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Fireroad

Kingmaker TierBased on the data VC Catalog holds.

Kingmaker Tier: 84 out of 100

  • Generalist (firms only)
  • Pre seed
  • AI native
  • VC
  • B2B
Investor type
VC
Investing status
Activeas of 2026-09-18Source (opens in a new tab)
Check size
$50K – $250KSource (opens in a new tab)
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Record updated 18 September 2026

About

Investing in startups that help small businesses stay local, scale efficiently, and compete in the AI economy.

Investment approach

Thesis
Small businesses are the backbone of America, but the technology built for them has lagged for decades. Technology should strengthen local ownership, not replace it. Small businesses face increasing pressure from national chains and private equity consolidation. Meanwhile, their tech stack is designed for enterprise users—a fundamental mismatch for the operational realities these businesses face daily.Source (opens in a new tab)
Eligibility
Are you an industry insider building technology for small businesses? We'd love to hear from you.
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