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First Ignite

YC S21

Founded 2019 · 9 employees · Acquired · 3 known investors

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FirstIgnite provides AI software that helps universities, hospitals, nonprofits, and foundations identify, engage, and manage partnership opportunities in research funding, philanthropy, and technology licensing. The platform combines AI-powered prospecting, outreach, and data management for mission-driven organizations.

Founders & leadership· Y Combinator alumni (S21)

Chase BonhaginFounder

Cody Pawlowskiin𝕏Founder

Investors · 3

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Connetic VenturesCovington · $250K – $500K

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Y CombinatorMountain View · $500K – $500K

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GaingelsreportedNew York