1745 VenturesFounding Partner
Jun 2025 — PresentNew York, NY
Sim Blaustein Founding Partner at 1745 Ventures, an early-stage fund spun out of Bertelsmann. Previously a Partner at Bertelsmann Digital Media Investments (BDMI), which he joined in 2012 after co-founding the seed fund High Line Venture Partners. Current investments include Antenna, Letterhead, Omaze, Suzy and TVScientific. Notable exits from his time at BDMI include Barkbox (IPO), Pathmatics (acquired by Sensor Tower), Podsights (acquired by Spotify), Jukin Media (acquired by Trusted Media Brands), Food52, StyleHaul (acquired by RTL Group) and Dramafever (acquired by Softbank).
Sim Blaustein Founding Partner at 1745 Ventures, an early-stage fund spun out of Bertelsmann. Previously a Partner at Bertelsmann Digital Media Investments (BDMI), which he joined in 2012 after co-founding the seed fund High Line Venture Partners. Current investments include Antenna, Letterhead, Omaze, Suzy and TVScientific. Notable exits from his time at BDMI include Barkbox (IPO), Pathmatics (acquired by Sensor Tower), Podsights (acquired by Spotify), Jukin Media (acquired by Trusted Media Brands), Food52, StyleHaul (acquired by RTL Group) and Dramafever (acquired by Softbank).
Career
LetterheadBoard Observer
Aug 2023 — Present
AntennaBoard Member
Feb 2022 — PresentNew York, NY
SuzyBoard Member
Jan 2020 — PresentNew York, NY
OmazeBoard Observer
May 2017 — PresentLos Angeles, CA
NativoBoard Observer
Jul 2013 — Present
High Line Venture PartnersCo-founder
Until Present
Bertelsmann Digital Media Investments (BDMI)Partner
Jan 2012 — Jun 2025New York, NY
Clique Media GroupBoard Observer
Oct 2015 — May 2022
PathmaticsBoard Member
Jan 2014 — May 2021