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StartFast
Venture capitalNew York · Seed–Series A · 1 people tracked
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Investment thesis
StartFast backs B2B AI-native founders building companies beyond traditional coastal tech hubs, targeting markets where capital is scarcer and operating costs are lower. The firm argues that companies in these regions burn less and typically reach real revenue before raising additional capital. It invests at the seed and Series A stages with check sizes between $500K and $2M, focusing on founders building AI-native software for business customers across a broad U.S. geography.
Source: firm website, verified Oct 1, 2026.
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What they invest in
from 7 of 15 portfolio companiesAI & Machine Learning ×4SaaS ×3Cybersecurity ×2EdTech ×2Enterprise Software ×2Fintech ×2Gaming ×2Advanced Manufacturing ×1
HQs:United States×5
Investments · 15 tracked
founders shown can be your intro pathAutomation Intellect develops an Industrial IoT (IIoT) analytics platform for discrete manufacturers, providing real-time data collection and overall equipment efficiency (OEE) insights at the machine level.
Advanced ManufacturingAI & Machine LearningData & InfrastructureIoTCharlotte, US
Brad DeMarco(Chairman/Co-Founder)inRoger Costa(CEO)inChuck Storman(Director)Paul Bradley DeMarco(Executive Officer, Director)Kurt Lueck(Chief Technology Officer, Co-Founder)in
Co-investorsUpVentures CapitalCofounders Capital
Blackbird.AI provides an AI-powered narrative intelligence platform that detects and analyzes emerging narrative threats, reputational risks, and disinformation campaigns targeting organizations across social media, dark web, and traditional news outlets.
AI & Machine LearningCybersecurityDefense TechEnterprise Software
Naushad UzZaman(Founder)in
Co-investorsNex CubedAdams Street PartnersMorgan StanleyTen ElevenTrousdale Ventures
A browser-based multiplayer game that teaches Python, JavaScript, and other programming languages to K-12 students through narrative challenges and puzzle-solving mechanics.
EdTechGamingSeattle, US
Nick Winter(Founder/CEO)inBrehan Maul(CEO)in
BoardVeronica Wu(Director)Matt Lott(Director)
Co-investorsAndreessen HorowitzY CombinatorAllen & CompanyHeron Rock AL Access FundsPeak State VenturesPegasus Tech Ventures+2 more
Cyrisma provides a unified cybersecurity platform combining attack surface, vulnerability, data, and compliance management, including asset discovery and patching, in a single multi-tenant tool.
Cloud ComputingCybersecurityEnterprise SoftwareSaaS
Co-investors412 Venture FundBlueprint EquityGolden VenturesLaunch NY
EGFH operates game-agnostic national esports leagues for high schools, providing a turnkey competitive structure focused on leadership, teamwork, and experiential learning.
EdTechGamingSocialSports TechRochester, US
Tyler Schrodt(Founder)in
Co-investorsTechstarsUpVentures Capital
The page presents Kredos AI, a company whose tagline references human-like artificial intelligence.
AI & Machine LearningFintechSaaSBellevue, US
Balaji Sridharan(Executive Officer, Director)inDavid Thoms(Executive Officer, Director)in
BoardJeff Bocan(Director)Peter Mueller(Director)inSyed Nasir Ali(Director)
Co-investorsEarly Light VenturesMotley Fool VenturesOkapi Venture CapitalSeaChangeWalter VenturesBMW i Ventures+3 more
SelectFI provides an AI-based tool for car dealerships that predicts loan approval and interest rates for each deal without submitting formal credit applications or requiring a customer's SSN.
AI & Machine LearningFintechSaaSWilliamsville, US
Tommy Vullo(Executive Officer, Director)Matthew Dorn(Executive Officer, Director)Andrew Dorn, IV(Executive Officer, Director)
Co-investorsAutomotive Ventures MobilityLaunch NY
Other
Tracked investments with no reachable website or further public details — typically companies that wound down, renamed, or were absorbed.
Baywatch TechnologiesContinual Care SolutionsDesigner IncImpelKanarysPatient PatternSignosTunedly
Portfolio news
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KredosAI · geekwire.com · Jul 2, 2026
SelectFI · finsmes.com · Dec 3, 2025
Frequently asked questions
- How many investments has StartFast made?
- StartFast has 15 tracked investments.
- What stage does StartFast invest at?
- StartFast invests at the Seed, Series A stages.
- What is StartFast's typical check size?
- StartFast typically writes checks of $500K – $2M.
- What sectors does StartFast focus on?
- StartFast focuses on AI & Machine Learning, Enterprise Software, SaaS.
- Where is StartFast located?
- StartFast is headquartered in New York, US.