Rise of the Rest

Rise of the Rest is a seed fund that focuses on investing in early-stage companies located in regions outside of major tech hubs like New York City, Silicon Valley, and Boston. Launched in 2014 as part of a broader initiative by Revolution, the fund aims to highlight and support emerging startup ecosystems in traditionally overlooked markets across the United States. By collaborating with regional leaders and co-investors, Rise of the Rest seeks to nurture the next generation of transformational companies. The fund typically makes initial investments of up to $1 million and is supported by a diverse group of prominent entrepreneurs and business leaders who believe that significant innovation is not limited to coastal areas.

Andy Cloyd

Venture Partner

Ayush Jain

Vice President

Jamie Rodota

Senior Director of Strategy

Aia Sarycheva

Senior Associate

Mahati Sridhar

Principal

Isabelle Styslinger

Associate

Past deals in North Carolina

Pryon

Funding Round in 2021
Pryon Inc. is an artificial intelligence company headquartered in Raleigh, North Carolina, that specializes in augmented intelligence solutions for enterprises. Founded in 2017, Pryon has developed a platform that enhances the capabilities of employees by facilitating access to knowledge and streamlining workflows. The platform intelligently orchestrates information across various channels and sources, utilizing advanced AI techniques such as natural language processing and context awareness. This enables organizations to navigate unstructured data more effectively, improve decision-making, and reduce operational complexities and costs. Through its innovative approach, Pryon aims to support businesses in their digital transformation efforts by making knowledge more accessible and actionable.

Fluree

Seed Round in 2020
Fluree, PBC is a data management platform that provides blockchain-based solutions for businesses. Founded in 2016 and headquartered in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, Fluree specializes in a blockchain-backed graph database designed to ensure data integrity and facilitate secure data sharing. The platform combines transactions into time-stamped blocks, securing each block with cryptography to create a tamper-proof environment for managing data. By adhering to W3C semantic web standards, Fluree enables trusted data interoperability, catering to a diverse clientele that includes tech startups, government agencies, and Fortune 500 companies across various sectors such as supply chain, insurance, and credentials. The platform supports the development of connected data ecosystems, allowing organizations to derive valuable insights from their data in a secure and scalable manner.

K4Connect

Series B in 2020
K4Connect, Inc. is a technology company focused on developing software solutions for older adults and individuals with disabilities. Based in Raleigh, North Carolina, the company offers K4Community, a platform designed for senior living communities that enhances communication among residents, families, and operators while facilitating community engagement and home management. Additionally, K4Connect provides K4Life, a wellness solution aimed at promoting independent living. The company's innovative approach integrates smart home and wellness technologies into a cohesive system, enabling senior living operators and healthcare providers to enhance service delivery and improve the quality of care. K4Connect has established strategic partnerships to further its mission of empowering older adults and fostering meaningful connections within communities.

Base

Seed Round in 2019
Base is a robust SaaS platform built specifically to streamline the day-to-day responsibilities of executive assistants. Key features include a Digest Builder that gives support professionals the ability to heavily automate executive updates, a Decision Stream that allows executives to communicate decisions with a single click, a Dossier that securely stores executive data and preferences in one location, and Analyze which looks at calendar data to uncover insights into how an executive’s time is spent.

Pryon

Series A in 2019
Pryon Inc. is an artificial intelligence company headquartered in Raleigh, North Carolina, that specializes in augmented intelligence solutions for enterprises. Founded in 2017, Pryon has developed a platform that enhances the capabilities of employees by facilitating access to knowledge and streamlining workflows. The platform intelligently orchestrates information across various channels and sources, utilizing advanced AI techniques such as natural language processing and context awareness. This enables organizations to navigate unstructured data more effectively, improve decision-making, and reduce operational complexities and costs. Through its innovative approach, Pryon aims to support businesses in their digital transformation efforts by making knowledge more accessible and actionable.

Fluree

Seed Round in 2019
Fluree, PBC is a data management platform that provides blockchain-based solutions for businesses. Founded in 2016 and headquartered in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, Fluree specializes in a blockchain-backed graph database designed to ensure data integrity and facilitate secure data sharing. The platform combines transactions into time-stamped blocks, securing each block with cryptography to create a tamper-proof environment for managing data. By adhering to W3C semantic web standards, Fluree enables trusted data interoperability, catering to a diverse clientele that includes tech startups, government agencies, and Fortune 500 companies across various sectors such as supply chain, insurance, and credentials. The platform supports the development of connected data ecosystems, allowing organizations to derive valuable insights from their data in a secure and scalable manner.

Pryon

Seed Round in 2018
Pryon Inc. is an artificial intelligence company headquartered in Raleigh, North Carolina, that specializes in augmented intelligence solutions for enterprises. Founded in 2017, Pryon has developed a platform that enhances the capabilities of employees by facilitating access to knowledge and streamlining workflows. The platform intelligently orchestrates information across various channels and sources, utilizing advanced AI techniques such as natural language processing and context awareness. This enables organizations to navigate unstructured data more effectively, improve decision-making, and reduce operational complexities and costs. Through its innovative approach, Pryon aims to support businesses in their digital transformation efforts by making knowledge more accessible and actionable.

K4Connect

Series B in 2018
K4Connect, Inc. is a technology company focused on developing software solutions for older adults and individuals with disabilities. Based in Raleigh, North Carolina, the company offers K4Community, a platform designed for senior living communities that enhances communication among residents, families, and operators while facilitating community engagement and home management. Additionally, K4Connect provides K4Life, a wellness solution aimed at promoting independent living. The company's innovative approach integrates smart home and wellness technologies into a cohesive system, enabling senior living operators and healthcare providers to enhance service delivery and improve the quality of care. K4Connect has established strategic partnerships to further its mission of empowering older adults and fostering meaningful connections within communities.

Fathom AI

Venture Round in 2018
Fathom AI is a developer of a predictive analytics platform designed for fitness content providers. The platform utilizes bio-data-driven personalization to enhance user engagement by recommending tailored daily workouts and recovery activities based on individual user metrics. By combining sports science, predictive analytics, and user experience design, Fathom AI enables content providers to curate personalized fitness experiences that also include injury prevention strategies. This approach not only fosters user engagement and brand trust but also supports users in their fitness journeys, helping them achieve self-mastery and maintain better health outcomes.

Prsonas, Inc.

Venture Round in 2017
Prsonas, Inc. specializes in developing interactive self-service holograms that enhance customer engagement for brands. The company offers smart virtual presenters equipped with advanced motion and proximity sensors, artificial intelligence, and user-friendly touchscreen interfaces. These holograms can perform a variety of functions, including delivering marketing messages, facilitating commerce transactions, providing live video chat support, and gathering user analytics. Notable applications include virtual receptionists, product specialists, and concierges, each designed to assist customers with information and services while collecting data on engagement and conversion rates. Prsonas' technology supports multiple languages and allows brands to customize the appearance, voice, and overall experience of their virtual presenters through a cloud-based platform. Founded in 2013 and headquartered in Durham, North Carolina, Prsonas aims to revolutionize customer interactions by creating immersive human-like experiences in various settings such as retail and trade shows.

ArchiveSocial

Seed Round in 2015
ArchiveSocial, Inc. specializes in social media archiving and risk management solutions designed to help organizations comply with public records laws and protect their online presence. Founded in 2011 and based in Durham, North Carolina, the company provides features such as authentic capture, social media replay, continuous archiving, and advanced search capabilities. Its services are particularly beneficial for government entities, law enforcement agencies, and industries such as financial services and healthcare, enabling them to engage with their communities on social media while ensuring that all content and metadata are securely archived and easily accessible. ArchiveSocial's automated record-keeping addresses the challenges of managing social media compliance, allowing clients to mitigate risks and maintain control over their digital communications.
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