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BAM Ventures

BAM Ventures, based in California, backs consumer and commerce startups at Pre-Seed and Seed, writing $250k to $500k checks and can lead rounds.

Entry stagePre-seed, Seed
Check size$250K to $500K
Leads roundsYes
FocusConsumer, Marketplaces
Latest fundn/a
Investing team3 peopleNo activity since Sep

Who you would pitch at BAM Ventures

3 people on the investing team, 3 of them partners who can make the call. Partners are listed first.

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Writes $250K to $500K checks. Its smallest check is larger than 33% of firms in the atlas.

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No recent activity since September 2026. Quiet does not mean closed.

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Before you pitch

Ownership target5-7%
Does not invest inBiotech, deep tech, aerospace

Notable investments

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In their words

BAM VenturesBAM Ventures is an early-stage consumer-focused fund based in Los Angeles, CA.www.bam.vc
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What stage does BAM Ventures invest in?

BAM Ventures reports entry at pre-seed, seed.

How much does BAM Ventures invest?

BAM Ventures reports checks of $250K to $500K.

Does BAM Ventures lead rounds?

Yes. BAM Ventures says it can lead.

Who are the partners at BAM Ventures?

Brian Lee (Founder & Managing Partner), Shamin Walsh (Managing Director), Adam Lebovitz (Partner).

Is BAM Ventures active right now?

No recent activity since September 2026.

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