Rocketship.vc

Rocketship.vc is a global early-stage venture capital firm based in Los Altos, California, founded in 2014 by experienced data scientists and entrepreneurs, including Anand Rajaraman and Sailesh Ramakrishnan. The firm focuses on using data science and machine learning to identify startups with a Sustainable Growth Engine, leveraging a vast proprietary dataset of approximately 475 terabytes. The firm provides early-stage venture capital services, primarily targeting sectors such as AI, SaaS, e-commerce, and healthcare. Rocketship.vc employs its proprietary "Escape Velocity™" algorithm to analyze global startup activity, enabling proactive outreach to founders whose growth potential may not be visible to traditional investors. The firm manages assets totaling between $125 million and $250 million across three funds and has invested in a diverse portfolio of 58 to 86 companies, with a strong emphasis on supporting exceptional founders in emerging markets.

Uses proprietary 'Escape Velocity' algorithm and large-scale data science/ML analysis of global startup activity to identify early-stage companies with a Sustainable Growth Engine before they're visible to traditional investors.