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

Todd Klein

Partner

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

Past deals in Gambling

AXiomatic

Venture Round in 2022
AXiomatic powers unforgettable esports experiences through sports and entertainment expertise. Its mission is to build a portfolio of dynamic company holdings in the esports and video gaming industry. Through strategic partnerships, investments, and acquisitions, the team connects esports groups with valuable resources including venues, technologies, media content, distribution partners, and investment capital. The company was founded in 2015 and is headquartered in Los Angeles, California.

DraftKings

Series E in 2016
DraftKings Inc. operates as a digital sports entertainment and gaming company in the United States. The company provides users with daily sports, sports betting, and iGaming opportunities. It is also involved in the design and development of sports betting and casino gaming platform software for online and retail sportsbook, and casino gaming products. The company distributes its product offerings through various channels, including traditional websites, direct app downloads, and direct-to-consumer digital platforms. DraftKings Inc. is headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts.