FireStarter Fund - aVenture Asset Manager Research
Location
Chicago, IL, US
Founded
2012
FireStarter Fund is an early-stage investment fund based in Chicago, focusing on technology startups. The firm primarily invests in seed and Series A rounds, with typical investment sizes ranging from $1 million to $3.5 million. FireStarter is driven by a collective of Chicago technology entrepreneurs who leverage their extensive experience in founding, operating, and investing in tech-based businesses to support the next generation of innovators.
Notable portfolio companies include Built In, Hireology, LogicGate, Public Good Software, Shiftgig, and UpCity. The fund is led by key partners who are seasoned entrepreneurs and investors with deep ties to the Chicago tech community. FireStarter emphasizes a hands-on approach, offering mentorship and strategic guidance to its portfolio companies. This support is aimed at fostering sustainable growth and innovation within the tech sector.
FireStarter Fund - Portfolio Snapshot
Portfolio activity breakdown across disclosed investments and stages
