BOLD Ventures

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We are focused on investing in technologies that better the lives of individuals, enhance business outcomes, and improve society. We invest in world-changing opportunities in technology and healthcare primarily in the Midwest and Northeast regions (Illinois, Indiana, New York, Ohio, and Pennsylvania).

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Stages

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Focus Areas

Logistics Supply Chain, Agtech, Climate Cleantech

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Investment Thesis

The BOLD Fund believes that venture capital should be fundamentally reformed to treat entrepreneurs as whole human beings rather than just financial propositions. Their human-centered approach is based on the conviction that “at the heart of every great idea, company, or investment, there are real, intelligent, and talented human beings who need to be considered, treated well, taken care of mentally, emotionally, and physically in order for the venture to thrive.” They argue this approach creates better long-term value and improved success rates, making it “not just good for people and the right thing to do, it happens to be good for business.”

What Sets Them Apart

Holistic founder wellness as primary investment criterion - providing physical, mental, financial, and spiritual wellness toolkits through partnership with BOLDER, Inc.
Focus on undercapitalized teams in underserved geographic regions (Midwest/Northeast corridor)
Partnership with BOLDER, Inc. to provide comprehensive wellness support tools and resources to portfolio companies
Emphasis on sustainable, profitable unit economics rather than growth-at-all-costs mentality
Specific sector focus: Supply Chain & Logistics, AgTech, CleanTech/Energy, Healthcare Technology, and CPG