Entry stagePre-seed
Check size$500K to $30M
Leads roundsYes
FocusDev tools and infra
Latest fund$250M Fund VII (2025)
Investing team4 peopleNo activity since Sep
Who you would pitch at Boldstart Ventures
4 people on the investing team, 3 of them partners who can make the call. Partners are listed first.
Ed SimFounder and General PartnerHe has over 30 years of venture investing experience and previously co-founded Dawntreader Ventures.
Eliot DurbinGeneral PartnerHe previously co-founded Penny Black and Templates.com.
Ellen ChisaPartnerShe focuses on investing in pre-product, dev-focused enterprise companies and previously held product roles at Lola, Kickstarter, and Microsoft.
Ernest AddisonSenior AssociateHe previously worked at Audax Group and Bank of America, and holds a B.S. in Commerce from the University of Virginia.
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What stage does Boldstart Ventures invest in?
Boldstart Ventures reports entry at pre-seed.
How much does Boldstart Ventures invest?
Boldstart Ventures reports checks of $500K to $30M.
Does Boldstart Ventures lead rounds?
Yes. Boldstart Ventures says it can lead.
Who are the partners at Boldstart Ventures?
Ed Sim (Founder and General Partner), Eliot Durbin (General Partner), Ellen Chisa (Partner).
Is Boldstart Ventures active right now?
No recent activity since September 2026.
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