Deming Center for Entrepreneurship

The Deming Center Venture Fund, established in 2009 and associated with the Leeds School of Business at the University of Colorado, is a venture capital firm located in Boulder, Colorado. The fund focuses on providing capital and resource support to early-stage companies in Boulder and its surrounding communities. It aims to assist these emerging businesses in developing and testing innovative products and technologies. In addition to financial investment, the Deming Center promotes entrepreneurship by fostering an environment that encourages innovation and connects entrepreneurs to Colorado's broader entrepreneurial ecosystem. Through its initiatives, the fund supports entrepreneurs who aspire to address global challenges and drive social change.

Brendon Bourgea

Associate

James Dudley

Managing Director

Amanda Fernley

Managing Director

Grace Jang

Managing Director

Erik Larson

Managing Director

Sebastien Lasseur

Managing Director

Jordan Liester

Associate

Anya McGanty

Managing Director

Andrew Morton

Managing Director

Braden O'Brien

Managing Director

Katarina Odak

Managing Director

Carlos Peña

Managing Director

Jack Shapiro

Managing Director

Margaret Tautz

Managing Director

Nicholas Thigpen

Managing Director

Alex Vetras

Director

Charlie Wasson

Managing Director

10 past transactions

Hippo Health

Pre Seed Round in 2020
Hippo Health is democratizing mobile health care. Hippo was founded and built by physicians working to improve access to care, reduce unnecessary costs and improve quality outcomes for patients with complicated medical issues. Through our transparent, open network platform, we are enabling an easy way for patients and providers to connect and communicate with established top local care professionals. We aspire to help people feel cared for every step of the way when battling complex illness through our care network technology that seamlessly interfaces between in person and virtual care.

Yonomi

Convertible Note in 2015
Yonomi, Inc. is a technology company that focuses on enhancing user interactions with smart home devices through its mobile application and cloud service. Founded in 2013 and headquartered in Boulder, Colorado, with an additional office in Austin, Texas, Yonomi's platform enables users to discover, connect, and automate various connected devices, such as thermostats, music systems, and lighting. The app facilitates personalized routines, offers automation features, and provides contextual updates, ensuring that devices work harmoniously based on user preferences. Yonomi supports a wide range of brands, including Amazon Alexa, Google Home, and Philips Hue, among others. Additionally, the company offers an application programming interface (API) for developers to create applications that integrate with its smart home ecosystem. In 2015, Yonomi changed its name from Unifythings, Inc. and has since operated as a subsidiary of Allegion plc.

MusiQuest

Seed Round in 2015
MusiQuest is a music application developed by Edify Technologies, Inc. aimed at helping children explore their passion for music through engaging games and educational content. The application features interactive adventures and animal characters that introduce fundamental musical concepts, guiding kids in the process of composing their own music. MusiQuest provides a platform where young users can learn, improve, and create music in various styles, making the learning experience enjoyable and accessible. Founded in 2015 and based in Denver, Colorado, Edify Technologies, Inc. also offers other music-related applications, including Sketch-a-Song and Opus, which cater to both children and music educators.

Notion

Convertible Note in 2014
Notion is a company that specializes in home monitoring systems, providing property owners with tools to safeguard their spaces and belongings. Founded in 2013 by Brett Jurgens and Ryan Margoles and based in Denver, Colorado, Notion offers a multi-function, compact sensor that delivers real-time alerts for various issues, including motion detection, temperature changes, water leaks, and alarms. The system is designed to enhance home awareness through an intuitive user experience and comprehensive data analytics, allowing customers to proactively address potential problems in their homes.

Mobile Pulse

Debt Financing in 2014
Mobile Pulse cellular and wifi measurement and analysis software solutions show the true impact mobile network connectivity has on governments and enterprises. Mobile Pulse provides a robust set of analytics and mapping tools giving customers the ability to troubleshoot connectivity, save money, and compare carriers. Mobile Pulse enhances telecom expense management and mobile device management solutions with a simple turnkey solution.

BriteHub

Convertible Note in 2014
BriteHub offers a manufacturing management platform that facilitates collaboration between designers and manufacturers. Its software integrates legacy systems into a cloud-based interface, enhancing supply chain management through a streamlined process that transitions from request for quote (RFQ) to purchase order tracking. This platform enables organized communication among stakeholders, allowing for the storage, sharing, and viewing of files, including a 3D viewer for enhanced visualization. Designers can upload work-in-progress files, and an automated matchmaking system connects them with manufacturers based on project needs and materials. BriteHub’s evolving features aim to support the new generation of tech-savvy employees and improve overall efficiency in supply chain collaboration.

Birdbox

Convertible Note in 2012
Group Photo Albums: From holidays and parties to vacations and topics of interest, Birdbox is the easiest way to share and collect photos with groups of people. Choose which photos to share and invite friends to contribute theirs, all in one place. Features: • Upload photos right from your phone. • Collect photos with groups of friends. • Share comments and add likes to photos. • Download photos your friends share. • Keep photos private between you and your friends.

Rapt Media

Convertible Note in 2012
Rapt Media, Inc. is a Boulder, Colorado-based company that provides a cloud-based interactive video authoring platform, enabling businesses and creative professionals to produce engaging videos for various applications, including marketing, education, and training. The platform facilitates the creation of interactive, non-linear videos that allow users to interact with content in real-time, enhancing viewer engagement and learning outcomes. Rapt Media also offers a range of services, including creative solutions, branching options, link outs, and strategic guidance. The platform's user-friendly drag-and-drop interface supports the deployment of videos across multiple devices, such as browsers, tablets, and mobile phones. Originally founded as FlixMaster in 2011, the company rebranded to Rapt Media in 2013 and has since become a subsidiary of Kaltura Inc.

IMRSV

Debt Financing in 2011
IMRSV is a technology company focused on leveraging computer vision for real-world data analysis. Their proprietary software, Cara, transforms standard webcams into intelligent sensors capable of anonymously measuring audience demographics such as gender and age, as well as attention spans and viewing habits in various environments. This innovative technology enables adaptive advertising and enhances retail analytics, allowing businesses to tailor their messaging based on real-time insights. IMRSV operates from its headquarters in New York City, with additional offices in Singapore, and is supported by various private investors.

Spyder Lynk

Series A in 2011
Spyder Lynk LLC operates as a mobile activation and marketing platform company. It offers SpyderLynk, a mobile platform that collects consumer insights and provides real-time reporting from the field for campaign optimization; SnapTag, a mobile brand marketing solution; and Social SnapTags that are proprietary 2D mobile barcode solutions that enable marketers to use logos and icons as interactive marketing tools. The company also provides promotional marketing, print advertising, brand identity, shopper marketing, event marketing, entertainment marketing, social networking and online, and out of home programs. Spyder Lynk LLC was incorporated in 2005 and is based in Denver, Colorado.
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