Kickstart Fund

We aim to be low ego, high conviction partners who improve your odds of success

Cottonwood Heights, UT, USA

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Description

Kickstart Fund (formerly Kickstart Seed Fund) is a prominent venture capital firm based in Cottonwood Heights, Utah, primarily serving the "Mountain West" region. Established in 2008, it is recognized as one of the most active early-stage investors in Utah and has expanded its footprint with offices in Colorado.

Pre-Seed & Seed: This is the firm's core focus, aiming to be the first institutional capital for startups.
Early Growth: The firm also participates in Series A rounds and reserves significant capital for follow-on investments in its high-conviction portfolio companies.
Referral-First: The majority of companies funded are referrals from Kickstart’s network of portfolio CEOs, co-investors, and community members.
Contact Form: Founders without a referral can submit their pitch via the online contact form on the firm's website.

Eligibility

Geography: Primarily targets startups in Utah, Colorado, Arizona, and New Mexico.
Sectors: Industry-agnostic but highly active in Enterprise SaaS, Fintech, Healthtech, eCommerce, and Consumer technology.
Excluded Ventures: The fund focuses on scalable technology companies and does not typically fund lifestyle businesses or pure service agencies.

Process

Campus Founders Fund (CFF): For student entrepreneurs, Kickstart sponsors a dedicated student-run VC fund that invests $10,000 to $20,000 via convertible notes

What an Applicant can Obtain

Strategic Capital: Direct funding to validate products and initiate go-to-market strategies.
Long-term Support: Assistance with follow-on fundraising, executive recruiting, and strategic partnerships.
Portfolio Perks: Access to job boards within the Kickstart ecosystem and a network of seasoned mentors.