StartFast
Overview
StartFast Ventures is a venture capital firm founded in 2012 and based in Syracuse, New York . The firm invests in seed and series A stages of B2B SaaS companies across Charlotte, Phoenix, and Buffalo regions . StartFast is optimized to address challenges faced by startups outside major VC hubs .
Investments
| Company | Date | Stage | Lead |
|---|---|---|---|
| Impel | Sep 2014 | Series A | Co-investor |
| KredosAi | Jul 2026 | Series A | Co-investor |
| SelectFI, Inc. | Dec 2025 | Seed | Lead |
| Tunedly | Jun 2017 | Accelerator | Lead |
| DesignerInc | Jun 2018 | Accelerator | Co-investor |
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Key People
Chuck Stormon
Managing Partner
Michael Quigley
Managing Partner
Reg Harnish
Venture Partner
Sector & Stage Mix
Industry, funding stage, and valuation band breakdowns.
FAQ
Where is StartFast based?
StartFast is headquartered in Syracuse, New York, United States.
When was StartFast founded?
StartFast was founded in 2012.
How many portfolio companies does StartFast have?
StartFast has 11 portfolio companies in Caplight's dataset.
What are some companies in StartFast's portfolio?
Portfolio companies visible on Caplight include Impel, KredosAi, SelectFI, Inc., Tunedly, DesignerInc.
What was StartFast's most recent investment shown here?
StartFast's most recent investment in this portfolio sample was in KredosAi in 2026.
What sectors does StartFast focus on?
StartFast focuses on FinTech, Enterprise Software, Consumer & Commerce, Media, Entertainment & Gaming, Consumer & Commerce, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Media, Entertainment & Gaming, Enterprise Software, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Enterprise Software, Enterprise Software, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, FinTech, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Mobility, Transportation & Logistics, Enterprise Software, Enterprise Software, Consumer & Commerce, Consumer & Commerce, Enterprise Software, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure.
What company stages does StartFast focus on?
StartFast typically invests at the Early stage.
What is StartFast's AUM?
StartFast's assets under management are estimated between $0.0 and $50.0M.