Kickstart

Kickstart Fund is a seed-stage venture capital firm located in Salt Lake City, Utah, focused on supporting technology-related companies in the United States. Established in 2008, Kickstart aims to foster the growth of promising businesses in Utah and the Mountain West by offering not only financial investment but also access to a network of resources and expert guidance. The firm has successfully invested in over 100 companies since its inception, emphasizing its commitment to nurturing innovation and entrepreneurship in the region.

Brandon Beck

Principal

Sydnie Keddington

Senior Associate

Kat Kennedy

General Partner

Jason Ockey

Senior Associate

Serene Papenfuss

Principal

Tanner Potter

Principal

Curt Roberts

Partner

Matt Smith

Associate

Alex Soffe

CFO and Partner

Dalton Wright

Partner

Past deals in New Mexico

Robotic Skies

Series A in 2019
Robotic Skies, Inc. is a provider of maintenance and repair services for commercial unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) and advanced air mobility aircraft (AAM). Founded in 2013 and based in Albuquerque, New Mexico, the company operates a global network of over 150 independently-owned and operated repair stations. These stations are staffed with aviation experts who specialize in the maintenance of commercial drone aircraft. Robotic Skies offers a comprehensive field service program designed to ensure that UAS remain operational, safe, and efficient. By leveraging FAA-approved maintenance organizations, the company aims to optimize certification and repair services for emerging drone fleets worldwide.

Robotic Skies

Seed Round in 2017
Robotic Skies, Inc. is a provider of maintenance and repair services for commercial unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) and advanced air mobility aircraft (AAM). Founded in 2013 and based in Albuquerque, New Mexico, the company operates a global network of over 150 independently-owned and operated repair stations. These stations are staffed with aviation experts who specialize in the maintenance of commercial drone aircraft. Robotic Skies offers a comprehensive field service program designed to ensure that UAS remain operational, safe, and efficient. By leveraging FAA-approved maintenance organizations, the company aims to optimize certification and repair services for emerging drone fleets worldwide.

TriLumina Corp.

Venture Round in 2017
TriLumina Corporation, founded in 2010 and located in Albuquerque, New Mexico, specializes in manufacturing semiconductor lasers, specifically vertical-cavity surface-emitting lasers (VCSELs). The company focuses on providing advanced illumination solutions for 3D sensing and LiDAR applications across automotive, industrial, and mobile markets. TriLumina's patented VCSEL technology enables rapid development of innovative technologies, positioning its products as the preferred platform in the industry. Their solutions support a variety of applications, including augmented reality, virtual reality, 3D cameras, and autonomous vehicles, thereby contributing to the advancement of future technological developments.

JackRabbit Systems

Venture Round in 2010
JackRabbit Systems develops online travel software for destination and travel portal websites. The software is designed to improve website functionality and usability in order to enhance the visitor's experience and increase room nights in the selected destination. There BookDirectâ„¢ engine accomplishes these goals.