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Kickstart

Salt Lake City, Utah · Invests in US · Website

Pre-SeedSeedE-commerce & MarketplacesB2B SaaSFintechHealthcare & BiotechSpace & DefenseEnterprise SoftwareFintech & PaymentsHealthcare & Digital HealthAerospace & Defense

Thesis

The Mountain West can produce world-class companies. We back exceptional founders solving real problems with strong product-market understanding. We provide capital, strategic network, operational support, and patient capital through multiple iterations.

Likely not a fit for

Non-regional founders, pre-product companies, lifestyle businesses, hardware/deep tech with extreme capital needs

How they invest

Lead or follow
Usually leads
Typical decision
~1 month
Warm intro
Not required
Involvement
Takes a board seat
Fund status
Actively deploying
Assets under mgmt
$480M
Decision process
Partnership vote

Partners & team

7 contacts on file

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Gavin Christensen

General PartnerFounder & General Partner · Primary contact

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Kimball Palmer

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Kat Kennedy

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Dalton Wright

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Alex Soffe

Platform & OpsGeneral Partner & CFO

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Tanner Potter

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Matt Smith

PrincipalPrincipal

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Portfolio

Angel StudiosMedia Entertainment

Angel Studios is a platform that allows filmmakers to create and distribute uplifting stories while enabling investors to fund these projects. It focuses on streaming content that amplifies light and positivity.

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PodiumEnterprise Software

Podium aims to revolutionize strength training with their portable motorized resistance devices, offering a more accessible, safe, and efficient workout solution for all ages. With a mission to make strength training the default for 100 million people, Podium targets a wide-open mainstream healthspan market with innovative products and adherence-driven services.

NursaHr Tech Work

Nursa is a flexible healthcare staffing platform that connects healthcare facilities with qualified nursing professionals for per diem shifts.

NavFintech Payments

Nav is a financial technology company that helps small business owners build and monitor their business credit, providing access to funding options and insights into their financial health.

Nomi HealthHealthcare Digital

Nomi Health is a healthcare company focused on rebuilding the healthcare system to be simple, direct, and accessible for everyone. They offer solutions that include analytics, financial services, and direct contracts powered by modern infrastructure.

PuraEcommerce Marketplaces

Pura offers a smart home fragrance diffuser system that allows users to customize and control their home fragrances through a mobile app.

HavenlyEcommerce Marketplaces

Havenly is an online interior design service that connects users with professional designers to create personalized home decor solutions. The platform offers a variety of design styles and services, including AI-assisted design, allowing users to transform their spaces easily and affordably.

MoisesMedia Entertainment

Moises is an AI-powered app for music practice, offering vocal and instrument separation. It includes Moises Live for real-time audio processing and supports musicians in mastering their tracks.

Rad AIHealthcare Digital

Rad AI empowers physicians with AI-driven radiology solutions to save time, reduce burnout, and improve patient care. Their products include Rad AI Reporting, Rad AI Impressions, and Rad AI Continuity, which leverage generative AI to enhance radiologist workflows and follow-up management.

Ingo MoneyFintech Payments

Ingo Money provides a full-service embedded banking platform that enables fintechs, banks, and brands to facilitate instant payments, account funding, transfers, and payouts. The platform bridges legacy systems and modern technology to deliver seamless financial experiences.

SpiffEnterprise Software

Spiff is a leading sales compensation platform that automates commission calculations and motivates teams to drive top-line growth. The platform combines the usability of a spreadsheet with the power of automation, providing real-time visibility and seamless integrations for finance and sales operations teams.

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Kickstart Fund Research Investment Thesis Kickstart Fund is the Mountain West's premier early-stage venture capital firm, focused on backing ambitious founders building transformative companies in the pre-seed and seed stages. Founded in 2008 during the financial recession, Kickstart was the first dedicated seed investor in the Mountain West region. The fund believes deeply in the potential of Uta

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