Austen Bernstein

Managing Partner New Story Capital, Prev. Founder Gooten & VC

📍 New York, New York, United States🔄 Updated October 2026💼 3 investments📅 19 years investing🗓 Last invested Jan 2018𝕏 @upgrade_to_unlock
VC🌍 United States
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Advisor and Angel
2018
Warm introductions to over 150 VCs based on your company's merit and investor fit not personal relationships. Leveling the playing field for founders outside of the Valley and Big Apple
Venture Investor
2009
Tiger Global is a research-driven investment firm pursuing a long-term approach to partnering with high-quality, innovative companies across different stages of their lifecycle. With more than 25 years of experience, we aim to identify and invest in the best companies in the world. Our mission is to generate world-class returns for our investors and to do so in a way that makes our employees, partners, and portfolio companies proud.
Investor
2007
Insight Partners is a global software investor partnering with high-growth technology, software, and Internet startup and ScaleUp companies that are driving transformative change in their industries. As of December 31, 2025, the firm has over $90B in regulatory assets under management. Insight Partners has invested in more than 900 companies worldwide and has seen over 55 portfolio companies achieve an IPO. Headquartered in New York City, Insight has a global presence with leadership in London, Tel Aviv, and the Bay Area. Insight’s mission is to find, fund, and work successfully with visionary executives, providing them with tailored, hands-on software expertise along their growth journey, from their first investment to IPO. For more information on Insight and all its investments, visit insightpartners.com or follow us on X @insightpartners.
Experience · 7 entries
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Investments (3)
Founder (2)
2021
Founding Partner
Jan 2021
New Story Capital Partners is an invite-only real estate private equity firm offering fully-managed real estate investment opportunities.
early stageReal Estate
2018
Advisor and Angel
2018
Warm introductions to over 150 VCs based on your company's merit and investor fit not personal relationships. Leveling the playing field for founders outside of the Valley and Big Apple
2016
Managing Partner
2016
Established in 2016, BLDR Group is a value-oriented real estate investment company with integrated acquisition, development and asset management. BLDR targets opportunistic and value-add investments in existing property, ground-up development, distressed real estate, and note purchases. Returned 48% IRR to investors and delivered 50+ assets to new owners. Servicing all of southern Florida. Contact us today for opportunities or questions: info@bldrgroup.com | invest@bldrgroup.com
early stageConstruction
BLDR
Founder & CEO
2016
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Founder & CEO
2010
At Gooten, we operate a smart supply chain for brands that are looking to optimize their eCommerce business with on-demand manufacturing. We combine our proprietary technology and operational expertise with a global network of 30+ best-in-class manufacturing partners. Our Guiding Principles 1. We take our partnership with you seriously We recognize your drive to scale successfully, whether you’re a known brand operating thousands of stores or an emerging high-growth business set for expansion, we have you covered! Our interests are aligned with yours; and we grow when you grow. We walk side by side with you as partners, through the ups and downs, recognizing your needs so we can provide you with the tailored solutions you’re looking for. We’re invested in your success and reward you for your growth through our Very Important Merchant (VIM) loyalty program. The possibilities are infinite! 2. We don’t end with fulfillment; it’s where we begin Order manufacturing and fulfillment are a given. We preach ‘The Gooten Standard’ to represent our operational excellence, which has been designed with your success in mind. From dedicated solution consultants, a partner success team, to customer service SLAs, we focus on what really matters in your day-today to help your business shine. We help you source the right products at the right price without ever compromising on quality. As a result, your consumers are happy and your business economics work. 3. Best-in-class all the way No lip service here. In 2020 alone, we processed 2 million orders and boast a 98% error-free rate. We hand-select all of our manufacturing partners that service more than 70 global locations across the US, Canada, AUS, EU, and the UK. What’s more, our proprietary order management and smart supply chain network always ensures orders are being efficiently routed to production facilities that are closest to your consumers, allowing localized production, lower shipping costs, and faster delivery.
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