StartFast is an early-stage venture capital firm that focuses on investing in recurring revenue software businesses, particularly B2B SaaS companies. The firm targets investments outside the major startup hubs, spanning locations from Charlotte to Phoenix and Buffalo. StartFast typically participates in pre-seed, seed, and occasionally Series A and B rounds, with investment sizes varying from small initial amounts to larger follow-on funding.
Notable portfolio companies include Blackbird.Ai, which has raised $30 million, and Automation Intellect, with $2.125 million raised. The firm's team comprises experienced partners who provide strategic guidance and operational support to their portfolio companies. StartFast emphasizes a hands-on approach, offering unique value-add services such as mentorship, networking opportunities, and growth acceleration programs to help startups scale efficiently.
StartFast - Portfolio Snapshot
Portfolio activity breakdown across disclosed investments and stages
Total Investments29
Current Portfolio Count24
Total Portfolio Exits0
Top Investment Stages
Seed14 (50.0%)
Pre-Seed10 (35.7%)
Series A2 (7.1%)
Convertible Note1 (3.6%)
Series B1 (3.6%)
Stage Mix
Seed 50%Pre-Seed 36%Series A 7%Convertible Note 4%Series B 4%
Concentration shown as share of disclosed investments by stage.
StartFast - Classification
- 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