Firebrand
Kansas City, Missouri · Invests in US; North America · Website
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Exceptional companies and talented founders exist everywhere, not just coastal venture hubs. We invest in sector-agnostic but growth-oriented software companies in underserved startup ecosystems. We combine strong brand, vast network, and deep operational experience with startup hustle to invest in authentic, transparent leaders building capital-efficient software products.
Likely not a fit for
We avoid heavily regulated markets, capital-intensive businesses, non-technical founding teams, and founders seeking passive investors. We pass on companies without product-market fit indicators or founders unwilling to be true partners.
How they invest
- Lead or follow
- Leads or follows
- Typical decision
- ~2 weeks
- Warm intro
- Preferred
- Involvement
- Takes a board seat
- Fund status
- Actively deploying
- Decision process
- Partnership vote
Partners & team
3 contacts on file
Portfolio
Mermaid Chart, founded by Knut Sveidqvist and Open Core Ventures, emerged from the Mermaid open-source project. It supports Mermaid significantly while offering commercial services to fund project growth and expand the developer team.
Handraise is an always-on media intelligence platform for narrative control, utilizing patented AI to cluster coverage into live storylines that reveal what's driving reputation, risk, and trust.
Choice Digital provides modern disbursement solutions, focusing on secure and flexible payment options for various industries.
The Regis Company offers the SimGate™ Skills Practice Platform, designed to help users gain skills, confidence, and value through innovative learning solutions.
AI-powered product tutorial videos that update automatically
Returnmates offers a hassle-free service for returning online purchases by picking them up directly from customers' doorsteps, eliminating the need for printing labels, packaging, or trips to the post office.
ResurfaceIO provides solutions for SIEM, log management, and API protection, focusing on enhancing security and operational efficiency.
EdLink provides AI-powered guidance to help every student navigate the college application process with confidence.
Nivati is a mental health platform that empowers employees by providing accessible, personalized wellbeing tools and experiences, aiming to support mental health conversations in the workplace.
HData is a regulatory intelligence platform that combines centralized regulatory data, AI, and automation to streamline compliance and analytics for energy professionals.
Assemble is a next-gen compensation management platform that focuses on creating equitable and fair compensation strategies for organizations. It offers a variety of tools including compensation planning, pay transparency, and automated analytics to help companies manage their compensation workflows effectively.
RevOps Scoop is a community for revenue operations professionals, offering resources, networking, and education focused on best practices and growth strategies in revenue operations.
Recent activity
- Nov 2025
Ideem
Seed · Lead (The Hill Fund)
- Oct 2025
Ideem
Seed · Participant
- Oct 2025
LODAS Markets
Seed · Participated
- Jun 2025
Qualytics
Series A · Participated (The Hill Fund)
- Mar 2024
HData
Series A · Participated
- Jan 2024
Returnmates/Sway
Series A · Participated
- May 2023
Videate
Growth · Co-Invest
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Missouri Independent
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1 month ago
Fox News
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1 month ago
Startland News
Techstars returning to KC region with new Jayhawk cohort, rebooted Startup Weekend on the way
2 months ago
New York Post
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2 months ago
CNBC Africa
Firebrand PM’s departure complicates Senegal IMF talks, heightens bondholder risk
3 months ago
Reuters
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3 months ago
Internazionale
Firebrand PM’s ouster complicates Senegal IMF talks, heightens bondholder risk
3 months ago
ODT
‘Very Dunedin story’ turns a page
5 months ago
Startland News
It’s ‘the place that everyone wants to be’: Why Techstars could be back in KC for more than just hugs
6 months ago
Startland News
Techstars returning to KC for one-night-only meetup; teasing what’s next for the global accelerator
7 months ago
The Business Journals
Ideem's latest funding round includes multiple 'full-circle' moments
10 months ago
The Daily Chronicle
Washington state firebrand Tim Eyman digs in on road fee issue, blasting officials online
11 months ago
Business Insider
How Sequoia's Shaun Maguire became Silicon Valley's most MAGA firebrand
Jul 2025
PR Newswire
Qualytics Raises $10M Series A led by BMW i Ventures to Meet Surging Demand for Augmented Data Quality
Jun 2025
The Business Journals
Firebrand Ventures launches $40M fund for KU-connected startups
May 2025
Private Debt Investor
Ex-JPMorgan, PIMCO veterans launch private debt manager
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Noozhawk
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