Brooklyn Bridge Ventures
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Charlie O'Donnell is legitimately one of the most founder-friendly VCs in NYC, which is saying something in a city known for tough investors. His blog is actually useful (rare for VC content), he responds to cold emails, and he's built a reputation for being helpful even to companies he doesn't invest in. The fund is small but scrappy, and Charlie has good pattern recognition from his USV/First Round days. Downside? Limited capital means he can't lead larger rounds and the fund size constrains follow-on support. But if you want a connected, experienced investor who actually cares about helping founders navigate early-stage challenges, BBV is solid.
- —Best for: First-time founders who want hands-on guidance and a genuinely helpful investor
- —Watch out for: Limited follow-on capital for subsequent rounds due to fund size constraints
- —Known for: Charlie's accessibility, useful blog content, and strong NYC startup ecosystem connections
Brooklyn Bridge Ventures invests in pre-seed and seed stage companies built by technical founders solving real problems in large markets. They focus on B2B software, fintech, and emerging tech with an emphasis on diversity and founder-market fit.
Pre-seed to seed stage investor writing $25K-$250K checks, primarily in B2B SaaS, fintech, healthcare tech, and developer tools. Portfolio skews heavily toward New York metro area companies with technical founding teams.
Former VC at First Round Capital and Union Square Ventures before starting BBV in 2012. Known for his popular VC blog 'This is going to be BIG' and being very accessible to founders. Reputation as a founder-friendly investor who writes detailed, helpful content.
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