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Coolfire is a technology company.
Coolfire builds Coolfire Core, a work management software for fast-moving teams. The platform unifies communication, streamlines tasking, and integrates data and sensor feeds, providing real-time operational intelligence. It enables organizations to eliminate information silos, optimize workflows, and enhance control across complex operations.
Coolfire was founded by Don Sharp, the company's CEO and President. Sharp identified a critical need for improved coordination and information flow within dynamic organizational structures. His executive background informed Coolfire Core's creation as a solution for operational complexities and team performance.
Coolfire Core serves corporate enterprises and government agencies, including defense departments, improving field operations and team connectivity. The company’s vision is to provide unparalleled operational clarity and efficiency, ensuring critical information flows seamlessly. Coolfire continually advances its platform to meet clientele demands.
Coolfire has raised $20.0M across 3 funding rounds.
Coolfire has raised $20.0M in total across 3 funding rounds.
Coolfire Solutions is a technology company specializing in real-time situational awareness and collaboration software designed to enhance event awareness, control, and response. Its flagship product, the Ronin Platform, integrates data from multiple sources to deliver actionable intelligence, enabling frontline workers and distributed teams to communicate and coordinate effectively. Originally developed for the U.S. military, Ronin now serves diverse industries including corporate clients like Enterprise Rent-A-Car, helping users solve the problem of fragmented information and slow decision-making by providing a unified operational picture and real-time communication tools[1][3][4].
Founded in 2010 and headquartered in St. Louis, Missouri, Coolfire Solutions emerged from a need to improve situational awareness and operational coordination, initially for military applications. The founders leveraged their backgrounds in software development and defense technology to create a platform that could integrate disparate data streams into a cohesive, actionable interface. Early traction came from defense contracts, which validated the platform’s effectiveness in high-stakes environments, before expanding into commercial sectors where frontline operational efficiency and safety are critical[1][3].
Coolfire rides the growing trend of operational intelligence and frontline workforce enablement, addressing the increasing demand for real-time data integration and decision support in complex environments. The timing is favorable due to the proliferation of IoT devices, sensors, and distributed teams requiring unified situational awareness. Market forces such as digital transformation in industries like defense, logistics, and enterprise operations amplify the need for Coolfire’s solutions. By enabling faster, safer, and more coordinated responses, Coolfire influences the broader ecosystem by setting a standard for actionable intelligence and collaborative workflows at the edge of operations[1][4].
Looking ahead, Coolfire is positioned to expand its footprint beyond defense and enterprise sectors into other frontline industries such as healthcare, manufacturing, and public safety, where real-time situational awareness is critical. Trends like AI-driven data analytics, increased sensor deployment, and remote workforce management will shape its product evolution. As organizations prioritize operational resilience and agility, Coolfire’s influence is likely to grow, potentially integrating more advanced predictive capabilities and broader ecosystem partnerships to enhance frontline decision-making and safety[1][4]. This trajectory ties back to its core mission of empowering people at the edge to get more done and stay safer through innovative technology.
Coolfire has raised $20.0M in total across 3 funding rounds.
Coolfire's investors include Great Oaks Venture Capital, Vitalize Venture Group, Robert Wetzel, IrishAngels.
Coolfire has raised $20.0M across 3 funding rounds. Most recently, it raised $12.0M Series B in October 2018.
| Date | Round | Lead Investors | Other Investors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 1, 2018 | $12.0M Series B | Great Oaks Venture Capital, Vitalize Venture Group, Robert Wetzel, IrishAngels | |
| Dec 1, 2016 | $5.0M Series A | Great Oaks Venture Capital, Vitalize Venture Group | |
| Oct 1, 2014 | $3.0M Seed | Great Oaks Venture Capital, Vitalize Venture Group |