Bonfire Ventures

Bonfire Ventures is a venture capital firm based in Santa Monica, California, focused on early-stage investments in the technology and business services sectors across the United States and Canada. Established in 2005, the firm specializes in leading Seed rounds for talented founders in the B2B software space, supporting innovative companies that aim to transform their respective industries. Bonfire Ventures seeks to invest in a select number of companies, typically between 25 to 30, over a three-year period. The firm is dedicated to fostering the growth of emerging businesses and has established itself as a significant player in the venture capital landscape.

Jim Andelman

Co-Founder and Managing Director

Tyler Churchill

Principal

Brian MacInnes

CFO

Mark Mullen

Co-Founder and Managing Director

Brett Queener

Managing Director

Jennifer Richard

Principal

Dan Rossignol

Investor

Past deals in Transportation

WARP

Seed Round in 2023
Operator of a delivery platform intended for getting goods from warehouse to fulfillment centers. The company's platform connects shippers, carriers, and facilities to find the most efficient route for middle-mile freight, it weaves together digital pooling, back-hauls, and physical consolidation points, providing shippers with a cost structure better than conventional trucking companies.

WARP

Seed Round in 2022
Operator of a delivery platform intended for getting goods from warehouse to fulfillment centers. The company's platform connects shippers, carriers, and facilities to find the most efficient route for middle-mile freight, it weaves together digital pooling, back-hauls, and physical consolidation points, providing shippers with a cost structure better than conventional trucking companies.

SafeRide, Inc

Series B in 2021
SafeRide, Inc. is a digital health platform that specializes in non-emergency medical transportation (NEMT) services, enabling healthcare providers to efficiently book and manage rides for patients. Founded in 2015 and headquartered in San Francisco, the company offers a mobile application that allows users to schedule transportation quickly, receive appointment reminders, and track rides in real-time for enhanced safety and quality. SafeRide's services not only help prevent no-shows but also assist in identifying and managing at-risk patients before their conditions worsen. With a network that spans major cities including Los Angeles, Seattle, Portland, St. Louis, and New York, SafeRide aims to improve access to life-sustaining care for vulnerable populations while enhancing the overall patient experience and reducing healthcare costs.

Spotter

Seed Round in 2020
Spotter Labs Inc. operates as a software company for the long-haul trucking industry. Its AI model selects loads based on criteria, including rate, schedule, and fuel costs to automatically find shipments for fleet owners and provide drivers with pickup and drop-off instructions. The company is based in Nashville, Texas.

SafeRide, Inc

Series A in 2019
SafeRide, Inc. is a digital health platform that specializes in non-emergency medical transportation (NEMT) services, enabling healthcare providers to efficiently book and manage rides for patients. Founded in 2015 and headquartered in San Francisco, the company offers a mobile application that allows users to schedule transportation quickly, receive appointment reminders, and track rides in real-time for enhanced safety and quality. SafeRide's services not only help prevent no-shows but also assist in identifying and managing at-risk patients before their conditions worsen. With a network that spans major cities including Los Angeles, Seattle, Portland, St. Louis, and New York, SafeRide aims to improve access to life-sustaining care for vulnerable populations while enhancing the overall patient experience and reducing healthcare costs.

SafeRide, Inc

Seed Round in 2017
SafeRide, Inc. is a digital health platform that specializes in non-emergency medical transportation (NEMT) services, enabling healthcare providers to efficiently book and manage rides for patients. Founded in 2015 and headquartered in San Francisco, the company offers a mobile application that allows users to schedule transportation quickly, receive appointment reminders, and track rides in real-time for enhanced safety and quality. SafeRide's services not only help prevent no-shows but also assist in identifying and managing at-risk patients before their conditions worsen. With a network that spans major cities including Los Angeles, Seattle, Portland, St. Louis, and New York, SafeRide aims to improve access to life-sustaining care for vulnerable populations while enhancing the overall patient experience and reducing healthcare costs.

Shippabo

Seed Round in 2016
Shippabo is an online platform that provides its users with shipping rates and shipment scheduling solutions. The platform offers freight forwarding, government filings, and trucking and drayage services to its users. It features online bookings, online custom bond purchases, real-time notifications, and shipment management. Shippabo was launched by Calvin Lo, Nina Luu, Wes Chien, and Sam Luu and is based in California.
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