Revolution’s Rise of the Rest Seed Fund

Rise of the Rest is a seed fund that focuses on investing in early-stage companies located in regions outside of major tech hubs like New York City, Silicon Valley, and Boston. Launched in 2014 as part of a broader initiative by Revolution, the fund aims to highlight and support emerging startup ecosystems in traditionally overlooked markets across the United States. By collaborating with regional leaders and co-investors, Rise of the Rest seeks to nurture the next generation of transformational companies. The fund typically makes initial investments of up to $1 million and is supported by a diverse group of prominent entrepreneurs and business leaders who believe that significant innovation is not limited to coastal areas.

Clint Myers

Partner

Past deals in Virginia

WireWheel

Series B in 2021
WireWheel, Inc. is a software company that offers a data privacy management platform designed to assist organizations in complying with data protection regulations such as the EU GDPR, Privacy Shield, PCI DSS, and HIPAA. Founded in 2016 and based in Arlington, Virginia, WireWheel provides cloud-based solutions that help global enterprises operationalize privacy and become GDPR-ready. The platform includes features for privacy program management and subject rights request management, leveraging machine learning and data science to enhance its effectiveness. Additionally, it facilitates the automatic mapping of public cloud assets and the management of third-party relationships, helping companies navigate compliance obligations while maximizing the potential of their data assets for competitive advantage.

Lynk Global

Seed Round in 2019
Lynk Global, Inc. is a mobile network technology company based in Falls Church, Virginia, founded in 2016. The company specializes in providing broadband communication services directly to Internet of Things (IoT) devices and mobile phones. Lynk Global offers satellite-based telecommunication services that enable standard mobile phones to connect globally without requiring any modifications to hardware or software. By utilizing low-earth-orbit satellites, Lynk Global aims to deliver universal connectivity, ensuring users can access communication services virtually anywhere in the world.

Lynk Global

Seed Round in 2018
Lynk Global, Inc. is a mobile network technology company based in Falls Church, Virginia, founded in 2016. The company specializes in providing broadband communication services directly to Internet of Things (IoT) devices and mobile phones. Lynk Global offers satellite-based telecommunication services that enable standard mobile phones to connect globally without requiring any modifications to hardware or software. By utilizing low-earth-orbit satellites, Lynk Global aims to deliver universal connectivity, ensuring users can access communication services virtually anywhere in the world.

WireWheel

Series A in 2018
WireWheel, Inc. is a software company that offers a data privacy management platform designed to assist organizations in complying with data protection regulations such as the EU GDPR, Privacy Shield, PCI DSS, and HIPAA. Founded in 2016 and based in Arlington, Virginia, WireWheel provides cloud-based solutions that help global enterprises operationalize privacy and become GDPR-ready. The platform includes features for privacy program management and subject rights request management, leveraging machine learning and data science to enhance its effectiveness. Additionally, it facilitates the automatic mapping of public cloud assets and the management of third-party relationships, helping companies navigate compliance obligations while maximizing the potential of their data assets for competitive advantage.

LiveSafe

Series B in 2018
LiveSafe, Inc. develops a mobile safety communications platform aimed at enhancing public safety and community engagement. The platform consists of a mobile application and a cloud-based command dashboard, enabling users to send and receive actionable crowd-sourced intelligence. This technology facilitates real-time, two-way communication between citizens and safety officials, allowing for quicker and more effective responses to emergencies and threats. LiveSafe serves a diverse range of sectors, including media, technology, property management, retail, entertainment, sports, financial services, hospitals, and government contractors. Established in 2012 and headquartered in Arlington, Virginia, with an additional office in Clearwater, Florida, LiveSafe operates as a subsidiary of Vector Solutions, Inc. Through its innovative approach, LiveSafe aims to redefine safety responses and foster safer communities.

Upskill

Seed Round in 2018
Upskill, Inc. is a technology company specializing in augmented reality software tailored for the industrial workforce. Founded in 2010 and based in Vienna, Virginia, with additional offices in Cambridge and San Francisco, Upskill offers the Skylight platform, which enables organizations to create applications for smart glasses. This platform connects workers across various industries—including healthcare, manufacturing, retail, and logistics—with essential information, processes, and tools, allowing them to perform tasks more efficiently and accurately. Upskill's solutions facilitate hands-free operation, thereby enhancing productivity, quality, and compliance in competitive environments. The company was previously known as APX Labs, LLC before rebranding in January 2017.

WireWheel

Seed Round in 2017
WireWheel, Inc. is a software company that offers a data privacy management platform designed to assist organizations in complying with data protection regulations such as the EU GDPR, Privacy Shield, PCI DSS, and HIPAA. Founded in 2016 and based in Arlington, Virginia, WireWheel provides cloud-based solutions that help global enterprises operationalize privacy and become GDPR-ready. The platform includes features for privacy program management and subject rights request management, leveraging machine learning and data science to enhance its effectiveness. Additionally, it facilitates the automatic mapping of public cloud assets and the management of third-party relationships, helping companies navigate compliance obligations while maximizing the potential of their data assets for competitive advantage.
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