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Firebrand Ventures

300 E 39th St, Kansas City, Missouri, 64111, United States

Overview

Investing in early-stage software startups in underserved communities.

Founded

2016

Deals ยท 12mo

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Links

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Stage focus

Seed
Series A

Geographic focus

United States

Sector focus

Venture Capital

Investment portfolio

23rounds
NAMEDATESIZE
HData
Mar 2024Participated
$10 MSeries A
Handraise
Nov 2023Participated
$6 MSeed
Aadya
Apr 2023Participated
$5 MSeries A
Judy Security
Apr 2023Participated
$5 MSeries A
Realto
May 2022Led
$5 MOther Equity
Crafty
Apr 2022Participated
$10 MSeries A
8base
Apr 2022Participated
$11 MSeries A
Nivati
Mar 2022Led
$4 MSeed
Judy Security
Jan 2022Participated
$3 MOther Equity
Dwolla
Jul 2021Participated
$21 MOther Equity
Replica
Apr 2021Participated
$41 MSeries B
Fluent Forever
Dec 2020Participated
$5 MOther Equity
HData
Mar 2024Participated
$10 MSeries A
Handraise
Nov 2023Participated
$6 MSeed
Aadya
Apr 2023Participated
$5 MSeries A
Judy Security
Apr 2023Participated
$5 MSeries A
Realto
May 2022Led
$5 MOther Equity
Crafty
Apr 2022Participated
$10 MSeries A
8base
Apr 2022Participated
$11 MSeries A
Nivati
Mar 2022Led
$4 MSeed
Judy Security
Jan 2022Participated
$3 MOther Equity
Dwolla
Jul 2021Participated
$21 MOther Equity
Replica
Apr 2021Participated
$41 MSeries B
Fluent Forever
Dec 2020Participated
$5 MOther Equity
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Deal Distribution

Firebrand Ventures: 23 funding rounds are recorded in the selected participation categories.All available history.
Firebrand Ventures: 23 funding rounds are recorded in the selected participation categories. All available history
Round typeLed dealsParticipated deals
Seed16
Series A07
Series B02
Series C+01
Other Equity15

Monthly Deal Activity

Firebrand Ventures: 23 deals are recorded across 118 months.All available history.
Firebrand Ventures: 23 deals are recorded across 118 months. All available history
MonthDeals
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Dec '170
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Sector Breakdown

Firebrand Ventures: Enterprise Software is the largest displayed sector by deal count (9 deals).All available history.

A deal can appear in multiple sectors, so sector totals may overlap. Capital represents disclosed total round sizes, not fund cheque sizes.

Firebrand Ventures: Enterprise Software is the largest displayed sector by deal count (9 deals). All available history
SectorDeals
Enterprise Software9
Data, Analytics & IT8
Fintech7
Professional Services6
Cybersecurity & Privacy4
Networks, Cloud & Communication4
Developer Tools4
Hardware & Robotics3
Real Estate & Construction2
Transportation & Logistics2
AI & Machine Learning2
Travel & Hospitality1
Education & Workforce1
E-Commerce & Retail1
Clean Energy & Sustainability1
Consumer & Lifestyle1
Marketing & Advertising1
Media & Entertainment1
Health & Life Sciences1
Social & Community Platforms1

Deal Size Distribution

Firebrand Ventures: 23 rounds have a disclosed size in the displayed size bands.All available history.

Undisclosed round sizes are excluded. Capital represents total round sizes, not fund cheque sizes.

Firebrand Ventures: 23 rounds have a disclosed size in the displayed size bands. All available history
Round size band (USD)Deals
<$5M10
$5M-$10M4
$10M-$25M6
$25M-$50M2
$50M-$100M1
$100M-$250M0
$250M-$500M0
$500M-$1B0
$1B+0

Deals By Geography

Firebrand Ventures: United States has the largest recorded deal count among the displayed regions (22 deals).All available history.

Top 2 of 2 regions; European countries are grouped as Europe.

Firebrand Ventures: United States has the largest recorded deal count among the displayed regions (22 deals). All available history
RegionDeals
United States22
Europe1
Firebrand Ventures: 20 co-investors are shown, with Flyover Capital sharing 4 recorded deals.All available history.

Co-Investors

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Firebrand Ventures: 20 co-investors are shown, with Flyover Capital sharing 4 recorded deals. All available history
Co-investorShared deals
Flyover Capital4
Gaingels4
Next Coast Ventures4
645 Ventures3
Broadhaven Ventures3
Canaan Partners3
Foundry Group3
Invest Detroit3
Bessemer Venture Partners2
Blue Note Ventures2
Citi Ventures2
Detroit Venture Partners2
High Alpha2
Innovation Endeavors2
Left Lane Capital2
Ludlow Ventures2
Next Level Ventures2
Revolution2
Techstars2
Union Square Ventures2

Investment Strategy

Firebrand Ventures: Led accounts for 9% and participating for 91% of round participation.All available history.
Firebrand Ventures: Led accounts for 9% and participating for 91% of round participation. All available history
CategoryDeals (count)Share (%)
Led29%
Participating2191%
Firebrand Ventures: Single-lead accounts for 100% and co-led for 0% of lead dynamics.All available history.
Firebrand Ventures: Single-lead accounts for 100% and co-led for 0% of lead dynamics. All available history
CategoryDeals (count)Share (%)
Single-lead2100%
Co-led00%

Team

Chris Marks

Managing Partner

John Fein

Founder and Managing Partner