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Fuel Capital

San Francisco, California · Invests in US · Website

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SeedPre-SeedSeries AConsumer Apps & SocialE-commerce & MarketplacesB2B SaaSDeveloper ToolsEnterprise SoftwareDeveloper Tools & Infrastructure

Thesis

Great ideas can come from anywhere. We support outsider founders with capital, operational expertise, connections, and authentic partnership. We stand in your corner, not your kitchen.

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We reject gatekeeping and barriers to entry. We look at everything before narrowing down to the best of the best.

How they invest

Lead or follow
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Involvement
Takes a board seat
Fund status
Actively deploying
Decision process
Partnership vote

Partners & team

2 contacts on file

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Chris Howard

General PartnerFounder and Partner · Primary contact

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c•••@fu•••.com

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Leah Solivan

General PartnerGeneral Partner

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l•••@fu•••.com

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Portfolio

FigmaEnterprise Software

Figma is a collaborative interface design tool that allows users to design, prototype, and collaborate on projects in real-time.

FlexportLogistics Supply Chain

Flexport is a global logistics platform that coordinates supply chain operations, offering solutions for importers and exporters to manage their logistics from factory to customer door.

ThredupEcommerce Marketplaces

An online consignment and thrift store where users can buy and sell secondhand styles from top brands.

LatticeHr Tech Work

Lattice is the #1 AI-powered people platform that turns managers into leaders, employees into high-performers, and companies into the best places to work.

ConvoyLogistics Supply Chain

Convoy is a leading marketplace platform designed for brokers and trusted carriers to match and execute freight efficiently. It offers a mobile app for carriers to book loads instantly, manage their operations, and get paid faster, while providing brokers with access to a large network of carriers and automated booking processes.

BarkHr Tech Work

Bark is a parental control app that helps families manage their children's digital lives by monitoring texts, emails, and popular apps for issues like bullying and online predators. It offers features like screen time management and website filtering.

CamblyEdtech

Cambly offers online English tutoring services with native speakers, focusing on personalized learning experiences for students of all levels.

CrowdCowEcommerce Marketplaces

Crowd Cow connects consumers with high-quality, ethically sourced meat and seafood from around the world, emphasizing transparency and sustainability in food production.

dumpling.usEcommerce Marketplaces

Dumpling is a platform that empowers small businesses to offer local grocery shopping and delivery services, helping entrepreneurs gain control, autonomy, and flexibility in their work.

Future FamilyFintech Payments

Future Family provides fertility financing solutions, including IVF loans, egg freezing support, and personalized nurse guidance to help individuals and families navigate their fertility journeys.

GoodDogEcommerce Marketplaces

Good Dog connects prospective dog owners with ethical breeders, shelters, and rescues, ensuring that dogs are sourced responsibly and with a focus on health and welfare.

WithJoyConsumer Apps Social

WithJoy offers a comprehensive platform for wedding planning, including customizable wedding websites, guest list management, online RSVPs, and wedding registries.

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Fuel Capital Research Investment Thesis Fuel Capital is an early-stage venture capital firm committed to supporting outsider founders who have the potential to change the world. Founded by Chris Howard and Leah Busque (former TaskRabbit CEO), the firm positions itself as a true partner to founders—not just a source of capital. Their core thesis is that great ideas can come from anywhere, and they …

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