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Firebrand

Kansas City, Missouri · Invests in US; North America · Website

SeedSeries AB2B SaaSAI & Machine LearningDeveloper ToolsCybersecurityEnterprise SoftwareDeveloper Tools & InfrastructureSecurity & Cybersecurity

Thesis

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

JF

John Fein

General PartnerManaging Partner · Primary contact

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j•••@fi•••.com

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Claire Hansen

PartnerPartner

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Chris Marks

General PartnerManaging Partner

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Portfolio

Mermaid ChartEnterprise Software

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.

WWW.HANDRAISE.COMMarketing Adtech

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 DigitalFintech Payments

Choice Digital provides modern disbursement solutions, focusing on secure and flexible payment options for various industries.

The Regis CompanyEdtech

The Regis Company offers the SimGate™ Skills Practice Platform, designed to help users gain skills, confidence, and value through innovative learning solutions.

VideateEnterprise Software

AI-powered product tutorial videos that update automatically

ReturnmatesLogistics Supply Chain

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.

ResurfaceIOSecurity Cyber

ResurfaceIO provides solutions for SIEM, log management, and API protection, focusing on enhancing security and operational efficiency.

EdlinkEdtech

EdLink provides AI-powered guidance to help every student navigate the college application process with confidence.

NivatiHealthcare Digital

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.

HDataEnterprise Software

HData is a regulatory intelligence platform that combines centralized regulatory data, AI, and automation to streamline compliance and analytics for energy professionals.

AssembleHr Tech Work

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 ScoopEnterprise Software

RevOps Scoop is a community for revenue operations professionals, offering resources, networking, and education focused on best practices and growth strategies in revenue operations.

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Firebrand Ventures Research Investment Thesis Firebrand Ventures is an early-stage venture capital firm dedicated to investing in exceptional founders building revolutionary products in underserved startup ecosystems across North America. The firm was born from John Fein's experience as Managing Director of Techstars Kansas City, where he witnessed talented founders in non-coastal hubs struggling

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