Watchfire Ventures

Resource Monitor is a technology company that provides a comprehensive hardware and software platform for managing and optimizing groundwater production. Their platform specializes in advanced groundwater management and waste prevention, offering real-time monitoring, custom alerts, budgeting, and detailed reporting. This enables users, such as farmers, ranchers, and industrial developers, to make data-driven decisions for better water resource management and irrigation.

Little Sesame is a Washington, D.C.–based fast casual restaurant concept focused on hummus-based dishes and Mediterranean-inspired fare. The menu features hummus bowls, pita sandwiches, salatim, mezzes, sweets, and drinks, with an emphasis on fresh, seasonal vegetables, house-made spice blends, and high-quality olive oil. The concept offers catering and online ordering, expanding access to its healthy, quick-serve meals. It sources fresh farm foods directly from farmers, underscoring a commitment to nutritious options and responsible sourcing. Founded in the mid-2010s, Little Sesame operates to provide quick, healthy lunches while delivering flavorful, plant-forward offerings that appeal to a broad audience.

Stay AI is a company that focuses on developing a retention operating system aimed at enhancing subscription revenue for businesses. Its platform incorporates a range of AI-powered tools designed to improve customer acquisition, retention, and reduce churn. The offerings include loyalty tools such as a chatbot for short messaging, customer surveys, and rewards programs that enable businesses to test and scale various discount strategies. By leveraging these resources, Stay AI helps businesses increase customer lifetime value and optimize their overall engagement strategies.

Fynn provides private loan services and a financial assistance platform that supports students pursuing trade and vocational education. The company underwrites students based on future potential rather than conventional credit metrics, and seeks to align its interests with schools and students to promote success from enrollment through employment. By offering financially accessible loans, Fynn aims to remove barriers to education and help borrowers achieve long-term financial stability through targeted, career-oriented training.

Oats Overnight is a manufacturer of oatmeal-based breakfast options designed for convenient, overnight preparation. It offers spoon-free, high-protein oatmeal cups made with certified gluten-free oats and boosts them with superfoods such as maca root, raw cacao, hemp, and coffee, along with real fruit, nuts, and seeds to deliver nutritious, tasty breakfasts. The lineup emphasizes easy preparation and reliable nutrition for a quick, healthy start to the day.

CommerceBear is a vertical SaaS platform focused on the furniture and home goods sectors, providing e-commerce technology tools that automate the listing process on various online marketplaces. The company specializes in multichannel publishing and offers an automated inventory platform that enables furniture wholesalers to synchronize their product catalogs across major marketplaces. By optimizing and enriching product listings, CommerceBear assists brands in enhancing their visibility and driving revenue. Its comprehensive solution allows users to manage their entire e-commerce operations efficiently from a single point, streamlining workflows and improving operational effectiveness in the competitive online retail landscape.

Gearflow streamlines parts procurement for heavy equipment fleets by offering a unified platform that enhances supplier access, communication, and reporting.

Black Buffalo Inc. is a Chicago-based company established in 2015 that specializes in producing tobacco-free nicotine alternatives designed to replicate the experience of traditional smokeless tobacco products. The company offers a range of products made from food-safe ingredients and pharmaceutical-grade nicotine, which are available in various flavors and form factors. With over 20,000 hours of research and development, Black Buffalo aims to provide users with the taste, texture, and rich dark color of traditional chewing tobacco, while eliminating the risks associated with tobacco leaf and stem.

Operto Guest Technologies is a leading provider of property automation and connected technology for the global hotel and short-term rental industries. The Operto solution is offered in three modules: Operto Guest, Operto Tech, and Operto Teams. Each adds value on a stand-alone basis but works optimally when brought together through Operto Connect. This hospitality operating system is designed to create premium guest experiences while driving operational efficiency and monetization opportunities for operators.

Gearflow streamlines parts procurement for heavy equipment fleets by offering a unified platform that enhances supplier access, communication, and reporting.

Black Buffalo Inc. is a Chicago-based company established in 2015 that specializes in producing tobacco-free nicotine alternatives designed to replicate the experience of traditional smokeless tobacco products. The company offers a range of products made from food-safe ingredients and pharmaceutical-grade nicotine, which are available in various flavors and form factors. With over 20,000 hours of research and development, Black Buffalo aims to provide users with the taste, texture, and rich dark color of traditional chewing tobacco, while eliminating the risks associated with tobacco leaf and stem.