Firework Ventures
Sacramento · Seed–Series A · 2 people tracked
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 Jul 28, 2026.
Team · 2 people
from the firm's website
Brigette Lau, a first-generation immigrant and Waterloo-trained engineer, is a human-first future-of-work investor whose retail-to-Silicon Valley, Social Capital data-driven diligence and poker background drive probabilistic, patient evaluations of nontraditional founders.
Former BCG strategy consultant Kate Ballinger focuses on broken education systems and workforce pathways (not general edtech), leading sourcing, diligence and active portfolio support, with emphasis on VR workforce training.
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.
- Where is Firework Ventures located?
- Firework Ventures is headquartered in Sacramento, US.
- Does Firework Ventures lead rounds?
- Yes, Firework Ventures leads investment rounds.
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