Relay Ventures

2008

Founded

174

Investments

United States

Offices

Venture Fund

Investor Type

About

Relay Ventures is an early-stage venture capital firm founded in 2008 by Kevin Talbot and John Albright. The firm specializes in investing in mobile-focused startups across North America, with offices in Toronto and Menlo Park, California. Relay Ventures has raised over $800 million in capital and has invested in 76 companies, including Kiip, Luma, Tempo AI, Rally.org, and Scanadu.

Approximately one-third of these investments have resulted in successful exits. The firm's investment strategy emphasizes supporting driven founders and innovative ideas that have the potential to disrupt existing industries.

Portfolio Companies

Kiip, Luma, Tempo AI, Rally.org, Scanadu, QuickPlay Media, Q9 Networks, Jelli, Kira Talent, theScore, ecobee

Gepgraphic Focus

North America

Key Differentiators

Focus on mobile technologies, Strong network of portfolio companies and advisors, Support across growth stages throughout the financing life of companies

Thypical Investment Size

$500,000 to $2 million

Total Funds Raised

$800 million

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Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning (AI/ML)

EdTech

Apps

Enterprise

Software

Health & Wellness

Toronto

Seed

Series A

Series B

United States