About Dorm Room Fund
Dorm Room Fund is a venture capital firm founded in 2012. It is primarily based out of Boston, United States. As of Apr 2026, Dorm Room Fund is an active investor, having invested in 332 companies, with 2 new investments in the last 12 months. It primarily invests in Seed round in United States based startups. Its investments are spread across a wide range of sectors from Enterprise Applications to High Tech and Consumer. Most recently it participated in the $***** Seed round of Illuminant Overall, Dorm Room Fund portfolio has seen 5 unicorns, 2 IPOs and 42 acquisitions including key companies like Capella Space, Solstice and User Interviews. A lot of funds co-invest with Dorm Room Fund, with names like Foundation Capital sharing a substantial percentage of its portfolio. Dorm Room Fund has team of 70 people including 12 partners.Key Metrics
Team Members
Portfolio Count
Portfolio Sectors
Portfolio Locations
Rounds of Entry
Seed, Series A & 2 more
Portfolio IPOs
Deals in last 12 months
Dorm Room Fund's List of Top Investments
Dorm Room Fund has a portfolio of 332 companies, including 5 unicorns. Their most notable investments are in EmCasa and Lura Health.Their portfolio spans across United States, Canada, Panama and 7 more locations. They have invested in Enterprise Applications, High Tech, Consumer and 34 other sectors, across stages such as Seed, Series A and 2 more. Here is the list of top investments by Dorm Room Fund:Provider of satellite-based imaging solutions. It provides users with a platform that uses synthetic aperture radar techniques to take images. Its technology enables it to see through clouds and also in low light conditions making it immune to bad weather or light conditions. Its services are used for maritime domain awareness, city planning and mapping, study patterns of life, business intelligence, and more.
Key facts about Capella Space
- Founded Year: 2016
- Location: Palo Alto (United States)
- Stage: Acquired
- Total Funding till date: $234M
- Employee Count: 247 as on Mar 31, 2026
- Investors: Harmony Partners, Harmony Venture Partners and 16 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Series C, Jan 10, 2023, $*****
- Highlight: Acquired
2. Solstice
Community solar provider unlocking clean energy access and savings for all. This organization focuses on expanding access to solar energy through community solar gardens, enabling individuals and businesses to benefit from solar power without needing to install panels on their property. They connect subscribers to local solar projects, providing credits on their electricity bills based on the solar garden's production. This model promotes affordable, accessible, and responsible energy consumption, supporting a cleaner and more equitable energy grid. They offer a platform for individuals, households, developers, and businesses to participate in the clean energy transition, fostering a community-driven approach to sustainability. The organization emphasizes ease of enrollment, cost savings, and environmental impact, making solar energy accessible to a broader audience. They provide customer support, educational resources, and partnership opportunities to further their mission of equitable access to clean energy.
Key facts about Solstice
- Founded Year: 2016
- Location: Boston (United States)
- Stage: Acquired
- Total Funding till date: $7.44M
- Employee Count: 38 as on Apr 30, 2026
- Investors: Elemental, Techstars and 24 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Seed, Jan 15, 2021, $*****
- Highlight: Acquired
3. POSH
Platform for users to discover and create social experiences events. It provides a space for individuals to explore various event categories. These categories include parties, music, culinary experiences, and health and wellness activities. The platform also features fitness events, pop-ups, art and fashion gatherings, and opportunities for connections. The aim is to facilitate offline interactions through diverse event listings.
Key facts about POSH
- Founded Year: 2019
- Location: New York City (United States)
- Stage: Series B
- Total Funding till date: $64M
- Employee Count: 215 as on Apr 30, 2026
- Investors: Amino Capital, Causeway and 8 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Series B, Dec 19, 2025, $*****
- Highlight: Editors' Pick
4. Hyro
Provider of an AI-based conversational platform. It automate tasks such as patient record identification, scheduling management, and prescription support, using Epic's advanced APIs.
Key facts about Hyro
- Founded Year: 2014
- Location: New York City (United States)
- Stage: Series C
- Total Funding till date: $115M
- Employee Count: 181 as on Apr 30, 2026
- Investors: Norwest, Macquarie and 16 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Series C, Oct 21, 2025, $*****
- Highlight: Editors' Pick
5. RapidSOS
Provider of an intelligent safety platform connecting data to first responders. The platform securely links data from connected devices and buildings directly to emergency services and field responders. It offers solutions for public safety agencies and private organizations. The platform aims to provide critical insights to assist in emergency response situations.
Key facts about RapidSOS
Dorm Room Fund's Year-on-Year Investment Trends
Dorm Room Fund has invested in 332 companies over the last 13 years, with an average of 4 new investments annually in the last 10 years. In 2025, it made 3 investments, while as of Apr 2026, it has made 2 investments in this year. Its most recent first time investment was in Illuminant and most recent follow-on round was in Oncora.Year | No. of Investments | ||
|---|---|---|---|
1st Round | Follow-on | Total | |
2026 (YTD) | 2 | 0 | 2 |
2025 | 3 | 0 | 3 |
2024 | 4 | 0 | 4 |
2023 | 3 | 0 | 3 |
2022 | 8 | 0 | 8 |
2021 | 3 | 0 | 3 |
2020 | 3 | 0 | 3 |
2019 | 2 | 0 | 2 |
2018 | 2 | 0 | 2 |
2017 | 9 | 0 | 9 |
Dorm Room Fund's Investments by Stage
Dorm Room Fund has made 63 investments in Seed stage with an average round size of $1.92M, 4 investments in Series A stage with an average round size of $7.65M, 1 investment in Angel stage with an average round size of $320K and 1 investment in Series B stage with an average round size of $30M.Stage of entry | No. of Investments |
|---|---|
Seed | 63 |
Series A | 4 |
Angel | 1 |
Series B | 1 |
Note: We have considered here, only first round of investments
Dorm Room Fund's Investments by Sector
Dorm Room Fund has a diverse portfolio, with companies operating in the Enterprise Applications, Consumer, Retail, HealthTech and High Tech. Notably, it has invested in 286 Tech companies, 198 Enterprise (B2B) companies, 160 Software companies and at least 146 companies focusing on Consumer (B2C).Sector | No. of Investments |
|---|---|
Enterprise Applications | 29 |
Consumer | 22 |
Retail | 12 |
HealthTech | 10 |
High Tech | 9 |
Others | 79 |
Note: We have considered here, only first round of investments
Dorm Room Fund's Investments by Geography
Dorm Room Fund has made most investments in United States (65), followed by Brazil where it has made 1 investment.Country | No. of Investments |
|---|---|
United States | 65 |
Brazil | 1 |
Canada | 1 |
Hungary | 1 |
Mexico | 1 |
Note: We have considered here, only first round of investments
Dorm Room Fund's recent investments
Dorm Room Fund has made 2 investments in 2026 so far - Illuminant and Sonibel Instruments.Here are the most recent investments by Dorm Room Fund:
Filter this listDate | Company | Location | Round Details | Round Amount | Co-Investors |
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Apr 30, 2026 | United States | Seed | 8757 | [+5] | |
Apr 07, 2026 | United States | Seed | 9356 | [+1] | |
Apr 04, 2025 | United States | Seed | 1213 | [+7] | |
Feb 07, 2025 | United States | Seed | 6733 | [+5] | |
Jan 22, 2025 | United States | Series A | 9276 | [+6] |
Unicorns in Dorm Room Fund's Portfolio
Dorm Room Fund has 5 unicorns in its portfolio - RapidSOS, Athelas, Veho and others. The most recent unicorn in their portfolio is RapidSOS. It became a unicorn in 2025.Here is a list of unicorns in Dorm Room Fund's portfolio:
Tracxn Score | Company | Short Description | Founded year | Sector | Location | Company Stage | First Investment/ Acquisition Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
70 | Provider of an intelligent safety platform connecting data to first responders | 2012 | New York City | Series E | djsfiie | ||
50 | Provider of smart solutions for monitoring heart rate, weight, and blood pressure | 2014 | Mountain View | Series A | frjnfyj | ||
66 | AI-enable last-mile delivery services for e-commerce companies | 2016 | Boulder | Series B | zxb{joj | ||
68 | Developer of AI-powered platforms and software for defense applications | 2015 | San Diego | Series G | nowatqt | ||
69 | AI-based portfolio management solutions | 2016 | New York | Series C | ugqij{s |
IPOs and Publicly Listed companies in Dorm Room Fund's Portfolio
2 of Dorm Room Fund's portfolio companies have become public. FiscalNote got listed on the OTC Markets (OTCMKTS), in Apr 2026.Here are Dorm Room Fund's portfolio companies that went public:
Company | IPO Date | First Invested on | First Round of Investment | Round Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apr 06, 2026 | Sep 11, 2013 | Seed | 5439 | |
- | - | - | 1107 |
Acquired companies in Dorm Room Fund's Portfolio
42 companies from Dorm Room Fund's portfolio have been acquired. The most recent acquisition was aavrani in Apr 2026 for $*****.Here are Dorm Room Fund's portfolio companies that got acquired most recently:
Company | Acquisition Date | First Invested on | First Round of Investment | Round Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apr 15, 2026 | - | - | 2089 | |
Mar 25, 2026 | Sep 12, 2022 | Seed | 9101 | |
Feb 26, 2026 | - | - | 4705 | |
Feb 19, 2026 | - | - | 3799 | |
Jan 28, 2026 | Feb 16, 2017 | Seed | 9323 |
Team profile of Dorm Room Fund
Dorm Room Fund has a team of 70 members including 12 Partners located in United States. Dorm Room Fund's team does not sit on the board of any company as of now.Here is a list of top team members in Dorm Room Fund:
Name | Designation | Location | Board Memberships | Contact Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Partner | San Francisco | - | - | |
Partner | Stanford | - | - | |
Partner | San Francisco | - | - | |
Partner | Brooklyn | - | ||
Partner | New York City | - | - | |
Partner | Cambridge | - | - |
Co-investors of Dorm Room Fund
Over the past 13 years, 344 investors have co-invested in Dorm Room Fund's portfolio companies. This includes funds and angels.
- Invested before Dorm Room Fund: National Science Foundation, Y Combinator and 13 others have invested in rounds before Dorm Room Fund. There are 4 companies where National Science Foundation has invested before Dorm Room Fund and 3 companies where Y Combinator has invested before Dorm Room Fund.
- Top Co-investors of Dorm Room Fund: 149 investors entered a company along with Dorm Room Fund. These include investors like Foundation Capital (2 companies).
- Invested after Dorm Room Fund: A total of 180 investors have invested in Dorm Room Fund's portfolio after their investments. Top Investors include Tiger Global Management (2 companies), Techstars (2 companies) and Construct Capital (2 companies).
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