Bolt Innovation Management
Bolt: Investing at the intersection of the digital and physical worlds
In the firm's own words, from its website.
8 additional team members, 36 additional co-investors and affiliates, 18 additional investments, funds and LPs, 3 events, 1 verified contact (1 firm phone)
Every relationship, signal and contact on this record, with the source on each.
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Regulatory footprint (Form ADV): Exempt reporting adviser · 2 private funds · filed Mar 27, 2026 source
Filed a Form D on May 30, 2017, for a fund listed on its Form ADV (see the fund).
What matters now
- 1 companynew in 12 months
1 new company in the last 12 months. Took 1 board seat on new Form D filings in 90 days (Nimble Precision).
A firm writing cheques this quarter is one a founder can pitch now.
- 3 dealswith Baukunst Management Company
Invests most often alongside Baukunst Management Company (3 shared deals) and Matrix (2 shared deals). 7 of the 39 most frequent co-investors were first seen with it on record in the last 12 months.
pair last observed on record Nov 3, 2026, not a deal date · The firms it syndicates with are the likeliest to see the same deals and to fill out its rounds.
People to know
View all people- PartnerWhy: Partner: part of the investment decisionNo route on file yet
- PartnerWhy: Partner: part of the investment decisionNo route on file yet
- Managing MemberWhy: Named with investment responsibilityNo route on file yet
Relationship network
73 connected entities
From financing rounds and every investor named in them, Form ADV and Form D filings, the firm's funds and team, and disclosed LP commitments in the venture capital graph. A round's amount is the size of the round, not money that moved between two investors.
Some relationships on this record are counted rather than named here. They open with the full profile.
Click any name or line for the rounds and sources behind it. Line weight is rounds together; dashed lines are inferred.
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›How strength and recency are read
Co-investors are read from the rounds: three or more shared rounds is a strong observed relationship, two a repeat co-investor, one a single round. Funds and people are structural. Nothing is scored that a reader cannot check.
Darker lines were active in the last 24 months or are current; lighter lines are older or undated.
How am I connected? Published routes
Name your firm, a company or a person, and DFX finds the published routes to Bolt Innovation Management: a shared portfolio company or board, a prior employer, a co-investor, a shared LP or service provider. Every step is a filed or published record with its source; none is a guess about who knows whom.
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See how you connect to Bolt Innovation Management
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Investing
21 companies on record, 1 new in 12 months
Investments on record
What these amounts mean“This investor” is the amount disclosed for this investor alone; it is unknown unless a source said it. The round size is the whole round.Acquired, Public, Exited and Active are what the firm’s own portfolio card says, read on the date shown when you hover the chip; they are not deal dates. A company with no chip is one whose card states no outcome: DFX does not assume it is active.| Company | Round | Role | Partner | Round size | This investor | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vention | portfolio listing | unknown | unknown | unknown | unknown | Not dated (portfolio listing) | Fact Company website |
| Nimble Precision, Inc. | board seat | unknown · board | Axel Bichara (unknown) | unknown | unknown | Sep 9, 2026 | Inference Form D |
| 123 See, Inc. | board seat | unknown · board | Axel Bichara (unknown) | unknown | unknown | Jul 16, 2025 | Inference Form D |
Stated thesis versus observed behaviour
- Sectors
- not stated or not yet read
- Stages
- pre seed, seed
- Geography
- not stated
- Check size
- not stated; DFX does not estimate checks from round sizes
- Self-described
- venture capital
People
13 current, 1 departed
Investment team
How the team is orderedPartners who lead rounds first (rounds led, then deals attributed, then seniority), then the rest of the investment team, then investor relations, finance and operations. A person named by two sources under two spellings is shown once.- Kate McAndrew · PartnerWhy this person: Partner: part of the investment decision; Named with investment responsibility
- Matt Thoms · PartnerWhy this person: Partner: part of the investment decision; Named with investment responsibility
Ranked by the role the firm or its filing states, a route on file and deals led. Every reason is read from the record, never inferred. Routes are published by the person or the firm (their bio, the team page or a filing) and are revealed on a plan; data bought from a provider is never shown, and a route printed at a firm the person has since left is held back.
1 departed (kept with end dates)
- Benjamin Einstein · Managing Member Of Bolt Gp Iii Llc · Mar 1, 2017 to Mar 28, 2019 Inference
Contacts
1 firm phone on record, each with its source. Values open with the complete profile.
Funds and LPs
2 vehicles, 0 LPs disclosed
Funds and vehicles
What these amounts meanGAV is the gross asset value the adviser reported on Form ADV for the vehicle, never the fund’s committed size and never dry powder. Form D sold is the amount sold as of the latest filing, never a final close.| Vehicle | Type | Vintage | Lifecycle | Reported GAV | Owners | Form D sold | Latest Form D |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bolt Fund III LP | Fund | 2017 form d first sale | Harvest | $198M Mar 27, 2026 | 32 | $80.3M | May 30, 2017 |
| Bolt Fund II LP | Fund | 2015 form d first sale | Harvest | $112M Mar 27, 2026 | 39 | $25.3M of $25.3M | Feb 13, 2015 |
Limited partners
Known LPs and allocators
What these amounts and dates areEach commitment is counted once across the pension tape and the allocator graph. A commitment date prints only when the source printed one; otherwise the row carries the report date. A foundation’s 990-PF line is a holding at fair value, never a commitment. Rows without a fund on the venture graph are commitments to this manager.Relationships across DFX
39 co-investors · on 1 other DFX graph
Co-investors
- 2026-11-033 shared deals · recurring
- 2026-11-042 shared deals · recurring
- 2026-11-101 shared deal · one time
Compare portfolios with Baukunst Management Company, LLC, Matrix, Band of Angels Acorn Fund, LLC or any firm. Co-investors across the market
Across DFX and the capital chainon 1 other DFX graph ShowHide
- The same institution is held on RIA and Wealth, matched by identifier. See which records
Bolt Innovation Management is the same institution as 1 record in RIA and Wealth.
The joined record opens with the product, beside every other relationship on this page.
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Evidence and history
8 dated events, 101 observations from 4 sources
Timeline
- Mar 1, 2024Mary Katherine Courtney-O'sullivan joined Schedule A of Bolt Innovation Management as Chief Financial Officer
- Mar 28, 2019Benjamin Einstein (Managing Member Of Bolt Gp Iii Llc) no longer on Schedule A of Bolt Innovation Management
- Dec 1, 2018Benjamin Einstein joined Schedule A of Bolt Innovation Management as Special Member Of Bolt Gp Iii Llc
- Dec 1, 2018Jeannette Bichara joined Schedule A of Bolt Innovation Management as Special Member Of Bolt Gp Iii Llc
- Mar 30, 2018Bolt Fund III LP first reported on Form ADV by Bolt Innovation Management (Venture Capital Fund), GAV $81,225,532
Identity and regulatory footprint
Address, phone, Form ADV filing and ownersForm ADV filed Mar 27, 2026 · 2 private fundsShowHide
- Headquarters
- Boston, MAadviserinfo.sec.gov
- Office address
- unknownadviserinfo.sec.gov
- Business phone
- unknownadviserinfo.sec.gov
- Website
- BOLT.IO
- SEC adviser type
- Exempt reporting adviseradviserinfo.sec.gov
- SEC exemption claimed
- Venture capital fund adviseradviserinfo.sec.govItem 2.B(1): advises solely venture capital funds
- Latest Form ADV
- Mar 27, 2026
- Private funds reported
- 2 (2 venture capital funds)adviserinfo.sec.gov
- Private fund gross assets, adviser total
- $310Madviserinfo.sec.govreported GAV of the funds, the adviser's own number; not fund size, not dry powder
- Owners on Schedule A
- Axel R Bichara Revocable Trust Dated 2/20/2020 (Member Of Bolt Gp Iii Llc), owns 25% to 50%; Antoine Bichara Irrevocable Trust Dated 12/1/2000 (Member Of Bolt Gp Ii Llc), owns 5% to 10%; Josephine Bichara Irrevocable Trust Dated 12/1/2000 (Member Of Bolt Gp Ii Llc), owns 5% to 10%
Classification history
Classification history
Every classification this record has carried2 on recordShowHide
- Sep 23, 2026Institutional venture firm (confirmed, 95%)Venture manager, reported GAV $310M across 2 vehicles
- Sep 12, 2026Institutional venture firm (confirmed, 95%)Venture manager, reported GAV $279M across 2 vehicles
Evidence
Every observation behind this profile, with its source, date and class
| Fact | Value | Effective | Class | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Why admitted | VC exemption, VC funds reported | Mar 27, 2026 | Fact | Form ADV |
| SEC exemption claimed | Venture capital fund adviser | Mar 27, 2026 | Fact | Form ADV |
| SEC exemption claimed | Venture capital fund adviser | Mar 29, 2024 | Fact | Form ADV |
| SEC adviser type | Exempt reporting adviser | Mar 27, 2026 | Fact | Form ADV |
| SEC adviser type | Exempt reporting adviser | Mar 27, 2026 | Fact | Form ADV |
| SEC adviser type | Exempt reporting adviser | Mar 29, 2024 | Fact | Form ADV |
| First Form ADV filing | 2015-04-01 | Mar 27, 2026 | Fact | Form ADV |
| First Form ADV filing | 2015-04-01 | Mar 29, 2024 | Fact | Form ADV |
| Adv history loaded | adv-hist-1+panel:2026-11-09 | Nov 10, 2026 | Fact | Form ADV |
| Adv history loaded | adv-hist-1+panel:2026-11-06 | Nov 7, 2026 | Fact | Form ADV |
| Adv history loaded | adv-hist-1+panel:2026-11-03 | Nov 4, 2026 | Fact | Form ADV |
| Adv history loaded | adv-hist-1+panel:2026-11-02 | Nov 3, 2026 | Fact | Form ADV |
| Adv history loaded | adv-hist-1+panel:2026-10-30 | Nov 1, 2026 | Fact | Form ADV |
| Adv history loaded | adv-hist-1+panel:2026-10-29 | Oct 30, 2026 | Fact | Form ADV |
| Adv history loaded | adv-hist-1+panel:2026-10-28 | Oct 29, 2026 | Fact | Form ADV |
| Adv history loaded | adv-hist-1+panel:2026-10-27 | Oct 28, 2026 | Fact | Form ADV |
| Adv history loaded | adv-hist-1+panel:2026-10-25 | Oct 27, 2026 | Fact | Form ADV |
| Adv history loaded | adv-hist-1+panel:2026-10-23 | Oct 25, 2026 | Fact | Form ADV |
| Adv history loaded | adv-hist-1+panel:2026-10-22 | Oct 24, 2026 | Fact | Form ADV |
| Adv history loaded | adv-hist-1+panel:2026-10-21 | Oct 23, 2026 | Fact | Form ADV |
| Adv history loaded | adv-hist-1+panel:2026-10-20 | Oct 21, 2026 | Fact | Form ADV |
| Adv history loaded | adv-hist-1+panel:2026-10-19 | Oct 20, 2026 | Fact | Form ADV |
| Adv history loaded | adv-hist-1+panel:2026-10-16 | Oct 19, 2026 | Fact | Form ADV |
| Adv history loaded | adv-hist-1+panel:2026-10-12 | Oct 14, 2026 | Fact | Form ADV |
| Adv history loaded | adv-hist-1+panel:2026-10-13 | Oct 14, 2026 | Fact | Form ADV |
| Adv history loaded | adv-hist-1+panel:2026-10-10 | Oct 12, 2026 | Fact | Form ADV |
| Adv history loaded | adv-hist-1+panel:2026-10-09 | Oct 11, 2026 | Fact | Form ADV |
| Adv history loaded | adv-hist-1+panel:2026-10-08 | Oct 10, 2026 | Fact | Form ADV |
| Adv history loaded | adv-hist-1+panel:2026-10-07 | Oct 9, 2026 | Fact | Form ADV |
| Adv history loaded | adv-hist-1+panel:2026-10-06 | Oct 8, 2026 | Fact | Form ADV |
| Adv history loaded | adv-hist-1+panel:2026-10-05 | Oct 6, 2026 | Fact | Form ADV |
| Adv history loaded | adv-hist-1+panel:2026-10-02 | Oct 4, 2026 | Fact | Form ADV |
| Adv history loaded | adv-hist-1+panel:2026-09-30 | Oct 1, 2026 | Fact | Form ADV |
| Adv history loaded | adv-hist-1+panel:2026-09-29 | Sep 30, 2026 | Fact | Form ADV |
| Adv history loaded | adv-hist-1+panel:2026-09-25 | Sep 26, 2026 | Fact | Form ADV |
| Adv history loaded | adv-hist-1+panel:2026-09-23 | Sep 24, 2026 | Fact | Form ADV |
| Adv history loaded | adv-hist-1+panel:2026-09-21 | Sep 23, 2026 | Fact | Form ADV |
| Adv history loaded | adv-hist-1+panel:2026-09-22 | Sep 23, 2026 | Fact | Form ADV |
| Adv history loaded | adv-hist-1 | Sep 12, 2026 | Fact | Form ADV |
| Latest Form ADV filing | 2026-03-27 | Mar 27, 2026 | Fact | Form ADV |
| Latest Form ADV filing | 2026-03-27 | Mar 27, 2026 | Fact | Form ADV |
| Latest Form ADV filing | 2024-03-29 | Mar 29, 2024 | Fact | Form ADV |
| SEC status | ERA - Active | Mar 27, 2026 | Fact | Form ADV |
| SEC status effective | 2015-04-01 | Mar 27, 2026 | Fact | Form ADV |
| Venture share of reported funds | 1 | Mar 27, 2026 | Fact | Form ADV |
| Venture share of reported funds | 1 | Mar 29, 2024 | Fact | Form ADV |
| Business phone | Mar 27, 2026 | Fact | Form ADV | |
| Business phone | Mar 29, 2024 | Fact | Form ADV | |
| Description | Nov 1, 2026 | Fact | ||
| Description | Oct 16, 2026 | Fact | ||
| Description | Oct 1, 2026 | Fact | ||
| Description | Sep 16, 2026 | Fact | ||
| Description | Sep 14, 2026 | Fact | ||
| Headquarters | Boston, MA | Mar 27, 2026 | Fact | Form ADV |
| Headquarters | Watertown, MA | Mar 29, 2024 | Fact | Form ADV |
| Office address | Mar 27, 2026 | Fact | Form ADV | |
| Office address | Mar 29, 2024 | Fact | Form ADV | |
| Self-described type | Venture capital | Nov 1, 2026 | Fact | |
| Self-described type | Venture capital | Oct 16, 2026 | Fact | |
| Self-described type | Venture capital | Oct 1, 2026 | Fact | |
| Self-described type | Venture capital | Sep 16, 2026 | Fact | |
| Self-described type | Venture capital | Sep 14, 2026 | Fact | |
| Legal form | Limited Liability Company | Mar 27, 2026 | Fact | Form ADV |
| Legal form | Limited Liability Company | Mar 29, 2024 | Fact | Form ADV |
| Private funds reported | 2 | Mar 27, 2026 | Fact | Form ADV |
| Private funds reported | 2 | Mar 27, 2026 | Fact | Form ADV |
| Private funds reported | 2 | Mar 29, 2024 | Fact | Form ADV |
| Private fund gross assets (reported) | $310M | Mar 27, 2026 | Fact | Form ADV |
| Private fund gross assets (reported) | $310M | Mar 27, 2026 | Fact | Form ADV |
| Private fund gross assets (reported) | $279M | Mar 29, 2024 | Fact | Form ADV |
| Schedule a diff | sadiff-1 | Mar 27, 2026 | Fact | Form ADV |
| Stated stages | Pre seed, seed “stage words on the home page” | Nov 1, 2026 | Fact | |
| Stated stages | Pre seed, seed “stage words on the home page” | Oct 16, 2026 | Fact | |
| Stated stages | Pre seed, seed “stage words on the home page” | Oct 1, 2026 | Fact | |
| Stated stages | Pre seed, seed “stage words on the home page” | Sep 16, 2026 | Fact | |
| Stated stages | Pre seed, seed “stage words on the home page” | Sep 14, 2026 | Fact | |
| Team page | Nov 1, 2026 | Fact | ||
| Team page | Oct 16, 2026 | Fact | ||
| Team page | Oct 1, 2026 | Fact | ||
| Team page | Sep 16, 2026 | Fact | ||
| Team page | Sep 14, 2026 | Fact | ||
| Venture funds reported | 2 | Mar 27, 2026 | Fact | Form ADV |
| Venture funds reported | 2 | Mar 27, 2026 | Fact | Form ADV |
| Venture funds reported | 2 | Mar 29, 2024 | Fact | Form ADV |
| Website | Mar 29, 2024 | Fact | Form ADV | |
| Site title | Nov 1, 2026 | Fact | ||
| Site title | Oct 16, 2026 | Fact | ||
| Site title | Oct 1, 2026 | Fact | ||
| Site title | Sep 16, 2026 | Fact | ||
| Site title | Sep 14, 2026 | Fact |
How this is scored
Scores, classification basis and filing advisersInstitutional venture firm, confirmedShowHide
Venture manager, reported GAV $310M across 2 vehicles
- importance
- gav: 0.45 · funds: 0.17 · people: 0.8 · investments: 0.49 · co investors: 0.64
- active deployment
- investments 12m: 0.13 · fund raising 18m: 0 · people joined 12m: 0 · vintage within 3y: 0 · latest investment at: 2026-09-09
- emerging manager
- fund count: 2 · reported gav: $310M · first adv filing: 2015-04-01 · years since first filing: 11.6
Connected records
Portfolio companies
- Nimble Precision, Inc. (since 2026)
- 123 See, Inc. (since 2025)
- Vention
18 more on this record
Funds
- Bolt Fund III LP (vintage 2017)
- Bolt Fund II LP (vintage 2015)
Co-investors
- Baukunst Management Company, LLC (3 shared deals)
- Matrix (2 shared deals)
- Band of Angels Acorn Fund, LLC (1 shared deal)
Fits, record history and connections
scored matches for this investor, every identity change, every edge
Record history
- Adviser's first ADV filing2015-04-01source on record
The ledger records every merge, rename and reclassification this record went through and the dated filings observed on it, so the identity on this page can be traced to the records it was built from. The ledger's own sentences name other records, so they show with the names.