Basil Cleveland
Angel investor in Cambridge
Cambridge, Massachusetts
Basil Cleveland, Angel investor in Cambridge is an active investor based in Cambridge, Massachusetts. This profile covers what Basil Cleveland backs, at which stage, and how founders can reach out in 2026.
Dr. Basil Cleveland is a Co-Founder & serves as Executive Vice President at Shorelight. He is also an Angel Investor. Basil brings years of expertise in international education to his role as Executive Vice President of Shorelight Education. Prior to founding Shorelight, Basil helped build Kaplan's global business while establishing 60+ transnational degree programs as senior vice president of Kaplan Global Solutions. At Kaplan, he developed partnership programs in Hong Kong, China, and Singapore, including complex consortia relationships with the elite U.S., U.K., and Australian universities. Basil holds a Ph.D. in literature and philosophy from Boston University, where he also earned an M.F.A. under the tutelage of three-time U.S. Poet Laureate Robert Pinsky.
- Investor type
- Angel
- Stages
- Pre SeedSeed
- Invests in
- SaaS & EnterpriseConsumer & RetailEdTech
- Location
- Cambridge, Massachusetts
- Typical check
- $150K
- Past investments
- 1
Notable investments
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does Basil Cleveland invest in?
Basil Cleveland invests in SaaS & Enterprise, Consumer & Retail and EdTech, typically at Pre Seed and Seed. Match your sector and stage, then reach out with a personalized pitch.
What stage does Basil Cleveland invest at?
Basil Cleveland typically invests at Pre Seed and Seed. Lead with traction that fits the stage when you reach out.
What is Basil Cleveland's typical check size?
Basil Cleveland typically writes checks around $150K. Use it as a signal for whether your raise fits their stage.
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