RSVP Ventures
38710 Woodward Avenue Suite 100, Bloomfield Hills, Michigan, 48304, United States
Overview
Based in Ann Arbor, Michigan and Adelaide, South Australia, RSVP brings more than 30 years of entrepreneurial management success and 10 years of dedicated, venture capital experience to bear on behalf of their portfolio companies. RSVP currently oversees an investment portfolio of over a dozen companies in the United States and Australia. They’re successful entrepreneurs, CEOs and tech junkies that approach every investment as a team. They’ve been there before and know what it takes to evolve from startup to market success. Any investor can just throw money at your business, but what most startups need is a capital partner that commits as much sweat equity as they do dollars to your success. Led by their two founders, Paul Vlasic and Raymond Spencer, RSPV’s primary focus has leaned toward technology-based accelerators, green energy, and the health and sustainable living verticals. However, they are always drawn to any market disrupter regardless of industry because that’s where the real opportunities blossom. As experienced entrepreneurs theirselves, they know what it takes to drive innovation. They’re not interested in simply “running the numbers” or “doing deals.” Instead, they work tirelessly to support passionate entrepreneurs and guide their ideas into market-leading companies. RSVP Ventures finances early-stage and growth-stage companies meeting, at a minimum, all of the following criteria: - at least $1M in revenue - high gross margins - established leadership team - proven products with satisfied customers - an ability to scale rapidly - established co-investors - geographically located in the United States or Australia
- Total investments
- 2
- Lead investments
- 1
- Investments · 12mo
- 0
- Active investors
- 0
Investment portfolio
- Brandzooka
Led · Equity · Apr 2016
Brandzooka is a self-service programmatic platform that enables companies and agencies to place targeted ads on primetime TV and premium digital properties worldwide. The company is based in Boulder, Colorado and was founded in 2015 by a group including Alex Bogusky and Kelly Dotseth. Dotseth has stepped into the CEO role. Brandzooka closed a $5.6M Series A, bringing total funding to date to $10.1M. Backers in the round included Mark IV Capital, Lagomaj Capital, Sweet Moose Enterprises, Rockies Venture Fund and Batshit Crazy Ventures. The company said it will use the proceeds to accelerate platform development and expand its marketing, media and sales teams for growth in 2021. Brandzooka (formerly Visibl) is a self-service programmatic video marketing SaaS platform that helps small and medium-sized businesses and agencies execute targeted online video ad campaigns across major sites and ad networks. The company rebranded from Visibl to Brandzooka to reflect its focus on making powerful video advertising easy and accessible. Launched as Visibl in October 2015, the platform emphasizes affordability and ease of use, allowing campaigns to start for as little as $50. Brandzooka automates programmatic expertise to open real-time engagement opportunities for marketers and agencies. The company announced a $1.5 million initial funding round, signaling investor confidence despite cautious market conditions in AdTech. Founder and Director Alex Bogusky is positioned as the public face of the business.
- Amplifinity
Participated · Equity · Jan 2013
Amplifinity develops the Advocacy Management Platform (AMP), a social marketing solution used by enterprise customers to generate referrals, endorsements, and amplified marketing through customers, employees, and third parties. AMP is positioned to lower customer acquisition costs compared with traditional channels and to improve revenue, retention, and profitability for brands. The company reports a quickly growing client roster, expanding technical capabilities, and strategic executive hires in 2012/13. Amplifinity is a member of the Word of Mouth Marketing Association (WOMMA) and highlights enterprise adoption of its platform. The company is based in Ann Arbor, Michigan. Recent financing activity from state and venture partners is intended to extend its runway and support continued product and commercial growth. Amplifinity, formerly known as uRefer, develops a word-of-mouth and brand advocacy marketing technology called an Advocate Management Platform. The platform helps clients identify brand advocates, grow their consumer base, and create wide-reaching social campaigns driven by customer recommendations. The company serves marketing agencies and a range of clients across industries including home goods and services, banking, hospitality and entertainment. Founded in 2007 and led by CEO Paul Vlasic, Amplifinity is based in Ann Arbor, Michigan. It closed a $2.5M Series A to accelerate growth, enhance its technology, and expand its client base. The article does not disclose revenue or user metrics.
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