Rostrum Capital is an early-stage venture capital firm based in San Francisco, focusing on next-generation platforms. The firm typically invests in seed and convertible note rounds, supporting founders who are building innovative technology solutions.
Notable portfolio companies include BabyQuip, a baby gear rental marketplace, and Bazaar, an e-commerce platform. Rostrum Capital was founded by Ben Parr, known for his work with DominateFund and as an investor in uBeam and Shots, and Mike Weiksner, Ph.D., with experience from Stanford and e-ThePeople. The firm leverages its founders' expertise to provide strategic guidance and support to its portfolio companies.
Rostrum Capital - Portfolio Snapshot
Portfolio activity breakdown across disclosed investments and stages
Portfolio Companies3
Current Portfolio Count2
Top Investment Stages
Seed2 (66.7%)
Pre-Seed1 (33.3%)
Stage Mix
Seed 67%Pre-Seed 33%
Concentration shown as share of disclosed investments by stage.