Cold Start is a New York-based venture capital firm backing early-stage technology companies in the United States. It invests across AI, HealthTech, consumer, fintech, enterprise software and related sectors, with seed-stage activity in B2B payments and SME fintech. The firm positions itself as a hands-on partner to founders and reports portfolio and incubation outcomes including more than $2B in enterprise value, 10+ companies incubated and $400M+ capital raised.