We help founders build real companies with unmatched speed and clarity. Focus on leading the vision while we help you make key strategic decisions and move the company toward its earliest inflection points.
With access to our team, infrastructure, and resources, our founders scale companies faster and are 6x more likely to make it to Series B than other VC-funded startups.
As a Founder in Residence, you gain access to the full Cold Start engine from day one. Our team brings validated theses, structured playbooks, and hands-on support that reduce noise & accelerate progress. You are backed by a system designed to derisk early stages and push your company toward real traction.
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Start with capital from Cold Start and hands-on support that speeds up the earliest stages of building. Once the foundation is in place, we introduce you to our VC partners who typically invest at a $12M to $15M post-money valuation.
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Average amount owned by Cold Start & our partners post investment.
Our model preserves strong founder ownership while ensuring the company has what it needs to scale rapidly.
Average amount owned by founder post investment.
Average amount owned by Cold Start & our partners post investment.
Cold Start + Partners
Healthcare
20+
Series B
Healthcare
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.
Healthcare
20+
Series B
Healthcare
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.
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.
Cold Start combines capital, insight, and operating depth into a single system that accelerates early progress. It’s a structure designed for founders who want to move fast and build enduring companies.
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