in Washington, D.C., with an additional office in San Francisco, California. The firm specializes in growth capital investments across various sectors, including Financial Services, Sports, Media & Entertainment, Marketplaces, Software & Services, Transportation, Hospitality & Travel, E-Commerce, Manufacturing, Education, Health, and Food. Revolution typically invests between $1 million and $12 million in portfolio companies, often aiming for a controlling stake. As part of its operations, Revolution encompasses several funds, such as Revolution Ventures and Revolution Growth, that target early-stage and growth-stage investments in technology-enabled businesses and innovative companies. The firm emphasizes collaboration with top-tier investors and actively participates in the governance of its portfolio companies. Revolution is committed to supporting entrepreneurs in high-potential geographies, advocating for the belief that great companies can emerge and thrive from diverse locations.

James Barlia

Investment Associate

David Golden

Managing Partner

Kristin M. Gunther

Partner

Nancy Hilliker

Vice President

Carl Leacock

Associate

Ted Leonsis

Founder and Partner

Clint Myers

Partner and Fund Manager

Graham Ober

Vice President

Curtis Oberg

Vice President

Anant Pai

Associate

Tige Savage

Managing Partner

Alex Shtarkman

Vice President

Clara Sieg

Partner

Fifi Young

Associate

Past deals in Virginia

TemperPack

Venture Round in 2022
TemperPack Technologies, Inc. designs and manufactures thermal packaging products specifically for insulated and temperature-sensitive goods. The company provides various shipping containers suitable for transporting perishable food and medical supplies, including one-piece boxes, two-piece liners, and temper sleeves. These products are utilized to ship meal kits, sensitive medications, prepared meals, seafood, meats, and desserts. Established in 2015 and based in Richmond, Virginia, with additional facilities in Las Vegas, Nevada, TemperPack serves e-commerce food companies across the United States, the United Kingdom, and Canada. The company is committed to sustainable design, having developed the first certified fully curbside recyclable insulated shipping solution, aiming to address packaging challenges in the perishable food and life sciences sectors.

TemperPack

Series C in 2020
TemperPack Technologies, Inc. designs and manufactures thermal packaging products specifically for insulated and temperature-sensitive goods. The company provides various shipping containers suitable for transporting perishable food and medical supplies, including one-piece boxes, two-piece liners, and temper sleeves. These products are utilized to ship meal kits, sensitive medications, prepared meals, seafood, meats, and desserts. Established in 2015 and based in Richmond, Virginia, with additional facilities in Las Vegas, Nevada, TemperPack serves e-commerce food companies across the United States, the United Kingdom, and Canada. The company is committed to sustainable design, having developed the first certified fully curbside recyclable insulated shipping solution, aiming to address packaging challenges in the perishable food and life sciences sectors.

Lynk Global

Seed Round in 2019
Lynk is a mobile connectivity company that allows to partner with mobile network operators to connect existing mobile phone customers to each other, anywhere on the planet. It aims to provide broadband connectivity directly to ordinary mobile phones. Lynk was founded in 2016 and is headquartered in Falls Church, Virginia.

Lynk Global

Seed Round in 2019
Lynk is a mobile connectivity company that allows to partner with mobile network operators to connect existing mobile phone customers to each other, anywhere on the planet. It aims to provide broadband connectivity directly to ordinary mobile phones. Lynk was founded in 2016 and is headquartered in Falls Church, Virginia.

TemperPack

Series B in 2019
TemperPack Technologies, Inc. designs and manufactures thermal packaging products specifically for insulated and temperature-sensitive goods. The company provides various shipping containers suitable for transporting perishable food and medical supplies, including one-piece boxes, two-piece liners, and temper sleeves. These products are utilized to ship meal kits, sensitive medications, prepared meals, seafood, meats, and desserts. Established in 2015 and based in Richmond, Virginia, with additional facilities in Las Vegas, Nevada, TemperPack serves e-commerce food companies across the United States, the United Kingdom, and Canada. The company is committed to sustainable design, having developed the first certified fully curbside recyclable insulated shipping solution, aiming to address packaging challenges in the perishable food and life sciences sectors.

Lynk Global

Seed Round in 2018
Lynk is a mobile connectivity company that allows to partner with mobile network operators to connect existing mobile phone customers to each other, anywhere on the planet. It aims to provide broadband connectivity directly to ordinary mobile phones. Lynk was founded in 2016 and is headquartered in Falls Church, Virginia.

Lynk Global

Seed Round in 2018
Lynk is a mobile connectivity company that allows to partner with mobile network operators to connect existing mobile phone customers to each other, anywhere on the planet. It aims to provide broadband connectivity directly to ordinary mobile phones. Lynk was founded in 2016 and is headquartered in Falls Church, Virginia.

LiveSafe

Series B in 2018
LiveSafe, Inc. specializes in creating a mobile safety communications platform designed to enhance community safety through real-time interaction between individuals and safety officials. Founded in 2012 and headquartered in Arlington, Virginia, with an additional office in Clearwater, Florida, LiveSafe offers a mobile application paired with a cloud-based command dashboard that facilitates the reporting of incidents and sharing of crucial safety information. The platform serves a diverse range of sectors, including media, technology, property management, retail, entertainment, sports, and financial services, as well as hospitals and government contractors. By fostering a collaborative environment for users to send actionable intelligence, LiveSafe empowers communities to respond more effectively to threats and emergencies, ultimately aiming to create safer environments for all. The company operates as a subsidiary of Vector Solutions, Inc. since October 2020.

Rize

Seed Round in 2018
Rize builds customer-centric financial applications for fintechs, incumbents, and non-financial brands. Our patent-pending Synthetic Account technology seamlessly integrates checking, saving, and individual brokerage with one flexible platform.

Placemakr

Seed Round in 2018
Placemakr operates apartment-style hotels that provide a unique lodging experience by combining the comforts of home with the services of a hotel. Founded in 2016 and headquartered in Washington, D.C., the company specializes in pop-up hotels located in newly constructed luxury apartment buildings. These hotels feature fully furnished apartments equipped with modern amenities, including fitness facilities. Placemakr's model not only enhances the living experience for residents but also supports multifamily developers by mitigating risks during the lease-up phase of new properties, generating additional revenue streams in the process. The company has established locations in Tysons Corner, Virginia; Houston, Texas; and Seattle, Washington.

KLDiscovery

Venture Round in 2018
KLDiscovery provides technology-enabled services and software to help law firms, corporations, government agencies, and consumers solve complex data challenges.

Upskill

Seed Round in 2018
Upskill provides wearable technology to connect hands-on workers from the factory to the warehouse to the jobsite. Its robust platform, Skylight, connects the industrial workforce with the people, processes, information, and equipment they need to do their jobs with greater efficiency and fewer errors, leaving them hands free to focus on their tasks at hand, and their tools. For organizations in the competitive global market looking to increase productivity, improve quality, reduce costs, train new workers, retain tribal knowledge, and provide a strong foundation for further investments, the future starts with Upskill.

WealthForge

Venture Round in 2018
WealthForge Holdings, Inc. operates a technology platform designed for the private capital markets, focusing on facilitating investments in alternative securities. Based in Richmond, Virginia, the company provides solutions that simplify the investment process while ensuring regulatory compliance. Its Altigo platform connects issuers with registered intermediaries, such as broker-dealers and investment advisors, enabling them to present vetted investment opportunities effectively. WealthForge's offerings include features for investment processing, compliance reviews, subscription automation, and reporting. Additionally, the company provides brokerage services, document preparation, investor relations, placement agent work, and escrow services. Founded in 2009, WealthForge aims to create a seamless experience for investors and sponsors in the alternative investment landscape.

WireWheel

Seed Round in 2017
WireWheel, Inc. is a software company that specializes in data privacy management, offering a cloud-based platform designed to assist organizations in complying with various data protection regulations, such as the EU GDPR, Privacy Shield, PCI DSS, and HIPAA. Founded in 2016 and headquartered in Arlington, Virginia, WireWheel's platform provides tools for privacy program management and subject rights request management. By integrating machine learning and data science, the platform helps companies automate the mapping of their public cloud assets and manage third-party relationships. This capability enables organizations to effectively address their compliance obligations while maximizing the potential of their data assets, ultimately enhancing their competitive advantage in the market.

Resonate

Series C in 2017
Resonate's pioneering approach goes beyond traditional targeting on broad demographics, past behaviors or general interests. Political campaigns, advocacy groups and major consumer brands now use Resonate's motivations based targeting to deliver successful online ad campaigns based on otherwise unidentifiable values such as patriotism, environmentalism, taste for luxury, interest in innovation and thousands of other human dimensions.

Sweetgreen

Series F in 2015
Sweetgreen, Inc. is an American fast-casual restaurant chain founded in 2007 and based in Culver City, California. It operates restaurants in several states, including Virginia, Pennsylvania, New York, Maryland, Massachusetts, and the District of Columbia. The company focuses on serving simple, seasonal, and healthy salads and grain bowls made from scratch with fresh, whole produce delivered daily. Sweetgreen emphasizes plant-forward, earth-friendly meals, prioritizing organic, regenerative, and local sourcing of ingredients. In addition to its restaurant operations, Sweetgreen sells merchandise such as gift cards, clothing, and accessories online. The company has formed a strategic partnership with FoodCorps to further its mission of promoting healthy eating.

KLDiscovery

Venture Round in 2015
KLDiscovery provides technology-enabled services and software to help law firms, corporations, government agencies, and consumers solve complex data challenges.

Sweetgreen

Series E in 2014
Sweetgreen, Inc. is an American fast-casual restaurant chain founded in 2007 and based in Culver City, California. It operates restaurants in several states, including Virginia, Pennsylvania, New York, Maryland, Massachusetts, and the District of Columbia. The company focuses on serving simple, seasonal, and healthy salads and grain bowls made from scratch with fresh, whole produce delivered daily. Sweetgreen emphasizes plant-forward, earth-friendly meals, prioritizing organic, regenerative, and local sourcing of ingredients. In addition to its restaurant operations, Sweetgreen sells merchandise such as gift cards, clothing, and accessories online. The company has formed a strategic partnership with FoodCorps to further its mission of promoting healthy eating.

Echo360

Series C in 2014
Echo360, Inc. is a provider of a Software-as-a-Service platform designed to enhance learning experiences in higher education both in the United States and internationally. Established in 2007 and headquartered in Reston, Virginia, the company offers a comprehensive solution that enables users to capture, share, and manage educational content effectively. Its platform supports flipped classroom models by allowing instructors to incorporate polls, quizzes, and other interactive activities into their presentations. Additionally, it facilitates the recording of instructional videos and provides learning analytics that help educators identify student engagement levels and pinpoint those who may be struggling. Echo360's offerings include universal capture software for various devices, automatic speech recognition for video-based learning, and a learning library for storing educational materials. The company aims to transform teaching and learning through innovative technology, making it a leader in active learning solutions.

Sweetgreen

Series D in 2013
Sweetgreen, Inc. is an American fast-casual restaurant chain founded in 2007 and based in Culver City, California. It operates restaurants in several states, including Virginia, Pennsylvania, New York, Maryland, Massachusetts, and the District of Columbia. The company focuses on serving simple, seasonal, and healthy salads and grain bowls made from scratch with fresh, whole produce delivered daily. Sweetgreen emphasizes plant-forward, earth-friendly meals, prioritizing organic, regenerative, and local sourcing of ingredients. In addition to its restaurant operations, Sweetgreen sells merchandise such as gift cards, clothing, and accessories online. The company has formed a strategic partnership with FoodCorps to further its mission of promoting healthy eating.

Custom Ink

Venture Round in 2013
Custom Ink is a prominent retailer specializing in custom apparel and accessories tailored for groups, events, and special occasions. The company offers a diverse range of products, including t-shirts, sweatshirts, activewear, and various accessories such as drinkware and outdoor items. Custom Ink is dedicated to helping customers foster a sense of community and belonging among families, friends, teammates, and colleagues through personalized designs. The platform features user-friendly design tools and provides attentive customer service to enhance the ordering experience. Additionally, Custom Ink supports fundraising initiatives, allowing individuals to raise money and awareness for charities and personal causes. The company also operates Represent by Custom Ink, which enables influencers to create and sell limited-edition merchandise to their fanbase. Headquartered in Fairfax, Virginia, Custom Ink has several other locations across the United States.

Echo360

Venture Round in 2012
Echo360, Inc. is a provider of a Software-as-a-Service platform designed to enhance learning experiences in higher education both in the United States and internationally. Established in 2007 and headquartered in Reston, Virginia, the company offers a comprehensive solution that enables users to capture, share, and manage educational content effectively. Its platform supports flipped classroom models by allowing instructors to incorporate polls, quizzes, and other interactive activities into their presentations. Additionally, it facilitates the recording of instructional videos and provides learning analytics that help educators identify student engagement levels and pinpoint those who may be struggling. Echo360's offerings include universal capture software for various devices, automatic speech recognition for video-based learning, and a learning library for storing educational materials. The company aims to transform teaching and learning through innovative technology, making it a leader in active learning solutions.

Resonate

Series B in 2012
Resonate's pioneering approach goes beyond traditional targeting on broad demographics, past behaviors or general interests. Political campaigns, advocacy groups and major consumer brands now use Resonate's motivations based targeting to deliver successful online ad campaigns based on otherwise unidentifiable values such as patriotism, environmentalism, taste for luxury, interest in innovation and thousands of other human dimensions.

FedBid

Series A in 2012
FedBid, Inc. operates a managed online marketplace that enhances the procurement processes for governments, businesses, and educational institutions across the United States. The company's platform facilitates B2G and B2B commerce through a buyer-driven online marketplace that includes reverse auction capabilities. This marketplace allows federal agencies, as well as state and local governments, to competitively source a wide array of products and services, including facilities and operations, heavy equipment, information technology, and professional services. By providing a transparent and efficient bidding process, FedBid enables its clients to achieve optimal pricing and save time and resources in their purchasing activities. Founded in 1999 and headquartered in Vienna, Virginia, FedBid has established strategic partnerships with various organizations to enhance its service offerings. It has been operating as a subsidiary of Compusearch Software Systems, Inc. since 2017.

AddThis

Series D in 2011
AddThis operates a social sharing and analytics platform that facilitates the distribution and tracking of online content across various domains. Founded in 2004 and based in McLean, Virginia, the company provides tools for publishers, brands, consumers, and advertisers to enhance user engagement and drive traffic. With a presence on over 15 million domains and a reach of approximately 2 billion unique users, AddThis enables clients to analyze content sharing on social networks, track email shares, and monitor user interactions with content. Their audience intelligence platform allows marketers to identify and engage high-value customer segments based on shared interests and behaviors. As of 2016, AddThis operates as a subsidiary of Oracle Corporation, leveraging a vast footprint of 1 trillion page views annually to deliver personalized online experiences.

Koofers

Series A in 2010
Koofers, Inc. is a consumer internet platform based in Blacksburg, Virginia, founded in 2008. It serves college students by offering free access to various academic resources, including practice exams, professor ratings, flashcards, and grade distribution data, as well as a class schedule maker. Additionally, Koofers provides an enterprise solution known as Koofers Campus Recruiter, which connects employers and recruiting firms with over one million college students seeking internships and full-time job opportunities. This dual focus on educational support and recruitment enhances the academic and career prospects of its users.

Resonate

Series A in 2010
Resonate's pioneering approach goes beyond traditional targeting on broad demographics, past behaviors or general interests. Political campaigns, advocacy groups and major consumer brands now use Resonate's motivations based targeting to deliver successful online ad campaigns based on otherwise unidentifiable values such as patriotism, environmentalism, taste for luxury, interest in innovation and thousands of other human dimensions.

AddThis

Series B in 2007
AddThis operates a social sharing and analytics platform that facilitates the distribution and tracking of online content across various domains. Founded in 2004 and based in McLean, Virginia, the company provides tools for publishers, brands, consumers, and advertisers to enhance user engagement and drive traffic. With a presence on over 15 million domains and a reach of approximately 2 billion unique users, AddThis enables clients to analyze content sharing on social networks, track email shares, and monitor user interactions with content. Their audience intelligence platform allows marketers to identify and engage high-value customer segments based on shared interests and behaviors. As of 2016, AddThis operates as a subsidiary of Oracle Corporation, leveraging a vast footprint of 1 trillion page views annually to deliver personalized online experiences.
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