Ben Einstein

Ben Einstein is a General Partner at Bolt, an early-stage venture capital firm that exclusively invests in hardware. See sector focus and contact routes.

About Ben Einstein

Ben Einstein is a General Partner at Bolt, an early-stage venture capital firm that exclusively invests in hardware and frontier technology startups at the pre-seed and seed stages. He typically writes checks between $100K and $1M, with a sweet spot of $250K, backing companies in sectors including robotics, IoT, space, manufacturing, and consumer health. His distinctive thesis centers on providing not just capital but also full-time staff, shop equipment, and deep expertise in manufacturing and commercialization to help hardware founders succeed. While specific notable portfolio companies are not listed in the provided sources, Bolt is recognized as a leading early-stage fund for hardware startups.

Ben Einstein at a glance

Role
Partner
Location
San Francisco, CA, United States
Investor type
Venture Capital
Focus areas
Communications & Networking, Storage & Hardware

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What does Ben Einstein invest in?
Ben Einstein at Ben Einstein (Angel) (San Francisco, CA, United States) — sector focus: Communications & Networking, Storage & Hardware.
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Ben Einstein's published profile links (website, LinkedIn or X where available) are listed on the StartupFundraising.com investor profile.
Where is Ben Einstein based?
Ben Einstein is based in San Francisco, CA, United States.

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