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FireStarter Fund
AddedFeb 15, 2024
UpdatedJun 28, 2026
FireStarter Fund

FireStarter Fund

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FireStarter: A Chicago-based digital investment fund, fostering growth in tech startups through mentorship and funding.

Location
Chicago, IL, US
Founded
2012
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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

Total Investments9
Current Portfolio Count6
Total Portfolio Exits1

Top Investment Stages

Seed5 (55.6%)
Series A3 (33.3%)
Series B1 (11.1%)

Stage Mix

Seed 56%Series A 33%Series B 11%

Concentration shown as share of disclosed investments by stage.

Recent Investments

LogicGate logo

LogicGate

Built In logo

Built In

Routific logo

Routific

Public Good Software logo

Public Good Software

Shiftgig logo

Shiftgig

UpCity logo

UpCity

Hireology logo

Hireology

FireStarter Fund - Classification

Also Known As
  • Firestarter Fund LLC
NAICS
  • 520000Finance and Insurance
  • 523000Securities, Commodity Contracts, and Other Financial Investments and Related Activities
  • 523900Other Financial Investment Activities
  • 523990All Other Financial Investment Activities
  • 523999Miscellaneous Financial Investment Activities
SIC
  • 6700Holding And Other Investment Offices
  • 6790Miscellaneous Investing
  • 6799Investors, Not Elsewhere Classified
Show 6 more industry codes
NAICS
  • 525000Funds, Trusts, and Other Financial Vehicles
  • 523910Miscellaneous Intermediation
  • 523940Portfolio Management and Investment Advice
SIC
  • 6000Depository Institutions
  • 6720Investment Offices
  • 6722Management Investment Offices, Open-end