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Ruxton Ventures

Ruxton Ventures, based in Maryland, backs Seed-stage startups in education, gaming, fintech, cybersecurity, and commerce, writing checks from $100k to $500k and can lead rounds.

WebsitePortfolioPitch pageTeam page
Entry stageSeed
Check size$100K to $500K
Leads roundsYes
FocusEducation and work, Gaming and media, Marketplaces, Fintech, Cybersecurity
Latest fundn/a
Investing team2 peopleNo activity since Sep

Who you would pitch at Ruxton Ventures

2 people on the investing team, 2 of them partners who can make the call. Partners are listed first.

Mark WalshFounder / Managing DirectorHe previously led FactSquared, which he sold to FiscalNote, and held roles at the U.S.
Jonathan AbermanPartnerHe has advised national security agencies and universities on entrepreneurship and technology commercialization.

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Writes $100K to $500K 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.

Weekly count of activity updates. Activity is not a confirmed deal.

Before you pitch

Ownership target< 5%

Notable investments

FiscalNoteSana LabsAliroVirgilHRCyberWireScamneticEdVisorlyDomusysBomboraCommunity Data Platforms

In their words

Ruxton Venturewww.ruxtonventures.com
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On these lists

Seed investors in United States2836Seed fintech investors225Seed cybersecurity investors100Seed marketplaces investors96Seed education and work investors57Seed gaming and media investors54Seed investors in Maryland10Seed investors3020

Questions

What stage does Ruxton Ventures invest in?

Ruxton Ventures reports entry at seed.

How much does Ruxton Ventures invest?

Ruxton Ventures reports checks of $100K to $500K.

Does Ruxton Ventures lead rounds?

Yes. Ruxton Ventures says it can lead.

Who are the partners at Ruxton Ventures?

Mark Walsh (Founder / Managing Director), Jonathan Aberman (Partner).

Is Ruxton Ventures active right now?

No recent activity since September 2026.

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