John Fein, Founder and Managing Partner of Firebrand Ventures. See sector focus and contact routes.
John Fein, Founder and Managing Partner of Firebrand Ventures, primarily invests in seed-stage B2B software and SaaS startups with typical check sizes of $500K–$1M, while remaining broadly sector-agnostic but gravitating toward fintech, cybersecurity, and data analytics. His distinctive thesis focuses on backing exceptional founders in underserved Midwest and emerging U.S. ecosystems rather than traditional hubs like Silicon Valley, aiming to close the capital gap for lean, capital-efficient companies outside coastal cities. Notable portfolio companies include Automox (cybersecurity), Judy Security, Super Dispatch (data analytics for logistics), Dwolla (fintech), and Fitbark. Fein emphasizes that investment decisions ultimately center on the founders and team quality over specific sectors.
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