Starting Line Overview
- Investor Type
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Venture Capital
- Status
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Active
- Professionals
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2
- Investments
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63
- Portfolio
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49
- Exits
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5
Starting Line General Information
Description
Founded in 2018, Starting Line is a venture capital firm based in Chicago, Illinois. The firm seeks to invest in companies related to consumer products and services.
Contact Information
Website
www.startingline.vc
Year Founded
2018
Investor Status
Actively Seeking New Investments
Primary Investor Type
Venture Capital
Primary Office
- 444 West Lake Street
- Suite 1900
- Chicago, IL 60606
- United States
+1 (312) 000-0000
Starting Line Investments (63)
| Company Name | Deal Date | Deal Type | Deal Size | Industry | Company Stage | Lead Partner |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beni | 12-Dec-2022 | Seed Round | 00.000 | Information Services (B2C) | Generating Revenue | |
| 0000000 | 18-Nov-2022 | 0000 00000 | 00.000 | Educational and Training Services (B2C) | Generating Revenue | |
| 000000 00000 | 17-Nov-2022 | 0000 00000 | 000 | Educational Software | Generating Revenue | |
| 000000 00000000000 | 01-Nov-2022 | 00000 00000 | 0000 | Application Software | Generating Revenue | 0000 0000000 |
| 000000 | 19-Sep-2022 | 0000 00000 | 000.00 | Financial Software | Generating Revenue | |
| 0+0 0000000 | 08-Sep-2022 | 00000 00000 | 0000 | Financial Software | Generating Revenue | |
| 000000000 | 01-Jul-2022 | 0000 00000 | 000 | Specialty Retail | Generating Revenue | |
| 00000 0000000 0000 | 01-Jun-2022 | 0000 00000 | Financial Software | Stealth | ||
| Strata Protocol | 05-Apr-2022 | Seed Round | 00.00 | Financial Software | Generating Revenue | |
| Rstlss | 17-Mar-2022 | Seed Round | 00.00 | Business/Productivity Software | Generating Revenue |
Starting Line Exits (5)
| Company Name | Exit Date | Exit Type | Exit Size |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thryft | 21-Nov-2022 | Out of Business | |
| 000000 00000000 | 02-Nov-2022 | 000000000000000000 | |
| 000000000000 | 01-Sep-2021 | 000000000000000000 | |
| Mavely | 01-Apr-2021 | Merger/Acquisition | 000.00 |
| Truman's | 12-Mar-2021 | Merger/Acquisition |
Starting Line Fund Performance
| Fund Name | Vintage | Size | Dry Powder | DPI | RVPI | TVPI | IRR |
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Starting Line Investments by Industry, Year, and Region
Investments by Industry
Investments by Year
Investments by Region
Starting Line Team (8)
| Name | Title | Deals | Funds | Boards | Office |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ezra Galston | Founder & Partner | 00 | 0 | 0 | Chicago, IL |
| Haley Zollo | Partner | 0 | 0 | 0 | Chicago, IL |
| Scott Holloway | Partner | 0 | 0 | Chicago, IL | |
| Adekunle Olonoh | Venture Partner | 0 | 0 | Chicago, IL | |
| Matthew Maloney | Advisory Board | 00 | 0 | Chicago, IL |
Starting Line Co-Investors (285)
| Name | With | Exits | Lead Partner | Series | Industry |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FJ Labs | 4 |
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| Ezra Galston | 0 | 0 |
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| Hyde Park Angels | 0 | 0 |
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| M13 | 0 | 0 |
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| Slojo Investments | 0 |
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