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Rise Capital

Rise Capital

San Francisco, Californiarisecapital.com

Overview

Rise Capital is a venture capital firm based in San Francisco, California. The firm invests in the technology sector and internet-enabled businesses in emerging markets.

Year Founded

2013

Portfolio Companies

17

Investments

Rise Capital investments
CompanyDateStageLead
CleansterJul 2025DebtLead
Rangers ProtocolJan 2025StrategicCo-investor
HMXMay 2024StrategicCo-investor
InstaCarroApr 2024Series CLead
HomzmartAug 2022Series BCo-investor

Key People

Nazar Yasin

Founder And Managing Partner

Alex Schleifer

Venture Partner

Chika Nwobi

Venture Partner

William Schleifer

Venture Partner Startup Advisor

Emilio Gomizelj

Partner

Ovais N.

Partner, Investment Committee, EMEA

Tom Terbell

Partner

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Investment Activity

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Firmographic Details

HeadquartersSan Francisco, California
Year Founded2013

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