Ignition Partners
Series A to Series C venture capital firm · Seattle
Ignition Partners is a Series A to Series C venture capital firm based in Seattle that typically writes $500K–$5M checks in Enterprise Software, Cloud Infrastructure and AI/Automation. DryPowder has no SEC Form D on file for Ignition Partners as of June 3, 2026. Partners at Ignition Partners include John Connors (Partner) and Nick Sturiale (Partner).
Updated · Sources: fund website
- Typical check
- $500K–$5M
- Stages
- Series A–Series C
- Headquarters
- Seattle
Overview
Ignition Partners at a glance
- Stage
- Series A, Series B, Series C
- Check size
- $500K–$5M
- Sectors
- Enterprise Software, Cloud Infrastructure, AI/Automation, Data Management
- Headquarters
- Seattle
- Cold inbound
- Warm intro preferred
- Website
- ignitionpartners.com
Investment thesis
Backing founders of category creating enterprise software companies for over 20 years, focusing on product-market fit and timing in startup success.
Stated on ignitionpartners.comWEBSITE
What sets Ignition Partners apart
- 20+ year track record in enterprise software category creation
- Early backer of major infrastructure exits (DocuSign IPO, Splunk acquisition, Cloudera IPO)
- Focus on founder psychology and product-market fit philosophy
- Seattle-based with strong West Coast presence
Recent investments
DryPowder has tracked these recent investments from Ignition Partners: Carbon Robotics.
What the portfolio shows
Portfolio 10
Backed: Aviatrix, Carbon Robotics, Icertis + 7 more
Partners
4 partners at Ignition Partners
- John Connors
Partner
- Nick Sturiale
Partner
- Scott Coleman
Partner
- Ryan Baker
Partner
From the fund's website. Contact details not yet verified.
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FAQ
Questions about Ignition Partners
What does Ignition Partners invest in?
Ignition Partners is a Series A, Series B, Series C stage Enterprise Software, Cloud Infrastructure, AI/Automation, Data Management investor, typically writing $500K – $5M checks, primarily investing in US. Their thesis: Backing founders of category creating enterprise software companies for over 20 years, focusing on product-market fit and timing in startup success.
What check size does Ignition Partners write?
Ignition Partners typically writes $500K – $5M checks at the Series A, Series B, Series C stage in Enterprise Software, Cloud Infrastructure, AI/Automation, Data Management.
What makes Ignition Partners different from other funds?
Ignition Partners stands out on 4 points: 20+ year track record in enterprise software category creation; Early backer of major infrastructure exits (DocuSign IPO, Splunk acquisition, Cloudera IPO); Focus on founder psychology and product-market fit philosophy; Seattle-based with strong West Coast presence.
What has Ignition Partners invested in recently?
Recent investments DryPowder has tracked from Ignition Partners include Carbon Robotics.
What other funds are similar to Ignition Partners?
Funds with an overlapping stage and sector focus include Operator Collective, M13, Wing Venture Capital.
How do I reach Ignition Partners?
Ignition Partners does not generally take cold inbound; a warm introduction from a founder or investor the firm knows is the usual path.
Sources
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