Entry stagePre-seed, Seed
Check size$500K to $3M
Leads roundsYes
FocusGeneralist
Latest fundn/a
Investing team7 peopleNo activity since Sep
Who you would pitch at Kickstart
7 people on the investing team, 4 of them partners who can make the call. Partners are listed first.
Dalton WrightGeneral PartnerHe co-founded Kickstart, Mexico's first tech fund, and Campus Founders Fund, and is based in Colorado.
Gavin ChristensenFounder & General PartnerHe serves on the board of the National Venture Capital Association and has over 20 years of experience with early-stage founders.
Kat KennedyGeneral PartnerShe previously served as President and CXO of Degreed, a unicorn startup focused on skill development.
Tanner PotterPartnerHe has built AI-based IoT cameras and a safari company in Tanzania.
Matt SmithPrincipalHe focuses on early-stage investing in the mountain states and previously worked as a SaaS employee and founder.
Anna Sophia RoweAssociateShe supports female entrepreneurs and serves on the Her Bold Move committee.
Kimball PalmerAssociateHe earned an MBA in Finance from BYU's Marriott School of Business.
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Writes $500K to $3M checks. Its smallest check is larger than 71% of firms in the atlas.
Bars: how many firms in the atlas report each band. Highlighted: this firm.No recent activity since September 2026. Quiet does not mean closed.
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Ownership target7-10%, 10-12%, > 12%
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In their words
Utah & Colorado Pre-seed & Seed Funding | Early Stage VC Fund | Pre-seed & Seed InvestorsUtah & Colorado's most active pre-seed & seed investors. Based in Salt Lake & Denver, Kickstart has backed 150+ startups with pre-seed & seed capital.kickstart.com
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What stage does Kickstart invest in?
Kickstart reports entry at pre-seed, seed.
How much does Kickstart invest?
Kickstart reports checks of $500K to $3M.
Does Kickstart lead rounds?
Yes. Kickstart says it can lead.
Who are the partners at Kickstart?
Dalton Wright (General Partner), Gavin Christensen (Founder & General Partner), Kat Kennedy (General Partner), Tanner Potter (Partner).
Is Kickstart active right now?
No recent activity since September 2026.
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