Backing outliers early

As the Mountain West's first seed fund, we invest in bold founders building companies that thrive in a distinct ecosystem: our own backyard.

since

2008

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Kickstart
Salt Lake

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Kickstart Denver

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Early stage venture capital with heart,

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For founders with grit.

What sets Kickstart apart is a rare combination of deep regional expertise, hard-earned empathy from having been founders ourselves, and nearly two decades of experience helping outliers succeed.

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Partnering early with founders blazing new trails

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We believe the Rocky Mountain frontier is still wide open.