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Rock River Capital Partners

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Kingmaker Tier: 82 out of 100

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Investor type
VC
Investing status
Activeas of 2026-09-21Source (opens in a new tab)
Headquarters
Madison, WI, United States
Assets under management
$26.5MForm ADV private fund GAV, as of 2026-03-05Source (opens in a new tab)
Funds
1
Check size
Our initial investment typically is $500K-$1M.Source (opens in a new tab)
Legal name
Rock River Capital Partners, LLC
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Record updated 29 September 2026

About

Through capital, expertise & connections to a global network, Rock River Capital exists to forward the ideas & hard work of the Midwest into great companies

Investment approach

Thesis
Rock River Capital was born in the Midwest because the next decade of great companies and returns will happen here. We strive to find great entrepreneurs that believe in the Midwest as well and want to partner in building great companies.Source (opens in a new tab)
Leads rounds
Sometimes
Lead policy
We prefer to be the lead investor and take a board seat with the intention of adding value where needed.
Takes board seats
Sometimes
Board policy
We prefer to be the lead investor and take a board seat with the intention of adding value where needed.
Reserves policy
Rock River Capital reserves up to half of its capital for follow on financing.
Traction requirement
looking for companies with initial product/market fit & positioned for growth.
Investing status notes
Rock River Capital is a midwest based, early stage venture firm looking for companies with initial product/market fit & positioned for growth.

Funds

ROCK RIVER CAPITAL PARTNERS FUND I, LP
Main fund

SEC registration

Registered adviser
ROCK RIVER CAPITAL PARTNERS, LLC
SEC file number
802-117729
Registration
Exempt reporting adviser
Regulatory AUM
$26.5Mas of 2026-03-05
Private funds reported
1
Principal office
MADISON, WI, United States

Locations

Headquarters
Madison, WI, United States
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