Relay Ventures
relayventures.comRelay invests in pre-seed and seed stage companies across North America in four primary sectors: Urbantech, Proptech, Fintech, and Sportstech. They focus on digitally-forward solutions that reimagine major market categories and enable new business models.
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Relay Ventures believes in backing ideas that go beyond conventional wisdom and solve major pain points within large markets with potential for rapid growth. They practice a ‘First Money. Founder First.’ approach, supporting founders from earliest stages (pre-seed/seed) through the full financing lifecycle. They emphasize backing the team and technical superiority, entering at the earliest rounds before product launch when possible, and providing hands-on value creation at every stage of company development.
What Sets Them Apart
- Early stage focus with ability to provide 'first money' - entering before product launch
- Deep operational support - firm partners actively join portfolio company boards and executive teams (e.g., Jake Cassaday as COO of Playmaker)
- Long-term commitment through multiple financing rounds rather than single check involvement
- Track record of founder-friendly approach with incubation models (Playmaker example)
- Multi-decade operating history since 2008 with proven exits including IPOs and strategic acquisitions
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