Habib Kairouz is the Managing Partner of Rho Capital Partners, a New York-based private equity firm. See sector focus and contact routes.
Habib Kairouz is the Managing Partner of Rho Capital Partners, a New York-based private equity firm, where he has invested in technology for over 30 years after joining the company in 1993. His investment thesis centers on a barbell strategy that prioritizes early-stage AI application-layer companies alongside later-stage opportunities in Consumer and Enterprise SaaS, marketplaces, and media across seed to private equity stages. Kairouz typically acts as a lead investor, having fronted rounds for companies like iVillage and Intralinks, though specific check sizes are not publicly detailed. Notable portfolio companies include iVillage, which sold to NBC for $600 million; Intralinks, which reached a market cap over $1 billion; Dashlane; and Kasisto. He distinguishes his approach by seeking entrepreneurs who are visionaries willing to challenge established market leaders and attract top-tier partners. While he has participated in public "Ask a VC" interviews discussing his portfolio, he does not appear to have a distinct published manifesto or regular public writing beyond these interviews.
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