Kickstart

Kickstart Fund is the Mountain West’s premier early-stage venture capital firm. See sector focus and contact routes.

About Kickstart

Kickstart Fund is the Mountain West’s premier early-stage venture capital firm, founded in 2008 as the region’s first dedicated seed investor and headquartered in Cottonwood Heights, Utah. The firm’s thesis targets pre-seed and seed-stage startups exclusively in Utah, Colorado, Arizona, and surrounding Mountain West states, with a generalist focus that emphasizes B2B SaaS, fintech, healthtech, and consumer platforms. Typical check sizes range from $500K to $4M, with Kickstart acting as the lead investor for pre-seed and seed rounds and aiming for 12–15% ownership in priced seed deals. Notable portfolio companies include Lucid Software, Podium, Angel Studios, and SonderMind, among 150+ active startups. Kickstart distinguishes itself by providing operational support and strategic network access alongside capital, reflecting a deep belief that the Mountain West can produce tier-one companies. The firm currently manages over $500M across six dedicated funds and actively deploys Fund VI ($175M) while expanding its footprint with a Denver office.

Kickstart at a glance

Location
Utah
Investor type
Venture Capital
Focus areas
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Frequently asked about Kickstart

What does Kickstart invest in?
Kickstart (Utah) — sector focus: https:, techcrunch.com, 2020, 04, 29, utah-based-seed-fund-kickstart-closes-fifth-fund-worth-110m.
How do I contact Kickstart?
Kickstart's published profile links (website, LinkedIn or X where available) are listed on the StartupFundraising.com investor profile.
Where is Kickstart headquartered?
Kickstart is based in Utah.

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