Revolution

Revolution, LLC is a venture capital firm founded in 2005 and based 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, media and entertainment, e-commerce, transportation, education, and healthcare. Revolution seeks to partner with entrepreneurs to disrupt traditional industries through innovative products and services, typically investing between $1 million and $12 million in its portfolio companies. It emphasizes the importance of investing in high-potential geographic areas, believing that talent is widely distributed but opportunities are not. Revolution operates multiple funds, including Revolution Ventures and Revolution Growth, which focus on early-stage and growth-stage investments, respectively. The firm is known for taking a controlling stake in its portfolio companies and often leads financing rounds, with a preference for collaborating with other top-tier investors.

James Barlia

Investment Associate

Jade Floyd

Director of Communications

David Golden

Managing Partner

Nancy Hilliker

Vice President

Todd Klein

Partner

Ashley Larson

Vice President

Ted Leonsis

Founder and Partner

Steven Murray

Managing Partner

Osman Nur

Associate

Graham Ober

Vice President

Curtis Oberg

Associate

Fazeela Abdul Rashid

Partner

John N. Richardson

EVP and Chief Operations Officer

John Sabin

Chief Financial Officer, Revolution

Tige Savage

Managing Partner

Alex Shtarkman

Vice President

Clara Sieg

Partner

Scott Somer

Chief Financial Officer, Revolution Corporate Services, Senior Vice President, Financial Operations,

Kate Wilschutz

CFO

Ashley Yesayan

Vice President, Revolution Growth

Fifi Young

Associate

Past deals in Washington

Glowforge

Series E in 2023
Glowforge is a manufacturer of 3D laser printers intended to offer printing services on a wide range of materials and many more.The company's printers utilize software and sensors to cut, engrave, and shape designs from a variety of materials, enabling users to print and decorate any materials.

Glowforge

Series E in 2022
Glowforge is a manufacturer of 3D laser printers intended to offer printing services on a wide range of materials and many more.The company's printers utilize software and sensors to cut, engrave, and shape designs from a variety of materials, enabling users to print and decorate any materials.

Cava Group

Series F in 2021
Cava Group, Inc. owns and operates a chain of Greek and Mediterranean restaurants. It offers salads, dips, spreads, toppings, and dressings. The company has strategic partnerships with Garden School Foundation, Sow Much Good, Urban Roots, and Future Chefs. Cava Group, Inc. was founded in 2006 and is headquartered in Washington, District Of Columbia.

Ordway

Series A in 2020
Ordway is a smart billing and revenue automation platform for growing businesses. It simplifies managing recurring subscriptions, contract details, pricing transactions, invoicing customers, collecting payments, and recognizing revenue. They are on a mission to build the world’s most effective billing and finance platform. Used by companies across multiple industries, Ordway eliminates back-office inefficiencies, identifies revenue trends, and simplifies finance and operations tasks so personnel can focus on strategic growth activities. Ordway is a SaaS company based in Washington DC.

Remodelmate

Seed Round in 2020
remodelmate, Inc. operates as an online marketplace for buying, selling, and managing home renovations. It provides services, including check renovation model, pricing estimate, and budget design. The company was founded in 2016 and is based in Washington, District Of Columbia.

Chase Therapeutics

Venture Round in 2019
Chase Therapeutics is an early-stage specialty pharmaceutical company dedicated to developing improved treatments for brain diseases. The company focuses on creating novel compounds that address both symptomatic relief and disease modification, thereby enabling healthcare providers to better manage central nervous system disorders. Through its innovative approach, Chase Therapeutics aims to enhance the quality of life for individuals affected by these conditions.

Aurora Insight

Series A in 2019
We are the one source of truth when it comes to available spectrum and wireless connectivity. We provide detailed insights on existing wireless infrastructure and RF environments enabling organizations to make the best business decisions.

Blokable

Series A in 2019
Blokable, Inc. manufactures pre-fabricated steel frame modular housing units for developers in the United States. Its units are used for residential, retail, and mixed-use projects. Blokable, Inc. was formerly known as Bloakable, Inc. The company was incorporated in 2016 and is based in Seattle, Washington.

FlavorCloud

Seed Round in 2019
FlavorCloud, Inc. develops a cloud-based cross border logistics tool that powers international shipping. Its platform, FlavorCloud, enables end-to-end shopping cart integration for e-commerce retailers, enterprise retailers, and marketplaces. It serves enterprise retailers and direct-to-consumer brands. The company was formerly known as FlavorCloud LLC. The company was founded in 2017 and is based in Seattle, Washington.

Glow

Seed Round in 2019
Glow Technologies Inc. operates an online platform designed to assist podcasters in building their media businesses. Founded in 2019 and based in Seattle, Washington, Glow provides creators with tools to establish direct relationships with their listeners. The platform enables users to design custom marketing webpages that align with their brand, allowing listeners to subscribe to premium content or make one-time payments directly through their preferred podcast player. By facilitating these interactions, Glow empowers podcasters to grow their content, audience, and revenue.

Off The Record

Seed Round in 2019
Off The Record, Inc. offers a technology platform for drivers to defend their driving records and protect their insurance premiums from unjust penalties. Its platform lets users to provide the photo of their traffic ticket and answer few questions; get matched with local traffic lawyers for their case; receive real-time updates on the status of their case and communicate with their lawyer through an application; and get notified of the outcome and advise of any further action once the case is resolved. The company serves customers in the United States. Off The Record, Inc. was founded in 2015 and is based in Seattle, Washington.

Glowforge

Venture Round in 2019
Glowforge is a manufacturer of 3D laser printers intended to offer printing services on a wide range of materials and many more.The company's printers utilize software and sensors to cut, engrave, and shape designs from a variety of materials, enabling users to print and decorate any materials.

Optoro

Series E in 2018
Optoro, Inc. operates a reverse logistics platform that specializes in asset recovery solutions for distressed inventory from retailers, manufacturers, and third-party providers. The company facilitates direct-to-consumer remarketing for items such as customer returns, overstock, discontinued products, and refurbished goods through various online channels. In addition to remarketing, Optoro offers a range of inventory management services, including warehousing, fulfillment, inspection, testing, research, marketing, and eco-friendly disposal of products. It also provides asset maximization services that encompass multi-channel remarketing, custom inventory controls, and reporting and analytics. Founded in 2004 and based in Washington, D.C., with a location in Mt. Juliet, Tennessee, Optoro serves customers both in the United States and internationally, aiming to enhance the returns experience while optimizing supply chain processes.

Framebridge

Series C in 2018
Framebridge, Inc. specializes in custom framing solutions for art and photographs, offering a streamlined online service that prioritizes customer experience. Founded in 2014 and based in Washington, D.C., the company allows users to select from a curated range of contemporary frame styles, upload images, or send physical items for personalized framing. The expert team at Framebridge handcrafts frames to meet each customer's specifications, ensuring high-quality results. Finished products are shipped directly to consumers, typically arriving within days and ready to hang. Pricing is transparent and based on the size of the framed item, starting at $39 and including free shipping. Framebridge operates manufacturing facilities in Richmond, Kentucky, and Lanham, Maryland, and has attracted investments from notable firms and individuals in the retail and technology sectors.

Ordway

Seed Round in 2018
Ordway is a smart billing and revenue automation platform for growing businesses. It simplifies managing recurring subscriptions, contract details, pricing transactions, invoicing customers, collecting payments, and recognizing revenue. They are on a mission to build the world’s most effective billing and finance platform. Used by companies across multiple industries, Ordway eliminates back-office inefficiencies, identifies revenue trends, and simplifies finance and operations tasks so personnel can focus on strategic growth activities. Ordway is a SaaS company based in Washington DC.

Blokable

Seed Round in 2018
Blokable, Inc. manufactures pre-fabricated steel frame modular housing units for developers in the United States. Its units are used for residential, retail, and mixed-use projects. Blokable, Inc. was formerly known as Bloakable, Inc. The company was incorporated in 2016 and is based in Seattle, Washington.

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.

Hatch Apps

Seed Round in 2018
Hatch Technologies, Inc. is an enterprise software company that operates a cloud-based application management platform, designed to simplify and automate the software development process. Founded in 2015 and based in Washington, D.C., the company enables users to create custom native mobile applications for web, iOS, and Android. Hatch Apps serves various sectors, including education, hospitality, non-profit, law, and travel, providing a content management system that allows businesses to easily update and manage their application's design and content. This platform enhances efficiency and promotes growth while significantly reducing the time and cost associated with traditional application development methods.

Hatch Apps

Seed Round in 2018
Hatch Technologies, Inc. is an enterprise software company that operates a cloud-based application management platform, designed to simplify and automate the software development process. Founded in 2015 and based in Washington, D.C., the company enables users to create custom native mobile applications for web, iOS, and Android. Hatch Apps serves various sectors, including education, hospitality, non-profit, law, and travel, providing a content management system that allows businesses to easily update and manage their application's design and content. This platform enhances efficiency and promotes growth while significantly reducing the time and cost associated with traditional application development methods.

Seeva

Seed Round in 2018
SEEVA Technologies, Inc. manufactures visibility systems for commercial and passenger vehicle perception. Its solution uses visibility technologies to heat and apply washer fluid to clear off snow, ice, mud, sand, dirt and bugs. The company's product includes QwikTherm system that cleans vehicle’s sensors, cameras, radar, and windshield. SEEVA Technologies, Inc. was founded in 2017 and is based in Ann Arbor, Michigan.

ICX Media

Funding Round in 2018
ICX Media, Inc., a media company, develops a software and data platform that helps independent video content creators find their audience and make money from their videos. Its platform allows content creators to produce, distribute, and market their digital videos across various Webs, mobiles, and connected TV channels and applications. The company’s platform also helps media companies and brands find, license, and distribute digital content through mobile, desktop, and connected TV channels and applications. It serves amateur and professional digital video producers. The company is based in Washington, District Of Columbia.

Upside

Seed Round in 2018
Upside Travel Company, LLC operates a platform designed to create customized travel packages for small and mid-sized businesses. Founded in 2015 and based in Washington, D.C., the company specializes in international travel, offering round-trip airfares and hotel accommodations, along with gift card options. Upside focuses on transforming the business travel experience by combining innovative tools and dedicated support to streamline travel management for its clients. The company aims to enhance the efficiency and enjoyment of business travel, making it a more engaging process for companies.

Ledger Investing

Seed Round in 2017
Ledger Investing Inc. operates an online marketplace that connects insurers with institutional investors seeking to invest in various classes of insurance risk. Founded in 2016 and based in Washington, D.C., the platform allows asset managers, pension funds, hedge funds, and family offices to access a new asset class that offers the potential for returns uncorrelated with broader capital markets. The company capitalizes on recent trends where significant capital influx from long-term institutional investors is directed towards direct insurance investments. Additionally, Ledger Investing leverages technology to transform business models and create efficient marketplaces, enhancing the connection between buyers and sellers in the insurance sector. The firm is supported by Y Combinator.

Framebridge

Series B in 2017
Framebridge, Inc. specializes in custom framing solutions for art and photographs, offering a streamlined online service that prioritizes customer experience. Founded in 2014 and based in Washington, D.C., the company allows users to select from a curated range of contemporary frame styles, upload images, or send physical items for personalized framing. The expert team at Framebridge handcrafts frames to meet each customer's specifications, ensuring high-quality results. Finished products are shipped directly to consumers, typically arriving within days and ready to hang. Pricing is transparent and based on the size of the framed item, starting at $39 and including free shipping. Framebridge operates manufacturing facilities in Richmond, Kentucky, and Lanham, Maryland, and has attracted investments from notable firms and individuals in the retail and technology sectors.

Cava Group

Series C in 2017
Cava Group, Inc. owns and operates a chain of Greek and Mediterranean restaurants. It offers salads, dips, spreads, toppings, and dressings. The company has strategic partnerships with Garden School Foundation, Sow Much Good, Urban Roots, and Future Chefs. Cava Group, Inc. was founded in 2006 and is headquartered in Washington, District Of Columbia.

Optoro

Series D in 2016
Optoro, Inc. operates a reverse logistics platform that specializes in asset recovery solutions for distressed inventory from retailers, manufacturers, and third-party providers. The company facilitates direct-to-consumer remarketing for items such as customer returns, overstock, discontinued products, and refurbished goods through various online channels. In addition to remarketing, Optoro offers a range of inventory management services, including warehousing, fulfillment, inspection, testing, research, marketing, and eco-friendly disposal of products. It also provides asset maximization services that encompass multi-channel remarketing, custom inventory controls, and reporting and analytics. Founded in 2004 and based in Washington, D.C., with a location in Mt. Juliet, Tennessee, Optoro serves customers both in the United States and internationally, aiming to enhance the returns experience while optimizing supply chain processes.

Framebridge

Series A in 2016
Framebridge, Inc. specializes in custom framing solutions for art and photographs, offering a streamlined online service that prioritizes customer experience. Founded in 2014 and based in Washington, D.C., the company allows users to select from a curated range of contemporary frame styles, upload images, or send physical items for personalized framing. The expert team at Framebridge handcrafts frames to meet each customer's specifications, ensuring high-quality results. Finished products are shipped directly to consumers, typically arriving within days and ready to hang. Pricing is transparent and based on the size of the framed item, starting at $39 and including free shipping. Framebridge operates manufacturing facilities in Richmond, Kentucky, and Lanham, Maryland, and has attracted investments from notable firms and individuals in the retail and technology sectors.

SnagFilms

Venture Round in 2016
SnagFilms Inc. operates an online platform that enables online audiences to watch, share, and support movies and documentary films. It enables audiences to watch full-length movies, TV shows, documentaries, and comedy shorts in the areas of comedy, drama, kids and family, science and environment, thrillers, award winning, celebrity, romance, LGBT, and horror on mobile phone, tablet, desktop, and TV. SnagFilms Inc. was incorporated in 2007 and is based in New York, New York.

Cava Group

Series B in 2015
Cava Group, Inc. owns and operates a chain of Greek and Mediterranean restaurants. It offers salads, dips, spreads, toppings, and dressings. The company has strategic partnerships with Garden School Foundation, Sow Much Good, Urban Roots, and Future Chefs. Cava Group, Inc. was founded in 2006 and is headquartered in Washington, District Of Columbia.

Framebridge

Series A in 2015
Framebridge, Inc. specializes in custom framing solutions for art and photographs, offering a streamlined online service that prioritizes customer experience. Founded in 2014 and based in Washington, D.C., the company allows users to select from a curated range of contemporary frame styles, upload images, or send physical items for personalized framing. The expert team at Framebridge handcrafts frames to meet each customer's specifications, ensuring high-quality results. Finished products are shipped directly to consumers, typically arriving within days and ready to hang. Pricing is transparent and based on the size of the framed item, starting at $39 and including free shipping. Framebridge operates manufacturing facilities in Richmond, Kentucky, and Lanham, Maryland, and has attracted investments from notable firms and individuals in the retail and technology sectors.

Optoro

Series C in 2014
Optoro, Inc. operates a reverse logistics platform that specializes in asset recovery solutions for distressed inventory from retailers, manufacturers, and third-party providers. The company facilitates direct-to-consumer remarketing for items such as customer returns, overstock, discontinued products, and refurbished goods through various online channels. In addition to remarketing, Optoro offers a range of inventory management services, including warehousing, fulfillment, inspection, testing, research, marketing, and eco-friendly disposal of products. It also provides asset maximization services that encompass multi-channel remarketing, custom inventory controls, and reporting and analytics. Founded in 2004 and based in Washington, D.C., with a location in Mt. Juliet, Tennessee, Optoro serves customers both in the United States and internationally, aiming to enhance the returns experience while optimizing supply chain processes.

Framebridge

Seed Round in 2014
Framebridge, Inc. specializes in custom framing solutions for art and photographs, offering a streamlined online service that prioritizes customer experience. Founded in 2014 and based in Washington, D.C., the company allows users to select from a curated range of contemporary frame styles, upload images, or send physical items for personalized framing. The expert team at Framebridge handcrafts frames to meet each customer's specifications, ensuring high-quality results. Finished products are shipped directly to consumers, typically arriving within days and ready to hang. Pricing is transparent and based on the size of the framed item, starting at $39 and including free shipping. Framebridge operates manufacturing facilities in Richmond, Kentucky, and Lanham, Maryland, and has attracted investments from notable firms and individuals in the retail and technology sectors.

Optoro

Series B in 2013
Optoro, Inc. operates a reverse logistics platform that specializes in asset recovery solutions for distressed inventory from retailers, manufacturers, and third-party providers. The company facilitates direct-to-consumer remarketing for items such as customer returns, overstock, discontinued products, and refurbished goods through various online channels. In addition to remarketing, Optoro offers a range of inventory management services, including warehousing, fulfillment, inspection, testing, research, marketing, and eco-friendly disposal of products. It also provides asset maximization services that encompass multi-channel remarketing, custom inventory controls, and reporting and analytics. Founded in 2004 and based in Washington, D.C., with a location in Mt. Juliet, Tennessee, Optoro serves customers both in the United States and internationally, aiming to enhance the returns experience while optimizing supply chain processes.

SocialRadar

Series A in 2013
SocialRadar develops innovative technology focused on enhancing social connections through location awareness. The company creates mobile applications for platforms such as iPhone, Android, and Google Glass, which allow users to identify nearby individuals and understand their connections. By providing real-time information and insights about people and places in proximity, SocialRadar aims to transform interpersonal interactions and enrich social experiences.

LivingSocial

Venture Round in 2013
LivingSocial is an online local marketplace that allows users to discover and share various activities and services in major cities. The platform offers a diverse range of categories, including restaurants, events, sports and fitness, health and beauty, travel, and shopping, which encompasses beauty products, fashion, gadgets, and home goods. Additionally, LivingSocial provides options for gifts and coupons suitable for various occasions, such as anniversaries and birthdays. Serving both local merchants and national brands, LivingSocial connects consumers with a wide array of offerings while promoting local businesses. Founded in 2007 and initially known as Hungry Machine, LivingSocial is headquartered in the District of Columbia and has been operating as a subsidiary of Groupon since October 2016.

HelloWallet

Series B in 2012
HelloWallet improves the performance of organizations by providing independent guidance that aligns corporate spending with human capital needs. Our cloud-based products enable executives with a data platform for making workforce compensation and rewards decisions that drive sustained improvements in engagement and wellness. We do this with web and mobile applications that provide personalized guidance to employees for converting their salary and benefits into prosperity. HelloWallet operates a double bottom line business model, for every five subscriptions we sell we donate one subscription to a family in need through one of our philanthropic partners.

newBrandAnalytics

Series B in 2011
newBrandAnalytics is the provider of social business intelligence solutions delivering unmatched guest satisfaction, consumer intelligence, and competitive insight for the Hospitality, Restaurant and Retail industries. newBrandAnalytics' flagship and enterprise grade product, nBA Insight, enables customer satisfaction focused organizations to identify real-time key insights from guest feedback from social media and internal sources. newBrandAnalytics insight is proven to yield operational improvement, enhanced marketing opportunities, and new strategic initiatives that drive increased revenue and guest count. The company serves clients across food and beverage, hospitality, retail, and government industries, including Five Guys, Hyatt Hotels, Hersha, Ruby Tuesday, Darden, Dick’s Sporting Goods, the District of Columbia and many more.

Personal.com

Series A in 2011
Personal is a cloud-based data vault and automated form-filling service that enables users to securely control, import, store, and share their personal data and documents. The platform is designed with a strong emphasis on privacy and security, allowing individuals to manage their information confidently while ensuring that they retain ownership of their data. Users can quickly complete a wide range of mobile and web forms with the reusable data stored in their vault. Personal's innovative approach to data control has garnered attention from various national and international media outlets, highlighting its commitment to helping individuals maximize the value of their data while maintaining strict access permissions. The company is headquartered in Washington, DC.

HelloWallet

Series A in 2010
HelloWallet improves the performance of organizations by providing independent guidance that aligns corporate spending with human capital needs. Our cloud-based products enable executives with a data platform for making workforce compensation and rewards decisions that drive sustained improvements in engagement and wellness. We do this with web and mobile applications that provide personalized guidance to employees for converting their salary and benefits into prosperity. HelloWallet operates a double bottom line business model, for every five subscriptions we sell we donate one subscription to a family in need through one of our philanthropic partners.

LivingSocial

Series C in 2010
LivingSocial is an online local marketplace that allows users to discover and share various activities and services in major cities. The platform offers a diverse range of categories, including restaurants, events, sports and fitness, health and beauty, travel, and shopping, which encompasses beauty products, fashion, gadgets, and home goods. Additionally, LivingSocial provides options for gifts and coupons suitable for various occasions, such as anniversaries and birthdays. Serving both local merchants and national brands, LivingSocial connects consumers with a wide array of offerings while promoting local businesses. Founded in 2007 and initially known as Hungry Machine, LivingSocial is headquartered in the District of Columbia and has been operating as a subsidiary of Groupon since October 2016.

LivingSocial

Series B in 2010
LivingSocial is an online local marketplace that allows users to discover and share various activities and services in major cities. The platform offers a diverse range of categories, including restaurants, events, sports and fitness, health and beauty, travel, and shopping, which encompasses beauty products, fashion, gadgets, and home goods. Additionally, LivingSocial provides options for gifts and coupons suitable for various occasions, such as anniversaries and birthdays. Serving both local merchants and national brands, LivingSocial connects consumers with a wide array of offerings while promoting local businesses. Founded in 2007 and initially known as Hungry Machine, LivingSocial is headquartered in the District of Columbia and has been operating as a subsidiary of Groupon since October 2016.

LivingSocial

Series B in 2010
LivingSocial is an online local marketplace that allows users to discover and share various activities and services in major cities. The platform offers a diverse range of categories, including restaurants, events, sports and fitness, health and beauty, travel, and shopping, which encompasses beauty products, fashion, gadgets, and home goods. Additionally, LivingSocial provides options for gifts and coupons suitable for various occasions, such as anniversaries and birthdays. Serving both local merchants and national brands, LivingSocial connects consumers with a wide array of offerings while promoting local businesses. Founded in 2007 and initially known as Hungry Machine, LivingSocial is headquartered in the District of Columbia and has been operating as a subsidiary of Groupon since October 2016.

LivingSocial

Series A in 2008
LivingSocial is an online local marketplace that allows users to discover and share various activities and services in major cities. The platform offers a diverse range of categories, including restaurants, events, sports and fitness, health and beauty, travel, and shopping, which encompasses beauty products, fashion, gadgets, and home goods. Additionally, LivingSocial provides options for gifts and coupons suitable for various occasions, such as anniversaries and birthdays. Serving both local merchants and national brands, LivingSocial connects consumers with a wide array of offerings while promoting local businesses. Founded in 2007 and initially known as Hungry Machine, LivingSocial is headquartered in the District of Columbia and has been operating as a subsidiary of Groupon since October 2016.