Kickstart

Investing in great early-stage companies based in the mountain west @LucidSoftware @PodiumHQ @AngelStudiosInc @Spiff_Inc @pura @thehavenly @radai @WeAreMusicAI

[Tanner Potter⚡️ @T_Potz]

one of the best parts of VC is hearing founders' origin stories

here's the story from the @LucidSoftware legends @dmgrow @karlxsun. We discuss the OG pitch deck, pioneering PLG in UT, hiring w/an exceptionally-high bar, data-driven building, etc.

https://t.co/uhTJx2aSYC

[Utah Business @UtahBusiness]

Mark your calendars for Founder Friday!

Curious about building a successful company, or seeking seed funding for you business?

Join us on April 24th for a conversation with Gavin Christensen, Founder of @KickstartFund. As a leader in Utah's venture scene, Gavin supports entrepreneurs nationwide.

🗓️ April 24th, 9AM-11AM
📍 @gatheratkiln (Holladay)
🎟️ Free tickets: https://t.co/XMDTccRhdz

Seats are limited, so reserve your spot today!

[Kat 🍋 @katkennedyVC]

So grateful to get to have a front row seat to @trycrew being built! Incredible team, incredible product. Onward they go!

[Crew @trycrew]

Big news - Crew just raised our seed round! Huge thanks to Capital Eleven, @KickstartFund , AZ-VC, @Pelion_VP, Sepio, and @runventures_vc for believing in our mission to help more people reach their financial goals. ❤️

[Gentry Davies @gentryld]

Crew has raised $3.8m in seed funding to continue building the very best banking experience possible for you.

Thank you to Capital Eleven and @KickstartFund for believing in us and leading this round, and to AZ-VC, @Pelion_VP , Sepio, @runventures_vc and others for participating. Your support means the world.

Since we launched Crew publicly last year we’ve helped thousands of families bring their finances under control, and we’ve seen massive acceleration in the last few months in particular.

We’ve grown almost exclusively through word of mouth up to this point. Our customers love Crew and tell their friends about us, because they agree that:
-> Your budget belongs inside your bank account
-> You deserve financial tools that empower you to succeed financially
-> All of your deposits should earn interest
-> Your banking app should be delightful to use

Here’s how we can help you take control of your personal finances:
- Put all of your cash into a single, high-yield checking account - currently earning 3.2% Annual Percentage Yield (APY)¹. No more bouncing money between checking/savings.
- Organize your account into as many pockets as you’d like. 
- Split your paycheck into your pockets so you can pay yourself first and set aside money for each of your bills.
- Swipe right on the pocket you want to spend out of. It’s delightful, seriously. Download the app and try it in Demo mode. 🙂
- Set up unique virtual cards for each of your bills. Set limits on each one, and cancel the card anytime you like.

There’s never been a better time to give Crew a try. Sign up with code SEED50 to boost your APY by 0.5% for three months.

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Crew is a financial technology company, not a bank. Banking services provided by Bangor Savings Bank, Member FDIC. The Crew Mastercard® Debit Card is issued by Bangor Savings Bank, Member FDIC, pursuant to license by Mastercard International Incorporated. Mastercard is a registered trademark, and the circle design is a trademark of Mastercard International Incorporated. Spend anywhere Mastercard is accepted.

1. Annual Percentage Yield (APY) is variable and may change after account opening. The advertised 3.2% checking APY is accurate through Nov. 30, 2025 and may change at any time. There is no minimum balance or deposit required to obtain the advertised APY. Enter code SEED50 when signing up and fund your account by Nov 30, 2026 to boost your Crew Checking APY by 0.5% for three months.

[Kickstart @KickstartFund]

@bdefig @anagram_ai 🔥🔥🔥

[Bryce DeFigueiredo @bdefig]

This is exactly the type of thing you can do with @anagram_ai. AI-powered gift guides in minutes. No dev work, no code. We help marketers go from idea to launch with zero friction.

https://t.co/ejYvjUeUtO

[Dalton Wright @VCDalton]

Following a legendary startup journey that some might describe as miraculous, Angel Studios (ANGX) debuted on the NYSE today and will continue telling stories that amplify light. The Harmon brothers and their team are among the most dedicated, talented and persevering entrepreneurs I have ever had the privilege of supporting and I couldn’t be more excited to see what they do next as a public company.

I made Kickstart’s seed investment in Angel while I was still finishing graduate school in early 2014 and spent over a decade on the board of directors. At the time, I had no idea the perilous path the company would need to navigate to get to this point and I still stand in awe of the founders’ heroic efforts to bring this company to the world. Godspeed, the work has just begun!

@AngelStudiosInc @nealsharmon @JeffreyHarmon @JordanHarmon

[Kickstart @KickstartFund]

If you’ve ever been in sales or GTM, you know: the slowest thing in the room is the decision.

Alysio fixes that.

One interface. One AI native interface. From question to action in seconds.

Sign up before everyone else does: https://t.co/foKjFbmLSk

#CommandTheRevenue

[Kickstart @KickstartFund]

🚨 Aervivo is hiring!

Join a team bringing reliable, affordable WiFi to communities across the U.S.

💻 Remote + flexible roles!

Apply here → https://t.co/kwtN30qZRS
#StartupJobs #RemoteWork #techjobs #Aervivo

[Kat 🍋 @katkennedyVC]

So proud of Dan and the entire team at Kadence. They’re building something powerful and transformative, onward!

[Dan Bladen @danbladen]

Massive thanks to @katkennedyVC & the team at @kickstartfund for their incredible support.

Grateful for all who've supported us on this journey.

[Dan Bladen @danbladen]

Kadence raises $20M Series A 🚀 Led by @highalpha, with participation from @kickstartfund, Capital, Manta Ray, Sovereign's Capital, Midwich Ignite & 515 Ventures.

[Kickstart @KickstartFund]

Huge congrats to @danbladen and the entire @KadenceOS team on their $20M Series A! 👏

Kadence is redefining hybrid work with intention, clarity & momentum. The future of work is flexible, but it doesn’t have to be chaotic. 🚀
https://t.co/dVq2Xs0Mvj

[Gavin Christensen @gavin_kickstart]

For those who missed the ping pong event. It was epic! Don't miss the next one! We own the tables now and have found the perfect venue in @TraegerGrills and partner. A great quote from that a Founder/CEO that attended was on point: "a networking event that was actually fun!" We think a good time for the next one could be during @siliconslopes or @UtahTechWeek. Let us know what you think and how we should modify for next time.

[TechBuzz News - Utah's Daily Tech News @TechBuzzUtah]

Kickstart and Mayer Brown Bring Back Utah’s Favorite Ping Pong Tournament
https://t.co/61mBLPHISP

[Gavin Christensen @gavin_kickstart]

Why Kickstart invested in Music AI https://t.co/jIRExa5lYU

[Kickstart @KickstartFund]

🚨 @epistemix is hiring! 🚨

Join a mission-driven team using modeling & simulation to help orgs make better decisions.

Now hiring:
🧠 Software Eng
📊 Data Science
💻 DevOps
📈 Biz Dev

Apply here 👉 https://t.co/FKB0KsHKIc

[Kickstart @KickstartFund]

Arizona! @gatheratkiln is celebrating the opening of one of their newest shared workspace and event venues in Biltmore! 🥳
Join the Kiln team and community for food, music, and a chance to connect and learn more about what Kiln can offer. Register here! ⬇️
https://t.co/EoWLzLtcZK

[Kickstart @KickstartFund]

Congratulations to @Lee_M_Mayer on being named to Inc.'s 2025 Female Founders 500! 🎉

Lee has built @thehavenly into a powerhouse in the home industry.

We’re thrilled to see her recognized for her impact and leadership. Well deserved, Lee! 👏✨

https://t.co/jchEcxRzNH