Rise of the Rest

Revolution’s Rise of the Rest Seed Fund is an outgrowth of Revolution’s Rise of the Rest platform, a national initiative launched in 2014 to spotlight emerging startup hubs. Revolution’s Rise of the Rest Seed Fund invests in seed- and early-stage companies located outside of New York City, Silicon Valley, and Boston. By partnering with regional ecosystem leaders and co-investors, Rise of the Rest is helping to build and scale the next wave of transformational companies. The Rise of the Rest Seed Funds are backed by a group of iconic entrepreneurs and business leaders committed to the vision that the next great startups will be located outside of the coastal tech hubs.

Andy Cloyd

Vice President

Jamie Rodota

Senior Director of Strategy

Mahati Sridhar

Vice President

Past deals in Arkansas

AcreTrader

Series B in 2022
AcreTrader is an agricultural real estate investing platform that helps buyers to buy shares of farmland through an online platform. AcreTrader provides transparency, flexibility, and ease of use to people wanting to invest in farmland while handling all aspects of administration and property management, from insurance and accounting to working with local farmers and improving soil sustainability. The company was founded in 2018 and headquartered in Fayetteville, Arkansas.

AcreTrader

Series A in 2021
AcreTrader is an agricultural real estate investing platform that helps buyers to buy shares of farmland through an online platform. AcreTrader provides transparency, flexibility, and ease of use to people wanting to invest in farmland while handling all aspects of administration and property management, from insurance and accounting to working with local farmers and improving soil sustainability. The company was founded in 2018 and headquartered in Fayetteville, Arkansas.

Ox

Seed Round in 2021
Ox is a company that specializes in developing a comprehensive fulfillment platform, allowing retailers to convert their stores into micro distribution centers. This innovative approach enhances supply chain management by streamlining order fulfillment processes. Founded in 2017 and based in Atlanta, Georgia, Ox aims to improve the efficiency of retail operations, enabling workers to locate and pick orders more effectively within warehouse settings. Through its technology, Ox seeks to revolutionize the way retailers manage their inventory and distribution.