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BootstrapLabs is a venture capital firm focused on investing in artificial intelligence applications across multiple sectors, including future of work, mobility, health, financial infrastructure, digital infrastructure, and climate & energy.
Founders & leadership
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Nicolai WadstromFounderNicolai Wadstrom founded BootstrapLabs in 2015 as a venture capital firm investing in applied AI; the firm became part of Ares Management in 2024, where he now serves as Partner and Co-Head. He previously worked as an angel investor and has over 30 years of experience founding and leading software companies in domains including VR, internet infrastructure, and enterprise software.
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Benjamin LevyFounderBenjamin Levy co-founded BootstrapLabs, a Silicon Valley venture capital firm with an applied AI investment thesis since 2015, and worked with portfolio founders on technology, product, and operations scaling. He previously launched and exited two fintech startups—Praedea Solutions (acquired by Mergent in 2005) and InsideVenture (acquired by SecondMarket in 2009)—and worked as an investment banker in technology and media at multiple firms including Lazard and Houlihan Lokey.
Investors · 2
AllMobile Fundlisted by AllMobile FundSan Francisco
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Future Energy Ventureslisted by Future Energy VenturesBerlin · $1.1M – $11M
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Frequently asked questions
- What does BootstrapLabs do?
- BootstrapLabs is a venture capital firm focused on investing in artificial intelligence applications across multiple sectors, including future of work, mobility, health, financial infrastructure, digital infrastructure, and climate & energy.
- Who founded BootstrapLabs?
- BootstrapLabs was founded by Nicolai Wadstrom, Benjamin Levy.
- Who are BootstrapLabs's investors?
- BootstrapLabs's investors include AllMobile Fund, Future Energy Ventures.