Risk and Return focuses on venture capital investments in technology-driven solutions for national resilience. The firm primarily invests in seed-stage startups, with occasional participation in Series A rounds. Their portfolio emphasizes companies developing innovative technologies to support high-risk public servants and enhance public safety.
Notable portfolio companies include Alto Neuroscience, Haas Alert, and Phantom Neuro. Risk and Return's investment philosophy centers on accelerating solutions that address the unique challenges faced by first responders and other high-risk public service professionals. The firm likely provides strategic guidance and industry connections to help portfolio companies navigate the complexities of serving government and public safety sectors.
Risk and Return - Portfolio Snapshot
Portfolio activity breakdown across disclosed investments and stages
Total Investments6
Current Portfolio Count5
Total Portfolio Exits0
Top Investment Stages
Seed5 (83.3%)
Series A1 (16.7%)
Stage Mix
Seed 83%Series A 17%
Concentration shown as share of disclosed investments by stage.
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Risk and Return - Classification
- NAICS
- 520000Finance and Insurance
- 523000Securities, Commodity Contracts, and Other Financial Investments and Related Activities
- 523900Other Financial Investment Activities
- 523990All Other Financial Investment Activities
- 523999Miscellaneous Financial Investment Activities
- SIC
- 6700Holding And Other Investment Offices
- 6790Miscellaneous Investing
- 6799Investors, Not Elsewhere Classified
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- NAICS
- 525000Funds, Trusts, and Other Financial Vehicles
- 523910Miscellaneous Intermediation
- 523940Portfolio Management and Investment Advice
- SIC
- 6000Depository Institutions
- 6720Investment Offices
- 6722Management Investment Offices, Open-end