Bonfire Ventures
UnclaimedAt a Glance
- Check Size
- $2M – $3M
- Stage
- Pre-Seed, Seed, Series A, Series B+
- AUM
- $200M
- Sectors
- Aerospace & Defense, Other, Consumer +2
- Founded
- 2016
- HQ
- Santa Monica, CA
About Bonfire Ventures
Bonfire Ventures is a venture capital firm based in Santa Monica, CA founded in 2016. Bonfire Ventures leads seed rounds for B2B software startups looking for hands-on, personalized guidance to graduate from Seed to Series A. The firm focuses on Pre-Seed, Seed, Series A, Series B+ investments across sectors including Aerospace & Defense, Other, Consumer, Fintech, Climate. The firm manages $200M in assets under management. Notable portfolio companies include ThoughtSpot, GitLab, Clari, Sendoso, Kustomer and Luma Health. Invests in early-stage B2B software companies, particularly those serving underserved markets and enterprise workflows.
Investment Thesis
“Invests in early-stage B2B software companies, particularly those serving underserved markets and enterprise workflows.”
Sector Focus
Investment Stage
Notable Portfolio Companies
SEC Fund Filings
- Vehicles filed, last 24 months
- 1
- Latest filing
Bonfire Ventures filed a Form D for 1 fund vehicle between Sep 26, 2024 and Sep 25, 2026.
| Fund vehicle | Source |
|---|---|
| Bonfire Ventures IV, LP | SEC Form D, filed |
A Form D is the notice a fund files with the SEC when it raises money in a private offering. Feeder funds, parallel funds and SPVs each file their own, so the count measures filing activity, not the number of flagship funds.
Source: SEC EDGAR Form D filings for pooled investment funds, original filings only (amendments excluded). Our filing data starts Jul 1, 2024. Vehicles are matched to Bonfire Ventures by fund name and checked against the sponsor address and named principals on each filing; offering amounts are not shown. Each “SEC Form D” link opens an EDGAR full-text search for that vehicle’s exact name, where the filing itself is listed. See every new fund filing on the Form D Radar.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What stage does Bonfire Ventures invest at?
Bonfire Ventures primarily invests at the Pre-Seed, Seed, Series A, Series B+ stages. This means they focus on companies that are at the earliest idea or prototype phase.
Where is Bonfire Ventures located?
Bonfire Ventures is headquartered in Santa Monica, CA. Many of their portfolio companies are also based in this region, though they invest across geographies.
What sectors does Bonfire Ventures focus on?
Bonfire Ventures focuses on investments in Aerospace & Defense, Other, Consumer, Fintech, Climate. Their portfolio reflects deep expertise and networks within these sectors.
What is Bonfire Ventures's typical check size?
Bonfire Ventures's typical investment check size ranges from $2M to $3M. Actual amounts may vary based on the stage, sector, and specific opportunity.
How much does Bonfire Ventures have under management?
Bonfire Ventures manages approximately $200M in assets under management (AUM) across their funds.
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