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FireStarter Fund
FireStarter is an early stage investment fund focused on helping technology companies grow. It is a group of Chicago technology entrepreneurs who support the...
Overview
FireStarter is an early stage investment fund focused on helping technology companies grow. It is a group of Chicago technology entrepreneurs who support the next generation of innovators. As of January 2019 the fund is fully invested and not accepting new investment opportunities.
General information
Firm type
Private Equity
Location
Region
North America
Country
United States
City
Chicago
Corporate office
Chicago, IL, United States
Principals
Shradha Agarwal
Stopher Bartol
Alex Campbell
Cary Chessick
Jamie Crouthamel
Brandon Cruz
George Deeb
Steve Farsht
Michael Fassnacht
Gian Fulgoni
Harry Gottlieb
Brian Hand
Administrative Member
Troy Henikoff
Administrative Member
Adrian Holovaty
Marc Kiven
Larry Kaplan
Eric Langshur
Stuart Larkins
Joe Mansueto
Matt Moog
Administrative Member
Alicia Mullen
Brian Newman
Jack Philbin
J.B. Pritzker
Dan Ratner
Sector focus
Frequently asked questions
What investment stages does FireStarter Fund target?
The fund targeted early-stage technology companies, specifically at the seed and start-up phases. Its mandate was to back founders in the earliest phases of building technology businesses, complementing capital with mentorship from the fund's operator-backers.
Does FireStarter Fund disclose its portfolio companies?
No public portfolio list is available. The firm's website does not name specific investee companies, and no individual deals or positions have been publicly confirmed through the fund's own disclosures.
How does the FireStarter Fund structure differ from a traditional venture capital firm?
The fund pooled capital from a consortium of individual Chicago technology founders rather than from institutional limited partners. This created a mentorship-forward model where the investors themselves were experienced operators, but without the permanent institutional infrastructure, multi-fund strategy, or full-time investment staff typical of a traditional venture firm.
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