Bolt

Q: When was Bolt last fund created?

Bolt last fund was created/launched in 2014-12-10.

General contacts

Investor type

Founded

2013

AUM

$85 M

Location

San Francisco, California, United States

Investment Ticket

$1-5 m

Investment Stage

Seed Pre-seed Series A

Region of investment

North America Europe

Investor profile last updated: 16 August, 2026

Profile

Bolt was a pre-seed venture capital firm based in San Francisco, California, founded in 2013. The firm was led by founders including Axel Bichara and Greg McAdoo, who brought extensive experience in venture capital and entrepreneurship. Bolt was known for its hands-on approach, providing not only capital but also access to a million-dollar prototyping shop and direct assistance with design, manufacturing, and fundraising.

Bolt focused on investing in startups at the intersection of software and physical goods, targeting concept-stage companies. The firm typically invested in the Seed and Series A stages, with check sizes ranging from $100K to $5M. Over its active years, Bolt managed two top-performing pre-seed funds, including the $82M Bolt VC / Bolt Pre-Seed Fund launched in 2014. The firm primarily invested in the USA.

Notable investments by Bolt included companies such as Aluna - a health monitoring device company, Audigo Labs - an audio technology firm, and Blue Lake Packaging - a sustainable packaging solutions provider. Although Bolt is no longer making new investments, it remains committed to supporting its existing portfolio companies.

Industry

Internet of Things (IoT) HealthTech AdTech Digital Education Edtech Electronics Fashion/Beauty Financial Services Fintech Food and Beverage Foodtech Hardware Healthcare Services Robotics Software Consumer Products Consumer Services (B2C) SaaS Transportation

Bolt Funds

Name	Type	Industry	Stage	Region	Size	AUM	Launch date
Bolt VC / Bolt Pre-Seed Fund	Venture Capital (VC)	Consumer Products Consumer Services (B2C) Hardware Robotics SaaS Software Transportation Internet of Things (IoT)	Pre-seed Seed	North America	$5-10 m	$82 M	December 2014

Contacts

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Axel Bichara Co-Founder and General Partner

Co-Founder and General Partner

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Martin Bodley CEO, Founder

CEO, Founder

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FAQs about Bolt

Is Bolt a venture capital or private equity firm?

Bolt is a venture capital firm. It backs companies at Seed, Pre-seed and Series A, writing tickets of $1-5 m.

Where is Bolt located?

Bolt is located in San Francisco, California, United States.

When was Bolt founded?

Bolt was founded in 2013.

What sectors and industries does Bolt invest in?

Bolt invests in companies and startups in Internet of Things (IoT), HealthTech, AdTech, Digital, Education, Edtech, Electronics, Fashion/Beauty, Financial Services, Fintech, Food and Beverage, Foodtech, Hardware, Healthcare Services, Robotics, Software, Consumer Products, Consumer Services (B2C), SaaS, Transportation.

What is Bolt geographical focus of investments?

Bolt invests in companies and startups in North America, Europe.

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

Bolt invests in companies and startups at Seed, Pre-seed, Series A.

What is the usual amount of Bolt investment?

Bolt usually invests $1-5 m on average.

What is the amount of assets of under management (AUM) for Bolt?

Bolt has around $85m assets under management.

When was Bolt last fund created?

Bolt last fund was created/launched in 2014-12-10

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