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Hayden Simmons

Founder & General Partner atRally Cap VCCalifornia
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Hayden Simmons is the Founder and General Partner of Rally Cap. He previously held roles at Facebook's Novi/Diem project, Juvo, and Migo.

What Hayden can write

Writes checks of$100K to $1M
Comes in atPre-seedCan lead the round
Best routeA short note on LinkedInA warm intro from a founder they backed works better.

Rally Cap VC writes $100K to $1M checks, larger than 5% of firms in the atlas.

Bars: how many firms report each check band. Highlighted: Rally Cap VC.

Career

  1. Juvo
  2. Migo
  3. Facebook’s Novi/Diem project
  4. Lateral Capital · Venture Partner
  5. Rally Cap · Founder and General Partner
    Now

Companies founded

Rally Cap

Focus

fintechpaymentscreditfinancial infrastructure

Education

Colorado College, Latin American Economic Development

Partners like Hayden

At firms with a similar stage, sector and check size.

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Helen MinCo-Founder & Partner, Phenomenal Ventures
Robert LeshnerGeneral Partner, Robot Ventures
Petra Stuhmeier GriffithManaging Director, Wedbush Ventures
Amon Anderson
Amon AndersonManaging Partner, Acumen America
Rex SalisburySolo GP / Founder, Cambrian Ventures

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One email when Hayden's firm raises a fund, adds a partner or shows new activity.

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Questions

Who is Hayden Simmons?

Hayden Simmons is the Founder and General Partner of Rally Cap. He previously held roles at Facebook's Novi/Diem project, Juvo, and Migo.

How much does Hayden Simmons invest?

Hayden Simmons invests through Rally Cap VC, which writes checks of $100K to $1M at pre-seed.

How do I pitch Hayden Simmons?

A warm intro from a founder Rally Cap VC backed works best. A short LinkedIn note with one line on traction is the next best route.

What did Hayden Simmons do before Rally Cap VC?

Juvo; Migo; Facebook’s Novi/Diem project; Venture Partner at Lateral Capital.

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