Firestartr

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Investor type

VC

Founded

2012

AUM

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Location

London, England, United Kingdom

Investment Ticket

$1-5 m

Investment Stage

Seed Series A

Region of investment

North America Europe
Investor profile last updated: 14 August, 2026

Profile

Firestartr is a venture capital firm based in London that helps digital entrepreneurs scale from seed stage to Series A and beyond. Although specific founding details and founding year are not available, the firm is noted for its deep network of advisors and operational expertise. It offers a unique venture platform that allows for flexible investment syndication, providing benefits like tax advantages and greater investment choices.

Firestartr specializes in sectors such as SaaS/Cloud Infrastructure, Digital Media, Fintech, and E-Commerce/Marketplaces. It primarily targets seed-stage investments and supports companies as they scale to Series A. The firm leverages its expertise in technology companies to assist growth in the evolving landscape of Internet and software businesses.

Notable portfolio companies include Yoyo Wallet, a mobile payment and customer engagement platform; Citymapper, a transit app; Railsbank, a banking platform; and Wagestream, an income streaming app. Firestartr's investments reflect its focus on innovative solutions across fintech, SaaS, and digital media arenas.

Industry

Business Services (B2B) Digital Education E-commerce/Marketplace Financial Services Fintech Internet and Web Services IT Services Marketing and Advertising Media and Entertainment Real Estate SaaS Software Cloud

Contacts

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Anil Hansjee Co-Founder
Co-Founder
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Alain Falys Partner
Partner
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LinkedIn
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FAQs about Firestartr

Firestartr is a venture capital firm. It backs companies at Seed and Series A, writing tickets of $1-5 m.
Firestartr is located in London, England, United Kingdom.
Firestartr was founded in 2012.
Firestartr invests in companies and startups in Business Services (B2B), Digital, Education, E-commerce/Marketplace, Financial Services, Fintech, Internet and Web Services, IT Services, Marketing and Advertising, Media and Entertainment, Real Estate, SaaS, Software, Cloud.
Firestartr invests in companies and startups in North America, Europe.
Firestartr invests in companies and startups at Seed, Series A.
Firestartr usually invests $1-5 m on average.
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