Entry stageSeed
Check sizen/a
Leads roundsMostly follows
FocusConsumer
Latest fundn/a
Investing team3 peopleNo activity since Sep
Who you would pitch at Starting Line
3 people on the investing team, 3 of them partners who can make the call. Partners are listed first.
Ezra GalstonPartnerHe previously served as a Principal at Chicago Ventures.
Haley Kwait ZolloPartnerShe previously held leadership roles at Mac & Mia and Trunk Club and began her career at KPMG.
Scott HollowayPartnerHe previously held leadership roles at Instacart, Flexport, and Foxtrot.
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Check size not reported yet.
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In their words
STARTING LINEStarting Line is an early stage Chicago based Venture Capital fund investing in premier consumer startups & brands, and managed by Ezra Galston.www.startingline.vc
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Raising a pre-seed or seed round? We write $1M to $5M first checks and help founders with distribution. A partner reads every deck.
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What stage does Starting Line invest in?
Starting Line reports entry at seed.
How much does Starting Line invest?
Starting Line has not reported a check size.
Does Starting Line lead rounds?
Starting Line mostly follows other investors.
Who are the partners at Starting Line?
Ezra Galston (Partner), Haley Kwait Zollo (Partner), Scott Holloway (Partner).
Is Starting Line active right now?
No recent activity since September 2026.
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