Rainfall Ventures

Early-stage venture capital firm investing in world-class founders.

Venture Capital Active Los Angeles, United States Est. 2011
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Last updated 2026-07-20
Portfolio
2
in our dataset
Rounds participated
2
Rounds led
0
Rounds' value
$19.0M
total disclosed, rounds participated
Stages
E Round, A Round, F Round, D Round, C Round, B Round, G Round

About

Rainfall Ventures is an early-stage venture capital firm that partners with founders to help them transform industries. The firm invests globally with a focus on early-stage companies (pre-seed, seed, and Series A rounds) across a broad range of sectors including AI, cloud infrastructure, social media, cryptocurrency, cybersecurity, developer tools, digital health, education, fintech, gaming, IoT, and more. Rainfall Ventures emphasizes providing extensive support to its portfolio companies through mentorship and strategic guidance. The firm was founded in 2011 by Ron Rofé.

Portfolio · 2

Leeway
The Smart Checkout forShared Payments and Purchases
1 round $7.0M committed Latest: 2022-09
Quiet Therapeutics
Anticancer Therapeutics Using Nanoparticles and Biomarkers
1 round $12.0M committed Latest: 2015-04

Investment activity

2 portfolio exits on record.

Portfolio by sector

Media & Entertainment Technologies3
Undisclosed2
Health Tech & Life Sciences2
Cyber Security2
Fintech & Insurtech1
Automotive & Mobility Technologies1
Energy Tech1
Industrial Technologies1

Q&A

What is Rainfall Ventures' investment focus?
Rainfall Ventures (formerly Vaizra Investments) focuses on later-stage opportunities with strong management, deep and protected IP, leadership, and multibillion-dollar market opportunities. They aim to be value-added partners to exceptional teams.
Which investment stages does Rainfall Ventures typically participate in?
Rainfall Ventures invests across various stages, including Pre-Seed, Seed, A Round, B Round, C Round, D Round, E Round, F Round, and G Round.
Who is a key team member at Rainfall Ventures?
Ron Rofe serves as a Managing Partner at Rainfall Ventures.
What are some of Rainfall Ventures' notable portfolio companies?
Rainfall Ventures' portfolio includes companies like Permit.io, an end-to-end authorization platform, and StreamElements, a gaming monetization platform.
Has Rainfall Ventures had any significant exits?
Yes, Rainfall Ventures has had notable exits, including the acquisition of Face.com by Meta for $55M in June 2012, and the IPO of MacroCure in August 2014.
What sectors does Rainfall Ventures show concentration in?
Rainfall Ventures shows concentration in sectors such as Media & Entertainment Technologies, Health Tech & Life Sciences, and Cyber Security.
When was Rainfall Ventures founded?
Rainfall Ventures was founded in 2011.
Can you name a recent investment made by Rainfall Ventures?
Rainfall Ventures invested in Permit.io (formerly Authorizon Technologies) during their A Round in February 2022, which raised $14M.
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