Revolution LLC is a venture capital firm specializing in growth capital investments. It seeks to invest in Financial Services, Sports, Media & Entertainment, Marketplaces, Software & Services, Transportation, Hospitality & Travel, E-Commerce and Manufacturing, Health and Food sectors. The firm prefers to invest at least $1 million in its portfolios company. The firm seeks to take controlling stake in its portfolio companies. Revolution LLC was founded in April 2005 and is based in Washington, District of Columbia with additional office in San Francisco, California.
NRV is an early-stage venture firm based in Richmond, Virginia, founded in 2011. The firm specializes in investing in consumer goods, healthcare, leisure, and technology companies in the United States, focusing on those at their growth inflection points. NRV provides not only capital but also strategic counsel and connections to help companies capitalize on significant societal megatrends. The firm typically makes its initial investment at the Series A round and sets aside follow-on capital for subsequent financing rounds to support the ongoing growth of its portfolio companies.
Collaborative Fund aims to be the leading source of capital and strategic support for creative entrepreneurs who want to change the world. The fund focuses on two themes: the increasing importance of values as they relate to the decisions people make about who they work for, what they buy, and how they spend their time; and the shift from an economy based on hyper-consumption to one based on Collaborative Consumption. These two forces present a significant opportunity for new technologies, products, and services to reinvent how society conducts business and transform daily lives. According to published reports, investors in the $6 million fund include GM O'Connell, Nicholas Negroponte, Jason Krikorian (co-founder of Sling Media), Ben Goldhirsh (heir to the Inc. Magazine fortune), and Brendan Synnot (founder of the 'Bear Naked' and 'Revelry' brands).
Quad-C Management, headquartered in Charlottesville, Virginia, is a private equity firm founded in 1989. Specializing in management buyouts, growth capital, and industry consolidation in middle market companies, Quad-C focuses on investing in well-established business services, consumer, general industrial, healthcare, specialty distribution, and transportation/logistics companies. With a preference for North American-based companies, Quad-C typically invests between $25 million and $125 million in companies with an enterprise value ranging from $50 million to $500 million. The firm aims to provide liquidity for owners, capital for growth, and significant equity opportunities for key management while maintaining control rights in its portfolio companies. Exiting investments within four to six years, Quad-C aims to support the growth and success of its investments through a combination of debt and equity.
Blu Venture Investors is a venture capital firm based in Vienna, Virginia, that specializes in supporting early-stage entrepreneurs primarily in the Mid-Atlantic region, including Maryland, Virginia, Washington, D.C., and North Carolina. Founded in 2010, the firm is comprised of experienced operating executives who have successfully launched various companies and products across diverse industries. Blu Venture Investors focuses on seed and early-stage investments in technology sectors such as software, healthcare technology, cybersecurity, and disruptive technologies in materials and biological sciences. The firm typically invests between $50,000 and $3 million in funding rounds and often seeks to syndicate larger deals with other investment groups. In addition to providing capital, Blu Venture Investors actively mentors entrepreneurs, offering strategic guidance and support, which enhances the potential for strong returns for both the firm and the companies it invests in.
Torch Capital is a brand-focused early-stage consumer fund investing in the next generation of truly great, mission-driven companies across consumer products and services, marketplaces, ecommerce, health & wellness, digital media, and food & beverage.
Columbia Capital is a Virginia-based investment firm established in 1989 that specializes in venture capital. The firm focuses on investing in growth-stage technology companies, primarily in the sectors of wireless, broadband, media, and enterprise information technology. Columbia Capital targets opportunities across North America and Western Europe, aiming to support innovative companies that are poised for expansion and success in the technology landscape.
General Dynamics is a defense and aerospace company with a focus on providing solutions in aerospace, combat systems, information technology, mission systems, and marine systems. The company designs, manufactures, and supports business-jet aircraft, combat vehicles, submarines, and various naval ships. General Dynamics also offers a range of services including maintenance, logistics support, and IT services. With a history dating back to 1899 and headquartered in Reston, Virginia, the company operates globally with thousands of employees across 43 countries. Led by Phebe Novakovic, General Dynamics emphasizes a culture of continuous improvement and innovation to meet customer requirements and drive performance.
PROOF is a venture capital firm that focuses on investing in breakout high-performing companies in growth rounds across various sectors except life sciences. They specialize in seed and early stage investments, partnering with early stage VCs to leverage their pro-rata rights in exchange for sharing the upside. Founded in 2015, PROOF is based in Reston, Virginia with an additional office in Washington, United States.
The Techstars Dubai Accelerator in partnership with GINCO is expanding Techstars’ presence in the Middle East. GINCO is a full service general contracting firm, covering the full lifecycle of the construction process from concept to execution and supervision. Dubai is known for their leadership in technology innovation. Pioneering entrepreneurs leading innovative companies solving challenges in transportation, construction, wellness, IoT, robotics, & beyond should apply, no matter your location.