Rough Draft Ventures
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Investor type
VC
Founded
2012
AUM
-
Location
United States
$0-1 m
Investment Ticket
3-5 years
Investment Horizon
Seed
Investment Stage
Sale to strategic investor,
IPO
Exit Strategy
Investor profile last updated: 07 February, 2026
Profile
We started Rough Draft Ventures because we have faith in student founders. We bet on them early and commit to them long-term. We take pride in helping them iterate on rough drafts to build enduring, impactful companies.
We invest checks through founder-friendly SAFEs via our network of student fellows, supplying the brightest student founders across the US with meaningful resources, access to education, and one of their earliest support systems.
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FAQs about Rough Draft Ventures
Where is Rough Draft Ventures located?
Rough Draft Ventures is located in United States.
When was Rough Draft Ventures founded?
Rough Draft Ventures was founded in 2012.
What sectors and industries does Rough Draft Ventures invest in?
Rough Draft Ventures invests in companies and startups in Education, Edtech, Fashion/Beauty, Financial Services, Fintech, Food and Beverage, Foodtech, Gaming, Healthcare Services, Marketing and Advertising, Media and Entertainment, Medical Devices, Other, Pharmaceuticals, Real Estate, Security, Software, Sports/SportsTech, Telecommunications, Transportation, Travel, MedTech, Technology, Life Sciences, Infrastructure, Energy, LegalTech, Music, HealthTech, AdTech, TravelTech.
What is Rough Draft Ventures geographical focus of investments?
Rough Draft Ventures invests in companies and startups in North America.
At what stages of companies and startups does Rough Draft Ventures typically invest in?
Rough Draft Ventures invests in companies and startups at Seed.
What is the usual amount of Rough Draft Ventures investment?
Rough Draft Ventures usually invests $0-1 m on average.