Boldstart Ventures

A venture capital firm that invests in bold technical founders building the autonomous enterprise from inception.

Venture Capital Active New York, United States Est. 2010
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Last updated 2026-07-20
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Seed, B Round, A Round, C Round

About

Boldstart Ventures is an early-stage venture capital firm that partners with technical founders from day one, often before company creation, to build category-creating enterprise companies. They focus on AI-native infrastructure, cybersecurity, and SaaS, leading pre-product rounds with initial investments typically ranging from $500,000 to $15 million. The firm provides hands-on support, resources, mentorship, and strategic guidance to help founders navigate the complexities of building successful startups. Boldstart Ventures manages over $1.1 billion in assets across multiple funds.

Portfolio

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Investment activity

2 portfolio exits on record.

Portfolio by sector

Cyber Security6
Business Software5
Fintech & Insurtech2
Media & Entertainment Technologies1

Funds · 9

  • 7 — $175M Jun 2022
  • 6 — $192.2M Jun 2022
  • Fund — $155M Feb 2021
  • Fund — $75M Feb 2021
  • 4 — $45M Nov 2019
  • 5 — $112M Nov 2019
  • 3 — $47M Nov 2016
  • 2 — $16.9M Mar 2014
  • 1 — $1.5M Apr 2010

Q&A

What are Boldstart Ventures' most recent fundraises?
Boldstart Ventures raised Fund 7 for $175M and Fund 6 for $192.2M, both in June 2022.
Which sectors does Boldstart Ventures primarily invest in?
Boldstart Ventures shows a strong focus on Cyber Security, with 18 investment rounds, and Business Software, with 8 investment rounds.
What is Boldstart Ventures' investment stage focus?
Boldstart Ventures primarily invests in Seed stage companies, with 10 initial Seed rounds, and A Round companies, with 4 initial A Round investments.
Can you name some of Boldstart Ventures' recent exits?
In May 2026, JIT Security was acquired by torq for $70M. In January 2026, Tres.finance was acquired by Fireblocks for $130M.
Which are some of Boldstart Ventures' notable portfolio companies?
Boldstart Ventures' portfolio includes companies like Snyk, a developer security platform, and Fireblocks, an end-to-end security platform for digital assets.
What is the most recent portfolio company added by Boldstart Ventures?
Boldstart Ventures added Surf AI to its portfolio in March 2026, investing in its A Round.
Who is a key founder at Boldstart Ventures?
Ed Sim is a Founder & Managing Partner at Boldstart Ventures.
What is Boldstart Ventures' thesis?
Boldstart Ventures is a day one partner for enterprise infrastructure and SaaS founders, often being the first investor and helping accelerate their path to product-market fit. Their focus areas include developer-first, cloud infrastructure, cybersecurity, and SaaS.
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