FLYWHEEL
Venture capitalActively deployingSanta Fe · Pre-Seed–Series A · 9 people tracked
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Investment thesis
Flywheel Ventures focuses on pre-seed, seed, and early-stage investments in startups that leverage advances in technology and the physical sciences to address significant global problems. The firm emphasizes a founder-centric approach and has been investing for over 25 years across multiple funds.
Source: firm website, verified Aug 3, 2026.
Team · 9 people
from the firm's website & public directoriesWhat they invest in
from 3 of 3 portfolio companiesSaaS ×3HR Tech ×2EdTech ×1Enterprise Software ×1GovTech ×1Marketplaces ×1Media & Entertainment ×1
HQs:United States×3
Investments · 3 tracked
founders shown can be your intro pathBy year:2022 · 12021 · 12 dated
Possip provides a listening and feedback system that lets schools and organizations gather input from their communities via SMS, web, QR code, and email pulse checks or surveys, and turns responses into insights for action.
EdTechHR TechSaaSNashville, US
Shani Dowell(Executive Officer, Director, Promoter)inChristine Fisher(Founder)in
Co-investorsLaunch TennesseeWocstar Capital
Stagetime is an online platform for the performing arts where artists such as opera singers and musicians build professional profiles with headshots, video, credits, and training.
HR TechMarketplacesMedia & EntertainmentSaaSBloomington, US
Jennie Moser(Executive Officer, Director)in
BoardScott Eisen(Director)
Co-investorsChicago Early Growth Ventures (CEGV)Connetic VenturesElevate VenturesGravity VenturesIU VenturesService Provider Capital+3 more
Submittable is a platform for managing grant applications and fund disbursement, serving nonprofits, foundations, and government agencies that administer grants and programs.
Enterprise SoftwareGovTechSaaSMissoula, US
Michael FitzGerald(Founder)inJohn Brownell(Founder)inBruce Tribbensee(Founder)inJoseph Silver(Executive Officer)Thor Culverhouse(Executive Officer, Director)in
BoardMichael Smerklo(Director)in
Co-investorsAccel-KKRK5 VenturesLLRNext Coast VenturesNext Frontier CapitalStifel Venture Banking+8 more
Frequently asked questions
- What stage does FLYWHEEL invest at?
- FLYWHEEL invests at the Pre-Seed, Seed, Series A stages.
- What is FLYWHEEL's typical check size?
- FLYWHEEL typically writes checks of $100K – $1M.
- What sectors does FLYWHEEL focus on?
- FLYWHEEL focuses on Consumer, Data & Infrastructure, Deep Tech, Enterprise Software, New Materials, SaaS, Semiconductors.
- Where is FLYWHEEL located?
- FLYWHEEL is headquartered in Santa Fe, US.
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