Rocket Fund
Overview
Rocket Fund is a member-supported granting pool and an exclusive program of the Resnick Sustainability Institute at Caltech that provides non-equity grants and mentorship to help cleantech and sustainability innovators.
Investments
| Company | Date | Stage | Lead |
|---|---|---|---|
| Esperto Medical | Feb 2025 | Series A | Co-investor |
| Xeal | Aug 2020 | Seed | Lead |
| Aralez Bio | May 2019 | Accelerator | Co-investor |
Key People
Anil Gupta
Managing Partner-India
Hemant Elhence
General Partner
Sumanth Channabasappa
Operating Partner Deal Flow Lead
Sector & Stage Mix
Industry, funding stage, and valuation band breakdowns.
FAQ
Where is Rocket Fund based?
Rocket Fund is headquartered in Pasadena, California, United States.
When was Rocket Fund founded?
Rocket Fund was founded in 2015.
How many portfolio companies does Rocket Fund have?
Rocket Fund has 3 portfolio companies in Caplight's dataset.
What are some companies in Rocket Fund's portfolio?
Recent investments visible on Caplight include Esperto Medical, Xeal, Aralez Bio.
What was Rocket Fund's most recent investment?
Rocket Fund's most recent investment on Caplight was in Esperto Medical in 2025.
What sectors does Rocket Fund focus on?
Rocket Fund focuses on Healthcare & Life Sciences, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Energy & Sustainability, Real Estate & PropTech, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Frontier & Industrial Tech.
What company stages does Rocket Fund focus on?
Rocket Fund typically invests at the Early stage.