RareBreed Ventures

RareBreed Ventures is a venture capital firm based in Baltimore, Maryland, founded in 2020 by McKeever "Mac" Conwell. The firm focuses on investing in pre-seed stage technology companies, aiming to support early-stage startups with potential for growth. By allowing angel investors to participate as limited partners in future funding rounds, RareBreed Ventures fosters a collaborative investment environment. The firm is dedicated to identifying and nurturing innovative ideas, contributing to the development of emerging businesses in the technology sector.

McKeever Conwell II

Founder and Managing Partner

Jonathan Kroll

Venture Partner

Carri Duncan Ph.D

Limited Partner

32 past transactions

EarlyBird

Seed Round in 2023
EarlyBird is a fintech platform that facilitates investment gifting for children. It simplifies the process for parents while allowing friends and family to contribute financially towards a child's future.

Wove

Seed Round in 2022
Wove is an online custom jewelry company specializing in engagement rings and other ornaments. The company utilizes advanced three-dimensional printing technology to create replica rings from affordable materials, ensuring that each piece is handcrafted for a perfect fit. By focusing on personalization, Wove allows customers to receive custom-made jewelry that serves as a timeless symbol of their love.

Co:Create

Seed Round in 2022
Co:Create operates a curated platform that connects tattoo collectors with artists, offering access, white-glove service, and priority booking for purchases made directly from partnered artists. The platform supports detailed scheduling, discussions on customization and placement, and aftercare, enabling customers to request custom work or choose from pre-drawn designs created by top tattoo artists.

Triangle

Seed Round in 2022
Triangle specializes in developing web3 wallet infrastructure API, empowering businesses to integrate seamless Web3 experiences across diverse applications such as DeFi, NFTs, payments, social platforms, and gaming.

DNABLOCK

Seed Round in 2022
DNABLOCK is leading the way to personalized entertainment, interaction, and inclusion by removing the barriers of 3D content creation. Our platform and REPLIKANT™ animation engine allows creatives, brands, and individuals the ability to generate bespoke, high-quality, digital beings without prohibitive post-production costs or specialized 3D programming knowledge. Our platform supports the exporting of content onto ANY device, making it simple to create fulfilling interactions with an enormous reach. We operate a scalable, high-end, computer graphics pipeline. This pipeline, combined with advanced machine learning, computer vision, natural language processing, and sentiment analysis, is our recipe for engaging, real-time, interactive, digital beings and the future of digital interface. As a forward-thinking company, we have focused on likeness protection and ownership; adding authentication mechanisms to guarantee control and transparency.

Nectar

Pre Seed Round in 2022
Nectar is a finance company that offers liquidity to professional real estate investors with low leverage and cash-flowing assets.

Jefa

Seed Round in 2021
Jefa is a digital financial platform that aims to empower women by providing them with a comprehensive financial application. Initially launched in Mexico, Jefa's app offers users access to a financial marketplace, enabling them to manage their finances effectively. The application includes features such as an electronic payment account for sending and receiving money, automating service payments, and making purchases without hidden costs or commissions. Jefa focuses on delivering an affordable, convenient, and secure solution, ensuring that women have the tools they need to take control of their financial well-being.

EarlyBird

Seed Round in 2021
EarlyBird is a fintech platform that facilitates investment gifting for children. It simplifies the process for parents while allowing friends and family to contribute financially towards a child's future.

Americana Technologies

Seed Round in 2021
Americana Technologies is the first marketplace to buy and sell physical things as NFTs.

Rares.io

Seed Round in 2021
Rares.io operates a social investing platform that enables individuals to invest in the sneaker culture through fractional ownership of rare and collectible sneakers. By offering shares in specific sneakers, Rares eliminates the need for buyers to contend with traditional purchasing challenges, such as long lines or online bots. The platform provides educational resources, including videos and tools, to help users understand the value of their investments based on the unique stories and attributes of each shoe. Sneakers are made available through Initial Public Offerings (IPOs), allowing users to buy and trade shares after the IPO closes. This model not only facilitates investment but also encourages community engagement among sneaker enthusiasts, enabling users to connect, share insights, and trade with one another. By fostering a social environment, Rares.io seeks to create a marketplace that reflects the culture and excitement surrounding sneaker collecting.

unspun

Series A in 2021
Unspun, Inc. is a digital apparel company based in San Francisco, California, founded in 2015. It specializes in creating custom jeans tailored to individual consumers using advanced body scanning technology, fit algorithms, and additive manufacturing. The company aims to address environmental challenges by minimizing pattern-cutting waste and unsold inventory, thus contributing to a reduction in global carbon emissions. Unspun's innovative approach enables on-demand production of jeans in under ten minutes, utilizing localized manufacturing processes designed to be zero-waste. Its technology has gained recognition, including being named one of TIME's Best Inventions of 2019, and supports a B2B platform that facilitates digital customization for major apparel brands.

EliteGamingLIVE

Convertible Note in 2021
EliteGamingLIVE is an educational platform that combines video gaming with learning opportunities. It engages students passionate about games by offering after-school programs, recognizing their skills, and providing education on potential careers in game design, coding, programming, and web development.

GoodMylk

Seed Round in 2021
GoodMylk is a producer of plant-based beverages focused on raw, organic, homemade milk and creamers. The company offers frozen concentrate and powder products made from real food ingredients that enable consumers to make almond and hemp-based milk by simply adding water. Its offerings include almond and hemp flavors designed to deliver thick, creamy textures suitable for beverages and latte art, without chemicals, binders, fillers, gums, or preservatives. Based in Marina del Rey, California.

Matrix

Seed Round in 2021
Matrix creates cryptocurrency protocols for creators that gamify fan engagement and other digital brands. It enables these brands to monetize normal fan activity via free-to-play game paradigms like battle passes and loot boxes.

Juno Medical

Seed Round in 2021
Juno Care is a whole-family healthcare platform that provides modern open-access care for the entire family’s day-to-day needs, including pediatrics, women’s health, adult primary care, and same-day services. The company was founded in 2020 and is based in New York, New York, United States.

Allocate

Seed Round in 2021
Founded in 2021, Allocate is a platform enabling investors to discover and invest in high-quality venture funds.

Faculty

Seed Round in 2021
Faculty is a company focused on redefining modern grooming by providing products and routines tailored to men's unique skin needs. The company aims to challenge traditional masculinity norms through its diverse range of cosmetics, encouraging men to embrace self-expression and confidence. By promoting a daily practice of self-care and grooming, Faculty seeks to enhance individuals' quality of life, fostering a sense of connection and style. The brand is committed to cultural disruption and advocacy, believing that these elements are essential for creating a more inclusive and expressive world.

Rebundle

Pre Seed Round in 2021
Rebundle is a company that specializes in synthetic hair products aimed at addressing health and environmental issues within the hair products industry. The company offers plant-based hair extensions that are free from animal-derived and plastic ingredients, which helps prevent skin irritations such as rashes on the scalp. By focusing on sustainability, Rebundle seeks to reduce single-use waste associated with traditional hair products, contributing to a more environmentally friendly approach in this sector.

Phood

Funding Round in 2021
Phood is a developer of a payment API platform that facilitates the use of college meal plan dollars for food orders through third-party delivery applications. By integrating with existing delivery services such as Uber, Instacart, DoorDash, and Postmates, Phood enables college students to utilize their student cards as a payment method, regardless of their location. This innovation not only enhances convenience for students but also promotes financial transparency in their dining options. Through its technology, Phood effectively bridges the gap between campus dining and public food services.

remodelmate

Seed Round in 2021
Remodelmate is an online marketplace that connects homeowners with contractors for home renovation and improvement projects. The platform lets users submit project details, receive estimated pricing and material estimates, and manage milestones or hire a concierge service to oversee the renovation, offering transparent pricing and streamlined contractor selection. Founded in 2016 and based in Washington, D.C., remodelmate aims to simplify planning, budgeting, and coordination of remodeling projects.

Verdi

Pre Seed Round in 2021
Verdi is a developer of advanced data science platforms focused on enhancing precision agriculture, particularly in irrigation management. The company creates scalable control systems that facilitate plant-level healthcare and automation, even in challenging farming environments. By leveraging geospatial analytics, Verdi's network of irrigation valves allows farmers and growers to make informed irrigation decisions. This innovative approach enables users to customize water and fertilizer application at the individual plant level, thereby optimizing cultivation processes. Verdi aims to empower agricultural professionals with the tools needed to effectively build, manage, and scale their farming operations.

Para

Seed Round in 2021
At Para we're building a better gig economy by focusing on the most important part - the worker. Our app helps drivers choose better trips, reduce downtime, and find the best opportunities more efficiently. With Para, workers gig smarter, work safer, and earn more.

MainStreet

Venture Round in 2021
MainStreet, founded in 2019 by Daniel Griffin, Doug Ludlow, and Dan Lindquist in San Jose, California, is a company that assists startups and small to medium-sized businesses in identifying and claiming government incentives, tax credits, deductions, and stimulus funds. Its platform analyzes payroll and accounting systems to align clients with applicable federal, state, and local tax credits while managing legal workflows, ultimately aiming to save clients both time and money. MainStreet charges a flat success fee of 20% upon the disbursement of incentives. In addition to its core services, the company also provides personal finance tips and advice to help consumers grow their wealth and improve their financial well-being. Headquartered in the United States, MainStreet is supported by prominent investors, including SignalFire and Gradient Ventures.

Glow Up Games

Pre Seed Round in 2021
Glow Up Games Inc., established in 2019 and based in Brooklyn, New York, is a creative technology company specializing in mobile game development. The company focuses on creating original, story-driven games that feature diverse characters and narratives, aiming to unlock the vast, untapped market for inclusive gaming experiences. Glow Up Games employs a data-driven approach to understand emerging markets and player preferences, publishing research on various aspects of gameplay to ensure its offerings resonate with a wide audience.

Buffalo Market

Seed Round in 2021
Buffalo Market is a tech-enabled food distributor specializing in fast-moving consumer goods from brands committed to sustainability. Through innovative supply chain solutions, they reduce the time it takes for products to reach customers by up to threefold.

Juno Medical

Pre Seed Round in 2021
Juno Care is a whole-family healthcare platform that provides modern open-access care for the entire family’s day-to-day needs, including pediatrics, women’s health, adult primary care, and same-day services. The company was founded in 2020 and is based in New York, New York, United States.

RoboAMP

Pre Seed Round in 2021
RoboAMP offers a single-line code snippet that converts existing webpages into accelerated mobile pages (AMP), enhancing load times and user experience. It monetizes through subscription-based pricing plans.

Matrix

Pre Seed Round in 2021
Matrix creates cryptocurrency protocols for creators that gamify fan engagement and other digital brands. It enables these brands to monetize normal fan activity via free-to-play game paradigms like battle passes and loot boxes.

Monet

Pre Seed Round in 2020
Monet develops an online dating platform that encourages communication through drawing prompts. Users can send and receive messages, drawings, and mashups to connect with potential matches in a unique and engaging way.

Jefa

Seed Round in 2020
Jefa is a digital financial platform that aims to empower women by providing them with a comprehensive financial application. Initially launched in Mexico, Jefa's app offers users access to a financial marketplace, enabling them to manage their finances effectively. The application includes features such as an electronic payment account for sending and receiving money, automating service payments, and making purchases without hidden costs or commissions. Jefa focuses on delivering an affordable, convenient, and secure solution, ensuring that women have the tools they need to take control of their financial well-being.

Path (fka ScholarMe)

Seed Round in 2020
ScholarMe Co. is an online financing platform based in New York that simplifies the process of securing college funding for students. Established in 2018, the platform allows high school and college students to apply for various financial aid options, including scholarships, student loans, and income share agreements, through a single application. By connecting students with lenders and providing comprehensive resources, ScholarMe aims to help users effectively manage their education financing needs, ensuring they can cover tuition and related costs in a cost-effective manner.

Thousand Fell

Seed Round in 2020
Thousand Fell designs and manufactures sustainable sneakers for men and women. Their core product line consists of lace-up and slip-on sneakers crafted from twelve biodegradable or recyclable materials such as aloe vera, castor bean, coconut, sugar cane, palm leaf, and recycled water bottles. The company offers online sales and is headquartered in New York.
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