Pre-Seed — Series A
Investing in the
future of retail & commerce.
XRC Ventures backs visionary founders transforming how the world discovers, buys, and experiences products — from supply chain to storefront.
Investment Thesis
We partner with startups across six key areas.
Digital Commerce
Platforms and tools powering the next generation of online retail — from discovery and personalization to checkout and fulfillment.
Workforce Health & Wellness
Solutions improving worker wellbeing, safety, and productivity across retail, warehousing, and the broader consumer workforce.
Payment Infrastructure
Fintech innovations modernizing how consumers and businesses transact — from embedded payments to alternative financing.
Store Operations & Experiences
Technology transforming physical retail through smarter operations, immersive experiences, and seamless omnichannel integration.
Supply Chain & Forecasting
Intelligence and automation bringing transparency, speed, and resilience to global supply chains — from demand planning to last-mile delivery.
Consumer Brands
Emerging brands in beauty, personal care, home goods, and health and wellness that are redefining how consumers discover and engage with everyday products.
Mission
We are an early stage venture capital firm championing bold ideas and creating the partnerships that fuel change in a $2 trillion market.
An Unrivaled Network
We provide founders and partners with direct access to an extensive consumer and retail ecosystem, driving commercial sales and partnerships
Proven Impact
Since 2015, we have invested in 140+ pre-seed through Series A startups, transforming industries and delivering measurable success for our investors, entrepreneurs, and corporate partners.
Founder Testimonials
"What sets XRC apart is their ability to combine strategic thinking with action. They invested in us pre-product and made numerous introductions at retailers who have since gone on to become customers. They even facilitated a critical and key introduction to our future Series A lead."
Sankalp Arora
Co-Founder & CEO, Gather AI