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 Washington

Recurate

Series A in 2022
Operator of a resale marketplace intended to resell and promote used products directly in the store. The company's marketplace allows customers to promote the used products via social channels to drive new traffic to the store and offers features including brand protection, multiple customizations, and customer support, enabling customers to resell products they previously bought from an online store.

Level

Seed Round in 2021
Level Builds financial services for the new economy. They collectively have decades of experience designing and delivering innovative financial services designed around specific needs. With complementary skills and knowledge, they have built Level technology to support an outstanding customer experience and provide the banking services you deserve.

Insurate

Seed Round in 2021
Insurate is an insurance technology provider, wholesaler, and managing general agency that leverages data science to create new occupational insurance products for America’s industrial workforce. Through data science and predictive analytics, the company identifies businesses that are statistically safer than average and rewards them with access to new products and savings.

Strike Graph

Series A in 2021
Strike Graph, Inc. is a Seattle-based company that provides a compliance Security-as-a-Service solution, focusing on simplifying the process of security audits and certifications such as SOC 2 Type I and II. Founded in 2020, Strike Graph offers a Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC) platform that allows organizations to efficiently manage their security programs, compliance controls, policies, and necessary documentation. The platform automates evidence collection for auditor review through integrations with common business systems and infrastructure, facilitating a streamlined audit process. By enabling collaboration among key stakeholders, including Risk Managers, CTOs, CISOs, and Auditors, Strike Graph helps businesses implement a risk-driven security framework that can significantly enhance revenue opportunities for B2B companies.

Class.com

Series B in 2021
Class.com specializes in online learning solutions, offering a range of courses that include core subjects, electives, and skills development. The company also provides program implementation services to enhance the educational experience. A key feature of Class.com is its integration with Zoom, allowing educators to utilize Class software within the Zoom Meetings platform. This integration facilitates various educational activities such as taking attendance, distributing assignments, administering quizzes or tests, grading, proctoring exams, and engaging in one-on-one discussions with students. Through these offerings, Class.com aims to support and improve the online teaching and learning process.

Candidate

Seed Round in 2021
Candidate, Inc. operates as an online staffing and recruiting company. The company operates an online marketplace that incentivizes every person to be a recruiter for their network. The company was incorporated in 2020 and is based in Seattle, Washington.

Recurate

Seed Round in 2021
Operator of a resale marketplace intended to resell and promote used products directly in the store. The company's marketplace allows customers to promote the used products via social channels to drive new traffic to the store and offers features including brand protection, multiple customizations, and customer support, enabling customers to resell products they previously bought from an online store.

FlavorCloud

Series A in 2021
FlavorCloud, Inc. develops a cloud-based cross border logistics tool that powers international shipping. Its platform, FlavorCloud, enables end-to-end shopping cart integration for e-commerce retailers, enterprise retailers, and marketplaces. It serves enterprise retailers and direct-to-consumer brands. The company was formerly known as FlavorCloud LLC. The company was founded in 2017 and is based in Seattle, Washington.

FiscalNote

Debt Financing in 2020
FiscalNote is a privately-held company that uses artificial intelligence and big data to deliver immediate predictive analytics of governmental action to pinpoint impact. FiscalNote's flagship platform provides real-time legislative predictive capabilities as well as enterprise collaboration and visualization tools for data on campaign finance, demographics, news, and open data to government relations professionals to help them make faster decisions.

FiscalNote

Venture Round in 2020
FiscalNote is a privately-held company that uses artificial intelligence and big data to deliver immediate predictive analytics of governmental action to pinpoint impact. FiscalNote's flagship platform provides real-time legislative predictive capabilities as well as enterprise collaboration and visualization tools for data on campaign finance, demographics, news, and open data to government relations professionals to help them make faster decisions.

Strike Graph

Seed Round in 2020
Strike Graph, Inc. is a Seattle-based company that provides a compliance Security-as-a-Service solution, focusing on simplifying the process of security audits and certifications such as SOC 2 Type I and II. Founded in 2020, Strike Graph offers a Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC) platform that allows organizations to efficiently manage their security programs, compliance controls, policies, and necessary documentation. The platform automates evidence collection for auditor review through integrations with common business systems and infrastructure, facilitating a streamlined audit process. By enabling collaboration among key stakeholders, including Risk Managers, CTOs, CISOs, and Auditors, Strike Graph helps businesses implement a risk-driven security framework that can significantly enhance revenue opportunities for B2B companies.

Class.com

Seed Round in 2020
Class.com specializes in online learning solutions, offering a range of courses that include core subjects, electives, and skills development. The company also provides program implementation services to enhance the educational experience. A key feature of Class.com is its integration with Zoom, allowing educators to utilize Class software within the Zoom Meetings platform. This integration facilitates various educational activities such as taking attendance, distributing assignments, administering quizzes or tests, grading, proctoring exams, and engaging in one-on-one discussions with students. Through these offerings, Class.com aims to support and improve the online teaching and learning process.

Ordway

Series A in 2020
Ordway is a smart billing and revenue automation platform for growing businesses. It simplifies managing recurring subscriptions, contract details, pricing transactions, invoicing customers, collecting payments, and recognizing revenue. They are on a mission to build the world’s most effective billing and finance platform. Used by companies across multiple industries, Ordway eliminates back-office inefficiencies, identifies revenue trends, and simplifies finance and operations tasks so personnel can focus on strategic growth activities. Ordway is a SaaS company based in Washington DC.

Remodelmate

Seed Round in 2020
remodelmate, Inc. operates as an online marketplace for buying, selling, and managing home renovations. It provides services, including check renovation model, pricing estimate, and budget design. The company was founded in 2016 and is based in Washington, District Of Columbia.

Placemakr

Series B in 2019
Placemakr operates apartment-style hotels that provide a unique lodging experience by combining the comforts of home with the services of a hotel. Founded in 2016 and headquartered in Washington, D.C., the company specializes in pop-up hotels located in newly constructed luxury apartment buildings. These hotels feature fully furnished apartments equipped with modern amenities, including fitness facilities. Placemakr's model not only enhances the living experience for residents but also supports multifamily developers by mitigating risks during the lease-up phase of new properties, generating additional revenue streams in the process. The company has established locations in Tysons Corner, Virginia; Houston, Texas; and Seattle, Washington.

Chase Therapeutics

Venture Round in 2019
Chase Therapeutics is an early-stage specialty pharmaceutical company dedicated to developing improved treatments for brain diseases. The company focuses on creating novel compounds that address both symptomatic relief and disease modification, thereby enabling healthcare providers to better manage central nervous system disorders. Through its innovative approach, Chase Therapeutics aims to enhance the quality of life for individuals affected by these conditions.

Aurora Insight

Series A in 2019
We are the one source of truth when it comes to available spectrum and wireless connectivity. We provide detailed insights on existing wireless infrastructure and RF environments enabling organizations to make the best business decisions.

FlavorCloud

Seed Round in 2019
FlavorCloud, Inc. develops a cloud-based cross border logistics tool that powers international shipping. Its platform, FlavorCloud, enables end-to-end shopping cart integration for e-commerce retailers, enterprise retailers, and marketplaces. It serves enterprise retailers and direct-to-consumer brands. The company was formerly known as FlavorCloud LLC. The company was founded in 2017 and is based in Seattle, Washington.

Glow

Seed Round in 2019
Glow Technologies Inc. operates an online platform designed to assist podcasters in building their media businesses. Founded in 2019 and based in Seattle, Washington, Glow provides creators with tools to establish direct relationships with their listeners. The platform enables users to design custom marketing webpages that align with their brand, allowing listeners to subscribe to premium content or make one-time payments directly through their preferred podcast player. By facilitating these interactions, Glow empowers podcasters to grow their content, audience, and revenue.

Off The Record

Seed Round in 2019
Off The Record, Inc. offers a technology platform for drivers to defend their driving records and protect their insurance premiums from unjust penalties. Its platform lets users to provide the photo of their traffic ticket and answer few questions; get matched with local traffic lawyers for their case; receive real-time updates on the status of their case and communicate with their lawyer through an application; and get notified of the outcome and advise of any further action once the case is resolved. The company serves customers in the United States. Off The Record, Inc. was founded in 2015 and is based in Seattle, Washington.

Placemakr

Series A in 2018
Placemakr operates apartment-style hotels that provide a unique lodging experience by combining the comforts of home with the services of a hotel. Founded in 2016 and headquartered in Washington, D.C., the company specializes in pop-up hotels located in newly constructed luxury apartment buildings. These hotels feature fully furnished apartments equipped with modern amenities, including fitness facilities. Placemakr's model not only enhances the living experience for residents but also supports multifamily developers by mitigating risks during the lease-up phase of new properties, generating additional revenue streams in the process. The company has established locations in Tysons Corner, Virginia; Houston, Texas; and Seattle, Washington.

Ordway

Seed Round in 2018
Ordway is a smart billing and revenue automation platform for growing businesses. It simplifies managing recurring subscriptions, contract details, pricing transactions, invoicing customers, collecting payments, and recognizing revenue. They are on a mission to build the world’s most effective billing and finance platform. Used by companies across multiple industries, Ordway eliminates back-office inefficiencies, identifies revenue trends, and simplifies finance and operations tasks so personnel can focus on strategic growth activities. Ordway is a SaaS company based in Washington DC.

Blokable

Seed Round in 2018
Blokable, Inc. manufactures pre-fabricated steel frame modular housing units for developers in the United States. Its units are used for residential, retail, and mixed-use projects. Blokable, Inc. was formerly known as Bloakable, Inc. The company was incorporated in 2016 and is based in Seattle, Washington.

Placemakr

Seed Round in 2018
Placemakr operates apartment-style hotels that provide a unique lodging experience by combining the comforts of home with the services of a hotel. Founded in 2016 and headquartered in Washington, D.C., the company specializes in pop-up hotels located in newly constructed luxury apartment buildings. These hotels feature fully furnished apartments equipped with modern amenities, including fitness facilities. Placemakr's model not only enhances the living experience for residents but also supports multifamily developers by mitigating risks during the lease-up phase of new properties, generating additional revenue streams in the process. The company has established locations in Tysons Corner, Virginia; Houston, Texas; and Seattle, Washington.

Hatch Apps

Seed Round in 2018
Hatch Technologies, Inc. is an enterprise software company that operates a cloud-based application management platform, designed to simplify and automate the software development process. Founded in 2015 and based in Washington, D.C., the company enables users to create custom native mobile applications for web, iOS, and Android. Hatch Apps serves various sectors, including education, hospitality, non-profit, law, and travel, providing a content management system that allows businesses to easily update and manage their application's design and content. This platform enhances efficiency and promotes growth while significantly reducing the time and cost associated with traditional application development methods.

Hatch Apps

Seed Round in 2018
Hatch Technologies, Inc. is an enterprise software company that operates a cloud-based application management platform, designed to simplify and automate the software development process. Founded in 2015 and based in Washington, D.C., the company enables users to create custom native mobile applications for web, iOS, and Android. Hatch Apps serves various sectors, including education, hospitality, non-profit, law, and travel, providing a content management system that allows businesses to easily update and manage their application's design and content. This platform enhances efficiency and promotes growth while significantly reducing the time and cost associated with traditional application development methods.

Seeva

Seed Round in 2018
SEEVA Technologies, Inc. manufactures visibility systems for commercial and passenger vehicle perception. Its solution uses visibility technologies to heat and apply washer fluid to clear off snow, ice, mud, sand, dirt and bugs. The company's product includes QwikTherm system that cleans vehicle’s sensors, cameras, radar, and windshield. SEEVA Technologies, Inc. was founded in 2017 and is based in Ann Arbor, Michigan.

ICX Media

Funding Round in 2018
ICX Media, Inc., a media company, develops a software and data platform that helps independent video content creators find their audience and make money from their videos. Its platform allows content creators to produce, distribute, and market their digital videos across various Webs, mobiles, and connected TV channels and applications. The company’s platform also helps media companies and brands find, license, and distribute digital content through mobile, desktop, and connected TV channels and applications. It serves amateur and professional digital video producers. The company is based in Washington, District Of Columbia.

Upside

Seed Round in 2018
Upside Travel Company, LLC operates a platform designed to create customized travel packages for small and mid-sized businesses. Founded in 2015 and based in Washington, D.C., the company specializes in international travel, offering round-trip airfares and hotel accommodations, along with gift card options. Upside focuses on transforming the business travel experience by combining innovative tools and dedicated support to streamline travel management for its clients. The company aims to enhance the efficiency and enjoyment of business travel, making it a more engaging process for companies.

Ledger Investing

Seed Round in 2017
Ledger Investing Inc. operates an online marketplace that connects insurers with institutional investors seeking to invest in various classes of insurance risk. Founded in 2016 and based in Washington, D.C., the platform allows asset managers, pension funds, hedge funds, and family offices to access a new asset class that offers the potential for returns uncorrelated with broader capital markets. The company capitalizes on recent trends where significant capital influx from long-term institutional investors is directed towards direct insurance investments. Additionally, Ledger Investing leverages technology to transform business models and create efficient marketplaces, enhancing the connection between buyers and sellers in the insurance sector. The firm is supported by Y Combinator.