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Bluestem Ventures

VC
Dallas, TXWebsite

Bluestem Ventures is a Seed venture capital firm based in Dallas, TX investing in Other, SaaS. The firm typically writes $300K–$2.0M checks and has 1 portfolio company in our records.

How to approach: cold outreach ok
Stage

Seed

Check Size

$300K – $2.0M

Portfolio

1+ companies

Team

4 partners

Investor activity
Investments in last 12 months: 0

Investment Thesis

Bluestem Ventures invests in disruptive retail technology and B2B SaaS solutions, focusing on improving efficiency for SMBs in the retail sector.

How Bluestem Ventures invests

Bluestem Ventures is a vc firm based in Dallas, TX. The firm invests at the Seed stage, with a focus on Other, SaaS. It does not invest in Pharma, Real Estate.

Bluestem Ventures typically writes checks of $300K–$2.0M per investment.

Bluestem Ventures has backed 1 company in our records, including FlowHaven.

Meet the Team

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Jordan Lee

GP

Retail Tech
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David S. Lipton

General Partner

Healthcare
Technology

David S. Lipton is the Founder & Managing Partner of Bluestem Ventures. He has over 25 years of experience in private equity and venture capital.

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Matt Holl

Partner

Healthcare
Technology

Matt Holl is a Partner at Bluestem Ventures. He has a background in technology and investment.

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Chris Harkin

Partner

Healthcare
Technology

Chris Harkin is a Partner at Bluestem Ventures. He has a background in healthcare investments.

Industry Focus

Invests In

Other
SaaS

Does Not Invest In

Pharma
Real Estate

Portfolio Companies (1)

Other

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FlowHaven

Retail Tech
How to pitch Bluestem Ventures
  • Raising at Seed? You're squarely in their sweet spot.
  • Lead with your fit in Other, SaaS — the sectors they actively back.
  • Size your ask to their typical $300K – $2.0M check.
  • cold outreach ok
  • Address your outreach to a specific partner, such as Jordan Lee, GP.
  • A warm introduction beats a cold email. Get matched and request an intro.

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