RIT Venture Fund
Overview
RIT Venture Fund provides investment capital and guidance to entrepreneurial ventures with a strong connection to the RIT community. More importantly, we believe that the activities undertaken by the Venture Fund over the past several years have helped nourish the overall entrepreneurial spirit that is growing throughout the RIT community.
Investments
| Company | Date | Stage | Lead |
|---|---|---|---|
| CisLunar Industries | Nov 2025 | Seed | Co-investor |
| Casana | Jun 2020 | Seed | Co-investor |
| Kanvas Biosciences | May 2026 | Series A | Co-investor |
| Kanvas Biosciences | May 2026 | Series A | Co-investor |
| CytoTronics | Sep 2024 | Seed | Co-investor |
Key People
Denise Herrera
Lead Preceptor, Interpreter-Level 3, Co-Founder
Ekam G.
Startup Founder Incubator
Greg Van Laeken
Managing Director Of Investments Manager For Global Programs
Makayla Greenwood
Partner
Daniel Maffia
Interpreting Program Director, Practicum Coordinator, And Principal Lecturer, Adjunct Wellness Instructor And Personal Trainer
Sandra Connelly
Associate Director, Center For Teaching And Learning
Aaron Deever
Principal Lecturer
Aaron McGowan
Principal Lecturer
Birgit Coffey
Principal Lecturer
Bobby StJacques
Principal Lecturer
Dave Sluberski
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Dawn Carter
Principal Lecturer
Deana Olles
Principal Lecturer
Elizabeth Reeves O'Connor
Principal Lecturer
Erik Golen
Principal Lecturer
Ernie Roszkowski
Principal Lecturer
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Sector & Stage Mix
Industry, funding stage, and valuation band breakdowns.
FAQ
Where is RIT Venture Fund based?
RIT Venture Fund is headquartered in Rochester, New York, United States.
When was RIT Venture Fund founded?
RIT Venture Fund was founded in 2012.
How many portfolio companies does RIT Venture Fund have?
RIT Venture Fund has 5 portfolio companies in Caplight's dataset.
What are some companies in RIT Venture Fund's portfolio?
Portfolio companies visible on Caplight include CisLunar Industries, Casana, Kanvas Biosciences, Kanvas Biosciences, CytoTronics.
What was RIT Venture Fund's most recent investment shown here?
RIT Venture Fund's most recent investment in this portfolio sample was in Kanvas Biosciences in 2026.
What sectors does RIT Venture Fund focus on?
RIT Venture Fund focuses on Healthcare & Life Sciences, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Mobility, Transportation & Logistics, Frontier & Industrial Tech, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Frontier & Industrial Tech.
What company stages does RIT Venture Fund focus on?
RIT Venture Fund typically invests at the Early stage.
What is RIT Venture Fund's AUM?
RIT Venture Fund's assets under management are estimated between $0.0 and $50.0M.