Chipper Boulas is the Co-Founder and Partner of Firestartr, a London-based seed-stage investment platform. See portfolio, sector focus and contact routes.
Chipper Boulas is the Co-Founder and Partner of Firestartr, a London-based seed-stage investment platform where he backs entrepreneurs to build global businesses. He previously led corporate strategy for eBay in Silicon Valley and served as a consulting partner at McKinsey & Company in Hong Kong. His investment thesis targets seed-stage companies primarily in fintech, e-commerce, marketplaces, and AI, with a global geographic scope spanning Asia, Europe, and the US. While specific check sizes and lead/follow behavior are not publicly detailed, Firestartr has executed over 35 to 43 investments across these sectors. Notable portfolio companies include tray.io, RailsBank, Verse, and Second Home, reflecting his focus on technology and financial infrastructure. Boulas distinguishes himself as an experienced internet operator and board member who actively supports young entrepreneurs rather than functioning solely as a capital provider. He currently serves as an Independent Board Director focusing on generative and agentic AI, marketplaces, fintech, and travel.
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