Bonfire Ventures

Bonfire Ventures Team

Bonfire Ventures is a Los Angeles-based seed-stage venture capital firm specializing exclusively in early-stage B2B software investments, led by a senior, experienced team of operators and investors who provide $2–4M as the first institutional check, take active board seats in 95% of deals, and are recognized for their high-conviction, founder-focused approach and industry accolades.

The Bonfire Crew

Founders choose Bonfire because of the people behind it—a tight-knit, senior team of operators and investors who have spent their careers in and around early-stage B2B software. B2B is all they have ever done. They have built it, backed it, and lived it. Their approach is not just proven, it's personal.

Here’s who you’ll be building with.

Our Reputation Speaks for Itself

  • Bonfire featured on Business Insider's Seed 75 List.
  • Mark Mullen ranked #1 VC in LA for the 3rd year.
  • Jim Andelman listed on Insider's Top 100 Seed List.
  • Jennifer Richard recognized on Power100 in Venture Capital.
  • Tyler Churchill named on Insider's Top 30 VCs to Watch.
  • Bonfire ranked #3 firm by founders.

The Bonfire Team

  • Mark Mullen — Co-Founder
  • Jim Andelman — Co-Founder
  • Brett Queener — Partner
  • Tyler Churchill — Partner
  • Jennifer Richard — Principal
  • Dominique Yadegar — Vice President
  • Jason Tahir — Vice President
  • Brian MacInnes — CFO
  • Deb Goldstein — Head of Marketing & Platform
  • Loren Shepard — Vice President Operations

Frequently Asked Questions

What stage does Bonfire invest at?

Bonfire leads seed rounds exclusively in B2B software, typically investing $2–4M as the first institutional check.

What sectors does Bonfire focus on?

Exclusively B2B software—including vertical SaaS, go-to-market tech, AI-native applications, and horizontal enterprise tools.

Does Bonfire take a board seat?

95% of Bonfire investments include a board seat with a named partner who stays engaged from seed through exit.

Where is Bonfire based?

Bonfire is headquartered in Los Angeles, CA, with portfolio companies across the US.

How does Bonfire differ from other seed funds?

Bonfire leads a small number of high-conviction deals per year—meaning every founder gets the full weight of the team, not just a check.

Get to Know Us

Bonfire is focused on founders, follow-through, and showing up in the muck. Here's a peek at how they work—and why it works.