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Ed Sim - aVenture Research

Ed Sim

AddedMar 31, 2024

UpdatedOct 16, 2026

Ed Sim

Ed Sim

Founder, Boldstart Ventures

Ed Sim's Career

Boldstart Ventures

Ed Sim's Co-Investors

Ronald ConwayCo-invested · Anchor Intelligence Series A

Rajeev MotwaniCo-invested · Anchor Intelligence Series A

Jeff JordanCo-invested · Anchor Intelligence Series A

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Anchor Intelligence
Series A · January 2007$2M
Series A · January 2007

Investment FirmNew York City, NY, US

Founder

Founder

Dawntreader Ventures

Investment FirmNew York City, NY, US

Founder

MState - Not Making New Investments

Investment FirmNew York City, NY, US

Co-Founder

Protect AI

Series A$48.5MSeattle, WA, US

Board Member· Board

Kustomer

Series E$233.5MNew York City, NY, US

Board Member· Board

Blockdaemon

Series C$431.3MLos Angeles, CA, US

Board Member· Board

BigID

Series D$246.1MNew York City, NY, US

Board Member· Board

Snyk

Series G$1.2BBoston, MA, US

Board Member· Board

Michael ParekhCo-invested · Anchor Intelligence Series A

Peggy TaylorCo-invested · Anchor Intelligence Series A

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