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Firework Ventures
Venture capitalSacramento · Seed–Series A · 2 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 29, 2026.
Team · 2 people
from public directories
What they invest in
from 9 of 12 portfolio companiesEdTech ×4HR Tech ×4Future of Work ×3AI & Machine Learning ×2Enterprise Software ×2Healthtech ×2Consumer ×1Digital Health ×1
HQs:United States×7Canada×1
Investments · 12 tracked
founders shown can be your intro pathBy year:2024 · 12023 · 12022 · 42021 · 410 dated
Catch provides automated financial management and benefits solutions for independent workers and freelancers, handling tax withholding, retirement savings, and health insurance enrollment without relying on traditional employer-provided benefits.
FintechHealthtechInsurTechNew York City, US
Andrew Ambrosino(Founder)in
Co-investorsArdent VentureCrosslink CapitalKube VCLoup VenturesY CombinatorBlumberg Capital+14 more
Degreed provides an enterprise learning experience platform that helps organizations collect, understand, and develop workforce skills through AI-driven learning experiences.
EdTechEnterprise SoftwareHR TechSaaSSan Francisco, US
David Blake(CEO)inDavid Wiley(Executive Officer, Director)in
BoardChris McCarthy(Director)Brandon Tidwell(Director)in
Co-investorsAcadian Ventures Management, LlcBYU Cougar CapitalContour Venture PartnersElevate Innovation PartnersETS Strategic CapitalFounders Circle Capital+14 more
HR TechVancouver, CA
Co-investorsTechstarsBain CapitalBain Capital VenturesHLM Venture PartnersHopelabOwl Ventures+1 more
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 VenturesHopelabUprising
Hazel makes disposable, leakproof briefs designed to look and feel like regular underwear for people experiencing urinary incontinence, including women postpartum.
ConsumerDirect to ConsumerFemTechWellness & Fitness
Co-investorsBAM VenturesBroad Street AngelsEntrepreneurs Roundtable Accelerator (ERA)Overeasy VenturesBain CapitalBain Capital Ventures+5 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 VenturesSorenson Impact FoundationTech Square Ventures+2 more
Praxis offers an alternative to traditional college for eligible U.S. citizens, providing a program focused on self-direction, practical job skills, and a supported job search with a job-offer guarantee.
EdTechFuture of Work
Co-investorsService Provider CapitalAlameda ResearchAPOLLO PROJECTSNorwest Venture PartnersParadigm CapitalPenny Jar Capital Venture+5 more
Praxis Labs is building tools and solutions to improve workplace experiences for all employees.
AI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareFuture of WorkHR TechBrooklyn, US
Elise Smith(Executive Officer, Director, Promoter)inHeather Shen(Executive Officer, Director, Promoter)in
BoardJeffrey Crowe(Director)in
Co-investorsNorwest Venture PartnersOpen Opportunity FundPenny Jar Capital VentureR/GA VenturesUlu VenturesWestbound Equity Partners+8 more
Prenda provides a learning model and operational support for adults to start and run microschools serving K-8 students.
EdTechMesa, US
Kelly Smith(Founder)in
BoardRob Hutter(Director)inCahlan Sharp(Director)
Co-investorsAlbum VCMVP VenturesPerot JainPHX VenturesStand Together Ventures LabY Combinator+13 more
Other
Tracked investments with no reachable website or further public details — typically companies that wound down, renamed, or were absorbed.
Career Allies, Inc.Maker WineTilt
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.
Frequently asked questions
- How many investments has Firework Ventures made?
- Firework Ventures has 12 tracked investments, 2 of which have exited.
- 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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▶9 more co-investors
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