Flybridge is a venture capital firm with over two decades of experience in the U.S. startup ecosystem. With offices in New York and Boston, the firm has specialized in supporting companies from their earliest stages, particularly at the intersection of technology infrastructure, artificial intelligence, and transformative software applications.
The firm invests in pre-seed and seed-stage companies exploring the potential of artificial intelligence across three main layers: infrastructure and developer platforms, agentic business applications, and native AI applications aimed at human potential and creativity.
Flybridge seeks highly driven founders capable of redefining industries and creating new categories of software.
In September 2025, Flybridge announced Flybridge 2025, its seventh seed fund, with $100 million in committed capital. The vehicle is dedicated to investing in founders building the next generation of AI infrastructure, agentic business applications, and native AI applications.
The firm has already completed three investments since its first close.
Leadership
The investment team includes Chip Hazard, Jeff Bussgang, and Jesse Middleton, partners with backgrounds as founders and operators in high-growth companies. Their approach blends strategic vision, hands-on support, and deep connections across the East Coast’s academic and corporate ecosystems.
Investment Strategy
Flybridge operates two investment models:
Notable Investments
Flybridge has invested in:
Also, they have backed merging AI startups such as:
Notable Exits
Key exits include:
These exits highlight Flybridge’s track record of identifying category-defining companies before they became mainstream.
Other
Flybridge differentiates itself through a founder-first culture and a strong East Coast advantage, rooted in Boston and New York. Its unique Next Wave community and founder-to-founder networks amplify the growth potential of early-stage companies.
