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Rhapsody Venture Partners
Cambridge, United States
Rhapsody Venture Partners invests in early‑stage hard‑tech startups that apply scientific breakthroughs to industrial problems. They partner with scientific founders to provide capital, business development, and industry...
Portfolio
25+
Employees
10+
Founded
2016
AUM
≈ $157.0M
Investment focus
Stages
Seed → Series C+
Industries
Artificial IntelligenceAutonomous VehiclesBiotechnologyClean Technology
Geographic scope
Global
Fund details
Funds
RVP Holiferm SPV LLC
Vintage 2024 • $16.0
RVP IV LP
Vintage 2023 • $60.4
RVP Growth Fund LP
Vintage 2021 • $41.0
RVP WMI Wavesense SPV LLC
Vintage 2021 • $5.9
Hazel Rhapsody LLC
Vintage 2020 • $0.5
RVP III LP
Vintage 2020 • $40.7
RVP II LP
Vintage 2020 • $3.0
Check sizes
Min: $500.0K
Typical: $1.0M
Sources
Rhapsody Venture Partners
Rhapsody Venture Partners invests in early‑stage hard‑tech startups that apply scientific breakthroughs to industrial problems. They partner with scientific founders to provide capital, business development, and industry connections, focusing on sectors such as biotech, cleantech, energy, materials, and advanced manufacturing.
Portfolio
25+
Employees
10+
Founded
2016
AUM
≈ $157.0M
Funds
RVP Holiferm SPV LLC · Vintage 2024 • $16.0
RVP IV LP · Vintage 2023 • $60.4
RVP Growth Fund LP · Vintage 2021 • $41.0
RVP WMI Wavesense SPV LLC · Vintage 2021 • $5.9
Hazel Rhapsody LLC · Vintage 2020 • $0.5
RVP III LP · Vintage 2020 • $40.7
RVP II LP · Vintage 2020 • $3.0
Check Sizes
Min: $500.0K
Typical: $1.0M
Stages
Seed → Series C+
Industries
Artificial IntelligenceAutonomous VehiclesBiotechnologyClean TechnologyEnergy
Geographic scope
Global
Sources
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Adden Energy produces a dynamically‑stable solid‑state battery that self‑heals its separator, uses a porous lithium‑metal anode and advanced cathode chemistry, and is designed with AI‑assisted tools. The cells charge as quickly as refueling a gasoline car, offer higher range and safety than lithium‑ion batteries, and lower cost per kilowatt‑hour, making them suitable for electric vehicles and other AI‑driven platforms such as drones, robotics, and data‑center power systems.
Funding: $15.0M
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Funding: $15.0M
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Biophilica produces 100% biobased vegan leather materials from green waste, specifically designed to replace traditional petrochemical-based products in the fashion, footwear, and automotive industries. Their Treekind® material is certified by the USDA and PETA, providing a sustainable alternative that eliminates plastic and animal-derived substances while maintaining high performance standards.
The startup develops environmentally sustainable planarization pads that eliminate abrasives in the semiconductor polishing process by utilizing chemical reactions to achieve planarity. This technology reduces process steps and enhances throughput for semiconductor manufacturers, addressing inefficiencies in traditional planarization methods.
5+
700+Approximate amount of employees
Funding: $5.4M
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Funding: $5.4M
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Chinova Bioworks develops Chiber™, a natural antimicrobial chitosan polymer derived from upcycled mushroom fibers, to extend the shelf life and enhance the quality of food and beverages. This clean-label solution effectively reduces food waste and replaces artificial preservatives, providing manufacturers with a sustainable alternative that meets consumer demand for healthier products.
Funding: $6.8M
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Funding: $6.8M
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Cnergreen Corporation utilizes patent-pending nanoparticle-based foam technology, ArmorFoam™, to enhance oil recovery and improve CO₂ storage efficiency in hydrocarbon reservoirs. This technology increases sweep efficiencies of water, gas, and steam while reducing carbon intensity, addressing the challenges of unswept reservoir areas and effective carbon capture.
Funding: $2.3M
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Funding: $2.3M
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Fluid Efficiency develops MegaSupraMolecules (MSMs), a suite of polymers that enhance the safety and efficiency of lubricants, fuels, and oils by reducing explosiveness and improving viscosity. Their technology minimizes energy consumption and maintenance costs in fluid transport through pipelines, addressing challenges in fluid dynamics and operational safety.
Funding: $10.2M
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Funding: $10.2M
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GPR offers the WaveSense platform, which uses Ground Positioning Radar to capture subsurface reflections and generate high‑definition maps for vehicle localization. Combining the GroundSense sensor, NavSense software, and MapSense mapping suite, the system provides centimeter‑level positioning in all weather conditions and GPS‑denied environments without relying on road markings or external infrastructure, delivering continuous, redundant localization for autonomous vehicles and ADAS.
Funding: $31.0M
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Funding: $31.0M
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The startup develops fermentation technology that utilizes gravity separation to recover insoluble lipids during the biosurfactant production process. This method provides businesses with an environmentally friendly alternative to traditional surfactants, addressing the need for sustainable chemical solutions.
Funding: $37.7M
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Funding: $37.7M
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The startup develops application-specific damping technology that effectively suppresses noise, reduces vibration, and mitigates shock across various industries, including automotive and consumer products. This technology enhances user comfort and operational efficiency by creating quieter environments and minimizing equipment wear.
Funding: $750.0K
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Funding: $750.0K
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Lasso develops patented fiber-spinning technology that uses centrifugal force to create texture from protein and fiber ingredients. This scalable hardware processes food with high throughput and significantly lower energy consumption than conventional systems. The platform enables the creation of healthier food products with simple labels across various grocery categories.
25+
3K+Approximate amount of employees
Funding: $6.5M
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Funding: $6.5M
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LATYS develops ultra-compact, dynamically reconfigurable wireless relays utilizing proprietary metasurface technology. This approach creates inherently interference-immune systems that enable robust, spectrally efficient full-duplex communications. Their infrastructure supports next-generation standards across indoor WiFi, 5G, and Industrial IoT applications.
Funding: $3.6M
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Funding: $3.6M
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Magnolia Medical has developed the Steripath Initial Specimen Diversion Device, a pre-assembled and sterile blood-collection system that diverts the initial contaminated blood to reduce false-positive results in blood cultures. This technology addresses the issue of blood culture contamination, leading to improved diagnostic accuracy for sepsis testing and significant reductions in unnecessary antibiotic use and hospital costs.
Funding: $46.0M
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Funding: $46.0M
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Manus provides an industrial biotechnology platform that engineers microbial cell factories to produce sustainable, chemically identical bioalternatives to petrochemical, agricultural, or animal‑derived ingredients. By integrating AI‑driven strain design, precision fermentation, and end‑to‑end manufacturing services, Manus enables ingredient, flavor, fragrance, and chemical producers to access high‑performance replacements with lower cost, reliable supply, and reduced environmental impact.
The startup provides photonic networking services that enhance the performance of artificial intelligence applications by integrating advanced optical technologies. This approach addresses the limitations of traditional electronic networks, enabling faster data transmission and improved processing efficiency for AI infrastructures.
NODAR develops a camera-based 3D vision system utilizing wide-baseline camera arrays to provide real-time, long-range depth perception for autonomous vehicles. The Hammerhead™ platform enables detection of small objects up to 1,000 meters away, enhancing safety in complex driving environments.
Funding: $12.0M
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Funding: $12.0M
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NuCicer uses a two‑decade‑old global genetic library of wild and cultivated chickpeas to breed high‑protein, non‑GMO varieties through nature‑based precision breeding. Their chickpea ingredients—whole beans, functional flours, protein powders, and custom trait packages—offer up to 75% more protein, improved nutrition, and better functional properties while requiring less water and supporting regenerative agriculture, enabling food and beverage brands to create affordable, gluten‑free, plant‑based products.
Funding: $11.5M
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Funding: $11.5M
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pH7 Technologies utilizes a proprietary clean technology process to extract critical metals, such as platinum and copper, from recycled materials and low-grade ores with zero carbon emissions. This approach enhances resource recovery by up to 50% while significantly reducing energy consumption by up to 90%, addressing the growing demand for sustainable metal supply in the green energy transition.
Funding: $1.1M
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Funding: $1.1M
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The startup develops ferroelectric nematic liquid crystals to enhance the performance of electro-optic modulators, utilizing patented material and design innovations. This technology enables faster and more energy-efficient data transmission for the communications and computation industries.
Funding: $3.3M
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Funding: $3.3M
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Sensatek offers a video-based dynamic measurement and analysis system, ViDeoMAgic, that transforms standard camera footage into low-frequency accelerometer data for real-time vibration and condition monitoring. This technology enables continuous monitoring of energy assets without downtime, significantly reducing installation costs and improving fault detection efficiency.
Funding: $2.1M
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Funding: $2.1M
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SpinDrive specializes in customized active magnetic bearing (AMB) systems that enhance energy efficiency by eliminating physical contact, resulting in reduced maintenance needs. Their technology addresses the demand for oil-free solutions in high-speed machinery, contributing to a carbon-neutral future by mitigating CO2 emissions.
Funding: $7.3M
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Funding: $7.3M
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Tendo provides a digital platform for real-time measurement and management of industrial gas inventory, utilizing non-intrusive sensors and geo-tracking technology. This solution addresses inefficiencies in gas supply chain management, enabling significant reductions in greenhouse gas emissions and operational waste.
TITAN Haptics develops Linear Magnetic Rams (LMRs) and TacHammer motors, which utilize solid-state magnetic suspension technology to deliver hyper-realistic haptic feedback with a frequency response ten times greater than leading solutions. Their products enhance user interaction in smartphones, consoles, and touchscreen devices by providing durable and precise touch feedback, addressing the limitations of traditional haptic systems.
VerdaFresh provides water‑based oxygen barrier coatings that can be applied to standard flexible film substrates (PET, BOPP, PE, HD‑BOPE) using existing gravure or flexo lines. The coatings achieve OTR below 0.5 g/100 in²·day (ultra‑high variants under 0.1) while enabling >98 % mono‑material recyclability, eliminating non‑recyclable multilayer layers. The solution is APR‑ and BPA‑free, meets food‑contact regulations, and can be customized for specific shelf‑life requirements.
3+
300+Approximate amount of employees
Funding: $2.5M
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Funding: $2.5M
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Wavelogix develops the REBEL sensing system, a non-destructive technology that provides real-time concrete strength and temperature measurements without the need for mix design pre-calibration or break testing. This solution reduces cylinder breaks, lowers costs, and enhances data accuracy, facilitating improved concrete quality control and faster project completions.
Funding: $6.1M
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Funding: $6.1M
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