Nate Kline

Founder & Managing General Partner atCistern CapitalTribeca

Nate Kline is an investor and entrepreneur who founded Cistern Capital. He previously held roles in private equity and real estate investment.

What Nate can write

Writes checks of$250K to $500K
Comes in atPre-seed, SeedCan lead the round
Best routeA short note on LinkedInA warm intro from a founder they backed works better.

Cistern Capital writes $250K to $500K checks, larger than 33% of firms in the atlas.

Bars: how many firms report each check band. Highlighted: Cistern Capital.

Career

  1. Merrill Lynch
  2. Fortress
  3. his own firm
  4. OneWall Communities · Co-Founder and Chief Investment Officer
  5. Cistern Capital · Founder & Managing General Partner
    Now

Companies founded

Cistern CapitalOneWall CommunitiesNittany Lion Fund

Focus

wellnesshealthreal estateprivate equityM&A

Education

Pennsylvania State University, B.S. in Finance and B.A. in Economics

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One email when Nate's firm raises a fund, adds a partner or shows new activity.

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Who is Nate Kline?

Nate Kline is an investor and entrepreneur who founded Cistern Capital. He previously held roles in private equity and real estate investment.

How much does Nate Kline invest?

Nate Kline invests through Cistern Capital, which writes checks of $250K to $500K at pre-seed, seed.

How do I pitch Nate Kline?

A warm intro from a founder Cistern Capital backed works best. A short LinkedIn note with one line on traction is the next best route.

What did Nate Kline do before Cistern Capital?

Merrill Lynch; Fortress; his own firm; Co-Founder and Chief Investment Officer at OneWall Communities.

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