Techstars

Techstars is a global platform that invests in and supports early-stage technology companies. Founded in 2006, it operates a mentorship-driven accelerator program, providing seed funding, intensive mentorship, and access to a network of investors and entrepreneurs. Techstars has programs in various locations worldwide, including Boston, Boulder, New York, Seattle, London, Chicago, and Austin. It invests $118,000 in each company, with $18,000 in seed funding and an optional $100,000 convertible debt note. Techstars also has industry-specific accelerator programs, such as Techstars Retail and Techstars Music, focusing on retail and music technology, respectively. Its portfolio includes over 1,000 companies with a combined market cap of $8.1 billion.

Ethan Austin JD

Director

Sarah Bain

Managing Director

Saalim Chowdhury

Managing Director

Timothy Dorr

Managing Director

Maelle Gavet

CEO and Board Member

Terry Gold

Managing Director

Kirstin Hunter

Managing Director

Raphaele Leyendecker

Managing Director

Bob Moczydlowsky

Managing Director

Bruno Morency

Managing Director

Zach Nies

Managing Director

Hilla Ovil-Brenner

Managing Director

Julie Penner

Program Director

Neal Sáles-Griffin

Managing Director

Martin Schilling

Managing Director

Sunil Sharma

Managing Director

KJ Singh

Managing Director

Oyin Solebo

Managing Director

Vijay Tirathrai

Managing Director

Kartik Varma

Managing Director

Jenna Walker

Managing Director

Anne Wellington

Managing Director

Past deals in Colorado

Vartega

Venture Round in 2024
Vartega Inc. is a technology development firm based in Golden, Colorado, that specializes in the recycling of carbon fiber, a strong and lightweight material used across various industries, including aerospace, automotive, wind energy, and sporting goods. Founded in 2014, Vartega employs a patented recycling process to transform carbon fiber scrap and waste into low-cost, high-quality products suitable for mass-market applications. The company’s offerings include semi-continuous, chopped, and milled carbon fiber, which can be utilized in thermoplastics, nonwoven fabrics, and molding compounds. By diverting carbon fiber waste from landfills, Vartega aims to enhance the sustainability of these industries, contributing to improved fuel economy and significant reductions in greenhouse gas emissions.

Savvly

Pre Seed Round in 2023
Savvly provides and offers financial security programs and investment funds for retirement life use. It is based in Colorado, USA.

Atomos Space

Venture Round in 2023
Atomos Space is an aerospace company founded in 2018 and headquartered in Denver, Colorado. The company specializes in the development of orbital transfer vehicles and space nuclear technology, which facilitate maneuverability and promote a sustainable orbital environment. By providing advanced transport solutions, Atomos Space enables satellite operators to reduce costs associated with reaching their intended orbits, effectively making any orbit accessible.

What She Said

Pre Seed Round in 2022
What She Said is a referral database based in Denver, Colorado, designed specifically for women and non-binary individuals and their businesses. The company facilitates connections between like-minded consumers and businesses, fostering lasting relationships through a curated referral platform. By streamlining the process of making connections, What She Said enables businesses to save time and resources while enhancing customer engagement and relationship-building.

Watson Institute

Pre Seed Round in 2022
Watson Institute, founded in 2013 and based in Boulder, Colorado, operates as an accelerator dedicated to empowering historically disenfranchised entrepreneurs and leaders through its Fellowships. These Fellowships offer comprehensive support, including entrepreneurship and leadership skills training, mentorship, stipends, and long-term alumni resources, all at no cost to participants. The Institute collaborates with leading corporations and foundations to create a global community that fosters growth and opportunity. Alumni of Watson Institute have achieved significant success, raising over $185 million, creating more than 1,900 paid jobs, and affecting the lives of 10 million people worldwide through their initiatives. Additionally, 90% of alumni are either employed, pursuing further education, or building their own ventures, demonstrating outcomes comparable to those of top business schools. The lasting impact of the Institute is evident, with 99% of alumni utilizing skills acquired during their Fellowship for up to a decade. Notable alumni have gained recognition from prestigious programs and institutions, including Y Combinator and Forbes' 30 Under 30 lists, and have continued their education at renowned universities such as Harvard and Princeton.

dolaGon

Pre Seed Round in 2022
dolaGon is a manufacturer based in Denver, Colorado, specializing in autonomous ski lift vehicles designed for commercial and professional use. Founded in 2019, the company employs proprietary advanced route tracking and collision avoidance sensors to produce off-road utility vehicles. These vehicles are intended for use on private properties and in backcountry areas, facilitating trained operators in employing self-driving technology that navigates off-road trails and enables access to skiable terrain in snow-covered environments.

Hidrate

Seed Round in 2022
Hidrate Inc. is a company that specializes in the production of a smart water bottle designed to monitor and enhance users' hydration habits. Founded in 2014 and headquartered in Boulder, Colorado, Hidrate's product syncs with mobile phones to provide reminders for water intake and to track consumption over time. The smart water bottle automatically calculates the recommended daily water intake for users, making it easier for them to maintain healthy hydration practices. By leveraging technology, Hidrate aims to promote enjoyable and accessible hydration for its customers. The company's products are available for purchase online.

Sheets & Giggles

Seed Round in 2021
Sheets & Giggles, Inc. is a Denver-based company that specializes in manufacturing and selling sustainable bedding products, particularly eucalyptus lyocell sheets and comforters. Founded in 2017, the company has established itself as a direct-to-consumer brand known for its eco-friendly approach and commitment to sustainability, having planted tens of thousands of trees as part of its initiatives. Sheets & Giggles has gained recognition for its innovative products, including being awarded "Best Overall" sheets by Good Housekeeping in March 2021. The company’s offerings also include pillows and mattresses, all designed to provide comfort while promoting environmentally responsible practices. By selling its products online, Sheets & Giggles aims to enhance customers' sleep experiences with high-quality, plant-based bedding solutions.

AdvanceEDU

Non Equity Assistance in 2020
AdvanceEDU is an innovative educational organization that partners with nonprofit universities to offer affordable digital degree programs. By streamlining the college experience, AdvanceEDU supports students through every stage of their education, from admissions and financial aid to coursework completion and career placement. The organization emphasizes personalized coaching and provides access to co-learning spaces and a supportive community, ensuring that students receive the guidance they need. Most students engaged with AdvanceEDU can pursue their studies without incurring debt, making higher education more accessible, particularly for individuals in Colorado who are balancing work, family obligations, or are first-generation college attendees. Through its unique model, AdvanceEDU aims to equip students with relevant degrees while simultaneously fostering their professional development.

Pretred

Pre Seed Round in 2020
Pretred is a company based in Lakewood, Colorado, that specializes in repurposing waste tires and plastics into innovative industrial use barriers and blocks. Founded in 2020, Pretred focuses on creating sustainable products that serve as alternatives to traditional concrete, known for its substantial environmental impact. By offering these green products, the company aims to lower greenhouse gas emissions and reduce carbon footprints, making it easier for governments, construction companies, and private entities to adopt more environmentally friendly solutions at subsidized costs.

BlueSuit

Seed Round in 2020
BlueSuit is a technology company based in Denver, Colorado, founded in 2019. It specializes in developing AI-driven software for extracting information from various commercial real estate documents. The company's ExtractAPI platform employs real estate-specific algorithms and machine learning to convert unstructured document data into structured output. This enables clients such as brokerages, title companies, and institutional real estate professionals to efficiently extract and utilize data from documents like rent rolls, property deeds, offering memos, and purchase and sale agreements. BlueSuit is a graduate of the TechStars program.

Stream

Series A in 2020
Stream.io, Inc. specializes in developing an open-source platform that enables the creation of customizable newsfeeds and messaging applications. The company provides a range of application programming interfaces (APIs) that allow product teams to implement chat features and activity feeds tailored to their specific needs. Its offerings include flat feeds for displaying followed content, aggregated feeds for grouping similar content, notification feeds for site alerts, and profile pages for user activity storage. Stream's solutions cater to various sectors, including finance, healthcare, dating, education, and social networking, facilitating community engagement. Established in 2014, the company is headquartered in Boulder, Colorado, with an additional office located in Amsterdam, the Netherlands. Stream’s products are recognized for their scalability and security, serving over a billion end-users globally.

TermScout

Seed Round in 2020
TermScout is a sales intelligence company that specializes in providing actionable tenant information for business-to-business sales professionals. Founded in 2013 and based in Louisville, Colorado, TermScout offers a range of products, including CRE Scout for commercial real estate brokers, Retail Scout for retailers to monitor competitor lease expirations, and Move Scout for service providers to track corporate relocations. The company aims to enhance contract transparency, thereby facilitating trust and fostering healthy relationships between buyers and vendors. TermScout delivers summaries of vendor contracts, enabling buyers to compare terms against competitors, which helps streamline the contract review process and achieve significant cost savings. Additionally, TermScout provides vendors with data products such as Industry Reports and Contract TermSheets, which assist legal teams and sales departments in improving contract negotiations and closing deals more efficiently. The company's focus spans commercial real estate, communications, and enterprise technology sectors.

Apostrophe

Venture Round in 2020
Apostrophe, Inc. is a fintech company based in Denver, Colorado, specializing in healthcare savings solutions for self-insured employers. Founded in 2016, Apostrophe provides an intelligent health benefits platform that negotiates competitive rates for healthcare services and pays providers directly, ensuring that savings are passed on to its customers. The company's offerings include a streamlined, plug-and-play health plan that allows self-insured employers to efficiently implement best practices in managing healthcare costs. Apostrophe primarily serves self-insured employers in rural Colorado and other regions, delivering both financial savings and member support to enhance the overall healthcare experience.

Curu

Seed Round in 2020
Curu, Inc. is a technology company based in Denver, Colorado, founded in 2016, that specializes in automated credit building solutions. Its flagship application analyzes users' credit reports, transactions, and financial behaviors to create customized action plans aimed at improving credit scores. By allowing users to link their financial accounts, Curu's sophisticated algorithms identify specific actions that individuals can take to enhance their creditworthiness. This not only helps applicants meet eligibility requirements for various financial products, such as credit cards and loans, but also enables lenders to open more accounts by providing insights into user behavior. Curu's innovative approach includes features like the "Extended Approval Plan" and a tailored risk model, making it a valuable partner for financial institutions seeking to enhance their clientele's credit profiles while promoting responsible financial management.

soona

Seed Round in 2020
Soona is a virtual content studio founded in 2018 by Liz Giorgi and Hayley Anderson in Denver, Colorado. The company specializes in providing professional-level photo and video services tailored for e-commerce and marketing needs. Soona offers a diverse range of content solutions, including vlogs, brand shots, team photos, and green screen productions. By focusing on affordability and quality, Soona enables brands to create compelling visual content that effectively promotes their products and services.

Ello

Venture Round in 2020
Ello, PBC is a social network platform founded in 2014 and headquartered in Burlington, Vermont. It was established by a group of artists seeking to create a more positive online environment, free from the negativity, clutter, and data mining prevalent on other platforms. The network serves as a space for artists, designers, musicians, and other creatives to connect, share, and promote their work while earning a living through their talents. Users can discover and discuss their passions, fostering a robust community focused on art and creativity. As of April 30, 2018, Ello operates as a subsidiary of Talenthouse, Inc.

soona

Seed Round in 2020
Soona is a virtual content studio founded in 2018 by Liz Giorgi and Hayley Anderson in Denver, Colorado. The company specializes in providing professional-level photo and video services tailored for e-commerce and marketing needs. Soona offers a diverse range of content solutions, including vlogs, brand shots, team photos, and green screen productions. By focusing on affordability and quality, Soona enables brands to create compelling visual content that effectively promotes their products and services.

TermScout

Pre Seed Round in 2020
TermScout is a sales intelligence company that specializes in providing actionable tenant information for business-to-business sales professionals. Founded in 2013 and based in Louisville, Colorado, TermScout offers a range of products, including CRE Scout for commercial real estate brokers, Retail Scout for retailers to monitor competitor lease expirations, and Move Scout for service providers to track corporate relocations. The company aims to enhance contract transparency, thereby facilitating trust and fostering healthy relationships between buyers and vendors. TermScout delivers summaries of vendor contracts, enabling buyers to compare terms against competitors, which helps streamline the contract review process and achieve significant cost savings. Additionally, TermScout provides vendors with data products such as Industry Reports and Contract TermSheets, which assist legal teams and sales departments in improving contract negotiations and closing deals more efficiently. The company's focus spans commercial real estate, communications, and enterprise technology sectors.

Wunder

Venture Round in 2019
Wunder is a company based in Boulder, Colorado, specializing in financing and developing large-scale solar projects across the United States. Established in 2013, Wunder provides construction and term financing for various commercial solar initiatives, including power purchase agreements, feed-in tariffs, and community solar developments. The company collaborates with solar organizations and financial institutions to facilitate the creation of solar projects for businesses, municipalities, nonprofits, and communities. Additionally, Wunder operates solar investment funds that connect individual and institutional investors with solar projects, leveraging proprietary software to conduct thorough project evaluations. This approach enables accredited investors to build diversified solar portfolios, traditionally accessible only to larger entities.

BlueSuit

Pre Seed Round in 2019
BlueSuit is a technology company based in Denver, Colorado, founded in 2019. It specializes in developing AI-driven software for extracting information from various commercial real estate documents. The company's ExtractAPI platform employs real estate-specific algorithms and machine learning to convert unstructured document data into structured output. This enables clients such as brokerages, title companies, and institutional real estate professionals to efficiently extract and utilize data from documents like rent rolls, property deeds, offering memos, and purchase and sale agreements. BlueSuit is a graduate of the TechStars program.

Mammoth Water

Pre Seed Round in 2019
Mammoth Water is a Denver-based company, founded in 2014, that specializes in managing water assets through technology, education, and consulting. The company focuses on reducing transaction costs associated with water transfers and facilitating fair price discovery, making the water marketplace more accessible and equitable. Mammoth Water offers tradeable water rights and consumption credits to businesses, promoting sustainable water trading markets and minimizing resource wastage. Its water tracking services assist farmers in managing allocations, submitting regulatory documentation, and quantifying water savings. Additionally, the company conducts workshops and seminars to educate water users, managers, and professionals on incentive-based water management practices.

Manatee

Pre Seed Round in 2019
Manatee, Inc. operates a digital platform focused on mental healthcare for families dealing with behavioral and developmental disorders. Founded in 1985 and based in Denver, Colorado, the company utilizes artificial intelligence and cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) to gamify treatment and facilitate progress tracking. Manatee’s services empower providers and families by streamlining communication and democratizing access to mental health resources. The platform offers a virtual care model that includes family and child therapy, parent coaching, group sessions, and daily activities, effectively integrating mental health practices into everyday life for families.

Curu

Pre Seed Round in 2019
Curu, Inc. is a technology company based in Denver, Colorado, founded in 2016, that specializes in automated credit building solutions. Its flagship application analyzes users' credit reports, transactions, and financial behaviors to create customized action plans aimed at improving credit scores. By allowing users to link their financial accounts, Curu's sophisticated algorithms identify specific actions that individuals can take to enhance their creditworthiness. This not only helps applicants meet eligibility requirements for various financial products, such as credit cards and loans, but also enables lenders to open more accounts by providing insights into user behavior. Curu's innovative approach includes features like the "Extended Approval Plan" and a tailored risk model, making it a valuable partner for financial institutions seeking to enhance their clientele's credit profiles while promoting responsible financial management.

Andia

Seed Round in 2019
Andia is a company based in Boulder, Colorado, founded in 2017, that specializes in developing a decentralized plug-and-play platform utilizing blockchain technology to offer compliance solutions for financial transactions in cannabis products. The company is focused on creating an open market ecosystem that adheres to government regulations and facilitates compliance with regulatory mandates through the use of distributed ledgers. Additionally, Andia operates a cryptocurrency to enhance commerce between vendors and customers while ensuring safe, secure, and transparent transactions. The platform is designed to support retail enterprises by providing a reliable compliance system that protects sensitive information and maintains transaction integrity.

Geospiza

Seed Round in 2019
Geospiza, Inc. is a technology company based in Denver, Colorado, specializing in climate risk assessment platforms aimed at the emergency management industry. Founded in 2017, Geospiza develops software solutions that integrate real-time Internet of Things (IoT) data, big data, and advanced analytics to help risk managers, sustainability teams, and asset managers assess and mitigate climate-related risks. Its flagship products include Geospiza PATH, which allows users to quantify and address risks associated with climate and natural hazards, and Geospiza SWIFT, a web-based workflow and decision support tool that consolidates diverse datasets and models to provide actionable insights. Through these platforms, Geospiza enhances decision-making processes, ultimately aiming to save lives and protect the environment in the face of climate disasters.

Pana

Series A in 2019
Pana Industries, Inc. is a software company based in Denver, Colorado, specializing in on-demand travel applications for corporate travel planning and booking. Founded in 2014, Pana's platform functions as a virtual travel agent, allowing users to easily plan, book, and manage their travel needs, including flights, hotels, and car rentals. The application provides personalized notifications and alerts regarding flight delays and gate changes, aiming to simplify the travel experience for users. Pana's mission is to make travel straightforward and enjoyable, akin to the ease of texting a friend, while also offering travel perks and rewards. The company was previously known as Native before rebranding to Pana Industries, Inc.

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.

Vita Inclinata

Pre Seed Round in 2019
Vita Inclinata Technologies, Inc. is an aerospace company founded in 2019 and headquartered in Broomfield, Colorado, with additional offices in Seattle, Washington, and Estonia. The company specializes in developing autonomous systems for helicopter hoisting and sling load operations, focusing on enhancing safety and precision during these critical missions. Its flagship product is a rescue hoisting system that utilizes a proprietary control algorithm integrated into the helicopter's stabilization computer. This technology effectively mitigates the swinging motion of the hoist cable and basket, allowing for smoother and safer patient extractions and other load operations. Vita Inclinata serves a range of industries, including aerospace and construction, providing innovative solutions to improve operational efficiency and safety in challenging environments.

soona

Pre Seed Round in 2019
Soona is a virtual content studio founded in 2018 by Liz Giorgi and Hayley Anderson in Denver, Colorado. The company specializes in providing professional-level photo and video services tailored for e-commerce and marketing needs. Soona offers a diverse range of content solutions, including vlogs, brand shots, team photos, and green screen productions. By focusing on affordability and quality, Soona enables brands to create compelling visual content that effectively promotes their products and services.

Sheets & Giggles

Pre Seed Round in 2019
Sheets & Giggles, Inc. is a Denver-based company that specializes in manufacturing and selling sustainable bedding products, particularly eucalyptus lyocell sheets and comforters. Founded in 2017, the company has established itself as a direct-to-consumer brand known for its eco-friendly approach and commitment to sustainability, having planted tens of thousands of trees as part of its initiatives. Sheets & Giggles has gained recognition for its innovative products, including being awarded "Best Overall" sheets by Good Housekeeping in March 2021. The company’s offerings also include pillows and mattresses, all designed to provide comfort while promoting environmentally responsible practices. By selling its products online, Sheets & Giggles aims to enhance customers' sleep experiences with high-quality, plant-based bedding solutions.

Atomos Space

Pre Seed Round in 2019
Atomos Space is an aerospace company founded in 2018 and headquartered in Denver, Colorado. The company specializes in the development of orbital transfer vehicles and space nuclear technology, which facilitate maneuverability and promote a sustainable orbital environment. By providing advanced transport solutions, Atomos Space enables satellite operators to reduce costs associated with reaching their intended orbits, effectively making any orbit accessible.

Misty Robotics

Series A in 2018
Misty Robotics, Inc. is a Colorado-based company founded in 2017 that specializes in the development and manufacture of personal robots for home and office environments. A spinoff of Sphero, the company aims to create robots that can perform helpful tasks, enhance safety, and engage in friendly interactions with humans. The flagship product, the Misty II platform, is designed for software developers, educators, and researchers, providing them with the tools to leverage robotics in various applications. Misty Robotics envisions a future where personal robots are integrated into everyday life, functioning as companions and assistants in homes and workplaces. The company sells its products online, emphasizing accessibility and user engagement in the evolving landscape of robotics.

Atomos Space

Convertible Note in 2018
Atomos Space is an aerospace company founded in 2018 and headquartered in Denver, Colorado. The company specializes in the development of orbital transfer vehicles and space nuclear technology, which facilitate maneuverability and promote a sustainable orbital environment. By providing advanced transport solutions, Atomos Space enables satellite operators to reduce costs associated with reaching their intended orbits, effectively making any orbit accessible.

Curu

Seed Round in 2018
Curu, Inc. is a technology company based in Denver, Colorado, founded in 2016, that specializes in automated credit building solutions. Its flagship application analyzes users' credit reports, transactions, and financial behaviors to create customized action plans aimed at improving credit scores. By allowing users to link their financial accounts, Curu's sophisticated algorithms identify specific actions that individuals can take to enhance their creditworthiness. This not only helps applicants meet eligibility requirements for various financial products, such as credit cards and loans, but also enables lenders to open more accounts by providing insights into user behavior. Curu's innovative approach includes features like the "Extended Approval Plan" and a tailored risk model, making it a valuable partner for financial institutions seeking to enhance their clientele's credit profiles while promoting responsible financial management.

Apostrophe

Seed Round in 2018
Apostrophe, Inc. is a fintech company based in Denver, Colorado, specializing in healthcare savings solutions for self-insured employers. Founded in 2016, Apostrophe provides an intelligent health benefits platform that negotiates competitive rates for healthcare services and pays providers directly, ensuring that savings are passed on to its customers. The company's offerings include a streamlined, plug-and-play health plan that allows self-insured employers to efficiently implement best practices in managing healthcare costs. Apostrophe primarily serves self-insured employers in rural Colorado and other regions, delivering both financial savings and member support to enhance the overall healthcare experience.

Geospiza

Angel Round in 2018
Geospiza, Inc. is a technology company based in Denver, Colorado, specializing in climate risk assessment platforms aimed at the emergency management industry. Founded in 2017, Geospiza develops software solutions that integrate real-time Internet of Things (IoT) data, big data, and advanced analytics to help risk managers, sustainability teams, and asset managers assess and mitigate climate-related risks. Its flagship products include Geospiza PATH, which allows users to quantify and address risks associated with climate and natural hazards, and Geospiza SWIFT, a web-based workflow and decision support tool that consolidates diverse datasets and models to provide actionable insights. Through these platforms, Geospiza enhances decision-making processes, ultimately aiming to save lives and protect the environment in the face of climate disasters.

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.

Alpin

Seed Round in 2018
Alpin, Inc. is a company based in Boulder, Colorado, that specializes in developing a cloud identity management platform designed to monitor and manage the software as a service (SaaS) ecosystem. Founded in 2015 and previously known as Logrr, Inc., Alpin provides users with a comprehensive dashboard that enables the discovery and management of cloud software subscriptions. The platform helps organizations reduce subscription costs by up to 30% and streamlines workflows related to cost management, renewals, and compliance. Alpin offers tools for monitoring user activity, identifying underutilized subscriptions, and enhancing security by alerting IT and information security teams to potential risks. The company's solutions empower users to make informed decisions, optimize SaaS usage, and maintain a secure cloud application landscape.

MamaMend

Pre Seed Round in 2018
MamaMend is a personalized health companion designed specifically for new mothers, offering vital postpartum knowledge and resources. Founded in 2018 and headquartered in Boulder, Colorado, the company provides a digital platform that delivers evidence-based, week-by-week guidance on childbirth recovery and postpartum health. MamaMend connects postpartum women with curated networks of expert practitioners, empowering them to access fast and relevant answers to their health and wellness inquiries. The company aims to enhance the well-being of new mothers by facilitating informed decisions and fostering connections within the healthcare community.

Sopris Health

Pre Seed 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.

Pipeline Equity

Pre Seed Round in 2018
Pipeline Equity Inc. is a software company that specializes in leveraging artificial intelligence to address gender bias and inequity in the workplace, ultimately enhancing financial performance for businesses. Founded in 2017 and based in Denver, Colorado, Pipeline Equity offers a proprietary software-as-a-service (SaaS) platform designed to identify and address unconscious biases. The platform includes features such as the Pipeline Dashboard, which provides actionable recommendations for achieving gender equity, the Pipeline Score that reflects an organization’s commitment to eradicating bias, and the Pipeline Forecast, which outlines investment timelines and projected returns. By effectively targeting gender biases, Pipeline Equity enables organizations to improve both their business outcomes and overall company culture.

Goally

Seed Round in 2018
Goally, Inc. is a company focused on supporting children with developmental disabilities such as attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), autism, and Down syndrome by enhancing their executive functioning skills. Founded in 2015 and based in Boulder, Colorado, Goally offers a smart device that incorporates a behavior therapy platform aimed at helping children establish routines and achieve goals. The device, complemented by a mobile app, utilizes visual icons and gentle musical cues to guide children through activities within set timeframes. It provides a collaborative environment where parents and children can work together to create customized routines and rewards, ensuring a structured and engaging learning experience. Additionally, Goally's approach is rooted in science, offering data-driven expert advice and tailored progression plans to motivate children and facilitate their development.

Wunder

Series B in 2018
Wunder is a company based in Boulder, Colorado, specializing in financing and developing large-scale solar projects across the United States. Established in 2013, Wunder provides construction and term financing for various commercial solar initiatives, including power purchase agreements, feed-in tariffs, and community solar developments. The company collaborates with solar organizations and financial institutions to facilitate the creation of solar projects for businesses, municipalities, nonprofits, and communities. Additionally, Wunder operates solar investment funds that connect individual and institutional investors with solar projects, leveraging proprietary software to conduct thorough project evaluations. This approach enables accredited investors to build diversified solar portfolios, traditionally accessible only to larger entities.

Wunder

Debt Financing in 2018
Wunder is a company based in Boulder, Colorado, specializing in financing and developing large-scale solar projects across the United States. Established in 2013, Wunder provides construction and term financing for various commercial solar initiatives, including power purchase agreements, feed-in tariffs, and community solar developments. The company collaborates with solar organizations and financial institutions to facilitate the creation of solar projects for businesses, municipalities, nonprofits, and communities. Additionally, Wunder operates solar investment funds that connect individual and institutional investors with solar projects, leveraging proprietary software to conduct thorough project evaluations. This approach enables accredited investors to build diversified solar portfolios, traditionally accessible only to larger entities.

Ello

Venture Round in 2018
Ello, PBC is a social network platform founded in 2014 and headquartered in Burlington, Vermont. It was established by a group of artists seeking to create a more positive online environment, free from the negativity, clutter, and data mining prevalent on other platforms. The network serves as a space for artists, designers, musicians, and other creatives to connect, share, and promote their work while earning a living through their talents. Users can discover and discuss their passions, fostering a robust community focused on art and creativity. As of April 30, 2018, Ello operates as a subsidiary of Talenthouse, Inc.

Goally

Pre Seed Round in 2018
Goally, Inc. is a company focused on supporting children with developmental disabilities such as attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), autism, and Down syndrome by enhancing their executive functioning skills. Founded in 2015 and based in Boulder, Colorado, Goally offers a smart device that incorporates a behavior therapy platform aimed at helping children establish routines and achieve goals. The device, complemented by a mobile app, utilizes visual icons and gentle musical cues to guide children through activities within set timeframes. It provides a collaborative environment where parents and children can work together to create customized routines and rewards, ensuring a structured and engaging learning experience. Additionally, Goally's approach is rooted in science, offering data-driven expert advice and tailored progression plans to motivate children and facilitate their development.

Geospiza

Pre Seed Round in 2018
Geospiza, Inc. is a technology company based in Denver, Colorado, specializing in climate risk assessment platforms aimed at the emergency management industry. Founded in 2017, Geospiza develops software solutions that integrate real-time Internet of Things (IoT) data, big data, and advanced analytics to help risk managers, sustainability teams, and asset managers assess and mitigate climate-related risks. Its flagship products include Geospiza PATH, which allows users to quantify and address risks associated with climate and natural hazards, and Geospiza SWIFT, a web-based workflow and decision support tool that consolidates diverse datasets and models to provide actionable insights. Through these platforms, Geospiza enhances decision-making processes, ultimately aiming to save lives and protect the environment in the face of climate disasters.

Halp

Pre Seed Round in 2018
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.

Walkthrough

Pre Seed Round in 2018
Walkthrough, Inc. is a Denver-based company that specializes in property photography services tailored for real estate agents and property owners in the Denver Metro area. Founded in 2016, Walkthrough offers a comprehensive range of services, including HDR photography, 3D virtual tours, aerial photography and videography, and the creation of listing-specific websites. The company facilitates easy access to its services through both an application and a website, allowing agents to book needed services instantly and at competitive prices without compromising on quality. In 2019, Walkthrough became a subsidiary of iPlan LLC, further enhancing its capabilities in the real estate photography sector.

Alpin

Angel Round in 2017
Alpin, Inc. is a company based in Boulder, Colorado, that specializes in developing a cloud identity management platform designed to monitor and manage the software as a service (SaaS) ecosystem. Founded in 2015 and previously known as Logrr, Inc., Alpin provides users with a comprehensive dashboard that enables the discovery and management of cloud software subscriptions. The platform helps organizations reduce subscription costs by up to 30% and streamlines workflows related to cost management, renewals, and compliance. Alpin offers tools for monitoring user activity, identifying underutilized subscriptions, and enhancing security by alerting IT and information security teams to potential risks. The company's solutions empower users to make informed decisions, optimize SaaS usage, and maintain a secure cloud application landscape.

Pana

Funding Round in 2017
Pana Industries, Inc. is a software company based in Denver, Colorado, specializing in on-demand travel applications for corporate travel planning and booking. Founded in 2014, Pana's platform functions as a virtual travel agent, allowing users to easily plan, book, and manage their travel needs, including flights, hotels, and car rentals. The application provides personalized notifications and alerts regarding flight delays and gate changes, aiming to simplify the travel experience for users. Pana's mission is to make travel straightforward and enjoyable, akin to the ease of texting a friend, while also offering travel perks and rewards. The company was previously known as Native before rebranding to Pana Industries, Inc.

Broadlume

Series A in 2017
Broadlume, established in 2015 and headquartered in Boulder, Colorado, specializes in providing local flooring dealers with an integrated, user-friendly platform. This platform enables dealers to extend their in-store experience to an online audience, offering a comprehensive suite of services including website development, targeted digital marketing, lead generation, and business management tools such as accounting and inventory management. Broadlume's mission is to empower local flooring retailers to reach their full potential by streamlining their operations and expanding their customer reach.

Stream

Venture Round in 2017
Stream.io, Inc. specializes in developing an open-source platform that enables the creation of customizable newsfeeds and messaging applications. The company provides a range of application programming interfaces (APIs) that allow product teams to implement chat features and activity feeds tailored to their specific needs. Its offerings include flat feeds for displaying followed content, aggregated feeds for grouping similar content, notification feeds for site alerts, and profile pages for user activity storage. Stream's solutions cater to various sectors, including finance, healthcare, dating, education, and social networking, facilitating community engagement. Established in 2014, the company is headquartered in Boulder, Colorado, with an additional office located in Amsterdam, the Netherlands. Stream’s products are recognized for their scalability and security, serving over a billion end-users globally.

Vartega

Pre Seed Round in 2017
Vartega Inc. is a technology development firm based in Golden, Colorado, that specializes in the recycling of carbon fiber, a strong and lightweight material used across various industries, including aerospace, automotive, wind energy, and sporting goods. Founded in 2014, Vartega employs a patented recycling process to transform carbon fiber scrap and waste into low-cost, high-quality products suitable for mass-market applications. The company’s offerings include semi-continuous, chopped, and milled carbon fiber, which can be utilized in thermoplastics, nonwoven fabrics, and molding compounds. By diverting carbon fiber waste from landfills, Vartega aims to enhance the sustainability of these industries, contributing to improved fuel economy and significant reductions in greenhouse gas emissions.

Apostrophe

Seed Round in 2017
Apostrophe, Inc. is a fintech company based in Denver, Colorado, specializing in healthcare savings solutions for self-insured employers. Founded in 2016, Apostrophe provides an intelligent health benefits platform that negotiates competitive rates for healthcare services and pays providers directly, ensuring that savings are passed on to its customers. The company's offerings include a streamlined, plug-and-play health plan that allows self-insured employers to efficiently implement best practices in managing healthcare costs. Apostrophe primarily serves self-insured employers in rural Colorado and other regions, delivering both financial savings and member support to enhance the overall healthcare experience.

Misty Robotics

Series A in 2017
Misty Robotics, Inc. is a Colorado-based company founded in 2017 that specializes in the development and manufacture of personal robots for home and office environments. A spinoff of Sphero, the company aims to create robots that can perform helpful tasks, enhance safety, and engage in friendly interactions with humans. The flagship product, the Misty II platform, is designed for software developers, educators, and researchers, providing them with the tools to leverage robotics in various applications. Misty Robotics envisions a future where personal robots are integrated into everyday life, functioning as companions and assistants in homes and workplaces. The company sells its products online, emphasizing accessibility and user engagement in the evolving landscape of robotics.

Misty Robotics

Pre Seed Round in 2017
Misty Robotics, Inc. is a Colorado-based company founded in 2017 that specializes in the development and manufacture of personal robots for home and office environments. A spinoff of Sphero, the company aims to create robots that can perform helpful tasks, enhance safety, and engage in friendly interactions with humans. The flagship product, the Misty II platform, is designed for software developers, educators, and researchers, providing them with the tools to leverage robotics in various applications. Misty Robotics envisions a future where personal robots are integrated into everyday life, functioning as companions and assistants in homes and workplaces. The company sells its products online, emphasizing accessibility and user engagement in the evolving landscape of robotics.

Orderly Health

Convertible Note in 2017
Orderly Health, Inc. is a data management company that specializes in enhancing the accuracy of healthcare provider directories. Founded in 2015 and based in Denver, Colorado, Orderly Health offers OrderlyData, a sophisticated platform that utilizes machine learning and artificial intelligence to assess and correct provider information. The system aggregates data from both public and proprietary sources, evaluating each data point for accuracy. By employing non-parametric machine learning algorithms, OrderlyData identifies and updates erroneous fields within provider records, thereby improving the reliability of healthcare data. The company's solutions aim to streamline access to accurate information, ultimately enhancing the patient experience and reducing costs for healthcare payers and administrators.

Wunder

Venture Round in 2017
Wunder is a company based in Boulder, Colorado, specializing in financing and developing large-scale solar projects across the United States. Established in 2013, Wunder provides construction and term financing for various commercial solar initiatives, including power purchase agreements, feed-in tariffs, and community solar developments. The company collaborates with solar organizations and financial institutions to facilitate the creation of solar projects for businesses, municipalities, nonprofits, and communities. Additionally, Wunder operates solar investment funds that connect individual and institutional investors with solar projects, leveraging proprietary software to conduct thorough project evaluations. This approach enables accredited investors to build diversified solar portfolios, traditionally accessible only to larger entities.

Ello

Series B in 2017
Ello, PBC is a social network platform founded in 2014 and headquartered in Burlington, Vermont. It was established by a group of artists seeking to create a more positive online environment, free from the negativity, clutter, and data mining prevalent on other platforms. The network serves as a space for artists, designers, musicians, and other creatives to connect, share, and promote their work while earning a living through their talents. Users can discover and discuss their passions, fostering a robust community focused on art and creativity. As of April 30, 2018, Ello operates as a subsidiary of Talenthouse, Inc.

Stateless

Pre Seed Round in 2017
Stateless is a Boulder, Colorado-based company that focuses on reinventing connectivity through its innovative software-defined interconnect (SD-IX) technology. The company provides colocation providers with tools to dynamically deliver routing, security, and automation services across network interconnection points. Stateless enables these providers to efficiently manage and connect various endpoints, including data centers, tenant sites, and hyperscale clouds. By integrating scalable and fault-tolerant software-based network functions with network function virtualization, Stateless allows cloud service providers to create and manage multi-tenant connectivity services effectively and cost-efficiently. The company was founded as a spinoff from research conducted by co-founders Murad Kablan and Eric Keller.

Blank Slate Systems

Seed Round in 2017
Blank Slate Systems, Inc. is a company based in Boulder, Colorado, founded in 2012. It specializes in developing a cloud-based sketch design tool that simplifies and accelerates the design process for users. The tool is designed to recognize rough sketches and transform them into precise digital drawings, facilitating a smoother workflow for prototypers and design professionals. By providing an intuitive interface that eliminates the complexities of traditional engineering software, Blank Slate enables users to quickly prototype and manufacture their ideas, enhancing collaboration and productivity in design projects.

IronCore Labs

Seed Round in 2017
IronCore Labs, Inc. is a software company based in Boulder, Colorado, established in 2015, that specializes in encryption solutions for modern cloud applications. It develops products that enable software developers and businesses to seamlessly integrate data protection and application-layer encryption into their software offerings. The company's technology supports encryption-in-use, allowing data to remain encrypted throughout its lifecycle while still being usable. IronCore Labs addresses security and compliance challenges such as GDPR and Privacy Shield by providing solutions that empower SaaS providers with customer-managed keys and zero-knowledge encryption. This ensures that sensitive data is secured during transfer, at rest, and in-memory, enabling enterprises to safely store their data in the cloud without compromising security.

Broadlume

Series A in 2016
Broadlume, established in 2015 and headquartered in Boulder, Colorado, specializes in providing local flooring dealers with an integrated, user-friendly platform. This platform enables dealers to extend their in-store experience to an online audience, offering a comprehensive suite of services including website development, targeted digital marketing, lead generation, and business management tools such as accounting and inventory management. Broadlume's mission is to empower local flooring retailers to reach their full potential by streamlining their operations and expanding their customer reach.

Pana

Funding Round in 2016
Pana Industries, Inc. is a software company based in Denver, Colorado, specializing in on-demand travel applications for corporate travel planning and booking. Founded in 2014, Pana's platform functions as a virtual travel agent, allowing users to easily plan, book, and manage their travel needs, including flights, hotels, and car rentals. The application provides personalized notifications and alerts regarding flight delays and gate changes, aiming to simplify the travel experience for users. Pana's mission is to make travel straightforward and enjoyable, akin to the ease of texting a friend, while also offering travel perks and rewards. The company was previously known as Native before rebranding to Pana Industries, Inc.

JumpCloud

Series B in 2016
JumpCloud, Inc. is a provider of a Directory-as-a-Service platform that simplifies identity management for organizations. Founded in 2010 and based in Louisville, Colorado, the company offers a cloud-based solution enabling secure access to systems, applications, files, and networks from any device or location. Its platform automates server management tasks, including user management, security, compliance, and configuration assessment. JumpCloud allows IT and security teams to manage user identities, devices, and permissions while applying Zero Trust principles. The company serves over 100,000 organizations globally, including more than 3,000 customers such as Cars.com, GoFundMe, and Foursquare. Originally known as SafeInstance, Inc., JumpCloud rebranded in October 2013 to reflect its focus on providing secure and frictionless access to corporate technology resources.

Teltoo

Seed Round in 2016
Teltoo uses P2P technologies to improve online video delivery. Teltoo works alongside its clients preferred CDN, turning video distribution into a reliable experience. It integrates into broadcasters' workflow and works on the browser's background without expecting its clients to install any plug-ins. Teltoo also offers an analytics dashboard that shows bandwidth savings and activity and is compatible with most video players. The company was founded in 2014 and is headquartered in Louisville, Colorado.

Wunder

Series A in 2016
Wunder is a company based in Boulder, Colorado, specializing in financing and developing large-scale solar projects across the United States. Established in 2013, Wunder provides construction and term financing for various commercial solar initiatives, including power purchase agreements, feed-in tariffs, and community solar developments. The company collaborates with solar organizations and financial institutions to facilitate the creation of solar projects for businesses, municipalities, nonprofits, and communities. Additionally, Wunder operates solar investment funds that connect individual and institutional investors with solar projects, leveraging proprietary software to conduct thorough project evaluations. This approach enables accredited investors to build diversified solar portfolios, traditionally accessible only to larger entities.

Karmies

Seed Round in 2016
Karmies, Inc. is a Denver-based company that operates a mobile platform enabling users to send and receive interactive custom emojis. Founded in 2013 by Megan Haines and Dustin Mallory, Karmies offers a unique solution for publishers through its SDK, allowing the integration of branded interactive emojis into existing applications. This platform also provides brands with the opportunity to engage mobile users via referral-based emojis that can include custom content, such as traditional advertisements and location-based sponsored content. Additionally, Karmies features a function called Karmies Secret Emojiallows, which enables users to hide secret images and messages behind emojis, adding a layer of personalization and fun to mobile communication. This innovative approach helps connect brands with users who may be resistant to conventional advertising methods.

Fabriq

Pre Seed Round in 2016
Fabriq is a Denver-based company founded in 2019 that specializes in developing an online tracking application called fab-rik. This application is designed to enhance users' social wellness by helping them prioritize important relationships and maintain connections with friends and family, even from home. The platform allows users to customize groups, set reminders, and track interactions, facilitating regular check-ins. It also includes features for goal-setting related to daily activities such as steps, calorie intake, and screen time, promoting healthier habits and improved social health. By minimizing the distractions associated with traditional social media, Fabriq aims to foster meaningful connections and strengthen personal relationships.

MeetMindful

Seed Round in 2016
MeetMindful, Inc. is an online dating platform established in 2013 and headquartered in Denver, Colorado. The company caters to individuals who prioritize health, well-being, and mindfulness in their lives. It provides a space for like-minded singles to connect and fosters a community that values personal growth and intentional living. In addition to facilitating connections, MeetMindful offers access to relationship advice from experts, enhancing the dating experience for its users. The platform encourages members to embrace the challenges and vulnerabilities that accompany personal development, promoting a deeper and more meaningful connection among its users.

Bridge21

Seed Round in 2016
Bridge21 Inc. operates an international payments and remittance platform that focuses on facilitating cross-border transactions using digital currency. Established in 2014 and based in Denver, Colorado, the company enables individuals and businesses to send money from the United States to Mexico and beyond. Bridge21 utilizes advanced technologies, including blockchain, to provide a service that allows for rapid and cost-effective money transfers. The platform supports digital currency trading, automatically balancing and trading funds through a network of exchanges. By addressing the limitations of traditional banking systems, Bridge21 aims to create modern financial connections that enhance the speed and efficiency of global payments.

Orderly Health

Seed Round in 2016
Orderly Health, Inc. is a data management company that specializes in enhancing the accuracy of healthcare provider directories. Founded in 2015 and based in Denver, Colorado, Orderly Health offers OrderlyData, a sophisticated platform that utilizes machine learning and artificial intelligence to assess and correct provider information. The system aggregates data from both public and proprietary sources, evaluating each data point for accuracy. By employing non-parametric machine learning algorithms, OrderlyData identifies and updates erroneous fields within provider records, thereby improving the reliability of healthcare data. The company's solutions aim to streamline access to accurate information, ultimately enhancing the patient experience and reducing costs for healthcare payers and administrators.

Notion

Seed Round in 2015
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.

Broadlume

Seed Round in 2015
Broadlume, established in 2015 and headquartered in Boulder, Colorado, specializes in providing local flooring dealers with an integrated, user-friendly platform. This platform enables dealers to extend their in-store experience to an online audience, offering a comprehensive suite of services including website development, targeted digital marketing, lead generation, and business management tools such as accounting and inventory management. Broadlume's mission is to empower local flooring retailers to reach their full potential by streamlining their operations and expanding their customer reach.

Broadlume

Seed Round in 2015
Broadlume, established in 2015 and headquartered in Boulder, Colorado, specializes in providing local flooring dealers with an integrated, user-friendly platform. This platform enables dealers to extend their in-store experience to an online audience, offering a comprehensive suite of services including website development, targeted digital marketing, lead generation, and business management tools such as accounting and inventory management. Broadlume's mission is to empower local flooring retailers to reach their full potential by streamlining their operations and expanding their customer reach.

PivotDesk

Funding Round in 2015
PivotDesk, LLC is an office-sharing marketplace that specializes in connecting companies with excess office space to startups and small businesses seeking flexible, affordable work environments. Founded in 2012 and based in Boulder, Colorado, the company offers a platform that facilitates monthly license agreements, allowing host companies to monetize their unused space while providing guests with tailored options for shared or private offices. PivotDesk's tools enable businesses to efficiently manage their space and promote it effectively, thereby transforming office space from a liability into a valuable asset. The platform not only supports the growth of startups but also fosters entrepreneurial density and economic development in urban areas. As of February 2019, PivotDesk operates as a subsidiary of TheSquareFoot, Inc.

Pana

Seed Round in 2015
Pana Industries, Inc. is a software company based in Denver, Colorado, specializing in on-demand travel applications for corporate travel planning and booking. Founded in 2014, Pana's platform functions as a virtual travel agent, allowing users to easily plan, book, and manage their travel needs, including flights, hotels, and car rentals. The application provides personalized notifications and alerts regarding flight delays and gate changes, aiming to simplify the travel experience for users. Pana's mission is to make travel straightforward and enjoyable, akin to the ease of texting a friend, while also offering travel perks and rewards. The company was previously known as Native before rebranding to Pana Industries, Inc.

Stream

Seed Round in 2015
Stream.io, Inc. specializes in developing an open-source platform that enables the creation of customizable newsfeeds and messaging applications. The company provides a range of application programming interfaces (APIs) that allow product teams to implement chat features and activity feeds tailored to their specific needs. Its offerings include flat feeds for displaying followed content, aggregated feeds for grouping similar content, notification feeds for site alerts, and profile pages for user activity storage. Stream's solutions cater to various sectors, including finance, healthcare, dating, education, and social networking, facilitating community engagement. Established in 2014, the company is headquartered in Boulder, Colorado, with an additional office located in Amsterdam, the Netherlands. Stream’s products are recognized for their scalability and security, serving over a billion end-users globally.

GoSpotCheck

Series A in 2015
GoSpotCheck, Inc. is a provider of Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) solutions designed for field-based teams to enhance the collection of real-time retail intelligence through surveys, audits, and reports. Founded in 2011 and headquartered in Denver, Colorado, the company offers user-friendly web and mobile applications that empower businesses to utilize their employees for data gathering. The platform features a web dashboard that allows managers to identify trends and address urgent issues as they arise, facilitating informed decision-making. GoSpotCheck's solutions cater to a variety of sectors, including consumer goods, retail, restaurants, and healthcare, and encompass areas such as audits, field sales, performance management, and quality assurance. As of December 2020, GoSpotCheck operates as a subsidiary of WorldAPP, Inc.

My Dealer Service

Convertible Note in 2015
My Dealer Service Corp., also known as MODERN, specializes in developing automotive service management software designed to enhance communication and workflow for automotive service departments. The company offers MDS Notify, a web-based application that facilitates two-way text messaging between service departments and their customers, providing real-time updates on vehicle status throughout the repair process. In addition to improving customer engagement, the platform streamlines various aspects of repair order management and can seamlessly integrate with existing automotive repair management systems. Founded in 2013 and headquartered in Detroit, Michigan, My Dealer Service aims to elevate operational efficiency in automotive service centers while significantly enhancing the overall customer experience.

Alpin

Seed Round in 2015
Alpin, Inc. is a company based in Boulder, Colorado, that specializes in developing a cloud identity management platform designed to monitor and manage the software as a service (SaaS) ecosystem. Founded in 2015 and previously known as Logrr, Inc., Alpin provides users with a comprehensive dashboard that enables the discovery and management of cloud software subscriptions. The platform helps organizations reduce subscription costs by up to 30% and streamlines workflows related to cost management, renewals, and compliance. Alpin offers tools for monitoring user activity, identifying underutilized subscriptions, and enhancing security by alerting IT and information security teams to potential risks. The company's solutions empower users to make informed decisions, optimize SaaS usage, and maintain a secure cloud application landscape.

Flytedesk

Convertible Note in 2015
Flytedesk Inc. is a Boulder, Colorado-based company that operates an advertising platform specifically designed for college campuses. Founded in 2012 and rebranded in 2015, Flytedesk offers an automated ad-buying solution that aggregates various advertising channels, making it simple for brands to launch and manage multi-channel advertising campaigns targeting college students. The platform supports a range of media, including print, digital, social media, radio, and outdoor advertising, allowing advertisers to engage with this demographic effectively. Flytedesk manages the entire lifecycle of advertising campaigns, encompassing aspects such as buying, verification, and billing automation. The company's services cater to advertisers, student media organizations, and campus inventory owners, facilitating streamlined access to campus media and empowering users to edit campaigns and dashboards easily.

Trelora

Seed Round in 2015
Trelora, LLC is a residential real estate service provider that offers an online platform enabling users to buy and sell homes effectively. Founded in 2011 and headquartered in Denver, Colorado, with an additional office in Raleigh, North Carolina, Trelora positions itself as a modern discount real estate service. The platform facilitates direct connections between buyers and sellers, empowering homeowners while positioning agents as service providers who assist in the transaction process. Trelora also provides access to various documents essential for real estate transactions, enhancing the overall user experience in navigating the housing market.

Stryd

Seed Round in 2015
Stryd, Inc. is a Boulder, Colorado-based company that manufactures a wearable power meter designed specifically for runners. Founded in 2013, Stryd's foot-mounted device measures various aspects of running performance, including efficiency, technique, and muscular strength, while also considering external environmental conditions. It helps identify performance bottlenecks and offers personalized guidance for cardiovascular and strength training as well as form improvements. The device employs advanced sensing technologies to track a runner's movement in three-dimensional space and can be used in diverse settings, including indoors and outdoors, without relying on GPS. Stryd's product syncs seamlessly with various devices and applications, making it a versatile training tool for runners seeking to optimize their performance and minimize the risk of injury.

Flytedesk

Seed Round in 2015
Flytedesk Inc. is a Boulder, Colorado-based company that operates an advertising platform specifically designed for college campuses. Founded in 2012 and rebranded in 2015, Flytedesk offers an automated ad-buying solution that aggregates various advertising channels, making it simple for brands to launch and manage multi-channel advertising campaigns targeting college students. The platform supports a range of media, including print, digital, social media, radio, and outdoor advertising, allowing advertisers to engage with this demographic effectively. Flytedesk manages the entire lifecycle of advertising campaigns, encompassing aspects such as buying, verification, and billing automation. The company's services cater to advertisers, student media organizations, and campus inventory owners, facilitating streamlined access to campus media and empowering users to edit campaigns and dashboards easily.

Broadlume

Seed Round in 2015
Broadlume, established in 2015 and headquartered in Boulder, Colorado, specializes in providing local flooring dealers with an integrated, user-friendly platform. This platform enables dealers to extend their in-store experience to an online audience, offering a comprehensive suite of services including website development, targeted digital marketing, lead generation, and business management tools such as accounting and inventory management. Broadlume's mission is to empower local flooring retailers to reach their full potential by streamlining their operations and expanding their customer reach.

hobbyDB

Pre Seed Round in 2015
HobbyDB is an online platform dedicated to collectors and enthusiasts of various hobbies and collectibles. Founded in 2014 and based in Boulder, Colorado, it provides a comprehensive database where users can research, document, and showcase their prized possessions. The platform supports a wide range of collectible categories, including models, die-cast items, vinyl art toys, automotive products, and video games. Users can easily upload images and record data about their collectibles, helping them keep track of their collections. Additionally, HobbyDB features a marketplace that enables users to buy and sell items with minimal effort, as well as tools for building wish lists and receiving alerts for desired items. The company also engages with a database advisory council to enhance its offerings.

My Dealer Service

Pre Seed Round in 2015
My Dealer Service Corp., also known as MODERN, specializes in developing automotive service management software designed to enhance communication and workflow for automotive service departments. The company offers MDS Notify, a web-based application that facilitates two-way text messaging between service departments and their customers, providing real-time updates on vehicle status throughout the repair process. In addition to improving customer engagement, the platform streamlines various aspects of repair order management and can seamlessly integrate with existing automotive repair management systems. Founded in 2013 and headquartered in Detroit, Michigan, My Dealer Service aims to elevate operational efficiency in automotive service centers while significantly enhancing the overall customer experience.

Notion

Seed Round in 2015
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.

ThreatWave

Series A in 2015
ThreatWave is a company based in Louisville, Colorado, that specializes in developing an email sensor network designed to deliver real-time email data intelligence. Founded in February 2015 by Tom Bartel, ThreatWave processes and analyzes email data to provide insights for security, reputation management, and market intelligence. The company's platform offers various data feeds, including metadata on message connections and payloads, anti-malware and anti-phishing data, and tools for detecting network abuse and compromised accounts. This comprehensive approach enables clients to identify and mitigate cybersecurity threats, such as spam, phishing, and malware, while also gaining valuable insights into market trends and email campaign effectiveness. As of January 30, 2017, ThreatWave operates as a subsidiary of Return Path, Inc.

JumpCloud

Series B in 2015
JumpCloud, Inc. is a provider of a Directory-as-a-Service platform that simplifies identity management for organizations. Founded in 2010 and based in Louisville, Colorado, the company offers a cloud-based solution enabling secure access to systems, applications, files, and networks from any device or location. Its platform automates server management tasks, including user management, security, compliance, and configuration assessment. JumpCloud allows IT and security teams to manage user identities, devices, and permissions while applying Zero Trust principles. The company serves over 100,000 organizations globally, including more than 3,000 customers such as Cars.com, GoFundMe, and Foursquare. Originally known as SafeInstance, Inc., JumpCloud rebranded in October 2013 to reflect its focus on providing secure and frictionless access to corporate technology resources.

Ello

Series B in 2015
Ello, PBC is a social network platform founded in 2014 and headquartered in Burlington, Vermont. It was established by a group of artists seeking to create a more positive online environment, free from the negativity, clutter, and data mining prevalent on other platforms. The network serves as a space for artists, designers, musicians, and other creatives to connect, share, and promote their work while earning a living through their talents. Users can discover and discuss their passions, fostering a robust community focused on art and creativity. As of April 30, 2018, Ello operates as a subsidiary of Talenthouse, Inc.

JumpCloud

Series A in 2015
JumpCloud, Inc. is a provider of a Directory-as-a-Service platform that simplifies identity management for organizations. Founded in 2010 and based in Louisville, Colorado, the company offers a cloud-based solution enabling secure access to systems, applications, files, and networks from any device or location. Its platform automates server management tasks, including user management, security, compliance, and configuration assessment. JumpCloud allows IT and security teams to manage user identities, devices, and permissions while applying Zero Trust principles. The company serves over 100,000 organizations globally, including more than 3,000 customers such as Cars.com, GoFundMe, and Foursquare. Originally known as SafeInstance, Inc., JumpCloud rebranded in October 2013 to reflect its focus on providing secure and frictionless access to corporate technology resources.

Hidrate

Seed Round in 2015
Hidrate Inc. is a company that specializes in the production of a smart water bottle designed to monitor and enhance users' hydration habits. Founded in 2014 and headquartered in Boulder, Colorado, Hidrate's product syncs with mobile phones to provide reminders for water intake and to track consumption over time. The smart water bottle automatically calculates the recommended daily water intake for users, making it easier for them to maintain healthy hydration practices. By leveraging technology, Hidrate aims to promote enjoyable and accessible hydration for its customers. The company's products are available for purchase online.

Stream

Seed Round in 2015
Stream.io, Inc. specializes in developing an open-source platform that enables the creation of customizable newsfeeds and messaging applications. The company provides a range of application programming interfaces (APIs) that allow product teams to implement chat features and activity feeds tailored to their specific needs. Its offerings include flat feeds for displaying followed content, aggregated feeds for grouping similar content, notification feeds for site alerts, and profile pages for user activity storage. Stream's solutions cater to various sectors, including finance, healthcare, dating, education, and social networking, facilitating community engagement. Established in 2014, the company is headquartered in Boulder, Colorado, with an additional office located in Amsterdam, the Netherlands. Stream’s products are recognized for their scalability and security, serving over a billion end-users globally.

SendGrid

Series C in 2014
SendGrid, Inc. is a digital communication platform based in Denver, Colorado, that specializes in enabling businesses to engage with their customers through email. Founded in 2009, the company provides a cloud-based platform that offers a range of services tailored for developers and marketers. Its offerings include an email application programming interface (API) that allows developers to integrate email functionalities into their applications, as well as marketing campaign tools that enable marketers to manage customer contact lists, design email templates, and analyze campaign performance. Additionally, SendGrid provides expert services aimed at optimizing email delivery and ensuring effective communication. With its robust platform, SendGrid delivers over 30 billion emails monthly for a diverse clientele, including both tech-driven companies and traditional enterprises.

Modular Robotics

Series B in 2014
Modular Robotics, established in 2008 and headquartered in Boulder, Colorado, specializes in the manufacture of educational robot construction kits. Their products, Cubelets and MOSS, consist of modular magnetic blocks that can be assembled into small, self-powered robots. These kits combine sensors, logic, and actuator blocks, allowing children to create simple yet complex reconfigurable robots, fostering analytical reasoning skills and logical abilities.

Ello

Series A in 2014
Ello, PBC is a social network platform founded in 2014 and headquartered in Burlington, Vermont. It was established by a group of artists seeking to create a more positive online environment, free from the negativity, clutter, and data mining prevalent on other platforms. The network serves as a space for artists, designers, musicians, and other creatives to connect, share, and promote their work while earning a living through their talents. Users can discover and discuss their passions, fostering a robust community focused on art and creativity. As of April 30, 2018, Ello operates as a subsidiary of Talenthouse, Inc.
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