Rise Capital
Overview
Rise Capital is a venture capital firm based in San Francisco, California. The firm invests in the technology sector and internet-enabled businesses in emerging markets.
Investments
| Company | Date | Stage | Lead |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kitopi | Feb 2020 | Series B | Co-investor |
| Rangers Protocol | Jan 2025 | Strategic | Co-investor |
| iROKO Partners | Dec 2013 | Series D | Co-investor |
| Kueski | Dec 2021 | Debt | Co-investor |
| MiSalud Health | Aug 2021 | Seed | Co-investor |
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Key People
Nazar Yasin
Founder And Managing Partner
Alex Schleifer
Venture Partner
Chika Nwobi
Venture Partner
William Schleifer
Venture Partner Startup Advisor
Emilio Gomizelj
Partner
Ovais N.
Partner, Investment Committee, EMEA
Tom Terbell
Partner
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Sector & Stage Mix
Industry, funding stage, and valuation band breakdowns.
FAQ
Where is Rise Capital based?
Rise Capital is headquartered in San Francisco, California, United States.
When was Rise Capital founded?
Rise Capital was founded in 2013.
How many portfolio companies does Rise Capital have?
Rise Capital has 17 portfolio companies in Caplight's dataset.
What are some companies in Rise Capital's portfolio?
Portfolio companies visible on Caplight include Kitopi, Rangers Protocol, iROKO Partners, Kueski, MiSalud Health.
What was Rise Capital's most recent investment shown here?
Rise Capital's most recent investment in this portfolio sample was in Rangers Protocol in 2025.
What sectors does Rise Capital focus on?
Rise Capital focuses on Consumer & Commerce, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Consumer & Commerce, Consumer & Commerce, Consumer & Commerce, FinTech, Crypto & Web3, Media, Entertainment & Gaming, Mobility, Transportation & Logistics, Consumer & Commerce, Consumer & Commerce, Crypto & Web3, Consumer & Commerce, FinTech, Consumer & Commerce, Real Estate & PropTech, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Enterprise Software, FinTech, Enterprise Software, Mobility, Transportation & Logistics, Consumer & Commerce, FinTech, Consumer & Commerce, Enterprise Software, Mobility, Transportation & Logistics, Consumer & Commerce, Consumer & Commerce, Media, Entertainment & Gaming.
What company stages does Rise Capital focus on?
Rise Capital typically invests at the MultiStage stage.
What is Rise Capital's AUM?
Rise Capital's assets under management are estimated between $50.0M and $100.0M.