Bolt is a pre-seed venture firm that focuses on investing at the intersection of the digital and physical worlds. The firm typically leads the first round of financing in over 90% of its investments, targeting companies that leverage unique technology and valuable data sets to reimagine products, systems, and experiences across various sectors. Bolt's investment rounds primarily include pre-seed and seed stages, with occasional participation in Series A and later stages.
Notable portfolio companies include strength-training startup Tonal, which has achieved unicorn status, as well as Desktop Metal, Carbon Robotics, and VergeSense. Bolt's investment philosophy emphasizes independent thinking and early-stage leadership. The firm offers value-add services such as strategic guidance and access to a robust network of industry experts. Key decision-makers at Bolt bring a wealth of experience from leading technology and investment firms, contributing to the firm's strong track record of identifying and nurturing innovative startups.
Bolt - Portfolio Snapshot
Portfolio activity breakdown across disclosed investments and stages
Total Investments68
Current Portfolio Count43
Total Portfolio Exits0
Top Investment Stages
Seed31 (47.0%)
Pre-Seed14 (21.2%)
Series A13 (19.7%)
Convertible Note4 (6.1%)
Series B4 (6.1%)
Stage Mix
Seed 47%Pre-Seed 21%Series A 20%Convertible Note 6%Series B 6%
Concentration shown as share of disclosed investments by stage.
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Bolt - Classification
- Also Known As
- Bolt Innovation Management LLC
- NAICS
- 520000Finance and Insurance
- 523000Securities, Commodity Contracts, and Other Financial Investments and Related Activities
- 523900Other Financial Investment Activities
- 523990All Other Financial Investment Activities
- 523999Miscellaneous Financial Investment Activities
- SIC
- 6700Holding And Other Investment Offices
- 6790Miscellaneous Investing
- 6799Investors, Not Elsewhere Classified
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- NAICS
- 540000Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
- 525000Funds, Trusts, and Other Financial Vehicles
- 541000Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
- 523910Miscellaneous Intermediation
- 523940Portfolio Management and Investment Advice
- SIC
- 6000Depository Institutions
- 7300Business Services
- 6720Investment Offices
- 6722Management Investment Offices, Open-end