About
Revolution is a Washington D.C.-based investment firm founded by Steve Case, the co-founder of AOL, with a mission to invest in entrepreneurs and companies building outside of Silicon Valley. The firm's core investment thesis centers on identifying and supporting talented founders in underserved regions across the United States, challenging the concentration of venture capital in coastal tech hubs. Revolution operates through multiple investment vehicles designed to serve different stages of company development: the Rise of the Rest Seed Fund focuses on early-stage companies in emerging entrepreneurial markets, Revolution Growth targets growth-stage companies, and Revolution Ventures addresses later-stage investments. The firm's geographic focus spans secondary and tertiary markets throughout the U.S., with particular emphasis on regions historically overlooked by traditional venture capital. By diversifying investment across underrepresented areas, Revolution aims to unlock entrepreneurial talent and economic opportunity nationwide. The organization provides portfolio companies with capital, strategic guidance, and access to Revolution's network of entrepreneurs, investors, and corporate leaders. For investors, Revolution offers exposure to a differentiated deal flow and thesis-driven portfolio construction focused on geographic diversification rather than concentration. The firm's founding reflected a conviction that innovation and entrepreneurship are not geographically limited phenomena, and that significant returns could be generated by backing strong founders in non-traditional startup hubs.