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Edward Zimmerman is a Co-Founder & Partner at First Close Partners, a Venture Partner & Steward at 2050 (VC), and Chairman of The Tech Group at Lowenstein Sandler. He represents start-ups and growth companies in fundraising, selling the company, or public offerings. Edward invests in VC funds led by underrepresented managers, primarily located in the US, Europe, and Africa. He has invested in over 150 international startups and multiple VC funds. Edward’s check size per investment is not explicitly mentioned. He is involved in civic and social justice matters, serving on boards and contributing as a writer. Edward focuses on empowering underrepresented VCs and investing in ventures supporting Historically Black Colleges & Universities. His partnership and collaboration style entail active participation in networks and publications.
Location: New York, NY
Country: United States of America
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Investment Stages: pre-seed, seed
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Status: very-active
AI Reasoning: I found evidence Ed Zimmerman (Ed Zimmerman) is actively investing through First Close Partners and personal investments. First Close Partners has investments and news in 2024 (Lowenstein news Apr 15, 2024) and he appears in 2050 profile noting investments; additionally he participated in public mentions and podcasts in Jan 2024 discussing activity. The most recent specific portfolio company mention found is inclusion in First Close Partners’ ongoing investments and coverage in 2024; this places his last known investment within the past 6 months window relative to the reference date, so tag as very-active. Startup mentioned in sources: VentureCrush (as co-founded) and portfolio companies referenced via First Close Partners and 2050.
Angel activity thresholds:
Low Activity – Only known angel investments more than 12 months ago.
Active – Known angel investments between the last 12 and 6 months.
Very Active – Known angel investments in the last 6 months.
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