We work as cofounders, not just investors. This hands-on operational support de-risks early ventures, attracting capital from top VCs and securing outsized returns.
10+
Companies Incubated
$400M+
Capital raised
$2B+
Portfolio Value
30x+
Multiple on Capital
AI
2,000+
Growth
AI
NYC/SF
2,000+
Growth
Engineering the frontier of safe artificial intelligence to empower human progress globally.
Engineering the frontier of safe artificial intelligence to empower human progress globally.
Consumer
20+
Series A
Consumer
NYC
20+
Series A
Fashion-tech built for a better wardrobe. It's shopping, but with the planet in mind.
Fashion-tech built for a better wardrobe. It's shopping, but with the planet in mind.
AI
1-10
Seed
AI
NYC/SF
1-10
Seed
The simpler, safer way to connect MCPs, tools, and agents.
The simpler, safer way to connect MCPs, tools, and agents.
AI
1,000+
Growth
AI
SF
1,000+
Growth
Creating AI to accelerate human discovery. It’s intelligence built to seek objective truth.
Creating AI to accelerate human discovery. It’s intelligence built to seek objective truth.
AI
500+
Growth
AI
NYC/SF
500+
Growth
Providing the platform for frontend developers to build, preview, and deploy the modern web.
Providing the platform for frontend developers to build, preview, and deploy the modern web.
Consumer
100+
Series B
Consumer
NYC
100+
Series B
Premium coffee made for your daily ritual. It's the cafe experience, but built for your pace.
Premium coffee made for your daily ritual. It's the cafe experience, but built for your pace.
AI
20+
Series B
AI
NYC/SF
20+
Series B
Trusted by thousands of providers to resolve 90%+ of issues across every channel, redefining how care connects.
Trusted by thousands of providers to resolve 90%+ of issues across every channel, redefining how care connects.
AI
1,000+
Growth
AI
NYC/SF
1,000+
Growth
The AI-powered search platform that connects all your company's data into one unified workspace.
The AI-powered search platform that connects all your company's data into one unified workspace.
Healthcare
20+
Series B
Healthcare
NYC
20+
Series B
Empowering independent dietitians and practice owners to build thriving, in-network practices.
Empowering independent dietitians and practice owners to build thriving, in-network practices.
AI
500+
Growth
AI
SF
500+
Growth
Creating fault-tolerant quantum computers to solve the world’s most difficult challenges.
Creating fault-tolerant quantum computers to solve the world’s most difficult challenges.
Healthcare
100+
Growth
Healthcare
NYC
100+
Growth
Connecting patients with the right therapist across 90+ specialties, building access and trust in mental healthcare.
Connecting patients with the right therapist across 90+ specialties, building access and trust in mental healthcare.
Fintech
100+
Growth
Fintech
International
100+
Growth
Helping small businesses simplify banking, invoicing, and cash flow to focus on what matters most.
Helping small businesses simplify banking, invoicing, and cash flow to focus on what matters most.
Healthcare
20+
Series B
Healthcare
NYC/SF
20+
Series B
Handling the complexity so clinicians can focus on what truly matters: great care.
Handling the complexity so clinicians can focus on what truly matters: great care.
We build with founders who think differently, pursuing ideas born from our own theses in markets others overlook. If you’re searching for the right team and direction, we want to meet you.
We don't wait for trends—we identify overlooked opportunities before the market sees them. Then we find the exceptional founder who can turn conviction into reality.
From strategy to fundraising, we're in the trenches with you. Think of us as co-founders who've done this before, committed to your success from day one.
Our portfolio founders raise from top-tier VCs, scale with velocity, and build companies that reshape industries. Your success compounds into our collective advantage.
Cold Start is the kind of partner that brings original thinking, meaningful challenge, and hands-on guidance when it matters most. Their support has helped us navigate complexity and move with confidence as we scale.
With Cold Start, it never feels like you’re building alone. They bring sharp thinking, early conviction, and real skin in the game — not just as investors, but as true partners who back you before the world catches on.
San Francisco
1 Market St Ste 3200B,
San Francisco, CA
94105
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