Starting Line key facts
- Starting Line is a venture capital firm based in Chicago, Illinois with 27 tracked portfolio companies.
- Notable positions include Substack, Chowbus, Agentio.
- Starting Line has 8 funds on record, raising $106.0M across the 7 that report a size.
- The team roster lists 1 person.
About Starting Line
Founded in 2018, Starting Line is a venture capital firm based in Chicago, Illinois. The firm seeks to invest in companies operating in consumer marketplaces, services and products, and software infrastructure companies across the United States.
Starting Line portfolio at a glance
Starting Line funds
8 funds are on record for Starting Line, totalling $106 million across the 7 that report a size. The most recent is Starting Line Agentic SPV, LLC (2026 vintage), $1.2 million.
Starting Line team
1 person is on record at Starting Line. Senior names include Ezra Galston (Founding Partner). 1 of them have a verified direct contact on file.
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Portfolio
27 companies · priced for members| Company | Industry | Valuation | First invested | Role |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Substack | Publishing | ▮ | ▮ | ▮ |
| Chowbus | — | ▮ | ▮ | ▮ |
| Agentio | — | ▮ | ▮ | ▮ |
+ 24 more companies · all 27, priced and dated or a free account shows the top 10 names — no card Membership and data by Private Market View | ||||
Funds
6 of 8 recorded- Starting Line Agentic SPV, LLC2026$1.2M
- Starting Line Reel AI, LLC2026$3.5M
- Starting Line New TV, LLC2025—
- Starting Line Fund III, L.P.2023$24.4M
- Starting Line Fund III-A, L.P.2023$24.4M
- Starting Line Fund II-A, L.P.2021$2.3M
$106.0M raised across the 7 funds that report a size
All 8 funds →Partners, principals, and the people who answer a pitch. Pro members reveal contacts with credits.
Frequently asked about Starting Line
- What companies does Starting Line invest in?
- Starting Line has 27 recorded portfolio companies, including Substack, Chowbus, Agentio.