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Rally Cap VC

Rally Cap VC, based in California, backs fintech startups at Pre-Seed, can lead rounds, and writes checks from $100k to $1m, with its latest fund around $20M.

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Entry stagePre-seed
Check size$100K to $1M
Leads roundsYes
FocusFintech
Latest fundApproximately (2022)Approximately $20 million RC Global 1 (2022)
Investing team1 peopleNo activity since Sep

Who you would pitch at Rally Cap VC

1 person on the investing team, 1 of them partners who can make the call. Partners are listed first.

Hayden SimmonsFounder & General PartnerHe previously held roles at Facebook's Novi/Diem project, Juvo, and Migo.

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Writes $100K to $1M checks. Its smallest check is larger than 5% of firms in the atlas.

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No recent activity since September 2026. Quiet does not mean closed.

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Notable investments

PomeloStitchSimetrikBelvoAbhiQashioMinkaPassportDivibankKuunda

In their words

Rally Cap VCRally Cap is a founder-first, first-check fund built for fintech’s next cycle.rallycap.vc
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Firms like Rally Cap VC

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Cambrian Ventures$250K to $3M

On these lists

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Questions

What stage does Rally Cap VC invest in?

Rally Cap VC reports entry at pre-seed.

How much does Rally Cap VC invest?

Rally Cap VC reports checks of $100K to $1M.

Does Rally Cap VC lead rounds?

Yes. Rally Cap VC says it can lead.

Who are the partners at Rally Cap VC?

Hayden Simmons (Founder & General Partner).

Is Rally Cap VC active right now?

No recent activity since September 2026.

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