
Harlan Milkove
Repeat VC-backed founder building at the intersection of AI and private markets
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Nashville, Tennessee
New York, New York
Joined February 2026
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Summary
Harlan Milkove is a serial entrepreneur and technical founder with a strong background in software engineering and product management, having co-founded multiple venture-backed companies including Reonomy, a commercial real estate data analytics platform that was acquired by Altus Group, and Foundational, a data and advisory firm specializing in VC Market Intelligence for early-stage startups. foundational+3
With Foundational, Harlan applies his deep understanding of data analytics and venture capital market dynamics to help early-stage startups navigate fundraising. He emphasizes data-driven strategies for identifying relevant investors, optimizing business metrics, and understanding market expectations for Seed and Series A rounds, drawing parallels between the thinly traded nature of commercial real estate and startups. foundational+2
Harlan has significant experience in developing complex software platforms, demonstrated by his roles as Software Engineering Manager at FactSet Research Systems, where he managed a market data engineering team, and as Co-founder & VP of Engineering at Reonomy, where he built product and data teams for a large-scale real estate analytics platform. weekday+2
Beyond his professional endeavors, Harlan is active in the tech and startup ecosystem as an advisor to companies like Tobly Inc, a mentor at Techstars, and a member of the PEF Community, highlighting his commitment to fostering innovation and supporting new ventures. weekday+1
Harlan's personal interests include being an EDM aficionado, an urban cyclist, and engaging in activities such as table tennis and running, showcasing a dynamic lifestyle outside of his entrepreneurial pursuits. instagram+2
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Transcript: Episode 68: Harlan Milkove, Managing Partner of Foundational
August 1, 2020Interview discussing Foundational, common mistakes startups make when attracting capital, and Harlan's background in venture capital and data analytics, comparing real estate data to startup market dynamics.
Ask-Me-Anything with Harlan Milkove, Founder at Reonomy and Foundational
November 14, 2019An AMA session where Harlan Milkove discusses his journey with Reonomy, the concept of 'VC Market Intelligence' at Foundational, advice for founders, and his perspective on the VC funding landscape.