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Bonfire Ventures is a venture capital firm founded in 2017 and based in Los Angeles, California. The firm specializes in investing in early-stage B2B software companies, particularly those leveraging AI technologies. With a focus on leading seed rounds, Bonfire Ventures aims to provide both capital and guidance to help founders navigate their growth journey. The firm is committed to supporting startups that demonstrate significant potential and traction in the market.
Bonfire Ventures exclusively targets seed investments in AI-powered B2B software companies. The firm avoids consumer and hardware investments, emphasizing high-conviction investments in startups that show real traction and have established customer bases. Bonfire Ventures is dedicated to helping founders transition from early traction to sustainable growth, with a proven track record of supporting companies that achieve significant exit values.
Notable portfolio companies include: - **The Trade Desk**: A technology company providing a platform for digital advertising. - **TaxJar**: A sales tax compliance solution for e-commerce businesses. - **MNTN**: A marketing technology company that recently went public with a valuation of $2 billion. - **Scopely**: A mobile gaming company known for its popular games. - **1Fort**: An AI platform for business insurance. - **Abstract**: A company focused on uncovering regulatory impacts. - **Risotto**: An AI support platform designed for IT departments. - **CalmWave**: A healthcare technology company using AI to empower nurses.
To approach Bonfire Ventures, founders should submit their pitch through the dedicated URL: bonfirevc.com/pitch-us. The firm emphasizes high-conviction investments in startups with real traction and established customer bases.
Bonfire Ventures recently closed its second fund at $100 million, focusing on seed investments in AI-driven B2B software companies. The firm has been actively deploying capital, with notable co-investments including a $25 million Series A for Supio alongside Sapphire Ventures.
Bonfire Ventures invests in seed and seed plus stages, focusing on early-stage B2B software companies.
Founders can pitch Bonfire Ventures through their website at bonfirevc.com/pitch-us.
Bonfire Ventures exclusively targets AI-powered B2B software companies.
The firm typically invests between $2 million and $4 million in its portfolio companies.
Bonfire Ventures primarily invests in the United States and North America.
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