# Startup Ignition Ventures

> Startup Ignition Ventures is a VC fund backing Software. See 17 investments, check sizes, portfolio and contact details. Updated Aug 2026.

- Type: VC Fund
- Location: Provo, United States
- Total investments: 17
- Last investment: Mar 2026
- Lead investor: 76%
- Last fund: Aug 2022
- Last updated: Aug 2026
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/82526692/
- X (Twitter): https://twitter.com/startupignition
- Website: https://www.startupignition.vc/
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/startupignition/

Startup Ignition Ventures is a venture capital firm that provides pre-seed investment for validated business models. It seeks to invest in technology startups, specifically in Saas, B2B, internet, consumer products, mobile, software, gaming, augmented reality, and virtual reality sectors.

## Contacts

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## Investment focus

### Industry

| Industry | Investments | Share |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Software | 7 | 41% |
| Information Technology | 6 | 35% |
| SaaS | 2 | 12% |
| Marketing | 2 | 12% |
| Sales Automation | 2 | 12% |

26 industries tracked in total.

### Stage

| Stage | Investments | Share |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pre-Seed | 13 | 76% |
| Seed | 3 | 18% |

## Team

| Name | Title | Investments | Profile |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| John Richards | Managing Partner | 16 | https://shizune.co/investors/profile/john-richards-3 |
| Tyler Richards | General Partner | 1 | https://shizune.co/investors/profile/tyler-richards-00f2 |

## Investments

| Company | Description | Amount | Stage | Date | Website |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 4StudentLives | 4StudentLives aims to make students' learning environments safer and more supportive by offering complete risk assessments, threat assessments, and safety strategies. | $600K | Pre-Seed | Mar 12, 2026 |  |
| Driven | Pest IQ integrates data from all pest control software into individualized dashboards that empower every team member with real-time updates of key performance metrics.Gone are the days of micromanaging. Pest IQ propels performance, empowering every team member to excel in their respective roles within the company. By instilling a sense ofownership, employees are empowered to take initiative, make informed decisions, and drive meaningful outcomes. This forward-thinking strategy not only boosts individual performance but also enhances team collaboration and overall productivity. | $2.5M | Seed | Jul 29, 2025 |  |
| Dataphleet | Dataphleet provides AI-driven process automation solutions for regulatory compliance and operational checks. The company develops software that automates tasks such as inventory management and compliance audits, including PRC-005, FAC-008, PRC-024-3, and CIP-002 standards. Its platform allows for scheduled or on-demand assessments, deliveringactionable, time-stamped reports to support decision-making and workflow efficiency. Its tools are designed to reduce manual effort in compliance monitoring and reporting, enabling teams to focus on analysis and corrective actions. The platform integrates AI to streamline processes, track outcomes, and maintain consistent documentation across regulatory requirements. | $600K | Pre-Seed | Jul 21, 2025 |  |
| CoachIQ | CoachIQ is a company that converts your coaching into a digital asset. | $1.3M | Pre-Seed | Dec 05, 2024 |  |
| Identity Matrix | Identity Matrix is an advanced website analytics and B2B lead generation tool. The platform de-anonymizes 50-70% of anonymous US web traffic, taking reliance off of 1-2% conversion rates from marketing efforts. With lead scoring, identify high-intent, in-market leads on your website. | $400K | Pre-Seed | Aug 07, 2024 |  |
| Quilia | At RECORD, we're revolutionizing the way personal injury attorneys manage their cases. Our cutting-edge mobile app streamlines communication and organization for personal injury cases, providing a secure and privileged platform for clients and attorneys to share information, stay connected, and manage all aspects of the case from treatment torecovery and property damage resolution. Our app not only increases the chances of fair recovery for clients but also help attorneys to provide the best service to their clients.Our platform is designed with the modern attorney in mind, providing real-time communication and organization, easy access to client information and document management, and the ability to calculate the total value of lost wages. We're constantly working to improve our offering to make the process of managing personal injury cases as seamless as possible. |  | Pre-Seed | Nov 22, 2023 |  |
| Quilia | At RECORD, we're revolutionizing the way personal injury attorneys manage their cases. Our cutting-edge mobile app streamlines communication and organization for personal injury cases, providing a secure and privileged platform for clients and attorneys to share information, stay connected, and manage all aspects of the case from treatment torecovery and property damage resolution. Our app not only increases the chances of fair recovery for clients but also help attorneys to provide the best service to their clients.Our platform is designed with the modern attorney in mind, providing real-time communication and organization, easy access to client information and document management, and the ability to calculate the total value of lost wages. We're constantly working to improve our offering to make the process of managing personal injury cases as seamless as possible. |  | Seed | Nov 22, 2023 |  |
| Driven | Pest IQ integrates data from all pest control software into individualized dashboards that empower every team member with real-time updates of key performance metrics.Gone are the days of micromanaging. Pest IQ propels performance, empowering every team member to excel in their respective roles within the company. By instilling a sense ofownership, employees are empowered to take initiative, make informed decisions, and drive meaningful outcomes. This forward-thinking strategy not only boosts individual performance but also enhances team collaboration and overall productivity. | $600K | Pre-Seed | Jul 11, 2023 |  |
| Flowell | Flowell is an online platform that offers video-based yoga and meditation classes. | $400.2K | Pre-Seed | Jun 21, 2023 |  |
| Oliver | Oliver is a SaaS-based appointment management platform for veterinary practices and animal hospitals. The company's platform combines with the veterinary practice management system to help clients easily schedule an appointment online with their vet. |  | Pre-Seed | Jun 14, 2023 |  |

10 of 17 investments shown.

## Co-investors
- [Pelion Venture Partners](https://shizune.co/investors/profile/pelion-venture-partners) — VC Fund, 2 deals together
- [Serena Ventures](https://shizune.co/investors/profile/serena-ventures) — VC Fund, 2 deals together
- [Frazier VC](https://shizune.co/investors/profile/appletreecapital) — VC Fund, 1 deal together
- [Frazier VC](https://shizune.co/investors/profile/fraziervc) — VC Fund, 1 deal together
- [Reformation Partners](https://shizune.co/investors/profile/reformation-partners) — VC Fund, 1 deal together

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## FAQ

### What does Startup Ignition Ventures invest in?

Startup Ignition Ventures invests primarily in Software, Information Technology and SaaS startups, most often at Pre-Seed and Seed stage. Most of the 17 investments tracked by Shizune back companies in United States. The Investment Focus section breaks down every industry, stage and country in the portfolio.

### How do I contact Startup Ignition Ventures?

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### Who are the partners at Startup Ignition Ventures?

The team at Startup Ignition Ventures includes John Richards (Managing Partner) and Tyler Richards (General Partner). The Team section lists each member with their title, investment count and links.

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