Ed Sim is the founder of boldstart ventures, a venture firm investing in early-stage technical founders. He has over 30 years of venture investing experience and previously co-founded Dawntreader Ventures.
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Boldstart Ventures writes $500K to $30M checks, larger than 71% of firms in the atlas.
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- J.P. Morgan
- Dawntreader Ventures · co-founder
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- J.P. Morgan
- Dawntreader Ventures
- boldstart ventures · Founder & General PartnerNow
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Who is Ed Sim?
Ed Sim is the founder of boldstart ventures, a venture firm investing in early-stage technical founders. He has over 30 years of venture investing experience and previously co-founded Dawntreader Ventures.
How much does Ed Sim invest?
Ed Sim invests through Boldstart Ventures, which writes checks of $500K to $30M at pre-seed.
How do I pitch Ed Sim?
A warm intro from a founder Boldstart Ventures backed works best. A short LinkedIn note with one line on traction is the next best route.
What did Ed Sim do before Boldstart Ventures?
J.P. Morgan; co-founder at Dawntreader Ventures; J.P. Morgan; Dawntreader Ventures.
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