Firework Ventures
Venture capitalSacramento · Seed–Series A · 3 people tracked
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Investment thesis
Tools helping humans adapt and upskill—excluding automation/AI—targeting new work models, worker mobility, supports outside employers, and middle‑skill/rural skills; partners bring federal policy, teaching, and human‑capital investment experience.
Source: firm website, verified Sep 1, 2026.
Team · 3 people
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What they invest in
from 4 of 5 portfolio companiesHR Tech ×2AI & Machine Learning ×1Digital Health ×1Direct to Consumer ×1EdTech ×1FemTech ×1Future of Work ×1Healthtech ×1
HQs:United States×2Canada×1
Investments · 5 tracked
founders shown can be your intro pathBy year:2024 · 12023 · 12022 · 35 dated
Fort Collins, US
Kaitlyn Feeney(Executive Officer, Director)Jennifer Henderson(Executive Officer, Director)
BoardBrent Hill(Director)inAndy Boyd(Director)Jill Frankle(Director)
Board seatBrigette Lau· per SEC Form D · $20M raise · filed Jul 2025
Co-investorsKalos VenturesOrigin Ventures
HR TechVancouver, CA
Co-investorsTechstarsBain CapitalBain Capital VenturesHLM Venture PartnersHopelabOwl Ventures
Hazel Health operates a school-based telehealth platform that connects students with licensed clinicians for healthcare services.
Digital HealthEdTechHealthtech
Co-investorsHLM Venture PartnersOwl VenturesBain Capital VenturesHopelab
Hazel makes disposable briefs designed for women experiencing bladder leaks, offering underwear-like products with a control top.
Direct to ConsumerFemTechWellness & Fitness
Co-investorsBAM VenturesBroad Street AngelsEntrepreneurs Roundtable Accelerator (ERA)Overeasy VenturesBain CapitalBain Capital Ventures+4 more
Inclusively offers a system that interprets employee-described situations and connects them to relevant workplace benefits and support resources (such as an EAP), aiming to increase benefit utilization.
AI & Machine LearningFuture of WorkHR Tech
Charlotte Dales(Founder)inSarah Bernard(Founder)in
Co-investorsEnable VenturesHow Women InvestNaples Technology VenturesPurple Sage VenturesTech Square VenturesBenson Capital
Rows marked “SEC filing” are inferred from directors named on the company's SEC Form D — public regulatory data, not a portfolio list published by the firm.
Portfolio news
latest coverage across their companiesHazel · chalkbeat.org · Nov 13, 2025
Hazel · bhbusiness.com · Oct 14, 2025
Hazel · bhbusiness.com · Oct 14, 2025
Frequently asked questions
- What stage does Firework Ventures invest at?
- Firework Ventures invests at the Seed, Series A stages.
- What is Firework Ventures's typical check size?
- Firework Ventures typically writes checks of $25K – $10M.
- What sectors does Firework Ventures focus on?
- Firework Ventures focuses on EdTech, Fintech, Future of Work, Healthtech, HR Tech, SaaS.
- Where is Firework Ventures located?
- Firework Ventures is headquartered in Sacramento, US.
- Does Firework Ventures lead rounds?
- Yes, Firework Ventures leads investment rounds.
Media · Podcasts & interviews
featuring the teamInvesting in the Many Dimensions of ‘Work’: Ashley Bittner of Firework Ventures
Format One · Ashley Bittner
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