Dustin Dolginow has invested at the earliest stage since 2010, starting at Atlas Venture and later co-founding Maiden Lane and 43. He focuses on early-stage startups and product/market fit.
What Dustin can write
43 writes $250K to $500K checks, larger than 33% of firms in the atlas.
Bars: how many firms report each check band. Highlighted: 43.Career
- Lehman Brothers · Analyst, Associate2006-2008
- Atlas Venture · Analyst2010-2014
- Accomplice · Partner2014-2018
- Maiden Lane2018-202.src
- 43 · Co-founderNow
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Who is Dustin Dolginow?
Dustin Dolginow has invested at the earliest stage since 2010, starting at Atlas Venture and later co-founding Maiden Lane and 43. He focuses on early-stage startups and product/market fit.
How much does Dustin Dolginow invest?
Dustin Dolginow invests through 43, which writes checks of $250K to $500K at pre-seed.
How do I pitch Dustin Dolginow?
A warm intro from a founder 43 backed works best. A short LinkedIn note with one line on traction is the next best route.
What did Dustin Dolginow do before 43?
Analyst, Associate at Lehman Brothers; Analyst at Atlas Venture; Partner at Accomplice; Maiden Lane.
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