Entry stageSeries A
Check size$25K to $500K
Leads roundsMostly follows
FocusConsumer, Marketplaces
Latest fundn/a
Investing team4 peopleNo activity since Sep
Who you would pitch at Social Starts
4 people on the investing team, 4 of them partners who can make the call. Partners are listed first.
Mike EdelhartManaging PartnerHe is currently Managing Partner of Joyance Partners and hosts the podcast Inception.
Andrew NealonPartner & CTOHe founded Insert Culture and currently serves as CTO and Partner at Joyance Partners.
Bradley WelchInvestment PartnerHe has held roles at several firms and is currently an Investment Partner at Joyance Partners.
Charles C. SmithInvestment PartnerHe founded Extension Entertainment and owns The Ineo Group LLC, with prior roles at Etsy, Tacoda, and RealMedia.
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In their words
Social StartsSocial Starts is a $60M+ venture capital partnership with a uniquely data-driven approach to investing in moment-of-inception and Series A financing rounds.www.socialstarts.com
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What stage does Social Starts invest in?
Social Starts reports entry at series a.
How much does Social Starts invest?
Social Starts reports checks of $25K to $500K.
Does Social Starts lead rounds?
Social Starts mostly follows other investors.
Who are the partners at Social Starts?
Mike Edelhart (Managing Partner), Andrew Nealon (Partner & CTO), Bradley Welch (Investment Partner), Charles C. Smith (Investment Partner).
Is Social Starts active right now?
No recent activity since September 2026.
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