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Starting Line

HQ · Illinois
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Starting Line is a Chicago-based early-stage venture fund focused on consumer startups and brands. Its partners combine operating and investment experience and support founders with recruiting, feedback, and access to consumer and technology networks.

Stage focus
Seed
Lead / follow
Mostly Follow
Specialization
Consumer
Generalist / Specialist

Specialist

Investing team
  • Ezra Galston, PartnerEzra GalstonPartner
  • Haley Kwait Zollo, PartnerHaley Kwait ZolloPartner
  • Scott Holloway, PartnerScott HollowayPartner
Notable investments

Cameo, M1 Finance, SpotHero, Pretty Litter, Sunbit, Hungryroot, Hunt Club, Fly Homes, Unchained Capital, Truman's

Sources
startingline.vc ↗startingline.vc/team ↗startingline.vc/portfolio ↗startingline.vc/values ↗

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