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Tyler Churchill

Principal at Bonfire Ventures

Santa Monica, California

Writes $250K – $2M checks Β· typically $2M

About

Partner at Bonfire Ventures focused on vertical AI, industrials, fintech, and commerce, with nearly a decade of experience at the intersection of product and go-to-market. Previously held operating roles at EverString (acquired by ZoomInfo) and TechValidate (acquired by SurveyMonkey), and earlier worked at Creative Artists Agency; holds a USC undergrad degree and an MBA from Chicago Booth.

Invests in

AI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareFintechHardwareSaaS

Experience

  1. Bonfire VenturesPartnercurrent2025 β€” presentLos Angeles, CA
  2. Bonfire VenturesPrincipal2021 β€” 2025Los Angeles, CA
  3. Bonfire VenturesVice President2019 β€” 2020Los Angeles Metropolitan Area
  4. Ranger AIInvestor, Boardcurrent2026 β€” presentVancouver, BC
  5. JunoInvestorcurrent2026 β€” present
  6. SantΓ©Investor, Boardcurrent2025 β€” presentNew York City Metropolitan Area
  7. KeySavvyInvestor, Boardcurrent2024 β€” presentSeattle, Washington, United States
  8. SupioInvestor, Boardcurrent2023 β€” presentSeattle, WA
  9. AlvysInvestorcurrent2023 β€” presentSolana Beach, California, United States
  10. Topline ProInvestorcurrent2022 β€” presentNew York City Metropolitan Area
  11. Suite StudiosInvestorcurrent2022 β€” presentBoulder, Colorado, United States
  12. FlowPath - Facility Management PlatformInvestorcurrent2021 β€” presentAtlanta Metropolitan Area
  13. TrustpageInvestorcurrent2021 β€” presentDetroit Metropolitan Area
  14. BlueprintInvestorcurrent2020 β€” presentGreater Chicago Area
  15. CubeInvestorcurrent2020 β€” presentNew York City Metropolitan Area
  16. SpekitInvestorcurrent2019 β€” presentDenver, Colorado, United States
  17. OCA VenturesSenior Associate2017 β€” 2018Greater Chicago Area
  18. EverStringSales2015 β€” 2017San Mateo, CA
  19. TechValidate SoftwareSales2014 β€” 2015Emeryville, CA
  20. Rough House PicturesBusiness Development2013 β€” 2014Hollywood, CA

Education

  1. The University of Chicago Booth School of BusinessMaster of Business Administration (M.B.A.), Finance2017 β€” 2019
  2. USC Marshall School of BusinessBS, Business Administration2007 β€” 2011

Skills & more

Entertainment29Administrative Assistants11Event Management12Event Planning14Social Networking23Facebook Fan Page Creation5Film Production4Film Finance4Consumer Behaviour4Social Media Marketing13Digital Media5Film8
+12 moreSocial MediaSalesMarket ResearchBusiness DevelopmentMarketingSales ManagementCustomer Relationship Management (CRM)WritingOutlookMicrosoft OfficeSalesforce.comFacebook

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Deals Β· 1

Ranger RFXBoard seat

via Bonfire Ventures Β· filed Apr 2026 Β· $6M raise

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Colleagues at Bonfire Ventures

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