RareBreed Ventures
Overview
A pre-seed venture capital fund that invests in exceptional founders, often from underrepresented backgrounds, who are primarily located outside of major US technology hubs like Silicon Valley, New York, and Boston. The firm acts as one of the first investors in a startup, with a focus on founders developing unique customer acquisition strategies or innovating in legacy industries.
Portfolio Companies
20
Website
rarebreed.vcInvestments
| Company | Date | Stage | Lead |
|---|---|---|---|
| Allocate | Jul 2021 | Seed | Co-investor |
| Vital Audio Inc. | Sep 2025 | Seed | Co-investor |
| Juno Medical | Jul 2021 | Seed | Co-investor |
| Scarlet by RedDrop | Apr 2024 | Seed | Co-investor |
| REPLIKANT | Mar 2022 | Seed | Co-investor |
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Key People
McKeever Conwell
Founder and Managing Partner
Jana Mike
Investor
Christopher Wink
Limited Partner
Sector & Stage Mix
Industry, funding stage, and valuation band breakdowns.
FAQ
Where is RareBreed Ventures based?
RareBreed Ventures is headquartered in Baltimore, Maryland, United States.
When was RareBreed Ventures founded?
Founding year information for RareBreed Ventures is not publicly available.
How many portfolio companies does RareBreed Ventures have?
RareBreed Ventures has 20 portfolio companies in Caplight's dataset.
What are some companies in RareBreed Ventures's portfolio?
Portfolio companies visible on Caplight include Allocate, Vital Audio Inc., Juno Medical, Scarlet by RedDrop, REPLIKANT.
What was RareBreed Ventures's most recent investment shown here?
RareBreed Ventures's most recent investment in this portfolio sample was in Vital Audio Inc. in 2025.
What sectors does RareBreed Ventures focus on?
RareBreed Ventures focuses on Consumer & Commerce, Consumer & Commerce, Consumer & Commerce, Healthcare & Life Sciences, FinTech, Consumer & Commerce, Consumer & Commerce, FinTech, Consumer & Commerce, Consumer & Commerce, FinTech, FinTech, Healthcare & Life Sciences, FinTech, Consumer & Commerce, Enterprise Software, Consumer & Commerce, Real Estate & PropTech, Media, Entertainment & Gaming, Enterprise Software, FinTech, Consumer & Commerce, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Real Estate & PropTech, Enterprise Software, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Consumer & Commerce, Energy & Sustainability, Energy & Sustainability, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Enterprise Software, Enterprise Software, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Crypto & Web3.
What company stages does RareBreed Ventures focus on?
RareBreed Ventures typically invests at the Early stage.
What is RareBreed Ventures's AUM?
RareBreed Ventures's assets under management are estimated between $10.0M and $13.5M.