STARTUP IGNITION VENTURES
Venture capitalProvo Β· Pre-SeedβSeed Β· 4 people tracked
Investment thesis
SIV writes founders' first institutional check at the pre-seed stage, focusing on evidence of real customer traction, disciplined execution, and lean methodology rather than pitch decks or hype. Investment sits inside a wider ecosystem combining a Bootcamp, AI-powered ToolSuite, mentorship, and community, so founders are helped to build traction rather than merely evaluated after the fact. The firm favors capital-efficient, validated, sustainably profitable companies ('elephants') built to last over growth-at-all-costs 'unicorns.' It sources deal flow from the Intermountain West startup ecosystem and offers rapid, transparent responses to founders.
Source: firm website, verified Aug 3, 2026.
Team Β· 4 people
from the firm's website
What they invest in
from 10 of 37 portfolio companiesEnterprise Software Γ4SaaS Γ4Consumer Γ3Hardware Γ2IoT Γ2AI & Machine Learning Γ1Biotech Γ1Cloud Computing Γ1
HQs:United StatesΓ7
Investments Β· 37 tracked
founders shown can be your intro pathLyft is an on-demand ridesharing platform that connects passengers with drivers for various ride types, including standard rides, premium options, and other transportation services.
MarketplacesMobility & Transportation
Logan Green(Founder)inJohn Zimmer(Founder)inDavid Risher(CEO)in
1000Memories lets families upload and organize historical photographs while building family trees and sharing memories with relatives.
ConsumerSan Francisco, US
Rudy Adler(Founder)inJonathan Good(Founder)Brett Huneycutt(Founder)in
Lehi, US
Bentley Wilson(Executive Officer)Jeff Burningham(Director)Spencer Jack(Director)
Control4 develops a smart home and business automation platform that centralizes control of connected devices including lighting, audio, video, climate, security, and intercom systems.
Enterprise SoftwareHardwareIoTLehi, US
Eric SmithWill WestMark Morgan
Pura manufactures and sells smart home diffusers paired with a mobile app and marketplace that lets consumers select from over 300 premium fragrances and automate scent delivery.
ConsumerHardwareIoT
Skavengerz offers themed real-world quests across categories such as wilderness adventures, family activities, food hunts, animals, gear, and games, letting users turn their interests into in-person experiences.
ConsumerGaming
Slingshot provides a multi-channel customer support platform for home services providers and other on-demand businesses, handling inquiries through text, voice, email, chat, and web with dynamic assignment to support specialists.
Enterprise SoftwareSaaSUnknown
Thunder Biotech is a private biotechnology company developing patented immunotherapy products designed to help a cancer patient's own immune system fight and eliminate cancer.
BiotechHealthtechLongevityMedical DevicesAlpine, US
D. Tod Schulthess(Executive Officer, Director, Promoter)D. Brent Israelsen(Director)Kim L. O'Neill(Executive Officer, Director)Kim O'Neill(Founder & Chief Scientific Officer)
Frequently asked questions
- What stage does STARTUP IGNITION VENTURES invest at?
- STARTUP IGNITION VENTURES invests at the Pre-Seed, Seed stages.
- What is STARTUP IGNITION VENTURES's typical check size?
- STARTUP IGNITION VENTURES typically writes checks of $100K β $1M.
- What sectors does STARTUP IGNITION VENTURES focus on?
- STARTUP IGNITION VENTURES focuses on AI & Machine Learning, Sector Agnostic.
- Where is STARTUP IGNITION VENTURES located?
- STARTUP IGNITION VENTURES is headquartered in Provo, US.
- Does STARTUP IGNITION VENTURES lead rounds?
- STARTUP IGNITION VENTURES typically participates in rounds rather than leading them.
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Co-investors Β· 4
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