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Firestartr

Venture capital

Seed–Series A

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Investment thesis

Firestartr backs entrepreneurs leveraging lower experimentation costs and internet-based go-to-market strategies to build transformative internet and software businesses. The firm combines seed-stage capital with entrepreneurial expertise and operational experience from leading technology companies, supplemented by a deep network of advisors, to support sustainable growth and help portfolio companies scale toward Series A and beyond.

Invests inSector AgnosticGlobal

Source: firm website, verified Jul 21, 2026.

Stage
Seed–Series A
Leads rounds
Follows
Instruments
Equity
Founded
2012
AUM
$110M

Frequently asked questions

What stage does Firestartr invest at?
Firestartr invests at the Seed, Series A stages.
What sectors does Firestartr focus on?
Firestartr focuses on Sector Agnostic.
Does Firestartr lead rounds?
Firestartr typically participates in rounds rather than leading them.

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