Access Venture Partners

Founded in 1999, Access Venture Partners is a venture capital firm based in Denver, Colorado. It specializes in seed and early-stage investments in technology companies across the United States, with a focus on software, cybersecurity, big data, clean technology, SaaS, and new media sectors. The firm typically invests between $0.25 million to $2.5 million per company, seeking to take its portfolio companies public within two to four years.

Kirk Holland

Managing Partner

Eric Shu

Principal

Brian Wallace

Managing Partner

Past deals in Colorado

Red Canary

Series C in 2021
Red Canary is a cybersecurity technology company that provides cloud-based security services to organizations of all sizes. Its platform collects high-fidelity telemetry from endpoints and cloud environments to deliver real-time visibility, detection, and response, with capabilities for threat detection, investigation, and automated actions. The offerings include managed detection and response and endpoint detection and response, underpinned by behavioral analytics to reduce mean time to respond and lower realized risk per endpoint. The company emphasizes broad coverage across operating systems and deployment environments to shorten exposure to new attack techniques. Founded in 2013 and based in Denver, Colorado, Red Canary helps defenders prepare for, detect, and respond to security incidents.

Resurface Labs

Seed Round in 2020
Resurface Labs Inc. develops and offers a commercial database designed for the comprehensive logging of real usage data for online services and application programming interfaces (APIs). Founded in 2019 and based in Boulder, Colorado, the company provides flexible data pipelines that enable clients to log, search, and analyze API calls made by their users. This functionality allows clients to capture and retrieve user sessions, as well as detailed information such as GraphQL payloads, JSON and HTML content, cookies, and other customer-specific metrics. Resurface's products transform each user API call into a durable transaction, facilitating troubleshooting and remediation while generating rich data sets for clients' operational needs.

Hyperia

Seed Round in 2019
Hyperia develops an AI-powered platform for corporate communications and meetings. Its flagship product, People+, transcribes and records meetings for peer-to-peer collaboration, transforming conversations into searchable insights.

Dapix

Series A in 2019
Dapix Inc., established in 2018 and based in Westminster, Colorado, specializes in designing and developing decentralized public blockchain technology. The company's core product is the FIO Protocol, an inter-wallet operability protocol that enhances usability within the blockchain ecosystem. This protocol enables seamless cross-chain transactions, utilizing a single memorable wallet name compatible with any wallet or exchange. Dapix aims to facilitate easier token and coin movement while integrating cross-chain counterparty metadata. Founded by experienced tech professionals and backed by prominent venture capital firms and angel investors, Dapix seeks to revolutionize blockchain usability.

TurboTenant

Series A in 2019
TurboTenant, Inc. is a software company that provides a comprehensive rental property management solution for independent landlords and property managers. Founded in 2015 and based in Fort Collins, Colorado, TurboTenant's platform enables users to market their rental properties, receive online applications, and screen potential tenants through credit and background checks. The software facilitates the entire rental process, allowing landlords to collect rent payments online, share and store essential documents, and electronically sign legal agreements. Additionally, TurboTenant offers features such as property listings on major rental websites, rent estimate reports, and state-specific legal forms, thereby equipping independent landlords with tools that were traditionally accessible only to larger property management firms.

Red Canary

Venture Round in 2019
Red Canary is a cybersecurity technology company that provides cloud-based security services to organizations of all sizes. Its platform collects high-fidelity telemetry from endpoints and cloud environments to deliver real-time visibility, detection, and response, with capabilities for threat detection, investigation, and automated actions. The offerings include managed detection and response and endpoint detection and response, underpinned by behavioral analytics to reduce mean time to respond and lower realized risk per endpoint. The company emphasizes broad coverage across operating systems and deployment environments to shorten exposure to new attack techniques. Founded in 2013 and based in Denver, Colorado, Red Canary helps defenders prepare for, detect, and respond to security incidents.

Avanoo

Series A in 2019
Avanoo, Inc. is a company based in Boulder, Colorado, founded in 2013, that operates StoryApp, an online platform designed to enhance employee engagement and performance. The platform offers personalized 30-day programs developed by experts, focusing on helping employees adopt effective behaviors and mindsets. Avanoo's AI-driven technology facilitates the sharing of personal stories, which helps to transform organizational culture and improve engagement. Additionally, the platform provides assessments, micro-learning, and predictive analytics, including daily video lessons that drive behavioral change. By measuring the impact of learning and growth, Avanoo enables users to visualize performance advancements, ultimately fostering a positive workplace culture and enhancing team effectiveness. The company was formerly known as Placebo, Inc. before rebranding to Avanoo, Inc. in June 2015.

Halp

Seed Round in 2019
Halp, Inc. is a software company that specializes in conversational ticketing solutions for IT support teams, facilitating the assignment, prioritization, and resolution of requests through a message-based interface in Slack. Founded in 2017 and based in Boulder, Colorado, Halp aims to streamline workflows by enabling teams to create custom forms, automate repetitive tasks, and monitor overall performance. The platform is designed to enhance the efficiency of not only IT teams but also human resources, finance, and operations departments, ultimately contributing to improved employee satisfaction and productivity. As the first conversational platform dedicated to internal ticketing, Halp positions itself as an innovative solution for modern workplace needs.

Shotzr

Seed Round in 2019
Shotzr is a platform that delivers fresh, local, on-brand imagery to social media marketers. The service provides images that are recent and relevant to the target audience, enabling marketers to match creative with campaigns across channels. The company uses data-driven, machine learning-based image selection to automate photo curation for marketing moments, supporting campaigns on Facebook, Instagram, and other digital channels, and facilitating dynamic creative and optimized landing pages. Based in Denver, Colorado, Shotzr serves digital marketers seeking to improve engagement and performance by aligning imagery with audience targeting and context.

Ascent360

Series A in 2018
Founded in 2013 and headquartered in Golden, Colorado, Ascent360 is a software company specializing in cloud-based multi-channel communication solutions. Its platform transforms customer data into actionable insights to drive revenue growth and enhance customer engagement.

Sopris Health

Venture Round in 2018
Sopris Health, Inc. is a Denver-based company that specializes in developing automated digital assistant software aimed at enhancing healthcare documentation. Founded in 2015, Sopris Health offers an innovative artificial intelligence medical scribe application that streamlines clinical operations by automatically generating visit notes for physicians during patient interactions. This chat-style interface allows healthcare providers to capture and document patient data efficiently, reducing the time and effort typically required for manual data entry. By minimizing the administrative burden associated with documentation, Sopris Health's technology enables physicians to focus more on patient care, ultimately improving clinical outcomes and reducing stress related to dictation.

Dapix

Seed Round in 2018
Dapix Inc., established in 2018 and based in Westminster, Colorado, specializes in designing and developing decentralized public blockchain technology. The company's core product is the FIO Protocol, an inter-wallet operability protocol that enhances usability within the blockchain ecosystem. This protocol enables seamless cross-chain transactions, utilizing a single memorable wallet name compatible with any wallet or exchange. Dapix aims to facilitate easier token and coin movement while integrating cross-chain counterparty metadata. Founded by experienced tech professionals and backed by prominent venture capital firms and angel investors, Dapix seeks to revolutionize blockchain usability.

SlamData

Series A in 2017
SlamData, Inc. is a technology company that specializes in providing a virtual data warehouse and data integration solution, enabling users to efficiently explore and curate data stored in cloud platforms such as S3, Azure, and Google Cloud. Founded in 2014 and headquartered in Boulder, Colorado, SlamData offers a software solution that enhances data integration and preparation, making complex data analytics-ready. The platform supports various business intelligence tools, including Tableau, Looker, and PowerBI, and features connectors to multiple databases, including MongoDB, MarkLogic, Couchbase, and Hadoop. Notably, SlamData employs an innovative “in-database” analytics approach, allowing data processing and analytics to occur in close proximity to the data itself.

Ascent360

Seed Round in 2017
Founded in 2013 and headquartered in Golden, Colorado, Ascent360 is a software company specializing in cloud-based multi-channel communication solutions. Its platform transforms customer data into actionable insights to drive revenue growth and enhance customer engagement.

Dizzion

Series A in 2016
Founded in 2011, Dizzion specializes in cloud-based end-user computing solutions. It provides secure, remote access to applications and data via its proprietary managed desktop service, enabling employees to work from any device with the same productivity as their office environment. The company caters to industries such as healthcare, finance, legal, education, and insurance.

Red Canary

Series A in 2016
Red Canary is a cybersecurity technology company that provides cloud-based security services to organizations of all sizes. Its platform collects high-fidelity telemetry from endpoints and cloud environments to deliver real-time visibility, detection, and response, with capabilities for threat detection, investigation, and automated actions. The offerings include managed detection and response and endpoint detection and response, underpinned by behavioral analytics to reduce mean time to respond and lower realized risk per endpoint. The company emphasizes broad coverage across operating systems and deployment environments to shorten exposure to new attack techniques. Founded in 2013 and based in Denver, Colorado, Red Canary helps defenders prepare for, detect, and respond to security incidents.

RoundPegg

Series B in 2016
RoundPegg is a Boulder, Colorado based culture and engagement platform that provides software to quantify and manage company culture and employee engagement. Its suite includes CulturePegg for identifying sub-cultures, HirePegg and RecruitPegg for assessments, EngagePegg for tracking engagement, and TeamPegg for team dynamics, helping organizations apply culture data to hiring, performance, and retention. The platform emphasizes culture science and analytics, offering continuous measurement of engagement and tools to evaluate the effectiveness of engagement efforts. Founded in 2009, RoundPegg aims to enable data-driven people decisions and proactive culture management for businesses of varying sizes.

CommercialTribe

Series B in 2015
CommercialTribe, Inc. is a Denver-based company that specializes in developing a sales team assessment and behavioral-based observational learning platform. Founded in 2013, the company offers CT Connect, a software as a service (SaaS) platform designed to enhance sales performance management. This platform provides a comprehensive suite of features, including coaching tools, video training, sales framework alignment, and analytics and reporting services. By facilitating a structured approach to sales management, CT Connect helps organizations optimize the coaching process, guiding sales managers on whom to coach and how to effectively develop their teams. This targeted support aims to increase the percentage of sellers achieving their goals, thereby improving overall sales productivity and efficiency.

SlamData

Seed Round in 2015
SlamData, Inc. is a technology company that specializes in providing a virtual data warehouse and data integration solution, enabling users to efficiently explore and curate data stored in cloud platforms such as S3, Azure, and Google Cloud. Founded in 2014 and headquartered in Boulder, Colorado, SlamData offers a software solution that enhances data integration and preparation, making complex data analytics-ready. The platform supports various business intelligence tools, including Tableau, Looker, and PowerBI, and features connectors to multiple databases, including MongoDB, MarkLogic, Couchbase, and Hadoop. Notably, SlamData employs an innovative “in-database” analytics approach, allowing data processing and analytics to occur in close proximity to the data itself.

Dizzion

Series A in 2015
Founded in 2011, Dizzion specializes in cloud-based end-user computing solutions. It provides secure, remote access to applications and data via its proprietary managed desktop service, enabling employees to work from any device with the same productivity as their office environment. The company caters to industries such as healthcare, finance, legal, education, and insurance.

SlamData

Convertible Note in 2014
SlamData, Inc. is a technology company that specializes in providing a virtual data warehouse and data integration solution, enabling users to efficiently explore and curate data stored in cloud platforms such as S3, Azure, and Google Cloud. Founded in 2014 and headquartered in Boulder, Colorado, SlamData offers a software solution that enhances data integration and preparation, making complex data analytics-ready. The platform supports various business intelligence tools, including Tableau, Looker, and PowerBI, and features connectors to multiple databases, including MongoDB, MarkLogic, Couchbase, and Hadoop. Notably, SlamData employs an innovative “in-database” analytics approach, allowing data processing and analytics to occur in close proximity to the data itself.

Kapta

Seed Round in 2014
Kapta offers a cloud-based platform for enterprise key account management. Founded in 2011, it enables businesses to manage risk, measure customer satisfaction, and identify accounts requiring attention through automated alerts and customized action plans.

CommercialTribe

Series A in 2014
CommercialTribe, Inc. is a Denver-based company that specializes in developing a sales team assessment and behavioral-based observational learning platform. Founded in 2013, the company offers CT Connect, a software as a service (SaaS) platform designed to enhance sales performance management. This platform provides a comprehensive suite of features, including coaching tools, video training, sales framework alignment, and analytics and reporting services. By facilitating a structured approach to sales management, CT Connect helps organizations optimize the coaching process, guiding sales managers on whom to coach and how to effectively develop their teams. This targeted support aims to increase the percentage of sellers achieving their goals, thereby improving overall sales productivity and efficiency.

RoundPegg

Series A in 2013
RoundPegg is a Boulder, Colorado based culture and engagement platform that provides software to quantify and manage company culture and employee engagement. Its suite includes CulturePegg for identifying sub-cultures, HirePegg and RecruitPegg for assessments, EngagePegg for tracking engagement, and TeamPegg for team dynamics, helping organizations apply culture data to hiring, performance, and retention. The platform emphasizes culture science and analytics, offering continuous measurement of engagement and tools to evaluate the effectiveness of engagement efforts. Founded in 2009, RoundPegg aims to enable data-driven people decisions and proactive culture management for businesses of varying sizes.

Spotright

Seed Round in 2012
SpotRight, Inc. is a developer of a marketing insights application that provides brands with tools to design and build custom audiences for digital, social, and mobile advertising. The company offers a software-as-a-service platform that utilizes an artificial intelligence engine to analyze over 60 billion consumer-level data points, including social behaviors, brand affinities, and demographic information. This technology enables users to create high-performing custom audiences, which can be activated across more than 300 media-buying platforms, thus streamlining the marketing process and improving return on investment. SpotRight's platform assists agencies and national advertisers in connecting their marketing strategies with media activation, enhancing their audience targeting capabilities, and enabling more effective measurement of campaign performance. Established in 2009 and headquartered in Little Rock, Arkansas, with an additional office in Niwot, Colorado, SpotRight operates as a subsidiary of Wiland, Inc.

Inspirato

Series A in 2011
Inspirato is a luxury travel company offering its members access to an exclusive collection of high-end vacation homes, luxury hotels, and curated experiences worldwide. Established in 2010, it provides personalized service, dedicated trip planning, and seamless access to exceptional properties through its subscription-based model.

RoundPegg

Venture Round in 2011
RoundPegg is a Boulder, Colorado based culture and engagement platform that provides software to quantify and manage company culture and employee engagement. Its suite includes CulturePegg for identifying sub-cultures, HirePegg and RecruitPegg for assessments, EngagePegg for tracking engagement, and TeamPegg for team dynamics, helping organizations apply culture data to hiring, performance, and retention. The platform emphasizes culture science and analytics, offering continuous measurement of engagement and tools to evaluate the effectiveness of engagement efforts. Founded in 2009, RoundPegg aims to enable data-driven people decisions and proactive culture management for businesses of varying sizes.

TensorComm

Series C in 2005
TensorComm, Inc. engages in the research, development, and testing of interference cancellation technology solutions for improving performance and data throughput in 3G and 4G networks. It offers its solutions for wireless operators, device original equipment manufacturers, baseband providers, and consumer/data users. The company has presence in North America, Asia, and Europe. TensorComm, Inc. was incorporated in 2001 and is based in Westminster, Colorado.
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