BOLDstart Ventures
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Investor type
VC
Founded
2010
AUM
$1 600 M
Location
New York, New York, United States
Investor profile last updated: 25 August, 2026
Profile
boldstart ventures is the inception fund for technical founders building the operating system of the autonomous enterprise. We invest before the product, pitch deck, or company exists, backing bold ideas that feel more like myth than market.
Since 2010, we’ve partnered with 130+ founding teams, helping turn raw conviction into breakout momentum. Our portfolio includes category-defining companies like Snyk, Protect AI (sold to Palo Alto Networks >$700M), Clay, Kustomer (sold to Meta $1B), Generalist AI, BigID, Keycard, CrewAI, Hypernative, Blockdaemon, Superhuman (sold to Grammarly), and Front.
Industry
BOLDstart Ventures Funds
| Name | Type |
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Size | AUM | Launch date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Boldstart Opportunities I
|
Venture Capital (VC)
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Financial Services
Fintech
Marketing and Advertising
Media and Entertainment
SaaS
Security
Software
|
Pre-seed
Seed
|
North America
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$5-10 m
|
$45 M
|
November 2019
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Boldstart Ventures V
|
Venture Capital (VC)
|
Financial Services
Fintech
Marketing and Advertising
Media and Entertainment
SaaS
Security
Software
Telecommunications
|
Pre-seed
Seed
|
North America
|
$5-10 m
|
$155 M
|
February 2021
|
|
Boldstart Opportunities II
|
Venture Capital (VC)
|
Marketing and Advertising
Media and Entertainment
SaaS
Security
Software
Telecommunications
|
Pre-seed
Seed
|
North America
|
$5-10 m
|
$75 M
|
February 2021
|
|
Boldstart Ventures Flagship Fund VI
|
Venture Capital (VC)
|
Education
Marketing and Advertising
Media and Entertainment
SaaS
Security
Software
|
Pre-seed
Seed
|
North America
|
$5-10 m
|
$192 M
|
June 2022
|
|
Boldstart Fund VII: Inception Reloaded
|
Venture Capital (VC)
|
Fintech
Gaming
Marketing and Advertising
Security
Software
Telecommunications
Education
Edtech
Financial Services
IT Services
Media and Entertainment
Other
Real Estate
Infrastructure
Music
AdTech
|
Seed
Series A
|
North America
Europe
|
$5-10 m
|
$250 M
|
August 2026
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FAQs about BOLDstart Ventures
Where is BOLDstart Ventures located?
BOLDstart Ventures is located in New York, New York, United States.
When was BOLDstart Ventures founded?
BOLDstart Ventures was founded in 2010.
What sectors and industries does BOLDstart Ventures invest in?
BOLDstart Ventures invests in companies and startups in AdTech, Music, Infrastructure, Real Estate, Other, Media and Entertainment, IT Services, Financial Services, Edtech, Education, Telecommunications, Software, Security, Marketing and Advertising, Gaming, Fintech, SaaS, AI, Cybersecurity, Developer Tools.
What is BOLDstart Ventures geographical focus of investments?
BOLDstart Ventures invests in companies and startups in North America, Europe.
At what stages of companies and startups does BOLDstart Ventures typically invest in?
BOLDstart Ventures invests in companies and startups at Seed, Pre-seed, Series A.
What is the usual amount of BOLDstart Ventures investment?
BOLDstart Ventures usually invests $10-50 m on average.
What is the amount of assets of under management (AUM) for BOLDstart Ventures?
BOLDstart Ventures has around $1 600m assets under management.
When was BOLDstart Ventures last fund created?
BOLDstart Ventures last fund was created/launched in 2022-06-01