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Firework Ventures

North America, California, United States, San Francisco

Description

Firework Ventures is an angel investment firm that invests in the initial stages of human-centered work companies.

Investor Profile

Firework Ventures has backed more than 15 startups, with 1 new investments in the last 12 months alone. The firm has led 5 rounds, about 33% of its total and boasts 1 exits across its portfolio.

Investment Focus Highlights

  • Concentrates on Series A, Seed, Series B rounds (top funding stages).
  • Majority of deals are located in United States.
  • Strong thematic focus on Education, Training, Virtual Reality.

Stage Focus

  • Series A (33%)
  • Seed (27%)
  • Series B (20%)
  • Series C (13%)
  • Series D (7%)

Country Focus

  • United States (100%)

Industry Focus

  • Education
  • Training
  • Virtual Reality
  • Edtech
  • Software
  • E-learning
  • Corporate Training
  • Human Resources
  • Simulation
  • Business Development
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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Learn who this investor regularly partners with—both firms and angels—and explore their latest activity.

Who does Firework Ventures frequently co-invest with?

Owl Ventures
Owl Ventures
North America, California, United States, Menlo Park
Co-Investments: 2
Spring Tide Capital
Spring Tide Capital
North America, New York, United States, New York
Co-Investments: 2
Album VC
Album VC
North America, Utah, United States, Lehi
Co-Investments: 6
Emerson Collective
Emerson Collective
North America, California, United States, Palo Alto
Co-Investments: 3
Norwest Venture Partners
Norwest Venture Partners
North America, California, United States, Palo Alto
Co-Investments: 3
Open Opportunity Fund
Open Opportunity Fund
North America, Georgia, United States, Atlanta
Co-Investments: 2
Lumos Capital Group
Lumos Capital Group
North America, California, United States, San Francisco
Co-Investments: 2
Ulu Ventures
Ulu Ventures
North America, California, United States, Palo Alto
Co-Investments: 2
Precursor Ventures
Precursor Ventures
North America, California, United States, San Francisco
Co-Investments: 2
GSV Ventures
GSV Ventures
North America, California, United States, San Francisco
Co-Investments: 4

Which angels does Firework Ventures often collaborate with?

CP
Carrie Penner
North America, Colorado, United States, Denver
Shared Deals: 1
Dennis Yang
Dennis Yang
North America, California, United States, San Francisco
Shared Deals: 1
JW
Jeffrey Wald
North America, New York, United States, New York
Shared Deals: 1
JV
Jeffrey Venik
North America, Maryland, United States, Baltimore
Shared Deals: 1
CE
Chris Eyre
North America, California, United States, Palo Alto
Shared Deals: 1
FR
Fabio Rosati
North America, New York, United States
Shared Deals: 1
ML
Michael Levinthal
North America, Utah, United States, Park City
Shared Deals: 1
SU
Stuart Udell
North America, New Jersey, United States, Camden
Shared Deals: 2
David Blake
David Blake
North America, California, United States, San Francisco
Shared Deals: 2
GN
Greg Norman
North America, Florida, United States, Jupiter
Shared Deals: 1

What are some of recent deals done by Firework Ventures?

TiLT

Fort Collins, Colorado, United States

TiLT makes leave not suck

Business DevelopmentEmployee BenefitsHuman ResourcesSoftware
Series BAug 27, 2024
Amount Raised: $15,000,000
Inclusively

Richmond, Virginia, United States

We are a professional network and employment platform for candidates with disabilities, mental health conditions, and chronic illnesses.

Health CareInternetMental HealthRecruitingStaffing Agency
Series ANov 16, 2023
Amount Raised: $13,000,000
Transfr

New York, New York, United States

Transfr founded on the belief that learning is about enhancing the human experience.

EducationSimulationTrainingVirtual Reality
Series CSep 28, 2023
Amount Raised: $40,000,000
TiLT

Fort Collins, Colorado, United States

TiLT makes leave not suck

Business DevelopmentEmployee BenefitsHuman ResourcesSoftware
Series BDec 2, 2022
Amount Raised: $10,000,000
Hazel Health

San Francisco, California, United States

Hazel Health is a healthcare company that improves the health and well-being of students by increasing access to healthcare.

EducationHealth Care
Series COct 27, 2022
Amount Raised: $51,500,000
Transfr

New York, New York, United States

Transfr founded on the belief that learning is about enhancing the human experience.

EducationSimulationTrainingVirtual Reality
Series BJun 16, 2022
Amount Raised: $35,000,000
Learn In

San Francisco, California, United States

Learn In is an upskilling-as-a-service platform that connects employers and learners.

E-LearningEdTechEducationTraining
Series AMar 22, 2022
Amount Raised: $10,000,000
Stride Funding

Boston, Massachusetts, United States

Stride Funding is a financial technology company that offers an alternative to traditional student loans through income share agreements.

EducationFinanceFinancial Services
Series ADec 2, 2021
Amount Raised: $12,000,000
Praxis Labs

Stanford, California, United States

Praxis reimagines corporate bias training, integrating research-backed curriculum with cutting-edge VR technology.

ComplianceCorporate TrainingE-LearningEdTechEducationHuman ResourcesSoftwareTrainingVirtual Reality
Series AOct 15, 2021
Amount Raised: $15,500,000
Degreed

Pleasanton, California, United States

Degreed is an upskilling platform where individuals and organizations can discover content, build skills, and certify expertise.

Corporate TrainingEdTechEducationSkill AssessmentSoftware
Series DApr 13, 2021
Amount Raised: $153,000,000
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