General Partner
Rule 1 VenturesCheck size: Not publicly disclosed
At the firm level, Rule 1 Ventures builds and backs early-stage B2B software and mission-critical defense technology companies with hands-on product, go-to-market, and operating support.
Rule 1 Ventures's published strategy emphasizes founders and companies matching its focus on B2B SaaS, cybersecurity, financial services software, and defense technology at Pre-seed through Series A. This is firm-level context, not an unsupported personal attribution.
No person-specific exclusions were published. At the firm level, opportunities outside Rule 1 Ventures's stated sector, stage, or geographic mandate are unlikely to fit.
Use Rule 1 Ventures's official contact or application channel. Lead with fit to Pre-seed through Series A, explain why the company matches B2B SaaS, cybersecurity, financial services software, and defense technology, and support claims with traction and a concise use-of-capital plan.
No writing has been linked yet. Kit can search for posts, interviews, and fund essays worth reading before outreach.
No podcast appearances are linked yet. Ask Kit to check for interviews that reveal how this investor thinks.
Quote coverage is incomplete. Kit can look for direct comments on markets, founders, and investment criteria.
Sandy Winnefeld is listed by Rule 1 Ventures on its current official roster as General Partner. No additional personal claims are made without an official source.