Boldstart Ventures

Boldstart Ventures is a New York-based venture capital firm founded in 2010, specializing in early-stage investments in technology companies across the United States. The firm is particularly focused on enterprise infrastructure and software-as-a-service (SaaS) sectors, often partnering with technical founders at the inception of their companies to help them achieve product-market fit. Boldstart Ventures is known for its commitment as a day one investor, having made notable initial investments in companies such as Snyk, Kustomer, BigID, Superhuman, and Security Scorecard. With a strong emphasis on areas like developer-first solutions, cloud infrastructure, and cybersecurity, the firm plays a crucial role in nurturing and accelerating the growth of its portfolio companies. The founding partner, Ed Sim, brings over 24 years of experience as an investor, contributing valuable insights to the firm's strategic direction.

Ernest Addison

Associate

Ellen Chisa

Partner

Anna Debenham

Operating Partner

Shomik Ghosh

Partner

Past deals in Developer Tools

Dylibso

Seed Round in 2023
Dylibso provides software, devtools, and applications to assist in the deployment of WebAssembly. Dylibso delivers secure, isolated execution paired with a universal binary format to make plug-ins a natural fit for WebAssembly. It was founded in 2022 and is based in Boulder, Colorado.

Blockdaemon

Series C in 2022
Blockdaemon Inc. is a blockchain node management platform that enables businesses, enterprises, and developers to efficiently deploy and manage blockchain applications. The company provides tools for exchanges, custodians, financial institutions, and developers to operate nodes across more than 30 blockchain protocols, including Bitcoin, Ethereum, and Polkadot. Blockdaemon's solution is designed for easy portability, allowing users to switch between networks seamlessly without the need for complex configurations. Founded in 2013 and originally known as Trak Inc., Blockdaemon has its headquarters in Brooklyn, New York, with additional offices in Los Angeles, California, and Ireland. The company supports the blockchain developer ecosystem by offering expert advice in development operations.

CodeSee

Seed Round in 2022
CodeSee is a developer of cloud-based data visualization software that facilitates a comprehensive understanding of code for developers and development teams. By analyzing the data flowing through a system, CodeSee creates an updated map of the system architecture, its components, and their interconnections. This allows developers to explore their codebase at both a high level and in detail, enhancing their ability to grasp how code and functionality relate to one another. The platform aims to transform developers from feeling like outsiders to becoming high performers, thereby expediting the development process and improving overall productivity.

CodeSee

Seed Round in 2021
CodeSee is a developer of cloud-based data visualization software that facilitates a comprehensive understanding of code for developers and development teams. By analyzing the data flowing through a system, CodeSee creates an updated map of the system architecture, its components, and their interconnections. This allows developers to explore their codebase at both a high level and in detail, enhancing their ability to grasp how code and functionality relate to one another. The platform aims to transform developers from feeling like outsiders to becoming high performers, thereby expediting the development process and improving overall productivity.

Snyk

Series F in 2021
Snyk Ltd. is a developer-focused cybersecurity company that provides a software-as-a-service platform designed to help organizations identify, fix, and monitor vulnerabilities in open-source dependencies and container images. The platform includes tools such as Snyk Code, which offers static application security testing, and container vulnerability management, which addresses vulnerabilities in Docker images. Snyk enables developers to scan their code for security issues directly within their code editors, providing alerts and remediation guidance based on an internal database of known vulnerabilities. The company also offers features for application security management, licensing compliance, and infrastructure as code security. Founded in 2015 and headquartered in London, Snyk has additional offices in Tel Aviv, Boston, and Ontario, and has established a strategic partnership with Rapid7, Inc.

AtomicJar

Seed Round in 2021
Developer of integration testing platform designed to build tools that developers like, and change automated testing for the better. The company offers simpler methods for unit and domain testing with containers and anything running inside containers, against the many dependencies code that integrate within production, enabling developers with ease of tools across the software development cycle.

Snyk

Series E in 2021
Snyk Ltd. is a developer-focused cybersecurity company that provides a software-as-a-service platform designed to help organizations identify, fix, and monitor vulnerabilities in open-source dependencies and container images. The platform includes tools such as Snyk Code, which offers static application security testing, and container vulnerability management, which addresses vulnerabilities in Docker images. Snyk enables developers to scan their code for security issues directly within their code editors, providing alerts and remediation guidance based on an internal database of known vulnerabilities. The company also offers features for application security management, licensing compliance, and infrastructure as code security. Founded in 2015 and headquartered in London, Snyk has additional offices in Tel Aviv, Boston, and Ontario, and has established a strategic partnership with Rapid7, Inc.

Snyk

Series D in 2020
Snyk Ltd. is a developer-focused cybersecurity company that provides a software-as-a-service platform designed to help organizations identify, fix, and monitor vulnerabilities in open-source dependencies and container images. The platform includes tools such as Snyk Code, which offers static application security testing, and container vulnerability management, which addresses vulnerabilities in Docker images. Snyk enables developers to scan their code for security issues directly within their code editors, providing alerts and remediation guidance based on an internal database of known vulnerabilities. The company also offers features for application security management, licensing compliance, and infrastructure as code security. Founded in 2015 and headquartered in London, Snyk has additional offices in Tel Aviv, Boston, and Ontario, and has established a strategic partnership with Rapid7, Inc.

Blockdaemon

Venture Round in 2020
Blockdaemon Inc. is a blockchain node management platform that enables businesses, enterprises, and developers to efficiently deploy and manage blockchain applications. The company provides tools for exchanges, custodians, financial institutions, and developers to operate nodes across more than 30 blockchain protocols, including Bitcoin, Ethereum, and Polkadot. Blockdaemon's solution is designed for easy portability, allowing users to switch between networks seamlessly without the need for complex configurations. Founded in 2013 and originally known as Trak Inc., Blockdaemon has its headquarters in Brooklyn, New York, with additional offices in Los Angeles, California, and Ireland. The company supports the blockchain developer ecosystem by offering expert advice in development operations.

Snyk

Series C in 2020
Snyk Ltd. is a developer-focused cybersecurity company that provides a software-as-a-service platform designed to help organizations identify, fix, and monitor vulnerabilities in open-source dependencies and container images. The platform includes tools such as Snyk Code, which offers static application security testing, and container vulnerability management, which addresses vulnerabilities in Docker images. Snyk enables developers to scan their code for security issues directly within their code editors, providing alerts and remediation guidance based on an internal database of known vulnerabilities. The company also offers features for application security management, licensing compliance, and infrastructure as code security. Founded in 2015 and headquartered in London, Snyk has additional offices in Tel Aviv, Boston, and Ontario, and has established a strategic partnership with Rapid7, Inc.

Snyk

Series B in 2019
Snyk Ltd. is a developer-focused cybersecurity company that provides a software-as-a-service platform designed to help organizations identify, fix, and monitor vulnerabilities in open-source dependencies and container images. The platform includes tools such as Snyk Code, which offers static application security testing, and container vulnerability management, which addresses vulnerabilities in Docker images. Snyk enables developers to scan their code for security issues directly within their code editors, providing alerts and remediation guidance based on an internal database of known vulnerabilities. The company also offers features for application security management, licensing compliance, and infrastructure as code security. Founded in 2015 and headquartered in London, Snyk has additional offices in Tel Aviv, Boston, and Ontario, and has established a strategic partnership with Rapid7, Inc.

Blockdaemon

Seed Round in 2019
Blockdaemon Inc. is a blockchain node management platform that enables businesses, enterprises, and developers to efficiently deploy and manage blockchain applications. The company provides tools for exchanges, custodians, financial institutions, and developers to operate nodes across more than 30 blockchain protocols, including Bitcoin, Ethereum, and Polkadot. Blockdaemon's solution is designed for easy portability, allowing users to switch between networks seamlessly without the need for complex configurations. Founded in 2013 and originally known as Trak Inc., Blockdaemon has its headquarters in Brooklyn, New York, with additional offices in Los Angeles, California, and Ireland. The company supports the blockchain developer ecosystem by offering expert advice in development operations.

Snyk

Series A in 2018
Snyk Ltd. is a developer-focused cybersecurity company that provides a software-as-a-service platform designed to help organizations identify, fix, and monitor vulnerabilities in open-source dependencies and container images. The platform includes tools such as Snyk Code, which offers static application security testing, and container vulnerability management, which addresses vulnerabilities in Docker images. Snyk enables developers to scan their code for security issues directly within their code editors, providing alerts and remediation guidance based on an internal database of known vulnerabilities. The company also offers features for application security management, licensing compliance, and infrastructure as code security. Founded in 2015 and headquartered in London, Snyk has additional offices in Tel Aviv, Boston, and Ontario, and has established a strategic partnership with Rapid7, Inc.

Snyk

Series B in 2018
Snyk Ltd. is a developer-focused cybersecurity company that provides a software-as-a-service platform designed to help organizations identify, fix, and monitor vulnerabilities in open-source dependencies and container images. The platform includes tools such as Snyk Code, which offers static application security testing, and container vulnerability management, which addresses vulnerabilities in Docker images. Snyk enables developers to scan their code for security issues directly within their code editors, providing alerts and remediation guidance based on an internal database of known vulnerabilities. The company also offers features for application security management, licensing compliance, and infrastructure as code security. Founded in 2015 and headquartered in London, Snyk has additional offices in Tel Aviv, Boston, and Ontario, and has established a strategic partnership with Rapid7, Inc.

Snyk

Series A in 2018
Snyk Ltd. is a developer-focused cybersecurity company that provides a software-as-a-service platform designed to help organizations identify, fix, and monitor vulnerabilities in open-source dependencies and container images. The platform includes tools such as Snyk Code, which offers static application security testing, and container vulnerability management, which addresses vulnerabilities in Docker images. Snyk enables developers to scan their code for security issues directly within their code editors, providing alerts and remediation guidance based on an internal database of known vulnerabilities. The company also offers features for application security management, licensing compliance, and infrastructure as code security. Founded in 2015 and headquartered in London, Snyk has additional offices in Tel Aviv, Boston, and Ontario, and has established a strategic partnership with Rapid7, Inc.

Blockdaemon

Seed Round in 2018
Blockdaemon Inc. is a blockchain node management platform that enables businesses, enterprises, and developers to efficiently deploy and manage blockchain applications. The company provides tools for exchanges, custodians, financial institutions, and developers to operate nodes across more than 30 blockchain protocols, including Bitcoin, Ethereum, and Polkadot. Blockdaemon's solution is designed for easy portability, allowing users to switch between networks seamlessly without the need for complex configurations. Founded in 2013 and originally known as Trak Inc., Blockdaemon has its headquarters in Brooklyn, New York, with additional offices in Los Angeles, California, and Ireland. The company supports the blockchain developer ecosystem by offering expert advice in development operations.

Snyk

Series A in 2018
Snyk Ltd. is a developer-focused cybersecurity company that provides a software-as-a-service platform designed to help organizations identify, fix, and monitor vulnerabilities in open-source dependencies and container images. The platform includes tools such as Snyk Code, which offers static application security testing, and container vulnerability management, which addresses vulnerabilities in Docker images. Snyk enables developers to scan their code for security issues directly within their code editors, providing alerts and remediation guidance based on an internal database of known vulnerabilities. The company also offers features for application security management, licensing compliance, and infrastructure as code security. Founded in 2015 and headquartered in London, Snyk has additional offices in Tel Aviv, Boston, and Ontario, and has established a strategic partnership with Rapid7, Inc.

Blockdaemon

Seed Round in 2017
Blockdaemon Inc. is a blockchain node management platform that enables businesses, enterprises, and developers to efficiently deploy and manage blockchain applications. The company provides tools for exchanges, custodians, financial institutions, and developers to operate nodes across more than 30 blockchain protocols, including Bitcoin, Ethereum, and Polkadot. Blockdaemon's solution is designed for easy portability, allowing users to switch between networks seamlessly without the need for complex configurations. Founded in 2013 and originally known as Trak Inc., Blockdaemon has its headquarters in Brooklyn, New York, with additional offices in Los Angeles, California, and Ireland. The company supports the blockchain developer ecosystem by offering expert advice in development operations.

Manifold.co

Series A in 2017
Manifold.co operates a cloud-based marketplace that simplifies the discovery, purchase, and management of developer services and tools for applications across various cloud environments. By addressing the complexities associated with micro-services and third-party infrastructure, Manifold enables clients to effectively configure and distribute their pricing plans from a central platform. The marketplace streamlines essential functions such as pricing, billing, identity management, and provisioning, thereby facilitating a more efficient application development and deployment process.

Dark

Seed Round in 2017
Dark Inc. is a technology company based in San Francisco, California, that specializes in developing a new programming language designed to facilitate the creation of distributed applications. Founded in 2017, Dark's offering includes an integrated editor, compiler, and platform-as-a-service (PaaS), allowing engineers to utilize high-level programming primitives in their development processes. The company's holistic approach aims to streamline the programming experience by combining essential tools into a cohesive solution for application development.

Clay

Seed Round in 2017
Clay Labs Inc. operates a platform that facilitates the creation of functions as a service (FaaS), enabling the development of Alexa skills, data analysis pipelines, and reusable microservices. The platform supports the processing of webhooks and integrates with third-party SaaS APIs, allowing for pre and post-processing tasks. Additionally, it offers a toolkit for rapid prototyping, enabling developers to create serverless HTTPS functions quickly. Founded in 2016 and headquartered in New York, Clay Labs aims to combine the functionalities of spreadsheets, coding, and automation into a cohesive tool that enhances productivity and innovation.

Snyk

Seed Round in 2017
Snyk Ltd. is a developer-focused cybersecurity company that provides a software-as-a-service platform designed to help organizations identify, fix, and monitor vulnerabilities in open-source dependencies and container images. The platform includes tools such as Snyk Code, which offers static application security testing, and container vulnerability management, which addresses vulnerabilities in Docker images. Snyk enables developers to scan their code for security issues directly within their code editors, providing alerts and remediation guidance based on an internal database of known vulnerabilities. The company also offers features for application security management, licensing compliance, and infrastructure as code security. Founded in 2015 and headquartered in London, Snyk has additional offices in Tel Aviv, Boston, and Ontario, and has established a strategic partnership with Rapid7, Inc.

Manifold.co

Seed Round in 2016
Manifold.co operates a cloud-based marketplace that simplifies the discovery, purchase, and management of developer services and tools for applications across various cloud environments. By addressing the complexities associated with micro-services and third-party infrastructure, Manifold enables clients to effectively configure and distribute their pricing plans from a central platform. The marketplace streamlines essential functions such as pricing, billing, identity management, and provisioning, thereby facilitating a more efficient application development and deployment process.

Snyk

Seed Round in 2016
Snyk Ltd. is a developer-focused cybersecurity company that provides a software-as-a-service platform designed to help organizations identify, fix, and monitor vulnerabilities in open-source dependencies and container images. The platform includes tools such as Snyk Code, which offers static application security testing, and container vulnerability management, which addresses vulnerabilities in Docker images. Snyk enables developers to scan their code for security issues directly within their code editors, providing alerts and remediation guidance based on an internal database of known vulnerabilities. The company also offers features for application security management, licensing compliance, and infrastructure as code security. Founded in 2015 and headquartered in London, Snyk has additional offices in Tel Aviv, Boston, and Ontario, and has established a strategic partnership with Rapid7, Inc.

Bowery

Seed Round in 2014
Bowery makes web development easier. Bowery aims to save programmers time-intensive, repetitive tasks such as setting up coding environments so they more quickly begin working. Although virtualization software enables developers to skip some steps by mirroring developer environments of a team across multiple desktops.
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