RCV Partners

RCV Partners, formally Reynolds & Company Venture Partners, is an investment firm run by people who are both entrepreneurs and investors. It backs seed-stage companies whose product or service makes customers' lives more convenient or efficient.

The firm is selective, making only one to three investments annually. It says its diligence takes one to two months at most, and it usually stays involved up to the Series B round.

What RCV Partners offers

• Seed investment: early capital for high-growth companies, mainly consumer-facing products and services.
• Flexible structures: open to SAFE agreements, convertible notes and equity.
• Follow-on capital: sets aside more money for portfolio companies as they grow.
• Founder guidance: shares lessons from its own experience, from a successful IPO and acquisition to winding down a venture that failed.

Who it serves

Founders solving a problem that matters to them, with a complementary team already in place. It also backs service businesses that help consumer brands scale, such as HR, logistics and sales data providers. It is not usually the lead investor.

Key facts

• Stage: seed
• Pace: one to three investments annually