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Nate Kline

Investor

Managing General Partner at Cistern Capital

New York (Tribeca)

Writes $200K – $1M checks · typically $350K

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About

Managing General Partner and founder of Cistern Capital, a four-time founder and experienced institutional finance executive with over two decades of experience. Previously co-founder and CIO of OneWall Communities and involved in over $20B of private equity and M&A transactions at Fortress and Merrill Lynch; a Pennsylvania State University graduate who co-founded the Nittany Lion Fund.

Experience

  1. Cistern CapitalManaging General Partnercurrent2023 — presentNew York, New York, United States
  2. SynQ WellnessInvestorcurrent2026 — present
  3. Gourmend FoodsInvestorcurrent2026 — present
  4. 18 Chestnuts SoupsInvestor, Board Membercurrent2026 — present
  5. Quix LabsInvestorcurrent2026 — present
  6. Outro HealthInvestorcurrent2026 — present
  7. YVOInvestorcurrent2026 — present
  8. NOCTEM HealthInvestorcurrent2026 — present
  9. Axo LongevityInvestorcurrent2026 — present
  10. MoneyStackInvestor, Board Observercurrent2026 — present
  11. Cyclarity TherapeuticsInvestorcurrent2026 — present
  12. Nkd DistilleryInvestor, Board Membercurrent2026 — present
  13. AskPetalInvestor, Advisorcurrent2026 — present
  14. Alya HealthInvestor, Advisorcurrent2026 — present
  15. khaloInvestor, Board Observercurrent2026 — present
  16. FoodNerdInvestorcurrent2025 — present
  17. Hibiscus HealthInvestor, Board Membercurrent2025 — present
  18. The PackInvestorcurrent2025 — present
  19. LucidInvestor, Advisorcurrent2025 — present
  20. Juvenescence®Investorcurrent2025 — present
  21. Birches HealthInvestorcurrent2025 — present
  22. The ZoneInvestor, Advisorcurrent2025 — present
  23. Sparrow AnalyticsInvestorcurrent2025 — present
  24. Stance HealthInvestor, Board Membercurrent2025 — present
  25. The SabiInvestor, Board Membercurrent2025 — present
  26. Quite NiceInvestorcurrent2024 — present
  27. FoodiniInvestorcurrent2024 — present
  28. Mod.HomesInvestor, Advisorcurrent2024 — presentUtah, United States
  29. HeloInvestor, Board Membercurrent2024 — present
  30. TechlessInvestorcurrent2024 — present
  31. PlotTwist (formerly Fourplay Social)Investorcurrent2024 — present
  32. Upheaval GamesInvestorcurrent2024 — presentMassachusetts, United States
  33. Aura HealthInvestorcurrent2023 — present
  34. OneWall CommunitiesCo-Founder/Chief Investment Officer2013 — 2024New York City Metropolitan Area
  35. Various EntitiesFounder/Owner2008 — 2023
  36. Accordion PartnersSenior Vice President2012 — 2015New York, NY
  37. New York School of FinanceSenior Instructor2010 — 2015New York, NY
  38. Fortress Investment GroupAssociate - Private Equity2005 — 2008New York, NY
  39. Merrill LynchAnalyst - M&A2003 — 2005New York, NY
  40. Merrill LynchSummer Analyst - M&A2002New York, NY

Skills & more

Decision-MakingCritical ThinkingCommunicationRelationship DevelopmentNegotiationLeadershipStrategic PlanningAnalytical SkillsStrategy3Management2Early Stage Investment1Advisor1
+12 moreNon-Executive DirectorBoardMergers & Acquisitions (M&A)Investment ManagementAsset ManagementAlternative AssetsProfitable GrowthFundraisingBoard of DirectorsBusiness IdeasManagement ConsultingConsulting

Languages English · Spanish

  • Nutrition Science — Stanford Medicine Health Education | Professional Courses and Programs
  • Impact Investing — Columbia Business School Executive Education

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Investments

Investor

Aura HealthFoodiniFourplay SocialMod.HomesQuite NiceSaint SaunaSparrowStance HealthTechlessThe SABIThe ZoneUpheaval Games

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Colleagues at Cistern Capital

Anik Choudhry
Investor at Cistern Capital
Caroline Krystoff
Investor Relations at Cistern Capital
Charmaine Lykins
Investor at Cistern Capital
David Henkin
Investor at Cistern Capital
David Stodden
Investor at Cistern Capital
Eleonora Orloff
Investor at Cistern Capital
Jim LaChance
Investor at Cistern Capital
Jon Zebitsch
Fellow (2025) at Cistern Capital

Frequently asked questions

Who is Nate Kline?
Managing General Partner and founder of Cistern Capital, a four-time founder and experienced institutional finance executive with over two decades of experience. Previously co-founder and CIO of OneWall Communities and involved in over $20B of private equity and M&A transactions at Fortress and Merrill Lynch; a Pennsylvania State University graduate who co-founded the Nittany Lion Fund.
Where does Nate Kline work?
Nate Kline is Managing General Partner at Cistern Capital.
What check size does Nate Kline write?
Nate Kline typically writes checks of $200K – $1M.
What companies has Nate Kline invested in?
Investments tracked here include Aura Health, Foodini, Fourplay Social, Mod.Homes, Quite Nice, Saint Sauna, Sparrow, Stance Health, Techless, The SABI, The Zone, Upheaval Games.
Where did Nate Kline go to school?
Nate Kline studied at Penn State University (B.S. in Finance, Smeal College of Business and B.A. in Economics , Schreyer Honors College and College of Liberal Arts).

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