Steve Case is the chairman, founder, and CEO of Revolution, a Washington. See portfolio, sector focus and contact routes.
Steve Case is the chairman, founder, and CEO of Revolution, a Washington, D.C.-based venture firm he founded in 2005 after co-founding AOL, and he serves as the general partner of Revolution’s Rise of the Rest Seed Fund. His investment thesis targets early-stage technology startups located outside traditional hubs like Silicon Valley, New York, and Boston, aiming to catalyze startup ecosystems across more than 100 U.S. cities. The Rise of the Rest Seed Fund, which has raised $100–$150 million, typically makes seed investments with a historical average check around $70,700, though some pitches receive up to $1 million. Notable portfolio companies from Revolution include Zipcar, LivingSocial, Tempus, and CLEAR. Case’s distinctive point of view centers on the “Rise of the Rest” philosophy, publicly advocating that innovation potential exists nationwide and not just on the coasts, a message he has promoted through a cross-country bus tour visiting 26 states. He has co-authored public writings and speeches emphasizing the need to diversify venture capital geographically and support entrepreneurs disrupting legacy industries.
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