Realist Ventures

Realist Ventures is a venture capital firm established in 2018 and located in Stamford, Connecticut. The firm focuses on investing in bold founders and innovative ideas, targeting the development, seed, and early stages of companies. Realist Ventures primarily seeks minority investments in a range of sectors, including biotechnology, software, technology, and software as a service. By concentrating on early-stage companies, Realist Ventures aims to support the growth of promising businesses that have the potential to make a significant impact in their respective markets.

Marie Rocha

General Partner

4 past transactions

GRID

Seed Round in 2022
GRID is a tech startup unleashing the power of no code for video games. The team is building Breshna.io, a platform that empowers users to create, share and monetize their own purposeful web3 video games, with no code and at lightning speed.

Career Karma

Seed Round in 2019
Career Karma, Inc. is a San Francisco-based company that offers a mobile application designed to assist individuals in finding job training programs, particularly in technology fields such as coding, web development, data science, and cybersecurity. Launched in 2018, the platform provides users with access to a comprehensive directory of over 9,000 boot camps and trade schools, allowing career switchers to compare courses, read student reviews, and connect with current students and alumni. Through its free coaching and peer mentorship initiatives, Career Karma has attracted a diverse membership of over 150,000 individuals, helping them navigate their career paths with personalized guidance and support. The platform aims to empower users to make informed decisions about their education and career advancement, ultimately facilitating their success in the technology sector.

Shipsi

Seed Round in 2018
Shipsi, Inc. is a logistics solutions provider specializing in instant and same-day delivery services for e-commerce retailers. Founded in 2017, the company is headquartered in Austin, Texas, and focuses on empowering retailers to seamlessly integrate an “instant shipping” option into their checkout processes. By utilizing existing delivery networks and infrastructure, Shipsi enables customers to receive their orders within hours while providing live tracking updates to both retailers and consumers. This approach enhances the shopping experience by allowing online retailers to expedite product delivery and improve customer satisfaction.

Valisure

Venture Round in 2018
Valisure LLC is an online analytical pharmacy based in New Haven, Connecticut, founded in 2015. The company addresses concerns about the quality and safety of medications by chemically testing every batch of pharmaceuticals it sells. Valisure employs advanced laser-based analytical technology to ensure that all medications, including over-the-counter products, meet high standards of quality and consistency before being dispensed. Each product is accompanied by a certificate of analysis that details validated dosage, inactive ingredients, and other essential properties. This rigorous process is supported by a team of scientists trained at prestigious institutions, ensuring consumer protection and advocacy. Valisure is registered with the DEA and FDA and holds ISO 17025 accreditation, positioning itself as a leader in independent quality assurance within the healthcare supply chain.
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