Firebrand Ventures

Firebrand Ventures, established in 2016, is a Kansas City-based venture capital firm focusing on early-stage, innovative software startups in the United States and Canada. The company operates from offices in Austin, Boulder, and Kansas City, aiming to support underserved communities by providing capital and resources to promising tech ventures.

John Fein

Founder and Managing Partner

Claire Hansen

Partner

Chris Marks

Managing Partner

Past deals in Kansas

Zohr

Seed Round in 2018
Zohr, Inc. is a retail and service provider specializing in tires, founded in 2015 and headquartered in Kansas City, Missouri. The company operates multiple locations across Kansas and Missouri, including Bonner Springs, Fairway, and Raytown. Zohr offers a range of services such as tire replacement, tire rotation, flat tire repair, and fleet services. It has developed an online platform that allows customers to conveniently order tire delivery and installation at their home or office. This platform also provides access to a complete catalog of tire-related services, enabling vehicle owners to manage their tire needs quickly and efficiently at competitive prices.

Zohr

Seed Round in 2018
Zohr, Inc. is a retail and service provider specializing in tires, founded in 2015 and headquartered in Kansas City, Missouri. The company operates multiple locations across Kansas and Missouri, including Bonner Springs, Fairway, and Raytown. Zohr offers a range of services such as tire replacement, tire rotation, flat tire repair, and fleet services. It has developed an online platform that allows customers to conveniently order tire delivery and installation at their home or office. This platform also provides access to a complete catalog of tire-related services, enabling vehicle owners to manage their tire needs quickly and efficiently at competitive prices.

Super Dispatch

Seed Round in 2018
Super Dispatch, Inc. is a Kansas City-based company that provides automation software for the auto transport industry, catering to carriers, brokers, and shippers. Founded in 2013, the company offers a comprehensive platform that includes features such as Super Loadboard for booking loads and finding vetted carriers, Carrier Transportation Management System (TMS) for managing loads, drivers, and billing, and Shipper TMS for automating and digitizing daily operations. By replacing traditional paper forms with mobile applications and a web platform, Super Dispatch streamlines operations and enhances efficiency for trucking companies. The platform also enables shippers to obtain quotes from multiple carriers, track shipments in real time, and manage payments, thus facilitating a smoother vehicle shipping process.

FitBark

Seed Round in 2016
FitBark Inc. is a pet technology company that offers a dog activity and sleep monitor designed to enhance the health and well-being of dogs and their owners. Founded in 2013 and based in Kansas City, Missouri, FitBark's product collects data on a dog's physical activity and rest levels, providing valuable insights into the animal's health and behavior. The device converts this information into "bark points," allowing pet owners to track their dog's progress. Additionally, FitBark's platform facilitates communication with veterinarians, enabling the sharing of health data. The company's offerings are available through its online store and other online retailers in the United States, Canada, and the United Kingdom. FitBark is also recognized as a research-grade platform, utilized by over 45 veterinary schools and research institutions to validate new drugs, foods, procedures, and medical treatments.
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