Opportunities
With Bonfire-Backed Companies

1Fort is revolutionizing the insurance industry by integrating AI-powered risk mitigation with top-tier insurance policies. The company offers a unique business model that combines preventive insurance with proactive risk management services, helping businesses reduce risks, lower premiums, and avoid claims. Their platform provides comprehensive coverage options, including cyber insurance, management liability, and professional liability, while also offering tools for compliance automation and continuous risk monitoring. With a focus on delivering better protection and significant savings, 1Fort positions itself as a leader in the evolving insurance landscape, catering to various industries such as healthcare, education, and manufacturing.

Abode is an innovative platform designed to engage and manage early-career talent, focusing on enhancing the experience for interns, new hires, and full-time employees. The platform centralizes various early-career programs, allowing employers to coordinate events, build community, and provide mentorship, all while saving significant time in planning and execution. Abode differentiates itself by not being a sourcing tool, but rather a comprehensive solution that fosters connection and engagement with Gen Z talent. With a strong market position, Abode has demonstrated impressive traction, including a 100% candidate adoption rate and a 91% intern engagement rate, making it a valuable partner for organizations looking to enhance their early-career programs.

Abstract is a SaaS company focused on Gov Tech, providing an AI-powered regulatory task force that simplifies policy analysis for corporate teams and private firms. Their product synthesizes large volumes of legislative data to uncover risks and opportunities, enhancing government transparency and accessibility. With features like custom data imports and cross-platform integrations, Abstract positions itself as a leader in the market, helping organizations navigate complex policies efficiently. The company aims to revolutionize the industry by leveraging AI to understand the impact of government changes on businesses.

Aforza is a transformative company in the Consumer Goods industry, providing a suite of AI-powered cloud and mobile applications designed to enhance trade promotion management, revenue growth, and retail execution. Their platform connects trade planning and field sales teams, addressing challenges such as margin erosion and missed revenue opportunities. With a presence in over 40 countries and significant business executed on their platform, Aforza has demonstrated strong traction, including a 250% increase in on-trade sales for a leading drinks brand after just one quarter of use. Built on Salesforce and Google Cloud, Aforza's solutions are secure, scalable, and continuously innovated, making them a compelling choice for consumer product companies looking to grow profitably across all channels.

Alice is a financial services company that specializes in modernizing pre-tax spending for employees, allowing them to save on taxes while helping employers reduce payroll costs. The platform connects seamlessly with payroll systems, enabling quick setup and compliance with tax regulations. Alice differentiates itself by focusing on frontline employees, offering a user-friendly experience that requires no social security number for sign-up. With a commitment to improving access to financial services, Alice has gained traction in the market by providing significant savings for employees, making it an attractive option for businesses looking to enhance their benefits offerings.

Aloft is a leading provider of drone fleet management software and UTM services, offering a comprehensive platform for airspace and fleet management tailored for individual pilots, public safety, and enterprise UAS programs. Their key products include Air Control, Geo Portal, and LAANC, which streamline drone operations and ensure compliance with regulations. Aloft differentiates itself by being the #1 FAA approved airspace platform, processing 85% of all monthly LAANC authorizations and hosting over 10 million square miles of local airspace data. With more than 10 million flights recorded, Aloft has established a strong market position and traction in the drone industry, making it an attractive investment opportunity.

Alvys is a cloud-based transportation management system designed to streamline logistics operations for carriers, brokers, and hybrid companies. With over 50 years of combined industry experience, Alvys offers an all-in-one platform that automates manual tasks, enhances efficiency, and integrates various tools for dispatching, driver management, billing, compliance, and analytics. The software is built to improve collaboration and reduce overhead costs, making it a preferred choice for logistics companies looking to optimize their operations. Alvys has seen significant traction, with a reported 22% average increase in load volume for clients within four months of use, and it serves hundreds of companies across the logistics sector.

Atrium is a data-driven sales performance management platform that automates coaching and accountability for sales managers. It provides AI-driven insights and metrics to help sales teams improve their performance, pipeline hygiene, and velocity. With a focus on enabling managers to leverage data effectively, Atrium differentiates itself through its automated analysis and alerts, allowing teams to identify performance issues and optimize their strategies. The company has shown significant growth, with over 200% revenue increase year-over-year and a high Net Promoter Score of 75, positioning it strongly in the sales management market.

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Boulevard offers the first and only client experience platform purpose-built for appointment-based, self-care businesses. We’ve earned the trust of thousands of salons, spas, barbershops, medspas, and other self-care businesses across the nation by striving to give them the same incredible service and support they give their clients. Our innovative platform delivers personalized, enjoyable experiences with online appointment scheduling, seamless business management, marketing, and payments that are simple, elegant, and reliable. Developed in collaboration with industry-leading owners and operators, our easy-to-use Platform-as-a-Service is carefully designed to drive revenue, automate workflows, and convert every visitor into a valuable, long-term client. By facilitating a better, more personalized client experience, we empower businesses to give their clients more of the magical moments that matter most. As a venture-backed, fully remote startup based in Los Angeles, we are innovating.

Branch is a workforce payments platform that empowers businesses to pay their workers faster and more flexibly. By providing easy access to earnings and financial tools, Branch helps companies attract and retain talent while increasing productivity. The platform offers customizable payout solutions, seamless integration with existing systems, and is free for both companies and workers. With a focus on financial wellness, Branch aims to reduce financial stress among employees, ultimately driving better business outcomes across various industries such as healthcare, hospitality, and logistics.

CalmWave offers an AI-driven platform designed to optimize hospital operations and alarm management, significantly reducing alarm fatigue and improving clinician workload. Their key products include Operations Health Scoring, Calm Wave Optimized, and Threshold Manager, which provide actionable insights and customized recommendations based on real-time and historical data. With a focus on enhancing operational efficiency and patient outcomes, CalmWave has already demonstrated a 58% reduction in unnecessary ICU alarms, positioning itself as a transformative solution in the healthcare sector.