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Fund profile

Kickstart

Kickstart

Lehi, United States

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About

Kickstart Fund, established in 2008 and headquartered in Cottonwood Heights, Utah, focuses on early-stage investments in the Mountain West region, including Utah and Colorado. The firm has a diverse portfolio with notable investments in companies like Spiff, Artemis Health, and Grow. They primarily invest in sectors such as SaaS, consumer, marketplace, and healthcare, with an emphasis on technology-driven startups. The fund's investment strategy includes leading and participating in pre-seed, seed, and Series A rounds, typically writing initial checks between $250,000 and $1 million. They prioritize companies with strong growth potential and innovative solutions in large markets. Kickstart is known for providing not just capital but also a connected community and expert guidance to help startups scale. Key team members include founder Gavin Christensen, General Partners Dalton Wright and Kat Kennedy, and CFO Alex Soffe, all based in Utah. The team brings a wealth of experience and a hands-on approach to supporting their portfolio companies through operational strategy, networking, and mentorship. Kickstart has demonstrated a strong track record with successful exits, including Cotopaxi and Degreed, highlighting their capability to identify and nurture high-potential startups. Entrepreneurs looking to partner with Kickstart should focus on showcasing their innovative solutions and market potential, aligning with the fund's commitment to driving growth in the Mountain West region​.

Details

Average check

$500K-$1M
$1M-$3M

Round

Pre-Seed
Seed
Series A
Series B
Series C+
Venture Round

Previous Investments

Advertising & Marketing
Agritech & Farming
AI & Deep Tech
B2B
Biotech
CleanTech & Sustainability
Communications & Messaging
Consumer Goods & Electronics
Data & Analytics
E-commerce & Retail
Education
Energy & Utilities
Fashion & Apparel
Fintech & Financial services
Gaming
Hardware. Robotics & IoT
Healthtech & Wellness
HR & Recruitment
Legal & Professional services
Lifestyle
Media, Events & Entertainment
Natural Resources
Other
Pharma
Real Estate & Proptech
Security & Privacy
Social media
Software & Apps
Sports & Fitness
Transportation & Mobility
Travel & Tourism
Web 3.0

Geo focus

USA

Highlights

$887.4k

Historical average check

$80M

Historical max check

February 2025

Last investment date

242

Investments

AI & Deep Tech

Software & Apps

Healthtech & Wellness

Transportation & Mobility

Consumer Goods & Electronics

Fintech & Financial services

Communications & Messaging

Advertising & Marketing

E-commerce & Retail

Legal & Professional services

Other

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kickstartfund.com

Email

hello@kickstartfund.com

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