Overline

Overline is an early-stage venture firm that backs founders building in Atlanta and across the Southeast of the United States. It invests from inception through seed, often before a pitch deck is finished, and says it prefers to lead or co-lead its rounds.

The firm was co-founded in 2020 by Sean O'Brien and Michael Cohn, who have backgrounds in investment banking, corporate strategy and building technology companies. Overline describes itself as generalist, so it does not limit its investing to a single sector. It also runs an operating partner network, whose members join founder calls and make introductions to portfolio companies.

What Overline invests in

• Companies from inception through seed stage
• First cheques of $250,000 to $1.5 million, as stated on the site
• Generalist approach across industries, with a focus on founders and teams
• Startups building in Atlanta and the wider Southeast, including cities such as Nashville, Birmingham and Raleigh

Key facts

• Based in: Atlanta, Georgia, United States
• Founded: 2020
• Stage: Inception through seed
• Cheque size: $250,000 to $1.5 million
• Co-founders and managing partners: Sean O'Brien and Michael Cohn