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Social Starts

VC
New York, NYWebsite
How to approach: warm intro preferred
Stage

seed+, Pre-Seed

Check Size

$50K – $250K

Portfolio

2+ companies

Team

4 partners

Investor activity
Investments in last 12 months: 0

Investment Thesis

Primarily backs early-stage startups defining the future of media and commerce, with strong interest in social commerce and consumer-driven networks.

Meet the Team

KD

Kevin Dasch

Partner

AM

Allen Morgan

Partner

Social Commerce
E-commerce
MD

Mike Dudas

CEO

NS

Nicole Staudinger

Director Of Marketing

Industry Focus

Invests In

Consumer
Other
Marketplace

Portfolio Companies (2)

Other

PI

Pinduoduo

Social Commerce
TR

Triller

Consumer Internet
How to pitch Social Starts
  • Raising at seed+, Pre-Seed? You're squarely in their sweet spot.
  • Lead with your fit in Consumer, Other, Marketplace — the sectors they actively back.
  • Size your ask to their typical $50K – $250K check.
  • warm intro preferred
  • Address your outreach to a specific partner, such as Kevin Dasch, Partner.
  • A warm introduction beats a cold email. Get matched and request an intro.

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