Revolution’s Rise of the Rest Seed Fund

Revolution’s Rise of the Rest Seed Fund is an outgrowth of Revolution’s Rise of the Rest platform, a national initiative launched in 2014 to spotlight emerging startup hubs. Revolution’s Rise of the Rest Seed Fund invests in seed- and early-stage companies located outside of New York City, Silicon Valley, and Boston. By partnering with regional ecosystem leaders and co-investors, Rise of the Rest is helping to build and scale the next wave of transformational companies. The Rise of the Rest Seed Funds are backed by a group of iconic entrepreneurs and business leaders committed to the vision that the next great startups will be located outside of the coastal tech hubs.

Anna Kohanski Mason

Partner

Clint Myers

Partner

James David Vance

Managing Partner

Past deals in Spirits

Speakeasy Company

Seed Round in 2023
Speakeasy is a technology-driven e-commerce platform specializing in the wine and spirits industry. It enables alcohol brands to sell directly to consumers through their websites while maintaining compliance with the three-tier distribution system. The platform enhances brand visibility and scalability by offering services such as website redesign and development, digital advertising, and merchandise fulfillment. Additionally, Speakeasy provides warehousing solutions and delivers real-time customer data and insights, allowing brands to take control of their user experience and improve customer engagement. Through its innovative approach, Speakeasy empowers alcohol companies to effectively expand their market reach and optimize their operations.

FOXTROT

Series C in 2022
FOXTROT is a grocery store operator that specializes in offering a curated selection of products, including wine, spirits, groceries, snacks, ice cream, and various lifestyle items. Founded in 2013 in Chicago, Illinois, FOXTROT has expanded its presence to Texas and provides customers with the convenience of shopping through its website and mobile application. Orders are delivered to customers' doorsteps in under an hour, enhancing the shopping experience with a focus on everyday essentials. The company was co-founded by Mike LaVitola, Brian Jaffee, and Taylor Bloom.

Speakeasy Company

Seed Round in 2021
Speakeasy is a technology-driven e-commerce platform specializing in the wine and spirits industry. It enables alcohol brands to sell directly to consumers through their websites while maintaining compliance with the three-tier distribution system. The platform enhances brand visibility and scalability by offering services such as website redesign and development, digital advertising, and merchandise fulfillment. Additionally, Speakeasy provides warehousing solutions and delivers real-time customer data and insights, allowing brands to take control of their user experience and improve customer engagement. Through its innovative approach, Speakeasy empowers alcohol companies to effectively expand their market reach and optimize their operations.

FOXTROT

Series B in 2021
FOXTROT is a grocery store operator that specializes in offering a curated selection of products, including wine, spirits, groceries, snacks, ice cream, and various lifestyle items. Founded in 2013 in Chicago, Illinois, FOXTROT has expanded its presence to Texas and provides customers with the convenience of shopping through its website and mobile application. Orders are delivered to customers' doorsteps in under an hour, enhancing the shopping experience with a focus on everyday essentials. The company was co-founded by Mike LaVitola, Brian Jaffee, and Taylor Bloom.

FOXTROT

Series A in 2020
FOXTROT is a grocery store operator that specializes in offering a curated selection of products, including wine, spirits, groceries, snacks, ice cream, and various lifestyle items. Founded in 2013 in Chicago, Illinois, FOXTROT has expanded its presence to Texas and provides customers with the convenience of shopping through its website and mobile application. Orders are delivered to customers' doorsteps in under an hour, enhancing the shopping experience with a focus on everyday essentials. The company was co-founded by Mike LaVitola, Brian Jaffee, and Taylor Bloom.

FOXTROT

Series A in 2018
FOXTROT is a grocery store operator that specializes in offering a curated selection of products, including wine, spirits, groceries, snacks, ice cream, and various lifestyle items. Founded in 2013 in Chicago, Illinois, FOXTROT has expanded its presence to Texas and provides customers with the convenience of shopping through its website and mobile application. Orders are delivered to customers' doorsteps in under an hour, enhancing the shopping experience with a focus on everyday essentials. The company was co-founded by Mike LaVitola, Brian Jaffee, and Taylor Bloom.
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