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Updated: March 3, 2026
Starting Line
Founded: 2018
Starting Line is an early stage Chicago based Venture Capital fund investing in premier consumer startups & brands and managed by Ezra Galston.
Total Investments
25
Total Funding Raised
$30M
About the Program
Program Type
Investment Focus Areas
Description
Chicago-first seed investor focused on cheaper and better consumer services, offering an open-source Operating Manual on GitHub, hands-on data/KPI support, and an operator-backed local ecosystem.
Founded2018
Location
Countries Invested
Investment Offer
Can Lead Rounds
Yes
Details
Avg Check: $500K - $1.75M ·