XRC Ventures is a New York–based venture capital firm and startup accelerator investing in the next generation of consumer tech, retail technology, consumer healthtech, and consumer goods companies. Through its Pre-Seed Fund, Accelerator Fund, Brand Capital Fund, and Opportunity Fund, XRC provides capital ($100K–$300K+ checks), deep mentorship, access to major industry partners, and a global retail ecosystem to help early-stage founders scale. 

Company Form: XRC often prefers U.S. Delaware C corporations for investment. 

Stage: From Pre-Seed through Series A. 

Sectors: Retail tech, consumer goods, consumer healthtech, commerce enablement, sustainable commerce, emerging consumer channels. 

Growth Profile: Founders with MVP, traction, and a scalable business model are prioritized.

Application / Pitch Submission – Submit pitch deck and company details via XRC’s online portal. 

Screening & Diligence – Review by XRC investment team across fit with sectors and growth potential. 

Selection into Fund / Accelerator – Accepted startups enter the appropriate fund or cohort. 

Investment & Support – Investment deployment and ongoing guidance through mentorship, corporate access, and ecosystem connections. 

Pre-Seed Investment (~$200K) on a post-money SAFE at ~7% equity.
Accelerator Capital ($100K–$300K+) for cohort startups.
Access to 300+ Mentors & Corporate Partners (e.g., Estée Lauder, TJX, Mastercard).
Operational and strategic guidance covering customer development, business growth, go-to-market, and fundraising.
Network & Commercial Pathways through partnerships with leading consumer and retail organizations.