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Fireroad Ventures

Cincinnati, OH · Invests in US · Website

Pre-SeedSeedE-commerce & MarketplacesTravel & HospitalityB2B SaaSAI & Machine LearningSales & Marketing TechHealthcare & BiotechEnterprise SoftwareMarketing & AdtechHR Tech & Future of WorkHealthcare & Digital HealthEdTech

Thesis

Back founders solving existential problems for small and medium-sized businesses in contracting, healthcare, hospitality, and other local industries. Focus on applied AI for service sectors and SMBs, backing founders with deep operational knowledge of the markets they serve.

Likely not a fit for

Enterprise sales to large corporations, consumer apps without an SMB angle, deep tech without a near-term SMB use case.

How they invest

Lead or follow
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Involvement
Advisor
Fund status
Actively deploying
Decision process
Partnership vote

Partners & team

3 contacts on file

RW

Ry Walker

PartnerPartner · Primary contact

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r•••@fi•••.io

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CJ

Christy Johnson

General PartnerGeneral Partner

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c•••@fi•••.io

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TM

Tim Metzner

General PartnerCo-Founder and General Partner

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t•••@fi•••.io

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Portfolio

Flamel.aiMarketing Adtech

Flamel.ai provides an AI-powered marketing platform specifically designed for multi-location brands, enabling them to manage marketing across various channels and locations efficiently.

SMB.coEcommerce Marketplaces

SMB.co is a small business marketplace that connects buyers, sellers, and advisors, providing AI-matched opportunities and data-driven valuations to facilitate smooth business transactions.

NarratizeEnterprise Software

Narratize is an AI-powered storytelling platform designed to help innovators communicate complex ideas effectively, accelerating time-to-market for product innovations.

GlassHouseEnterprise Software

GlassHouse is a sales communication platform that helps trusted local service pros connect with homeowners. It offers digital door knocking solutions specifically designed for home service businesses, enabling targeted outreach and efficient lead management.

Murray MentorEnterprise Software

Murray Mentor is an AI-powered mentor for on-the-job guidance, created to address the urgent skills gap facing frontline and industrial organizations. By giving employees real-time, voice- and text-activated access to the expertise they need, Murray helps companies preserve critical knowledge, reduce downtime, and improve productivity.

DifferentKindEnterprise Software

DifferentKind is a platform designed specifically for dental organizations, including Dental Service Organizations (DSOs), private practices, and dental insurers, to improve operations, retention, and network quality using verified patient experience data.

ImmersedEnterprise Software

Immersed is a leading AR/VR productivity platform that enables users to create virtual workspaces, collaborate remotely, and enhance productivity through spatial computing and AI technologies.

Methodic LabsConsumer Apps Social

Methodic Labs is a company whose website, methodiclabs.com, is registered but may still be available for purchase.

ToolseyEnterprise Software

Toolsey is an affordable, yet powerful platform to drive more sales with tools that are easy to use yet incredibly effective. It helps businesses grow by streamlining lead management and boosting conversion through smart automation and intuitive tools.

Magic KidsEcommerce Marketplaces

Magic Kids is a domain for sale, currently listed as MagicKids.com. The company is not operational as of 2026-05-10. The domain is available for potential purchase.

FencelineEnterprise Software

Fenceline makes fencing simple, fast, and transparent. Homeowners get AI-powered estimates and connect with trusted local contractors—no sales pressure, just clear info. Contractors gain ready-to-build leads and tools to streamline bids and projects.

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Fireroad Ventures Research Overview Fireroad Ventures is an early-stage venture capital firm based at the University of Cincinnati's 1819 Innovation Hub in Cincinnati, Ohio. Founded in 2023 by seasoned entrepreneurs Tim Metzner and Ry Walker, with partner Christy Johnson, Fireroad focuses exclusively on technology companies that serve small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs). The firm is part of a

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