About R/GA Accelerator
R/GA Accelerator, an accelerator and incubator program founded in 2013, is based in New York City, United States. With a presence in 2 countries, it has supported around 16 startups in sectors like Enterprise Applications, High Tech. As of Oct 2026, R/GA Accelerator has witnessed 4 portfolio exits. Most notable companies in
its portfolio include Owlet, Latch and Hammerhead. The program is backed by a team of 2 people who primarily support Seed startups based in United States. Its latest investment was a Undisclosed Seed round in Diagenetix on Feb 02, 2015.
Key Metrics
Founded Year
2013
Location
New York City, United States
Sectors of Investment
Stages of Investment
Seed
Locations of Investment
R/GA Accelerator's List of Top Investments
R/GA Accelerator has a portfolio of 16 companies. Their most notable investments are in Enertiv and Kytelabs.Their portfolio spans across United States and Argentina. They have invested in Enterprise Applications, High Tech, Retail and 18 other sectors, across stages such as Seed stage. Here is the list of top investments by R/GA Accelerator:1. Owlet
Provider of wearable socks for baby monitoring. The smart socks helps to monitor the babys heart rate, respiration and the user can check in on baby through a mobile device, cam-streams audio and video of the baby to the smartphone, and band. The band is a pregnancy tracker solution which helps to track the babys wellness.
Key facts about Owlet
- Founded Year: 2013
- Location: Lehi (United States)
- Annual Revenue: $100M - $500M as on Dec 31, 2025
- Stage: Public
- Total Funding till date: $55M
- Employee Count: 367 as on Aug 31, 2026
- Investors: Western Technology Investment, GR Capital and 32 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Post IPO, Feb 17, 2023, $*****
- Highlight: Public
2. Latch
Provider of cloud-based smart locks for residential and commercial places. It provides users with an internet-connected or electro-mechanically engineered lock system for access control. Its product portfolio includes smart locks, guest and delivery management systems, and smart home sensors. Its locks can be operated using its mobile application, access cards, and passwords. It comprises a touch panel and a wide-angle camera.
Key facts about Latch
- Founded Year: 2014
- Location: New York City (United States)
- Annual Revenue: $50M - $100M as on Dec 31, 2025
- Stage: Public
- Total Funding till date: $153M
- Employee Count: 266 as on May 31, 2026
- Investors: Summit Partners, RRE Ventures and 32 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Series B, Aug 01, 2019, $*****
- Highlight: Public
3. Hammerhead
Hammerhead is a provider of smart bike navigation systems. It offers a tool that guides cyclists to & through the safest & bike routes with intuitive light patterns. Their app drives the device via Bluetooth from a safely stowed smartphone. The device works well with a smartphone connected to the internet for the route search. The device can also be used to share new routes and locations.
Key facts about Hammerhead
- Founded Year: 2012
- Location: New York City (United States)
- Stage: Acquired
- Total Funding till date: $18.3M
- Employee Count: 59 as on Aug 31, 2026
- Investors: Hard Yaka, NEXT VENTURES and 14 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Angel, May 26, 2021, $*****
- Highlight: Acquired
4. LISNR
LISNR provides an ultrasonic data-over-sound technology. Offers an ultrasonic proximity platform that is used to transmit micro-communications & information between devices using sound between devices on standard speakers and microphones. Offers LISNR Point for 1:1 ultrasonic data transfer & authentication (SDK) between devices to facilitate a contactless transaction between a client && host device within ~1ft & under, LISNR Zone for data transfer & authentication featuring concurrent transmissions, LISNR Radius for long range ultrasonic data transfer (SDK) between devices greater than 10ft and Acceptance Device for transmission leveraging multiple speakers & microphone for performance. Is available in a subscription-based pricing model. Clients include AT&T, Ticketmaster, Land Rover, Heineken, Live Nation, and more.
Key facts about LISNR
- Founded Year: 2012
- Location: Cincinnati (United States)
- Valuation: $*****
- Stage: Series C
- Total Funding till date: $16.4M
- Employee Count: 37 as on Aug 31, 2026
- Investors: Visa, Mastercard and 33 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Series C, Mar 2022, $*****
- Highlight: Editors' Pick
5. Awair
Indoor air quality monitors and solutions for healthier environments. The company provides devices and systems to understand and manage indoor air quality (IAQ). They offer a range of products designed for homes, schools, businesses, and offices, focusing on key environmental factors. Their solutions aim to improve health and safety by mitigating airborne viruses, enhancing cognitive abilities, and increasing productivity. They empower users to monitor IAQ trends, create transparency, and ensure safe spaces. The company provides resources, support, and a blog to educate users about IAQ. They offer mobile apps for convenient access to air quality data. Their products track environmental factors, providing insights for informed decisions. They focus on creating healthy indoor environments, promoting wellbeing, and ensuring safe spaces for various settings. They offer solutions for schools, businesses, and offices, providing peace of mind and transparency.
Key facts about Awair
- Founded Year: 2013
- Location: San Francisco (United States)
- Stage: Series C
- Total Funding till date: $21.9M
- Employee Count: 15 as on Aug 31, 2026
- Investors: Western Technology Investment, Altos Ventures Management and 18 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Series C, Jan 05, 2021, $*****
- Highlight: Editors' Pick
R/GA Accelerator's Investments by Stage
R/GA Accelerator has made 4 investments in Seed stage with an average round size of $120K.R/GA Accelerator's Investments by Sector
R/GA Accelerator has a diverse portfolio, with companies operating in the High Tech, Internet of Things - Industry Applications, Consumer, Energy Tech and Enterprise Applications. Notably, it has invested in 16 Tech companies, 13 Software companies, 11 Enterprise (B2B) companies and at least 11 companies focusing on Tech hardware.Sector | No. of Investments |
|---|---|
High Tech | 4 |
Internet of Things - Industry Applications | 2 |
Consumer | 1 |
Energy Tech | 1 |
Enterprise Applications | 1 |
Others | 6 |
Note: We have considered here, only first round of investments
R/GA Accelerator's Investments by Geography
R/GA Accelerator has made most investments in United States (3), followed by Argentina where it has made 1 investment.Country | No. of Investments |
|---|---|
United States | 3 |
Argentina | 1 |
Note: We have considered here, only first round of investments
R/GA Accelerator's recent investments
R/GA Accelerator has not made any investment in 2026 so far.Here are the most recent investments by R/GA Accelerator:
Filter this listDate | Company | Location | Round Details | Round Amount | Co-Investors |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Feb 02, 2015 | United States | Seed | 4981 | - | |
Dec 03, 2013 | United States | Seed | 1529 | ||
Dec 03, 2013 | Argentina | Seed | 1923 | - | |
Dec 03, 2013 | United States | Seed | 4746 |
IPOs and Publicly Listed companies in R/GA Accelerator's Portfolio
2 of R/GA Accelerator's portfolio companies have become public. Latch got listed on the National Association of Securities Dealers Automated Quotations (NASDAQ), in Jun 2021 at marketcap of $166M and Owlet got listed on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE), OTC Markets (OTCMKTS).Here are R/GA Accelerator's portfolio companies that went public:
Company | IPO Date | First Invested on | First Round of Investment | Round Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Jun 07, 2021 | - | - | 5875 | |
Nov 05, 2020 | - | - | 7811 |
Acquired companies in R/GA Accelerator's Portfolio
2 companies from R/GA Accelerator's portfolio have been acquired. The most recent acquisition was Hammerhead in Jan 2022 by SRAM for $*****.Here are R/GA Accelerator's portfolio companies that got acquired most recently:
Company | Acquisition Date | First Invested on | First Round of Investment | Round Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Jan 19, 2022 | - | - | 9979 | |
Sep 24, 2018 | - | - | 8476 |
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Team profile of R/GA Accelerator
R/GA Accelerator has a team of 2 members including 2 Partners located in United States. R/GA Accelerator's team does not sit on the board of any company as of now.Co-investors of R/GA Accelerator
Over the past 13 years, 11 investors have co-invested in R/GA Accelerator's portfolio companies. This includes funds and angels.
- Invested before R/GA Accelerator: XLR8UH has invested before R/GA Accelerator.
- Top Co-investors of R/GA Accelerator: Techstars entered a company along with R/GA Accelerator.
- Invested after R/GA Accelerator: A total of 9 investors have invested in R/GA Accelerator's portfolio after their investments. Top Investors include Vaidya Capital Partners (1 company) and R/GA Ventures (1 company).
