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Ed Zimmerman is a prominent venture capital professional and attorney with extensive experience in supporting underrepresented managers in the industry. As the Founding Partner at First Close Partners since November 2020, Ed focuses on backing venture funds led by individuals from historically marginalized communities. Ed also co-founded The Historic Fund, which provides venture capital investments to Historically Black Colleges & Universities. Additionally, Ed serves on the Board of Advisors for Ada Ventures, and holds board positions at Fisk University and Black Women Talk Tech. With a long-standing career at Lowenstein Sandler LLP as Co-Founder and Chair of the Emerging Companies & Venture Capital group, Ed has been instrumental in advising startups and venture funds. Ed contributes to major publications such as Forbes and The Wall Street Journal, sharing insights on venture capital, tech, and corporate governance. Educational credentials include a JD from the University of Pennsylvania Carey Law School and a BA from Haverford College.