Firebrand Ventures

About The Fund

Firebrand Ventures is a venture capital firm with a strategic focus on investing in early-stage technology startups, particularly within the software sector. Operating out of Kansas City, Kansas, Firebrand Ventures targets innovative companies in underserved and emerging startup communities across the Midwest region of the United States. With a commitment to building trusted relationships with exceptional founders, they aim to partner with entrepreneurs from various industries including Software (Web Marketplace, SaaS, etc.), BioTech, Business Solutions, FinTech (including Financial Services), Retail (particularly E-Commerce), IoT, CleanTech, A.I. (and Big Data), Web Security (and Privacy), Cloud Services (and Infrastructure), DeepTech, Online Social, and initiatives focused on Women. Firebrand Ventures offers financial support ranging from $500,000 to $2,000,000, with a sweet spot for investments around $1,000,000. Their expertise lies in adding value during the earliest stages of a business, namely Pre-Seed and Seed rounds. As a VC fund, they manage assets worth approximately $17,700,000 and invest primarily in seed-stage companies to help them scale and transform into major enterprises. Their investment criteria are reflective of their mission to support startups that aim to create a large-scale impact. Notable portfolio companies include Replica, which provides a next-generation urban planning tool; Edlink, which helps edtech companies integrate with major LMS platforms; Drop Mobility that offers e-bike solutions for local governments; and Returnmates, which provides a service picking up returns from online retailers. By fostering a close-knit relationship with its founders, Firebrand Ventures demonstrates a commitment to not only financial investment but also to offering strategic guidance and resources to ensure the success and growth of its portfolio companies.