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Bluelake

HQ · Florida
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BlueLake.vc is an early-stage deep-tech investor backing foundational technologies across strategic resilience and the frontiers of life. Its stated focus includes robotics, advanced manufacturing, energy, dual-use and national-security technology, advanced computing, materials and medical innovation, with initial investments ranging from $250,000 to $2.5 million.

Stage focus
Pre-Seed / InceptionSeedSeries A
Lead / follow
Can Lead
Check size
$250k–$3m
Specialization
Deep TechIndustrial / ManufacturingClimate / EnergyAerospace / DefenseHealthtech / Digital HealthLife SciencesInfrastructure / Developer Tools
Generalist / Specialist

Specialist

Latest fund size

$50M target Fund I; $24M AUM

Latest fund vintage

2026

Investing team
  • Chris Cesareo, PartnerChris CesareoPartner
  • Ethan Werner, PrincipalEthan WernerPrincipal
  • Jamie Rutledge, General PartnerJamie RutledgeGeneral Partner
How to reach them

pitch@bluelake.vc

Notable investments

Apptronik, Sanctuary AI, Lemurian Labs, NeuroEM, BoxLock, Call Simulator

Sources
bluelake.vc ↗linkedin.com/pulse/5-minute-interview-jamie-rutledge-bluelakevc-dr-dorothy-kelso-oxjqe ↗neuroem.com/news-neuroem-secures-funding-to-advance-alzheimers-treatment ↗

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