Bolt
Venture capitalBoston · Pre-Seed–Series A · 10 people tracked
Investment thesis
Targets concept-stage software-plus-physical goods startups, acting as a hands-on product partner with experienced hardware engineers, a million-dollar prototyping shop, and direct help on design, manufacturing and fundraising.
Source: firm website, verified Aug 6, 2026.
Team · 10 people
from public directories
What they invest in
from 5 of 6 portfolio companiesHealthtech ×2Circular Economy ×1Cleantech ×1Climate Tech ×1Construction Tech ×1Consumer ×1Digital Health ×1FoodTech ×1
HQs:United States×4
Investments · 6 tracked
founders shown can be your intro pathMedia & EntertainmentSan Francisco, US
Blue Lake Packaging develops fiber-based material composites and films used as an alternative to conventional PET ESD bags, boxes, and cushioning materials.
Circular EconomyCleantechNew MaterialsSilicon Valley, US
Frequently asked questions
- What stage does Bolt invest at?
- Bolt invests at the Pre-Seed, Seed, Series A stages.
- What is Bolt's typical check size?
- Bolt typically writes checks of $100K – $1M.
- What sectors does Bolt focus on?
- Bolt focuses on Consumer, Deep Tech, Enterprise Software, Hardware, Healthtech, Retail Tech, SaaS.
- Where is Bolt located?
- Bolt is headquartered in Boston, US.
- Does Bolt lead rounds?
- Yes, Bolt leads investment rounds.
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Co-investors · 31
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