David William Baum is the founder, partner, and managing director of Stage 1 Ventures. See sector focus and contact routes.
David William Baum is the founder, partner, and managing director of Stage 1 Ventures, an early-stage venture capital firm he launched in 2006 after 26 years in technology finance and 10 years in entrepreneurial roles. His investment thesis targets early-stage companies in sectors including software, cloud, mobile, AI, IoT, digital media, and EV ecosystems, with a geographic focus that has included Massachusetts and broader U.S. markets. While specific check sizes and lead/follow behavior are not publicly detailed, Baum has led or co-led investments in over 30 companies, indicating active participation in deal execution. Notable portfolio companies include Paydiant, Carbonite, and Splunk, with Baum also serving as a director at Commerce Signals, InStream Media, and ViralGains. Baum holds an MBA from Harvard Business School and a BS in Computer Science from Drexel University, where he graduated first in his class. There is no publicly available record of distinctive public writing or a unique point of view attributed to him beyond his stated sector focus and early-stage emphasis.
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