Kickstart

Founded in 2008 and based in Cottonwood Heights, Utah, Kickstart is a venture capital firm investing in early-stage companies across the Mountain West region. With a focus on technology-related sectors, particularly software, they have supported numerous successful startups such as Lucid, Podium, and Galileo over their 17-year history.

Tyson Andrus

Investor

Brandon Beck

Principal

Gavin Christensen

Founder, General Partner and Managing Partner

Ruud Dekker

Investor

Sydnie Keddington

Senior Associate

Past deals in Leasing

Carputty

Venture Round in 2024
Carputty is a consumer automotive startup that offers a flexible and transparent car loan service designed to simplify the financing process for customers. Founded in 2020 by Patrick Bayliss and Joshua Tatum, the company provides a real-time line of credit that can be utilized for refinancing, purchasing, or leasing vehicles. Carputty distinguishes itself with a proprietary predictive valuation tool that assists users in understanding the optimal times to buy or sell their vehicles, promoting the idea of viewing cars as valuable assets. By prioritizing customer empowerment and ease of use, Carputty aims to enhance the car financing experience.

Lera Investment Technologies

Seed Round in 2023
Lera Investment Technologies offers managed IT services, including cloud computing, network security, data storage, and vendor management. It specializes in serving the leasing industry, providing solutions like devices-as-a-service, storage-as-a-service, and datacenter-as-a-service. The company's unique LIT Platform combines financial, commercial, operational, and technological expertise to deliver a unified global solution through its diverse Tier 1 ecosystem.

Carputty

Series A in 2022
Carputty is a consumer automotive startup that offers a flexible and transparent car loan service designed to simplify the financing process for customers. Founded in 2020 by Patrick Bayliss and Joshua Tatum, the company provides a real-time line of credit that can be utilized for refinancing, purchasing, or leasing vehicles. Carputty distinguishes itself with a proprietary predictive valuation tool that assists users in understanding the optimal times to buy or sell their vehicles, promoting the idea of viewing cars as valuable assets. By prioritizing customer empowerment and ease of use, Carputty aims to enhance the car financing experience.

Nomad

Series A in 2022
Nomad Labs, Inc. is a property management company based in Denver, Colorado, founded in 2019. The firm specializes in providing comprehensive services for small rental property owners, including the calculation of rental income, signing of lease agreements, and tenant placement. Nomad offers a unique solution by guaranteeing monthly rental income, thus alleviating concerns related to vacancy and delinquency costs. In addition to their core services, the company also provides homeowners with assistance in buying and selling properties, as well as access to financial products. For residents, Nomad enhances the rental experience through professionalism and added benefits, creating a more favorable renting environment.

Carputty

Seed Round in 2021
Carputty is a consumer automotive startup that offers a flexible and transparent car loan service designed to simplify the financing process for customers. Founded in 2020 by Patrick Bayliss and Joshua Tatum, the company provides a real-time line of credit that can be utilized for refinancing, purchasing, or leasing vehicles. Carputty distinguishes itself with a proprietary predictive valuation tool that assists users in understanding the optimal times to buy or sell their vehicles, promoting the idea of viewing cars as valuable assets. By prioritizing customer empowerment and ease of use, Carputty aims to enhance the car financing experience.

Nomad

Seed Round in 2021
Nomad Labs, Inc. is a property management company based in Denver, Colorado, founded in 2019. The firm specializes in providing comprehensive services for small rental property owners, including the calculation of rental income, signing of lease agreements, and tenant placement. Nomad offers a unique solution by guaranteeing monthly rental income, thus alleviating concerns related to vacancy and delinquency costs. In addition to their core services, the company also provides homeowners with assistance in buying and selling properties, as well as access to financial products. For residents, Nomad enhances the rental experience through professionalism and added benefits, creating a more favorable renting environment.

Nomad

Pre Seed Round in 2020
Nomad Labs, Inc. is a property management company based in Denver, Colorado, founded in 2019. The firm specializes in providing comprehensive services for small rental property owners, including the calculation of rental income, signing of lease agreements, and tenant placement. Nomad offers a unique solution by guaranteeing monthly rental income, thus alleviating concerns related to vacancy and delinquency costs. In addition to their core services, the company also provides homeowners with assistance in buying and selling properties, as well as access to financial products. For residents, Nomad enhances the rental experience through professionalism and added benefits, creating a more favorable renting environment.
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