Connecticut

Elm Street Ventures

Elm Street Ventures, based in Connecticut, backs life sciences, deep tech, climate, and industrial startups at Pre-Seed, Seed, and Series A, writing $500k to $1 million checks and can lead rounds.

Entry stagePre-seed, Seed, Series A
Check size$500K to $1M
Leads roundsYes
FocusLife sciences, Deep tech, Climate, Industrial
Latest fundn/a
Investing team3 peopleNo activity since Sep

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

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Writes $500K to $1M checks. Its smallest check is larger than 71% of firms in the atlas.

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

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What stage does Elm Street Ventures invest in?

Elm Street Ventures reports entry at pre-seed, seed, series a.

How much does Elm Street Ventures invest?

Elm Street Ventures reports checks of $500K to $1M.

Does Elm Street Ventures lead rounds?

Yes. Elm Street Ventures says it can lead.

Who are the partners at Elm Street Ventures?

Chris McLeod (Managing Partner), Rob Bettigole (Managing Partner), Jonas Clark (Partner).

Is Elm Street Ventures active right now?

No recent activity since September 2026.

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