Revolution

Revolution is a Washington, D.C.–based venture capital firm founded in 2005 by Steve Case, with an additional office in San Francisco. It backs technology-enabled startups that disrupt traditional industries and supports both early-stage and growth-stage companies, often taking leadership roles in financings and serving on boards. The firm operates a family of funds, including Revolution Ventures and Revolution Growth, and seeks opportunities across sectors such as consumer internet, software and services, media, financial services, healthcare, and other technology-enabled businesses. It emphasizes geography, aiming to back high-potential ventures in regions beyond traditional hubs by pairing capital with hands-on involvement and broad entrepreneurial networks.

Steve Case

Investor

David Golden

Partner

Kristin Gunther

Partner

David Hall

Managing Partner

Chris Hughes

Vice President

Carl Leacock

Associate

Steve Murray

Partner

Graham Ober

Investor

Anant Pai

Associate

Tige Savage

Managing Partner

Alex Shtarkman

Operating Partner

Clara Sieg

Partner

Past deals in District of Columbia

Cava Group

Series F in 2021
Cava Group, Inc. is a culinary brand that owns and operates a chain of Greek and Mediterranean restaurants, offering a diverse menu that includes salads, dips, spreads, toppings, and dressings. Established in 2006 and headquartered in Washington, D.C., the company aims to deliver modern and authentic Mediterranean flavors through its fast-casual dining experience and digital platform, allowing customers to enjoy Mediterranean cuisine in both physical locations and online. Cava Group has also formed strategic partnerships with organizations such as the Garden School Foundation and Sow Much Good, enhancing its community engagement and commitment to quality.

remodelmate

Seed Round in 2020
Remodelmate is an online marketplace that connects homeowners with contractors for home renovation and improvement projects. The platform lets users submit project details, receive estimated pricing and material estimates, and manage milestones or hire a concierge service to oversee the renovation, offering transparent pricing and streamlined contractor selection. Founded in 2016 and based in Washington, D.C., remodelmate aims to simplify planning, budgeting, and coordination of remodeling projects.

Aurora Insight

Series A in 2019
Aurora Insight, Inc., located in Washington, D.C., specializes in providing comprehensive insights into wireless connectivity and radio spectrum. The company offers a dynamic map that serves as a reliable resource for understanding the availability of spectrum and existing wireless infrastructure. By analyzing radio frequency environments, Aurora Insight enables organizations to optimize their wireless deployments and make informed business decisions. Its focus on delivering accurate and detailed information positions it as a key player in the telecommunications industry, addressing the growing need for enhanced connectivity solutions.

Optoro

Series E in 2018
Optoro, Inc. is a provider of a reverse logistics platform that specializes in managing distressed inventory for retailers, manufacturers, and third-party providers. Founded in 2004 and based in Washington, D.C., with an additional location in Mt. Juliet, Tennessee, the company offers asset recovery solutions that include direct-to-consumer remarketing of customer returns, overstock, discontinued products, and refurbished items through various online channels. Optoro's software-as-a-service (SaaS) platform features a returns management system that manages the entire returns lifecycle, from initiation to resale, integrating customer-facing channels with back-end operational systems. The company also provides inventory management services, which encompass warehousing, fulfillment, inspection, testing, and eco-friendly disposal, as well as asset maximization services that utilize data analytics for multi-channel remarketing and reporting. With a focus on enhancing recovery and minimizing environmental waste, Optoro serves clients both in the United States and internationally.

Framebridge

Series C in 2018
Framebridge, Inc. specializes in providing custom framing solutions for art and photographs through an online platform. Founded in 2013 and headquartered in Washington, D.C., the company simplifies the traditionally cumbersome and costly custom framing process. Customers can select from a curated range of contemporary frame styles, upload their images directly on the website, or send physical items in prepaid packaging for framing. Framebridge's expert team handcrafts each frame to meet the specific requirements of the customer, ensuring high-quality results. The finished products are then shipped directly to consumers, typically within days and ready for display. The company's pricing is transparent and based on the size of the framed item, starting at $39 and inclusive of free shipping. Framebridge aims to make custom framing accessible and efficient, enhancing the overall customer experience.

Placemakr

Seed Round in 2018
Placemakr is an alternative lodging service established in 2017 in Washington, D.C. by Jason Fudin. The company operates pop-up hotels within newly constructed luxury apartment buildings, offering fully furnished apartments that blend the comforts of home with hotel services and amenities. Placemakr's platform allows users to browse and book these accommodations, turning vacant apartments into short-term lodging options. This innovative model de-risks the lease-up phase for multifamily developers by creating an additional revenue stream while enhancing the appeal of the residential properties for existing residents.

ICX Media

Funding Round in 2018
ICX Media, Inc. is a media company that specializes in developing a software and data platform aimed at assisting independent video content creators in reaching audiences and monetizing their work. The platform enables users to produce, distribute, and market digital videos across various channels, including web, mobile, and connected TV applications. Additionally, it aids media companies and brands in finding, licensing, and distributing digital content effectively. By leveraging machine learning and data analytics, ICX Media analyzes vast amounts of data to predict the types of video content that will engage specific audiences. This capability allows both amateur and professional digital video producers, as well as brands and agencies, to create and target highly engaging content. Based in Washington, D.C., the company serves a diverse clientele, including major media and entertainment companies focused on connected TV and streaming.

Upside Business Travel

Seed Round in 2018
Founded in 2015, Upside Business Travel specializes in travel management for small and mid-sized companies. It offers a platform combining tools and support to streamline business travel.

Framebridge

Series B in 2017
Framebridge, Inc. specializes in providing custom framing solutions for art and photographs through an online platform. Founded in 2013 and headquartered in Washington, D.C., the company simplifies the traditionally cumbersome and costly custom framing process. Customers can select from a curated range of contemporary frame styles, upload their images directly on the website, or send physical items in prepaid packaging for framing. Framebridge's expert team handcrafts each frame to meet the specific requirements of the customer, ensuring high-quality results. The finished products are then shipped directly to consumers, typically within days and ready for display. The company's pricing is transparent and based on the size of the framed item, starting at $39 and inclusive of free shipping. Framebridge aims to make custom framing accessible and efficient, enhancing the overall customer experience.

Cava Group

Series C in 2017
Cava Group, Inc. is a culinary brand that owns and operates a chain of Greek and Mediterranean restaurants, offering a diverse menu that includes salads, dips, spreads, toppings, and dressings. Established in 2006 and headquartered in Washington, D.C., the company aims to deliver modern and authentic Mediterranean flavors through its fast-casual dining experience and digital platform, allowing customers to enjoy Mediterranean cuisine in both physical locations and online. Cava Group has also formed strategic partnerships with organizations such as the Garden School Foundation and Sow Much Good, enhancing its community engagement and commitment to quality.

Optoro

Series D in 2016
Optoro, Inc. is a provider of a reverse logistics platform that specializes in managing distressed inventory for retailers, manufacturers, and third-party providers. Founded in 2004 and based in Washington, D.C., with an additional location in Mt. Juliet, Tennessee, the company offers asset recovery solutions that include direct-to-consumer remarketing of customer returns, overstock, discontinued products, and refurbished items through various online channels. Optoro's software-as-a-service (SaaS) platform features a returns management system that manages the entire returns lifecycle, from initiation to resale, integrating customer-facing channels with back-end operational systems. The company also provides inventory management services, which encompass warehousing, fulfillment, inspection, testing, and eco-friendly disposal, as well as asset maximization services that utilize data analytics for multi-channel remarketing and reporting. With a focus on enhancing recovery and minimizing environmental waste, Optoro serves clients both in the United States and internationally.

Framebridge

Series A in 2016
Framebridge, Inc. specializes in providing custom framing solutions for art and photographs through an online platform. Founded in 2013 and headquartered in Washington, D.C., the company simplifies the traditionally cumbersome and costly custom framing process. Customers can select from a curated range of contemporary frame styles, upload their images directly on the website, or send physical items in prepaid packaging for framing. Framebridge's expert team handcrafts each frame to meet the specific requirements of the customer, ensuring high-quality results. The finished products are then shipped directly to consumers, typically within days and ready for display. The company's pricing is transparent and based on the size of the framed item, starting at $39 and inclusive of free shipping. Framebridge aims to make custom framing accessible and efficient, enhancing the overall customer experience.

Cava Group

Series B in 2015
Cava Group, Inc. is a culinary brand that owns and operates a chain of Greek and Mediterranean restaurants, offering a diverse menu that includes salads, dips, spreads, toppings, and dressings. Established in 2006 and headquartered in Washington, D.C., the company aims to deliver modern and authentic Mediterranean flavors through its fast-casual dining experience and digital platform, allowing customers to enjoy Mediterranean cuisine in both physical locations and online. Cava Group has also formed strategic partnerships with organizations such as the Garden School Foundation and Sow Much Good, enhancing its community engagement and commitment to quality.

Sweetgreen

Series F in 2015
Sweetgreen is an American fast-casual restaurant chain founded in 2007 that serves plant-forward, seasonal salads and grain bowls prepared in-house from fresh ingredients. The company operates a nationwide network of restaurants and sells gift cards and branded merchandise online, reflecting its focus on accessible, healthy dining. It emphasizes organic, regenerative and local sourcing to offer transparent, high-quality meals at scale, aiming to be as ubiquitous as traditional fast food without compromising quality. Sweetgreen is guided by a mission-driven stance and maintains partnerships with community organizations such as FoodCorps to support broader food and nutrition initiatives.

Framebridge

Series A in 2015
Framebridge, Inc. specializes in providing custom framing solutions for art and photographs through an online platform. Founded in 2013 and headquartered in Washington, D.C., the company simplifies the traditionally cumbersome and costly custom framing process. Customers can select from a curated range of contemporary frame styles, upload their images directly on the website, or send physical items in prepaid packaging for framing. Framebridge's expert team handcrafts each frame to meet the specific requirements of the customer, ensuring high-quality results. The finished products are then shipped directly to consumers, typically within days and ready for display. The company's pricing is transparent and based on the size of the framed item, starting at $39 and inclusive of free shipping. Framebridge aims to make custom framing accessible and efficient, enhancing the overall customer experience.

Optoro

Series C in 2014
Optoro, Inc. is a provider of a reverse logistics platform that specializes in managing distressed inventory for retailers, manufacturers, and third-party providers. Founded in 2004 and based in Washington, D.C., with an additional location in Mt. Juliet, Tennessee, the company offers asset recovery solutions that include direct-to-consumer remarketing of customer returns, overstock, discontinued products, and refurbished items through various online channels. Optoro's software-as-a-service (SaaS) platform features a returns management system that manages the entire returns lifecycle, from initiation to resale, integrating customer-facing channels with back-end operational systems. The company also provides inventory management services, which encompass warehousing, fulfillment, inspection, testing, and eco-friendly disposal, as well as asset maximization services that utilize data analytics for multi-channel remarketing and reporting. With a focus on enhancing recovery and minimizing environmental waste, Optoro serves clients both in the United States and internationally.

Framebridge

Seed Round in 2014
Framebridge, Inc. specializes in providing custom framing solutions for art and photographs through an online platform. Founded in 2013 and headquartered in Washington, D.C., the company simplifies the traditionally cumbersome and costly custom framing process. Customers can select from a curated range of contemporary frame styles, upload their images directly on the website, or send physical items in prepaid packaging for framing. Framebridge's expert team handcrafts each frame to meet the specific requirements of the customer, ensuring high-quality results. The finished products are then shipped directly to consumers, typically within days and ready for display. The company's pricing is transparent and based on the size of the framed item, starting at $39 and inclusive of free shipping. Framebridge aims to make custom framing accessible and efficient, enhancing the overall customer experience.

Sweetgreen

Series E in 2014
Sweetgreen is an American fast-casual restaurant chain founded in 2007 that serves plant-forward, seasonal salads and grain bowls prepared in-house from fresh ingredients. The company operates a nationwide network of restaurants and sells gift cards and branded merchandise online, reflecting its focus on accessible, healthy dining. It emphasizes organic, regenerative and local sourcing to offer transparent, high-quality meals at scale, aiming to be as ubiquitous as traditional fast food without compromising quality. Sweetgreen is guided by a mission-driven stance and maintains partnerships with community organizations such as FoodCorps to support broader food and nutrition initiatives.

Sweetgreen

Series D in 2013
Sweetgreen is an American fast-casual restaurant chain founded in 2007 that serves plant-forward, seasonal salads and grain bowls prepared in-house from fresh ingredients. The company operates a nationwide network of restaurants and sells gift cards and branded merchandise online, reflecting its focus on accessible, healthy dining. It emphasizes organic, regenerative and local sourcing to offer transparent, high-quality meals at scale, aiming to be as ubiquitous as traditional fast food without compromising quality. Sweetgreen is guided by a mission-driven stance and maintains partnerships with community organizations such as FoodCorps to support broader food and nutrition initiatives.

Optoro

Series B in 2013
Optoro, Inc. is a provider of a reverse logistics platform that specializes in managing distressed inventory for retailers, manufacturers, and third-party providers. Founded in 2004 and based in Washington, D.C., with an additional location in Mt. Juliet, Tennessee, the company offers asset recovery solutions that include direct-to-consumer remarketing of customer returns, overstock, discontinued products, and refurbished items through various online channels. Optoro's software-as-a-service (SaaS) platform features a returns management system that manages the entire returns lifecycle, from initiation to resale, integrating customer-facing channels with back-end operational systems. The company also provides inventory management services, which encompass warehousing, fulfillment, inspection, testing, and eco-friendly disposal, as well as asset maximization services that utilize data analytics for multi-channel remarketing and reporting. With a focus on enhancing recovery and minimizing environmental waste, Optoro serves clients both in the United States and internationally.

LivingSocial

Venture Round in 2013
LivingSocial operates an online marketplace connecting users with local businesses offering deals in categories such as dining, events, sports, health & beauty, travel, shopping, and services. Founded by Aaron Batalion, Eddie Frederick, Tim O'Shaughnessy, and Val Aleksenko in 2007, the company is headquartered in Washington D.C.

HelloWallet

Series B in 2012
HelloWallet, LLC, established in 2008 and based in Washington, D.C., develops and supports online financial services software products aimed at helping employers and employees manage various accounts, including checking, savings, retirement, healthcare, credit cards, loans, mortgages, and investments. The company's platform offers personalized guidance for emergency savings, retirement planning, debt reduction, budgeting, and tracking tools to help users achieve their financial goals. HelloWallet also provides wellness assessment products, employee needs analysis, financial health assessments, and data-driven business impact evaluations. Additionally, the company operates on a double bottom line business model, donating one subscription to a family in need for every five subscriptions sold through philanthropic partners.

newBrandAnalytics

Series B in 2011
newBrandAnalytics, Inc. operates a social media intelligence platform designed to support service-focused industries by delivering tools that extract insights from online conversations. The company offers a range of products, including its flagship solution, nBA Insight, which helps organizations enhance customer satisfaction by analyzing guest feedback from social media and internal sources. Its platform includes tools for online reputation management, social engagement, and real-time customer feedback, enabling users to derive competitive intelligence from social reviews and connect directly with reviewers. Serving sectors such as hospitality, retail, and healthcare, as well as government agencies, newBrandAnalytics aims to facilitate operational improvements, marketing strategies, and revenue growth. Founded in 2010 and based in Washington, D.C., the company became a subsidiary of Sprinklr Inc. in 2015.

Personal.com

Series A in 2011
Personal is a cloud-based data vault and automated form-filling service that enables users to securely control, import, store, and share their personal data and documents. The platform is designed with a strong emphasis on privacy and security, allowing individuals to manage their information confidently while ensuring that they retain ownership of their data. Users can quickly complete a wide range of mobile and web forms with the reusable data stored in their vault. Personal's innovative approach to data control has garnered attention from various national and international media outlets, highlighting its commitment to helping individuals maximize the value of their data while maintaining strict access permissions. The company is headquartered in Washington, DC.

HelloWallet

Series A in 2010
HelloWallet, LLC, established in 2008 and based in Washington, D.C., develops and supports online financial services software products aimed at helping employers and employees manage various accounts, including checking, savings, retirement, healthcare, credit cards, loans, mortgages, and investments. The company's platform offers personalized guidance for emergency savings, retirement planning, debt reduction, budgeting, and tracking tools to help users achieve their financial goals. HelloWallet also provides wellness assessment products, employee needs analysis, financial health assessments, and data-driven business impact evaluations. Additionally, the company operates on a double bottom line business model, donating one subscription to a family in need for every five subscriptions sold through philanthropic partners.

LivingSocial

Series C in 2010
LivingSocial operates an online marketplace connecting users with local businesses offering deals in categories such as dining, events, sports, health & beauty, travel, shopping, and services. Founded by Aaron Batalion, Eddie Frederick, Tim O'Shaughnessy, and Val Aleksenko in 2007, the company is headquartered in Washington D.C.

LivingSocial

Series B in 2010
LivingSocial operates an online marketplace connecting users with local businesses offering deals in categories such as dining, events, sports, health & beauty, travel, shopping, and services. Founded by Aaron Batalion, Eddie Frederick, Tim O'Shaughnessy, and Val Aleksenko in 2007, the company is headquartered in Washington D.C.

LivingSocial

Series B in 2010
LivingSocial operates an online marketplace connecting users with local businesses offering deals in categories such as dining, events, sports, health & beauty, travel, shopping, and services. Founded by Aaron Batalion, Eddie Frederick, Tim O'Shaughnessy, and Val Aleksenko in 2007, the company is headquartered in Washington D.C.

LivingSocial

Series A in 2008
LivingSocial operates an online marketplace connecting users with local businesses offering deals in categories such as dining, events, sports, health & beauty, travel, shopping, and services. Founded by Aaron Batalion, Eddie Frederick, Tim O'Shaughnessy, and Val Aleksenko in 2007, the company is headquartered in Washington D.C.
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