Social Starts

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Investor type

PE / VC

Founded

2010

AUM

-

Location

New York, New York, United States

Investment Ticket

$1-5 m

Investment Stage

Seed Series A

Region of investment

North America Europe Asia

Investor profile last updated: 23 July, 2026

Profile

Social Starts is an early-stage venture capital firm based in San Francisco, New York, and Los Angeles. Founded by experienced tech and media professionals, including Mike Edelhart, a pioneering Internet and media executive, the firm brings a wealth of experience in tech revolutions and data-driven investment. The team includes individuals with backgrounds in software development, media, and analytics, providing a uniquely scientific approach to uncovering investment opportunities.

Social Starts invests primarily in sectors such as e-commerce, digital brands, next-generation food, biotech, and education. They focus on seed to Series A stages and target global markets, with a particular emphasis on startups that promote health and happiness. The firm operates with assets under management spanned across multiple funds, including their current focus, the Health and Happiness Fund. This fund is dedicated to finding startups that enhance longevity and well-being.

Some of their notable portfolio companies are in the areas of digital consumer products and emerging health and happiness technologies. These include ventures in biotech, digital brands, and health-focused startups that aim to transform fundamental human experiences.

Industry

HealthTech Software Media and Entertainment Marketing and Advertising Gaming Food and Beverage Biotechnology Digital Education E-commerce/Marketplace Fintech Consumer Products AI

Social Starts Funds

Name	Type	Industry	Stage	Region	Size	AUM	Launch date
Health and Happiness Fund		Biotechnology Digital Education E-commerce/Marketplace Food and Beverage Software HealthTech	Seed Series A	North America Europe Asia	$1-5 m	—	September 2026

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FAQs about Social Starts

Is Social Starts a venture capital or private equity firm?

Social Starts is a venture capital and private equity firm. It backs companies at Seed and Series A, writing tickets of $1-5 m.

Where is Social Starts located?

Social Starts is located in New York, New York, United States.

When was Social Starts founded?

Social Starts was founded in 2010.

What sectors and industries does Social Starts invest in?

Social Starts invests in companies and startups in HealthTech, Software, Media and Entertainment, Marketing and Advertising, Gaming, Food and Beverage, Biotechnology, Digital, Education, E-commerce/Marketplace, Fintech, Consumer Products, AI.

What is Social Starts geographical focus of investments?

Social Starts invests in companies and startups in North America, Europe, Asia.

At what stages of companies and startups does Social Starts typically invest in?

Social Starts invests in companies and startups at Seed, Series A.

What is the usual amount of Social Starts investment?

Social Starts usually invests $1-5 m on average.

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