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Fireroad Ventures

Micro-fund

USB2B SaaSAI/MLHealthtechEnterpriseMarketplacesOther

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Investment thesis

Fireroad Ventures is an early-stage venture capital firm investing in startups that build technology for small and medium businesses. The firm backs founders solving real problems in contracting, healthcare, hospitality, and other local industries—providing early, inception-stage capital alongside hands-on operator support. Fireroad is focused on applied-AI for service sectors and SMBs, and pairs capital with decades of founder experience to help mission-driven leaders build enduring businesses while mitigating founder burnout and isolation.

Notable quotes

As we got to know the Narratize team, the opportunity fit squarely in our sweet spot as a fund: a resilient founding team deeply familiar with the problem they are solving, taking a big swing.

Tim Metzner · https://www.fireroad.io/blog/announcing-narratize-investment · 2024-01-24

At the beginning of an AI-enabled age of sustained innovation, Narratize will facilitate speed to market for society-changing scientific, medical, and technical discoveries.

Christy Johnson · https://www.fireroad.io/blog/announcing-narratize-investment · 2024-01-24

Fireroad Ventures loves partnering with experienced founders focused on tech-enabling small business owners to drive growth.

Tim Metzner · https://www.flamel.ai/blog/flamel-ai-funding-multi-location-brands · 2024-12-02

Team

Tim Metzner

Partner & CEO

B2B SaaSAI/MLSMB TechnologyEnterprise

Christy Johnson

Partner

B2B SaaSAI/MLHealthtechSMB Technology

Ry Walker

Partner

DevtoolsDeep TechEnterprise

Recent investments

CompanyRoundSizeDate
MethodicSeed2025-04-01
AndoSeed$4m2026-02-12
GlassHousePre-seed
Flamel.aiSeed2024-12-02
NarratizeSeed$2m2024-01-24
ToolseyPre-seed
TemboSeed
ImmersedSeed
Magic KidsSeed
Level 6 CybersecuritySeed

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