Firehouse Ventures is a new initiative in partnership with Finta, built to back breakout startups from the very beginning. With $535M+ in capital tracked and over $745M in new deals initiated this year, Finta has quickly become a trusted launchpad for both founders and investors.

At Firehouse, we focus exclusively on backing high-potential startups, supporting visionary founders poised to build something exceptional.

The Finta x Firehouse Advantage:

Curated Deals – Top opportunities from the Finta platform
Founder First – Support visionary founders from day one
Early Access – Invest in high-growth startups before they scale

Firehouse Ventures is led by two seasoned investors:

Kevin Siskar – Co-Founder & CEO of Finta

Kevin Siskar is the co-founder and CEO of Finta, an AI powered software platform greatly simplifying and guiding the fundraising process for companies. Kevin has a wealth of experience in the venture capital industry and has held leadership roles at various startup accelerators, including the Founder Institute and 43North. He has built a portfolio of over 160+ early-stage tech startups and co-founded the NYC Innovation Collective, a nonprofit alliance of 130+ accelerators and incubators. Kevin also served on its Board of Directors, continuing to champion early-stage innovation. He's been featured in The New York Times, Forbes, The Next Web, and Entrepreneur.

Rachel Sheppard – Director of Ventures at Mars Petcare

Rachel Sheppard is the Director of Ventures at Mars Petcare, where she leads early-stage investing through the Leap Venture Studio & Academy. Previously, Rachel was the Director of Global Marketing at the Founder Institute, where she drove digital marketing strategy in 180+ cities across 65+ countries. She is also the Co-Creator of the Female Founder Initiative, a global effort to help women start, build, and fund their startup companies. Rachel has been recognized on the Global Corporate Venturing Powerlist and continues to champion inclusive innovation in the pet care and startup ecosystems.

Ready to invest in what’s next?

The Firehouse Ventures syndicate gives you insider access to a carefully curated pipeline of high-potential startups before they hit the mainstream. Led by experienced investors and backed by the power of Finta, this is more than a syndicate. It’s a front-row seat to the next wave of breakout companies. Join us and be among the first to fund the future.

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