Bonfire Ventures
Venture capitalActively deployingLos Angeles · Seed–Series A · 12 people tracked
Also known as BONFIRE VENTURES MANAGEMENT, LP
Investment thesis
Bonfire Ventures leads seed rounds in AI-native B2B companies, backing founders who rethink and rewire how business gets done. The firm focuses on ventures where small teams can accomplish the work of much larger ones, or where the product itself replaces functions previously handled by entire teams. Bonfire emphasizes deep B2B SaaS expertise and a hands-on, collaborative, low-ego approach to supporting portfolio companies through both strong and difficult periods.
Source: firm website, verified Aug 3, 2026.
Team · 12 people
from the firm's website & public directories
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What they invest in
from 64 of 218 portfolio companiesEnterprise Software ×36SaaS ×34AI & Machine Learning ×28Marketing Tech ×13Fintech ×12Data & Infrastructure ×9HR Tech ×8Sales Tech ×7
HQs:United States×68
Investments · 218 tracked
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Spekit builds AI-powered enablement software for go-to-market teams, delivering answers, content, and training in real-time to help sales representatives learn and execute faster.
AI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareFuture of WorkSaaSSales Tech
Zari Zahra(Co-Founder)Melanie Fellay(Co-Founder)
Board seatBrett Queener· per SEC Form D
ZeroTier provides secure, encrypted networking software that connects devices directly across platforms, offering an open-source and enterprise networking platform based on decentralized connectivity.
CybersecurityDeveloper ToolsEnterprise SoftwareIrvine, US
ADAM IERYMENKO(Executive Officer, Director, Promoter)Adam Ierymenko(Founder & CTO)Andrew Gault(CEO)Robert Stevenson(CCO)
Los Angeles, US
Mark Mullen(Director)Ben Mones(Executive Officer, Director, Promoter)Alec Andronikov(Executive Officer, Director, Promoter)
Board seatMark Mullen· per SEC Form D · $2.7M raise · filed May 2017
HealthtechChicago, US
Daniel Freed(Executive Officer, Director)Larry Freed(Director)Mike Mauceri(Director)Victor Pascucci III(Director)
Board seatBrett Queener· per SEC Form D · $15M raise · filed Jul 2025
Walnut, US
Board seatBrett Queener· per SEC Form D · $1.3M raise · filed Sep 2023
Invoca offers an AI-powered revenue execution platform that connects marketing, commerce, and contact center teams to track and optimize buyer journeys, tying paid media spend to business outcomes and converting leads into sales.
AI & Machine LearningMarketing TechSaaSSanta Barbara, US
John Greathouse(Director)Joshua Jacobs(Director)Dan Weigel(Vice President of People and Culture Secretary)Jason Spievak(Director)Kobie Fuller(Director)Mark Woodward(Executive Officer, Director)
Board seatBrett Queener· per SEC Form D
Jeeva AI provides data protection agreements and compliance documentation for managing personal data under global regulations including GDPR and CCPA.
AI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareSaaSSales TechSanta Monica, US
Gaurav Bhattacharya(Executive Officer, Director, Promoter)Dan Wright(Director)
BoardCathy Gao(Director)
Board seatMark Mullen· per SEC Form D
San Francisco, US
Aaref Hilaly(Director)J. Kyle Wild(Executive Officer, Director)Ryan Spaetz(Executive Officer, Director)Jim Andelman(Director)Daniel Kador(Director)Rebecca Savage(Executive Officer)
Board seatJim Andelman· per SEC Form D · $4.5M raise · filed Mar 2016
San Francisco, US
Board seatJim Andelman· per SEC Form D · $5M raise · filed May 2018
KYCHO Hospitality provides a unified operations platform for hotels, integrating guest messaging, team communication, and operational management across housekeeping, front desk, F&B, engineering, and other departments.
Enterprise SoftwareSan Francisco, US
Dina Yuen(Executive Officer, Director)
Board seatJim Andelman· per SEC Form D
Lytics builds an AI-driven customer data platform for data-driven marketing and personalization.
AI & Machine LearningData & InfrastructureMarketing TechPortland, US
Scott Irwin(Director)Aaron Raddon(Executive Officer, Director)Dan Abelon(Director)Brett Queener(Director)Andrew Cleland(Director)James McDermott(CEO)
Board seatBrett Queener· per SEC Form D · $13.7M raise · filed May 2018
Los Angeles, US
JAMES IANSEK(Executive Officer, Director)PETER IANSEK(Executive Officer, Director)
Board seatMark Mullen· per SEC Form D · $3.7M raise · filed Jul 2022
Seattle, US
Board seatJim Andelman· per SEC Form D · $8M raise · filed May 2023
San Francisco, US
Zachary Supalla(Executive Officer, Director)Mark Jacobsen(Director)Zachary Crockett(Executive Officer, Director)
BoardSameer Reddy(Director)Avidan Ross(Director)
Board seatJim Andelman· per SEC Form D · $5M raise · filed Sep 2025
Pendo is a product experience platform that combines software usage analytics, in-app guidance, and user feedback to help organizations accelerate feature adoption and deliver better product experiences.
AI & Machine LearningData & InfrastructureEnterprise SoftwareSaaSRaleigh, US
Saurabh Sodani(Founder/CEO)Todd Olson(Executive Officer, Director)Erik Troan(Director)Chuck Kesler(Chief Development Officer)Sheena Jain(Chief Information Security Officer)Zain Lakhani(Chief AI Officer)
Board seatBrett Queener· per SEC Form D
Seattle, US
Jeff LeBrun(Executive Officer, Director, Promoter)Chuks Onwuneme(Executive Officer, Director, Promoter)
Board seatJennifer Richard· per SEC Form D · filed Apr 2022
New York, US
Tyler Churchill(Director)James Zhan(Executive Officer)Sanford Spivey(Executive Officer, Director)
Board seatTyler Churchill· per SEC Form D · $6M raise · filed Apr 2026
San Francisco, US
Justin Alanis(Executive Officer, Director)Philip Plante(Executive Officer, Director)Jim Andelman(Director)
Board seatJim Andelman· per SEC Form D · $9.2M raise · filed Dec 2015
Rockbot operates a multi-product media platform that provides music, TV, digital signage, and advertising solutions for businesses of all sizes to create in-venue media experiences.
AdTechMedia & EntertainmentSaaSOakland, US
David Spector(Director)Garrett Dodge(Executive Officer, Director, Promoter)Gabe Karp(Director)
Board seatJim Andelman· per SEC Form D
San Francisco, US
Raghavender Mantatikar(Executive Officer, Director)Julius Schwerin(Director)Farooq Khalid(Executive Officer)Baba Nadimpalli(Executive Officer, Director)Jim Andelman(Director)
Board seatJim Andelman· per SEC Form D · $37.9M raise · filed Mar 2022
SmartRecruiters provides a hiring platform that uses AI agents and autonomous talent acquisition capabilities to help organizations manage recruitment processes.
AI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareHR TechSan Francisco, US
Jerome Ternynck(Executive Officer, Director)Doug Schrier(Director)Brent Queener(Executive Officer, Director)
BoardRajeev Batra(Director)
Board seatBrett Queener· per SEC Form D
Boulder, US
Board seatBrett Queener· per SEC Form D · $12.5M raise · filed May 2025
San Francisco, US
Eric Gary Ingram(Executive Officer)
Board seatJim Andelman· per SEC Form D · $3.6M raise · filed Jan 2021
Everett, US
Board seatBrett Queener· per SEC Form D · $19.5M raise · filed Aug 2025
Northridge, US
Jim Andelman(Director)Mason Zheng(Executive Officer, Director)Aaron Alter(Executive Officer, Director)Russell Yue(Director)
Board seatJim Andelman· per SEC Form D
Aliso Viejo, US
Board seatJim Andelman· per SEC Form D · $11.6M raise · filed Oct 2020
Brookline, US
Board seatBrett Queener· per SEC Form D · $350K raise · filed May 2026
Tourial is a platform for marketers to plan, build, and optimize interactive "micro tours" that condense long-form content into short, persona- and segment-specific stories, with AI assistance and a Chrome extension for adding demo sequences.
Marketing TechSaaSSales TechAtlanta, US
Brett Queener(Director)Andrew Binkley(Director)Jason Graub(Executive Officer, Director)
Board seatBrett Queener· per SEC Form D · $2M raise · filed Mar 2023
Sacramento, US
Mohammed Hayat(Executive Officer, Director)Patricio Utz(Executive Officer, Director, Promoter)Matthew Chang(Executive Officer)Alex Rublacava(Director)Cynthia Guerrero(Director)
Board seatMark Mullen· per SEC Form D · $4.8M raise · filed Dec 2024
Culver City, US
Board seatMark Mullen· per SEC Form D · $8.2M raise · filed Jun 2024
1Fort AI builds an AI workforce platform for insurance brokers that automates manual workflows like quoting, invoicing, and servicing, enabling brokers to spend more time with clients.
AI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareInsurTechSaaSNew York, US
Startup Genome provides research, advisory, and scaleup programs to governments, corporations, and high-growth founders, using a large global startup dataset to develop and benchmark innovation ecosystems.
Data & InfrastructureEnterprise SoftwareGovTech
Alice helps working Americans optimize their financial services, including tax reduction and benefits management through pretax spending solutions.
Enterprise SoftwareFintechHR TechBrooklyn, US
AngelList's investor management platform provides tools for venture capital and private equity firms to streamline LP interactions, automate fund operations, and deliver reporting and portfolio updates through a branded digital experience.
Enterprise SoftwareFintechSaaS
Avlok Kohli(CEO)
Bonsai is an AI-powered platform that automates patient engagement, appointment scheduling, and follow-up management for medical practices.
AI & Machine LearningHealthtechSaaS
Who What Wear is a fashion media and consumer brand that publishes trend and style content and sells size-inclusive clothing, accessories, and skincare products.
Direct to ConsumerMarketing TechMedia & EntertainmentLos Angeles, US
Hillary Kerr
BoardKatherine Power
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Frequently asked questions
- What stage does Bonfire Ventures invest at?
- Bonfire Ventures invests at the Seed, Series A stages.
- What is Bonfire Ventures's typical check size?
- Bonfire Ventures typically writes checks of $2M – $4M.
- What sectors does Bonfire Ventures focus on?
- Bonfire Ventures focuses on AI & Machine Learning, Enterprise Software, Fintech, Logistics & Supply Chain, SaaS.
- Where is Bonfire Ventures located?
- Bonfire Ventures is headquartered in Los Angeles, US.
- Does Bonfire Ventures lead rounds?
- Yes, Bonfire Ventures leads investment rounds.
Media · Podcasts & interviews
featuring the teamWhat Wins When Anyone Can Build Anything with Brett Queener, Partner at Bonfire Ventures
GTMnow · Brett Queener
Why Only "WTF" Products Can Survive Today with Bonfire Ventures Brett Queener
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Is Agentic AI The End of ARR? ft. Brett Queener (Bonfire Ventures) & Chuck Ganapathi (Gainsight)
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Navigating an uncertain market with Mark Mullen, Co-Founder at Bonfire Ventures
Collective Genius · Mark Mullen
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UpdateAI · Brett Queener
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