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Firestartr
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Firestartr backs the globally ambitious entrepreneurs who are seizing today's lower 'cost to experiment' and Internet-based go-to-market strategies to craft game-changing Internet and software businesses. Beyond providing seed-stage capital, we draw on our entrepreneurial successes and senior operational experience with leading technology companies to support sustainable growth in our portfolio. Our domain expertise and deep network of advisors enable us to propel companies to Series A and beyond. Our portfolio is geared toward the exciting and disruptive sectors we understand best and can add the most value in: SaaS/Cloud Infrastructure, Digital Media, Fintech and E-Commerce/Marketplaces.
Notable quotes
“Firestartr adds 'smart' to money. They are able to help in all the key areas of early stage business building.”
“Uber-connected, deeply commercial, and incredibly humble”
Recent investments
| Company | Round | Size | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wise (TransferWise) | Seed | — | — |
| Tray.io | Seed | — | 2013 |
| Pusher | Seed | — | — |
| Citymapper | Seed | — | — |
| Railsbank (Railsr) | Series A | $10m | 2019-09 |
| Wagestream | Seed | — | — |
| Yoyo Wallet | Seed | — | — |
| GR4VY | Series A | $9m | 2021-05-03 |
| StudentFinance | Seed | $7m | 2021-05-04 |
| Clarisights | Series A | $2m | 2021-10-08 |
Frequent co-investors
| VC firm | Deals together |
|---|---|
| Index Ventures | 3 |
| Accel | 3 |
| Notion Capital | 2 |
| Nyca Partners | 2 |
| MiddleGame Ventures | 2 |
| Giant Ventures | 2 |
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