A Place-Based Gift Guide for the Startup Enthusiast
2022 brought new connections and perspectives as we met with entrepreneurs, portfolio companies, and ecosystem builders on the ground in startup communities across the country.
Our travels and our portfolio inevitably inspire our gift-giving strategy every year. So this holiday season, we’ve compiled a cross-country guide of Revolution-backed brands to shop and share with your friends and family this winter. From malbecs from Milwaukee to swimwear from St. Louis, there’s something for everyone (from everywhere) on our list.
Northeast:
- For the frequent flier with an aversion to lines, nothing beats a CLEAR subscription.
- For the digital nomad who’s always exploring a new city, Mint House’s Mint Pass offers serious flexibility.
- For the EV enthusiast with range anxiety, give the gift of peace of mind with SparkCharge.
- For the new pet parent, a Wagmo wellness plan is the ultimate treat.
Mid-Atlantic:
- For your favorite lunch date, a Cava gift card never disappoints.
- For the memory-cherishers, Framebridge has a home for every favorite photo.
Southeast:
- For the savvy investor, AcreTrader is an A+ portfolio diversifier.
- For grandparents with out-of-town grandkids, a Caribu subscription will turn FaceTime into playtime.
Midwest:
- For the go-to host, a Bright Cellars subscription perfectly pairs with any dinner party menu.
- For the snack connoisseur, Foxtrot’s Holiday Shoppe is a treasure trove.
- For the epicurean with impeccable taste, everything from Shinola is built to stand the test of time.
- For those wishing for warm weather, Summersalt sells swimwear for the seashore (and so much more).
- For the sneakerhead, StockX lets you shop what’s trending in current culture.
Southwest:
- For the curated colleague, shop Neighborhood Goods’ refined gift guides.
- For the new-to-town friend who still hasn’t unpacked, give the gift of a Nickson subscription.
Mountain West:
- For those in need of some R&R and A+ scenery, no one does glamping quite like Collective Retreats
- For the outdoorsy go-getter, shop Cotopaxi’s gear for good.
- For the little ones in your life, Encantos makes screentime magical (and educational).
- For guilt-free gifts for little ones, explore GoodBuy Gear’s secondhand selection.
- For the freshly-inked, give the gift of Mad Rabbit tattoo care.
- For the relative who wants to get their affairs in order, Trust & Will makes estate planning a cinch.
Pacific Northwest:
- For the makers in your life, Glowforge’s 3D laser printers are the gifts that keep on giving.
- For the sustainably-minded, nothing beats The Cool Down’s gift guides.
We’re endlessly energized by the founders we’ve backed, the ecosystems that embraced them, and the teams that take their ideas from vision to reality. Wishing you and yours a happy holiday season and 2023 filled with hope and excitement for the future startups are helping to build.
