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SignalFire

San Francisco, California · Invests in US; UK; Europe; Asia · Website

Pre-SeedSeedSeries AConsumer Apps & SocialB2B SaaSAI & Machine LearningDeveloper ToolsCybersecurityFintechDeveloper Tools & InfrastructureEnterprise SoftwareSecurity & CybersecurityFintech & PaymentsHealthcare & Digital HealthLegal & Regtech

Thesis

Data and technology combined with sector expertise and operational support unlock unfair advantages for early-stage startups. We build venture capital like a tech company.

Likely not a fit for

Traditional VC model relying on founder networks and intuition alone. Passive capital without operational support.

How they invest

Lead or follow
Usually leads
Typical decision
~2 weeks
Warm intro
Not required
Involvement
Takes a board seat
Fund status
Actively deploying
Assets under mgmt
$3B
Decision process
Partnership vote

Partners & team

3 contacts on file

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Michael Mangini

PartnerPartner · Primary contact

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m•••@si•••.com

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Jordan Clark

PartnerPartner

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j•••@si•••.com

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Chris Farmer

PartnerPartner & CEO

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c•••@si•••.com

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Portfolio

AlchemyDeveloper Tools Infra

Alchemy is a leading blockchain development platform that provides tools and infrastructure for building decentralized applications. It offers a comprehensive suite of developer tools and supports startups with dedicated resources.

AffinitiFintech Payments

Affiniti is a financial technology company that provides an all-in-one financial operating system specifically designed for small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) in traditionally overlooked industries such as pharmacies, auto dealerships, and HVAC contractors. By offering tailored financial products, including credit cards and expense management solutions, Affiniti aims to address the unique cash flow challenges faced by these businesses.

Health GorillaHealthcare Digital

Health Gorilla is a health data network that provides infrastructure and APIs for secure patient data exchange, enabling interoperability in healthcare.

Grow TherapyHealthcare Digital

Grow Therapy offers online and in-person mental health services that accept insurance, providing support through a help center and a network of therapists in California.

Flock FreightLogistics Supply Chain

Flock Freight optimizes freight shipping through shared truckloads, reducing costs and carbon footprint. The company leverages AI-powered pooling technology to combine shipments from various businesses into efficient Shared Truckloads.

GrammarlyEdtech

Grammarly provides AI-powered writing assistance tools that help users improve their writing skills, check grammar, and enhance clarity in various formats including documents, emails, and online content.

StrivacityEnterprise Software

Strivacity is a leader in Customer Identity and Access Management (CIAM), providing a cloud-native platform that simplifies customer sign-in journeys while enhancing security and user experience.

CodaMetrixHealthcare Digital

CodaMetrix provides contextual coding automation solutions designed to enhance coding accuracy and efficiency for healthcare providers.

DigMedia Entertainment

Dig.com refers to Disney's brands and leadership. The company operates globally with diverse businesses.

EvenupLegal Regtech

EvenUp is the leading AI platform for personal injury law. Trusted by 2,000+ firms, EvenUp helps legal teams run casework like clockwork—drafting documents, automating workflows, and maximizing the outcome of every case from intake to resolution.

WellthHealthcare Digital

Wellth is a health technology company that motivates individuals to adhere to their care plans through daily engagement and rewards, leveraging behavioral economics to improve health outcomes.

PatlyticsEnterprise Software

Patlytics is the leading AI-native platform built to reduce cycle times, increase margins, and deliver winning IP outcomes at scale, focusing on patent intelligence and management.

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SignalFire Research Document Executive Summary SignalFire is a next-generation venture capital firm that reimagined the traditional VC model by building it like a technology company. Founded in 2013 with the mission to disrupt venture capital, SignalFire has scaled to approximately $3 billion in assets under management. The firm combines data-driven investment decisions with proprietary AI technol

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