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Cistern Capital

Cistern Capital, based in New York, backs generalist startups at Pre-Seed and Seed, can lead rounds, and writes checks from $250k to $500k.

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Entry stagePre-seed, Seed
Check size$250K to $500K
Leads roundsYes
FocusGeneralist
Latest fundn/a
Investing team1 peopleNo activity since Sep

Who you would pitch at Cistern Capital

1 person on the investing team, 1 of them partners who can make the call. Partners are listed first.

Nate KlineFounder & Managing General PartnerHe previously held roles in private equity and real estate investment.

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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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Questions

What stage does Cistern Capital invest in?

Cistern Capital reports entry at pre-seed, seed.

How much does Cistern Capital invest?

Cistern Capital reports checks of $250K to $500K.

Does Cistern Capital lead rounds?

Yes. Cistern Capital says it can lead.

Who are the partners at Cistern Capital?

Nate Kline (Founder & Managing General Partner).

Is Cistern Capital active right now?

No recent activity since September 2026.

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