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Social Starts

PE / VC · New York · United States

Address
San Francisco United States (HQ)
Website
LinkedIn
Founded
2010
Ticket
$1-5 m

Stages

SeedSeries A

Investment region

North AmericaEuropeAsia

Industries

HealthTechSoftwareMedia and EntertainmentMarketing and AdvertisingGamingFood and BeverageBiotechnologyDigitalEducationE-commerce/MarketplaceFintechConsumer ProductsAI

Profile

Social Starts is an early-stage venture capital firm based in San Francisco, New York, and Los Angeles. Founded by experienced tech and media professionals, including Mike Edelhart, a pioneering Internet and media executive, the firm brings a wealth of experience in tech revolutions and data-driven investment. The team includes individuals with backgrounds in software development, media, and analytics, providing a uniquely scientific approach to uncovering investment opportunities. Social Starts invests primarily in sectors such as e-commerce, digital brands, next-generation food, biotech, and education. They focus on seed to Series A stages and target global markets, with a particular emphasis on startups that promote health and happiness. The firm operates with assets under management spanned across multiple funds, including their current focus, the Health and Happiness Fund. This fund is dedicated to finding startups that enhance longevity and well-being. Some of their notable portfolio companies are in the areas of digital consumer products and emerging health and happiness technologies. These include ventures in biotech, digital brands, and health-focused startups that aim to transform fundamental human experiences.

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