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Kickstart Portfolio Companies

Investor actively backing innovative startups and growth-stage companies across various industries and funding rounds.

Last updated: July 2026

Kickstart Investment Overview

Portfolio Companies
157
Total Invested
$867.3M
Average Investment
$11.6M

Kickstart's Most Recent Investments (2020+)

Company NameFoundedFunding StageAmountCity
Clientbook2023Series Unknown$7.2MLehi
Claravine2023Series Unknown$2.3MLehi
Lera Investment Technologies2023Seed$13.2MMiami
GTMx2023Seed$2.4MSpringville
Paintbrush2023Debt Financing$25.0MSalt Lake City
AppRabbit2023Seed$500KSpokane
tribute2023SeedUndisclosedSeattle
Elements Advisors2023Seed$5.1MSouth Jordan
Ovation Ventures2023Seed$350KOakland
Schola2022Series A$10.0MBoston

Complete List of Kickstart Portfolio Companies (157)

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#CompanyStageAmountLocation
101ClientbookSeries Unknown$7.2MLehi, United States
102ClaravineSeries Unknown$2.3MLehi, United States
103Lera Investment TechnologiesSeed$13.2MMiami, United States
104GTMxSeed$2.4MSpringville, United States
105PaintbrushDebt Financing$25.0MSalt Lake City, United States
106AppRabbitSeed$500KSpokane, United States
107tributeSeedUndisclosedSeattle, United States
108Elements AdvisorsSeed$5.1MSouth Jordan, United States
109Ovation VenturesSeed$350KOakland, United States
110ScholaSeries A$10.0MBoston, United States
iOSMobile AppsRetailSaaS

Clientbook provides a SaaS platform designed for retail sales associates.

Lehi, United States
July 2023
$7.2M
Series Unknown

Founder Contacts

19,000+ verified contacts

AnalyticsData IntegrationEnterprise SoftwareMarketing

Claravine helps connect, standardize, and govern marketing data that adapt to changing business needs.

Lehi, United States
June 2023
$2.3M
Series Unknown

Founder Contacts

19,000+ verified contacts

Cloud ComputingConsultingData StorageInformation TechnologyNetwork Security

Lera Investment Technologies renders cloud computing, vendor management, network security, data storage, and managed IT services.

Miami, United States
June 2023
$13.2M
Seed

Founder Contacts

19,000+ verified contacts

Artificial Intelligence (AI)Business IntelligenceInformation TechnologySales AutomationSoftware

GTMx provides a comprehensive view of your customers’ attributes and predicts revenue and customer fit with greater accuracy.

Springville, United States
April 2023
$2.4M
Seed

Founder Contacts

19,000+ verified contacts

Financial ServicesFinTech

Paintbrush is a fintech company connecting idea-stage founders with the non-dilutive capital they need to grow on their own terms.

Salt Lake City, United States
February 2023
$25.0M
Debt Financing

Founder Contacts

19,000+ verified contacts

AppsArtificial Intelligence (AI)Information TechnologySoftware

AppRabbit is an AI app builder for small businesses and creators.

Spokane, United States
February 2023
$500K
Seed

Founder Contacts

19,000+ verified contacts

Enterprise ApplicationsEnterprise SoftwareHuman ResourcesInformation Technology

Tribute is a knowledge sharing, in Slack and Teams, that unlocks productivity by helping employees problem-solve, just-in-time.

Seattle, United States
January 2023
Seed

Founder Contacts

19,000+ verified contacts

AdviceAppsFinancial ServicesFinTechSoftwareWeb Apps

Elements Advisors is an online software platform that offers processes, frameworks, and assessments for financial planning services.

South Jordan, United States
January 2023
$5.1M
Seed

Founder Contacts

19,000+ verified contacts

Financial ServicesFinTech

Ovation Ventures empowers organizations with modern financial wellness solutions that drive member engagement and boost growth.

Oakland, United States
January 2023
$350K
Seed

Founder Contacts

19,000+ verified contacts

EdTechEducationInformation TechnologySecondary Education

Schola develops a school matching platform designed to help families find and enroll in the ideal PreK-12 schools.

Boston, United States
December 2022
$10.0M
Series A

Founder Contacts

19,000+ verified contacts

AppsReal TimeRecruitingService IndustryStaffing Agency

Qwick is the professional platform at the heart of hospitality, connecting businesses with industry freelancers in real time.

Charleston, United States
November 2022
$40.0M
Series B

Founder Contacts

19,000+ verified contacts

BlockchainCryptocurrencyInformation Technology

Souq G-Commerce is an information technology company that specializes in blockchain game economies.

New York, United States
June 2022
$3.3M
Pre-Seed

Founder Contacts

19,000+ verified contacts

EnergyEnergy EfficiencyFinanceNatural ResourcesRenewable EnergySmart Cities

Vutility gathers and provides real-time information on utility usage.

Sandy, United States
June 2022
Non Equity Assistance

Founder Contacts

19,000+ verified contacts

Brand MarketingEnterprise SoftwareInformation TechnologyMarketingSalesSoftware

DirectScale enterprise is a management software company

Lindon, United States
May 2022
$300K
Debt Financing

Founder Contacts

19,000+ verified contacts

HospitalitySoftwareVirtual Assistant

Lovage Labs is a smart virtual receptionist for small and medium businesses.

Lehi, United States
May 2022
Seed

Founder Contacts

19,000+ verified contacts

Home Improvement

Boona is a retail shopping technology company for health products.

Seattle, United States
April 2022
$525K
Pre-Seed

Founder Contacts

19,000+ verified contacts

Artificial Intelligence (AI)BiotechnologyHealth CareLife ScienceMedical

Known Medicine combines patient-specific 3D cell culture and AI to translate drugs to clinical success

Salt Lake City, United States
March 2022
Seed

Founder Contacts

19,000+ verified contacts

EdTechEducationE-LearningTraining

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

San Francisco, United States
March 2022
$10.0M
Series A

Founder Contacts

19,000+ verified contacts

ElectronicsProperty ManagementSecuritySmart Home

Igloocompany is a secure access management platform for smart infrastructure and properties.

Singapore, Singapore
March 2022
$12.0M
Series B

Founder Contacts

19,000+ verified contacts

AgTechConsumer ElectronicsElectronicsLivestockMachinery ManufacturingSoftware

Vence was founded to improve the affordability and availability of sustainable animal protein.

San Diego, United States
March 2022
Series A

Founder Contacts

19,000+ verified contacts

Employee BenefitsHuman ResourcesTravel

Donde develops a management platform designed for saving and booking resources for paid time off travel.

Salt Lake City, United States
March 2022
$3.3M
Seed

Founder Contacts

19,000+ verified contacts

Big DataLoyalty ProgramsMobile

ZAP has helped over 800 merchants launch their own customized loyalty program through mobile number, QR or cards.

Pasig, Philippines
March 2022
Series A

Founder Contacts

19,000+ verified contacts

Consumer ElectronicsInternet of ThingsMarketplaceSmart HomeSubscription Service

Keurig built a marketplace for coffee brands, Pura is doing that, but in home fragrance with the biggest brands people know and love.

Orem, United States
January 2022
Series Unknown

Founder Contacts

19,000+ verified contacts

Cloud ComputingMobileSoftware

Sales Rabbit provides software mobile cloud based solution for field sales reps and sales organizations.

Lehi, United States
December 2021
Private Equity

Founder Contacts

19,000+ verified contacts

AnalyticsB2CBig DataeSports

Website for amateur level esports teams to practice and track performance data.

Albuquerque, United States
October 2021
$1.0M
Pre-Seed

Founder Contacts

19,000+ verified contacts

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Frequently Asked Questions About Kickstart

How many companies has Kickstart invested in?

Kickstart has invested in 157 companies tracked in our database. The portfolio spans multiple industries and funding stages, from seed-stage startups to late-stage companies.

What industries does Kickstart invest in?

Kickstart's top investment sectors include Information Technology, Software, Enterprise Software, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Financial Services. The firm invests across 68 different industry categories.

What is Kickstart's largest investment?

Among tracked funding rounds, Qwick received $40.0M in a Series B round. Kickstart's total known invested capital is $867.3M.

What is the average investment size for Kickstart?

Kickstart's average investment size is $11.6M across its portfolio of 157 companies.

What are Kickstart's most recent investments?

Recent Kickstart portfolio additions include Clientbook, Claravine, Lera Investment Technologies, GTMx, Paintbrush. These companies were founded in 2020 or later.

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