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About Bonfire Ventures

A seed-stage venture capital firm backing founders building AI-native B2B software companies. Bonfire has invested exclusively in B2B software for two decades, and stays involved from seed through Series A.

Founder preferences

Backs founders building AI-native B2B software — the firm describes itself as "AI-native too," using an internal tool to help source, diligence, and support portfolio companies.

Investment Team
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Mark Mullen

Co-Founder

Co-founded Bonfire Ventures; ranked #1 VC in LA for three consecutive years by Business Insider.

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Jim Andelman

Co-Founder

Co-founded Bonfire Ventures; named to Insider's Top 100 Seed List.

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Brett Queener

Partner

Partner at Bonfire Ventures.

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Tyler Churchill

Partner

Named to Insider's Top 30 VCs to Watch.

Portfolio Highlights
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Notable

Backs just 10–12 companies a year on purpose, favoring high conviction over volume. Founders it has backed have built more than $18B in exit value. Headquartered at 11611 San Vicente Blvd, Los Angeles, CA.

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Check size
$2M–$6M
Stages
Seed
Lead tendency
Leads nearly every round (about 95%) with a board seat held by a named partner.
Decision process
A small, high-conviction team that leads about 95% of its rounds with a board seat, intentionally backing only 10-12 companies a year rather than spreading thin.
Sector focus
B2B Software
Location
Los Angeles, CA
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