Starting Line

VC firm · Chicago, IL

SEC-registered adviser

Venture firm based in Chicago, IL. Most recent fund on file: Starting Line Fund III, L.P. ($40M offering), filed Aug 2024. Partners sit on the boards of 1 startup that raised recently.

“Starting Line is an early stage Chicago based Venture Capital fund investing in premier consumer startups & brands, and managed by Ezra Galston.” (from the firm’s website)

Stages: Seed
Typical check (est.): $400K–$1.2M
Latest fund: Undisclosed · Jan 2025
Last verified activity: Jan 2025

Focus

Media, Gaming & Creator

Recent portfolio activity

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Board seat · FL
May 2023

Funds and vehicles on SEC file

Starting Line New TV, LLC
Fund
Jan 2025
Starting Line Fund III, L.P.
Fund · $40M offering
Aug 2024
Starting Line Fund III-A, L.P.
Fund · $40M offering
Aug 2024

Sources

SEC Form D: Starting Line New TV, LLCJan 31, 2025
SEC Form D: Starting Line Fund III, L.P.Aug 19, 2024
SEC Form D: Starting Line Fund III-A, L.P.Aug 19, 2024
SEC adviser record: Starting LineMar 29, 2026
Firm websiteOct 12, 2026

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