Kickstart

Kickstart Fund is a seed-stage venture capital firm headquartered in Salt Lake City, Utah, established in 2008. The firm specializes in investing in technology-related companies across various sectors, including B2B, B2C, healthcare, financial services, information technology, life sciences, e-commerce, and health technology, primarily within the Mountain West region. Kickstart's mission is to support the growth of promising companies in Utah and surrounding areas by offering strategic capital, community connections, and expert guidance. Since its inception, the firm has invested in over 100 companies, positioning itself as a key player in the regional venture capital landscape.

Tyson Andrus

Investor

Gavin Christensen

Founder and Managing Partner

Kyle Harrison

General Partner

Kat Kennedy

General Partner

Tanner Potter

Partner

Curt Roberts

General Partner

Matt Smith

Principal

Alex Soffe

CFO and General Partner

Paul W. Wozniak

Investor

Dalton Wright

General Partner

Karen Zelnick

Senior Director Of Platform

Past deals in New Mexico

Champria

Pre Seed Round in 2021
Operator of a b2c platform intended to track performance between players and their friends. The company's platform enables gamers to improve their game with data analytics, participate in community challenges for prizes, and follow top-level players in fantasy leagues utilizing our proprietary data tool.

Robotic Skies

Series A in 2019
Robotic Skies, Inc. specializes in maintenance and repair services for commercial unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) and advanced air mobility aircraft (AAM). Established in 2014 and headquartered in Albuquerque, New Mexico, the company operates a global network of over 150 independently-owned repair stations, each equipped with the expertise to service commercial drones. Robotic Skies focuses on providing comprehensive field service programs, ensuring that UAS can operate safely and efficiently. By partnering with FAA-approved maintenance organizations, the company delivers optimized certification, maintenance, and repair solutions, supporting the growing needs of the commercial drone industry.

Robotic Skies

Seed Round in 2017
Robotic Skies, Inc. specializes in maintenance and repair services for commercial unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) and advanced air mobility aircraft (AAM). Established in 2014 and headquartered in Albuquerque, New Mexico, the company operates a global network of over 150 independently-owned repair stations, each equipped with the expertise to service commercial drones. Robotic Skies focuses on providing comprehensive field service programs, ensuring that UAS can operate safely and efficiently. By partnering with FAA-approved maintenance organizations, the company delivers optimized certification, maintenance, and repair solutions, supporting the growing needs of the commercial drone industry.

TriLumina

Venture Round in 2017
TriLumina Corporation, established in 2010 and based in Albuquerque, New Mexico, specializes in manufacturing semiconductor lasers, particularly vertical-cavity surface-emitting lasers (VCSEL) for advanced illumination solutions. The company focuses on applications in 3D sensing and LiDAR technology, catering to automotive, industrial, and mobile markets. TriLumina's patented VCSEL innovations support the rapid development of next-generation technologies, making them a preferred choice for various applications, including augmented reality, virtual reality, 3D cameras, and autonomous vehicles. Their products are designed for integration into Time-of-Flight and Long Range LiDAR systems, as well as in-cabin applications, and have attained automotive Grade 1 temperature range AEC-Q102 qualification, ensuring high performance and reliability for clients in demanding environments.

JackRabbit Systems

Venture Round in 2010
JackRabbit Systems specializes in developing online travel software tailored for destination and travel portal websites. The company’s technology platform includes a booking referral engine, event management software, and marketing performance insights, aimed at enhancing website functionality and usability. By providing tools that generate actionable insights and facilitate event marketing, JackRabbit Systems helps travel companies improve visitor experiences and increase room bookings in their respective destinations.
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