Investors in Colorado

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Techstars

Techstars Central LLC, founded in 2006 and based in Boulder, Colorado, operates as a startup accelerator and venture capital firm focused on supporting early-stage technology-oriented companies. It specializes in a mentorship-driven accelerator program, selecting ten startups each summer to participate in a three-month incubation period, offering funding of $120,000 in exchange for equity. Techstars invests primarily in sectors such as fintech, artificial intelligence, blockchain, augmented reality, and IoT, while avoiding investments in medical devices, healthcare technology, and local service-oriented businesses. In addition to its primary accelerator, Techstars has various specialized programs, including those focused on music, retail, mobility, and social impact, with global reach extending to regions such as Africa, Asia, and Latin America. The firm prefers taking minority stakes, typically between six and ten percent, without seeking board representation or investor rights. Techstars has built a robust network of entrepreneurs, mentors, and corporate partners to foster innovation and growth within its portfolio, which includes over 1,000 companies with a significant collective market capitalization.
Made 254 investments in Colorado

Service Provider Capital

Service Provider Capital is a venture capital firm founded in 2014 and based in Golden, Colorado. The firm specializes in co-investing in Series A deals, primarily alongside institutional venture funds. It focuses on seed-stage companies across various sectors, including artificial intelligence, machine learning, blockchain, cannabis, cybersecurity, e-commerce, education technology, fintech, hardware, information technology, robotics, and healthcare. Additionally, Service Provider Capital manages funds that target specific regional markets, such as the Midwest, emphasizing investments in software and healthcare technology systems. The firm typically seeks minority stakes and engages in syndicated investments to support the growth of innovative startups.
Made 60 investments in Colorado

Foundry Group

Foundry Group is a venture capital firm established in 2007, specializing in early-stage investments in information technology, Internet, and software companies across North America. Based in Boulder, Colorado, the firm has made over 100 investments as institutional investors and more than 50 as angel investors. Foundry Group focuses on seed investments ranging from $250,000 to $500,000, supporting promising entrepreneurs in various sectors, including Human Computer Interaction and Digital Life. The firm's investment strategy typically involves allocating funds across a diverse range of regions, including Colorado, the Bay Area, and other major U.S. cities. Currently managing its fifth fund, which totals $225 million, Foundry Group aims to foster innovation and help build industry-leading companies while also mentoring the next generation of venture fund managers.
Made 92 investments in Colorado

Access Venture Partners

Access Venture Partners is a Denver-based venture capital firm founded in 1999 that specializes in seed, early-stage, and expansion-stage investments primarily in the technology sector. The firm focuses on companies in large markets, emphasizing clean technology, software as a service (SaaS), data integrity, new media, and web commerce. Access Venture Partners typically invests between $0.25 million and $2.5 million in companies with varying revenue levels, aiming to support their growth and development. The firm is known for actively engaging with its portfolio companies, offering resources and expertise to aid in team building, business strategy, and fundraising. Access Venture Partners has invested in over 100 companies, contributing to the employment of nearly 8,000 individuals, and seeks to help its portfolio companies achieve public offerings within two to four years.
Made 63 investments in Colorado

Matchstick Ventures

Matchstick Ventures is a private equity firm based in Boulder, Colorado, that specializes in seed and early-stage investments in startups. Founded in 2015 by Natty Zola and Ryan Broshar, the firm targets early-stage software companies within rapidly growing but under-served startup ecosystems across the United States. By focusing on these areas, Matchstick Ventures aims to support innovative entrepreneurs and foster growth in emerging markets.
Made 30 investments in Colorado

Rockies Venture Club

Rockies Venture Club (RVC), founded in 1985, is a Colorado-based non-profit organization focused on fostering economic development by investing in early-stage entrepreneurial companies across North America. The organization actively engages with the investment community by hosting significant events, including the Angel Capital Summit and Colorado Capital Conferences, as well as over sixty additional events each year. RVC operates as an active angel investment group, having made more than 30 investments in the past two years. Additionally, RVC manages Rockies Venture Fund I, an angel sidecar fund that complements its investment activities.
Made 62 investments in Colorado

Right Side Capital Management

Right Side Capital Management is a venture capital firm based in San Francisco, California, established in 2010. The firm specializes in early-stage investments, focusing exclusively on the pre-seed round of technology startups. Right Side Capital Management aims to support companies with capital-efficient business models that are typically located outside major hubs like the San Francisco Bay Area and New York City. The firm invests in a range of technology sectors, including internet and cloud technologies, and operates primarily within the United States and Canada, with occasional investments in Western Europe, Israel, Australia, and New Zealand. Right Side Capital Management conducts 75 to 100 investments annually, with portfolio companies spanning 19 states. The firm seeks to provide a clear response to entrepreneurs within two weeks, with investments generally ranging from $50,000 to $500,000 and pre-money valuations between $1 million and $3 million.
Made 81 investments in Colorado

FirstMile Ventures

FirstMile Ventures is a venture capital firm established in 2010 and based in Colorado Springs, Colorado. The firm specializes in seed stage investments, focusing on technology companies primarily in the B2B software, infrastructure technology, and distributed ledger sectors. By investing early in a company's development, FirstMile Ventures aims to help these businesses establish a strong foundation for future growth and success. While the firm is headquartered in Colorado, it actively considers investment opportunities across the United States.
Made 37 investments in Colorado

CanopyBoulder

CanopyBoulder is a mentorship-driven seed-stage investment program for startups in the cannabis industry, with a focus on ancillary products and services.
Made 55 investments in Colorado

Enhanced Capital

Enhanced Capital Partners, founded in 1999 and headquartered in New York, is a national investment firm that specializes in equity and debt investments in small and mid-sized companies across the United States. With over $400 million under management, the firm employs a flexible investment strategy aimed at promoting the growth and expansion of businesses. Enhanced Capital focuses on various sectors, including healthcare technology and technology, media, and telecommunications. As a subsidiary of P10 Holdings, it seeks to maximize the growth potential of companies poised for rapid development through its practical investment approach.
Made 2 investments in Colorado

Boulder Ventures

Boulder Ventures Limited is a venture capital firm founded in 1995 and headquartered in Boulder, Colorado, with additional offices in Chevy Chase and Owings Mills, Maryland. The firm specializes in early-stage investments in the information technology and life sciences sectors, focusing on areas such as communications software, network infrastructure, optical systems, information management, and biotechnology. Boulder Ventures typically invests between $1 million and $4 million as an initial investment, with total funding reaching between $5 million and $10 million throughout a company's lifecycle. The firm primarily targets companies based in the Mid-Atlantic and Colorado regions, often leading investment deals within its portfolio.
Made 52 investments in Colorado

Alumni Ventures

Alumni Ventures Group, LLC is a venture capital firm founded in 2013 and based in Manchester, New Hampshire, with additional offices in North America. The firm specializes in seed, early-stage, and late-stage pre-IPO investments, focusing on companies that have an alumni connection and an institutional lead investor with relevant expertise. It offers high-quality, diversified venture portfolios to individual investors, particularly accredited alumni from top entrepreneurial schools, who previously lacked access to venture capital opportunities. Alumni Ventures Group invests between $0.01 million and $3 million in various sectors and geographies, without seeking board or observer seats. Additionally, the firm provides focused funds that enable any accredited investor to access a diverse venture portfolio, allowing for investment across different types, sectors, stages, and geographical locations.
Made 17 investments in Colorado

SOSV

SOSV is a global venture capital firm founded in 1995 and headquartered in Princeton, New Jersey. Specializing in seed-to-growth stage investments, SOSV operates multiple accelerator programs worldwide, including HAX for hardware, IndieBio and RebelBio for life sciences, Chinaccelerator and MOX for cross-border internet ventures, Food-X for innovative food solutions, and dlab for blockchain technology. The firm focuses on investments in revolutionary deep technologies aimed at improving human and planetary health, as well as cross-border markets, particularly in Asia. SOSV invests in approximately 150 startups annually, providing support through its resources to accelerate product development and scaling. Over its two-decade history, SOSV has established a strong reputation, consistently ranking among the top venture capital firms globally.
Made 25 investments in Colorado

Wellington Management

Wellington Management Company LLP, founded in 1928 and headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts, is a prominent investment management firm providing comprehensive solutions to institutional clients worldwide. The firm specializes in a diverse range of investment strategies, including equity, fixed income, multi-asset, and alternative investments, tailored to meet the unique return and risk objectives of its clients. Wellington Management employs a collaborative approach, leveraging proprietary research and analytical tools to identify opportunities and manage risks across global capital markets. The firm caters to a wide array of clients, including sovereign institutions, endowments, foundations, wealth managers, and insurance companies, spanning more than 50 countries. With a focus on long-term investment principles, Wellington Management fosters independent thought and debate within its teams, ensuring that resources are effectively utilized to deliver consistent results. The firm also emphasizes environmental, social, and governance (ESG) considerations in its research and investment processes, engaging with companies on key ESG topics.
Made 8 investments in Colorado

Caruso Ventures

Caruso Ventures, established in 2020 and located in Boulder, Colorado, is a venture capital firm focused on investing in tech-enabled companies, particularly those in the early revenue ramp stage. The firm seeks to partner with highly effective CEOs and leverages its extensive scaleup expertise to assist them in achieving their business goals. Caruso Ventures typically invests around $25 million annually, with individual check sizes averaging $1.5 million and per-company investments ranging from $2 million to $4 million. While the firm sometimes takes the lead in investments, it often follows other investors. Its portfolio primarily includes companies headquartered in Colorado and those associated with Endeavor Global, reflecting its commitment to nurturing the entrepreneurial community.
Made 1 investments in Colorado

Insight Capital

Insight Partners is a global private equity and venture capital firm established in 1995, specializing in growth-stage investments in the software, internet, and data services sectors. Headquartered in New York City, with additional offices in London, Tel Aviv, and Palo Alto, the firm manages over $75 billion in assets and has invested in more than 750 companies worldwide. Insight Partners focuses on partnering with high-growth technology and software companies that are driving significant change in their industries. The firm aims to support visionary executives by providing practical, hands-on expertise throughout their growth journey, from initial investment to public offering. With a strong commitment to fostering a culture of growth and opportunity, Insight Partners has seen over 55 portfolio companies achieve IPO status.
Made 21 investments in Colorado

Stout Street Capital

Investment Method: Stout Street prides itself on investing intelligently. Our investments are driven by extensive data analysis, market analysis, and due diligence. We invest in early-stage technology companies innovating in the software, fin tech, advanced materials, robotics, and artificial intelligence. We invest in under-served markets, especially in the middle of the country with an emphasis on the Rocky Mountain area. Investment Portfolio: Stout Street Capital is an seed-stage fund that seeks to invest in early-stage companies focused on improving efficiency and generating bottom-line value in large established sectors in the market. Stout Street’s Value Fund-1 is currently focused on post-revenue, seed-to-series-A investments in companies valued at less than $10 million. Stout Street’s Value Fund-1 is projected to invest in 35+ companies by the end of 2018 with an average investment of 100k.
Made 18 investments in Colorado

Greater Colorado Venture Fund

Investing in early-stage ventures outside of the front-range in Colorado. Industry agnostic. Strong preference for companies past MVP or proof of concept phase.
Made 2 investments in Colorado

Kickstart

Kickstart Fund is a seed-stage venture capital firm located in Salt Lake City, Utah, focused on supporting technology-related companies in the United States. Established in 2008, Kickstart aims to foster the growth of promising businesses in Utah and the Mountain West by offering not only financial investment but also access to a network of resources and expert guidance. The firm has successfully invested in over 100 companies since its inception, emphasizing its commitment to nurturing innovation and entrepreneurship in the region.
Made 15 investments in Colorado

The Colorado Trust

Full Investment Portfolio: Investments measured using market approach: International equities - 5.69% Fixed income funds - 15.50% Hedge funds/multi-strategy - 1.95% Alternative investments: Domestic equites - 23.30% International equities - 19.32% Fixed income funds - 3.02% Private equity - 15.52% Hedge funds/multi-strategy - 7.70% Real estate - 8.00% Founded in 1985, the Colorado Trust is a non-profit organisation based in the United States. The foundation focuses on improving the health and well-being of Coloradans.

New Enterprise Associates

New Enterprise Associates, Inc. is a private equity and venture capital firm established in 1977 and headquartered in Menlo Park, California, with additional offices in India and China. The firm specializes in investments across various stages of company development, including seed, start-up, early stage, and later stage, with a focus on sectors such as information technology, healthcare, and energy technology. NEA's investment strategy encompasses a wide range of industries, including consumer internet, software, biotechnology, medical devices, and alternative energy. With over $19 billion in cumulative committed capital, the firm has a notable track record, having participated in more than 210 portfolio company IPOs and over 360 acquisitions. NEA aims to invest between $0.05 million and $20 million, targeting both domestic and international markets, particularly in Asia and the Americas.
Made 34 investments in Colorado

Grotech Ventures

Grotech Ventures is a venture capital firm established in 1984, headquartered in Hunt Valley, Maryland, with additional offices in Arlington, Virginia, and Denver, Colorado. The firm specializes in early-stage investments, focusing on high-growth technology sectors such as social and digital media, e-commerce, mobile and cloud software, enterprise software, big data analytics, security technologies, and healthcare IT. Grotech Ventures does not invest in life sciences, biotech sectors, or foreign entities. It primarily targets underserved venture markets across the United States, including areas like Charlotte, Northern Virginia, Atlanta, and the Rocky Mountain region. The firm typically makes initial investments ranging from $500,000 to $5 million and seeks to support portfolio companies through subsequent funding rounds. Grotech Ventures prefers to take a lead role in its investments and often secures a board seat, emphasizing a collaborative, long-term partnership with entrepreneurs to drive growth and innovation.
Made 30 investments in Colorado

Advantage X

Advantage Capital is a venture capital firm founded in 1992, headquartered in New Orleans, Louisiana, with additional offices across the United States. The firm specializes in growth equity, lending, and mezzanine debt investments, focusing primarily on small businesses at various stages of development, excluding seed stage. Advantage Capital targets investments in low-income communities, both urban and rural, and supports economic development initiatives. The firm seeks to invest in companies that utilize proprietary technologies in sectors such as communication, information technology, pharmaceuticals, biotechnology, and energy, among others. It offers various forms of debt capital, including senior and mezzanine debt, and has a preference for co-investing with other firms. Initial investments typically range from $0.5 million to $10 million in companies with sales under $5 million, with potential for larger investments based on milestones. Advantage Capital is committed to addressing the funding gaps in underserved areas and fostering economic growth in communities that lack traditional sources of risk capital.
Made 19 investments in Colorado

SpringTime Ventures

Seed stage fund focused on technology investments in the Rockies.
Made 10 investments in Colorado

Revolution

Revolution, LLC is a venture capital firm founded in 2005 and based in Washington, D.C., with an additional office in San Francisco, California. The firm specializes in growth capital investments across various sectors, including financial services, media and entertainment, e-commerce, transportation, education, and healthcare. Revolution seeks to partner with entrepreneurs to disrupt traditional industries through innovative products and services, typically investing between $1 million and $12 million in its portfolio companies. It emphasizes the importance of investing in high-potential geographic areas, believing that talent is widely distributed but opportunities are not. Revolution operates multiple funds, including Revolution Ventures and Revolution Growth, which focus on early-stage and growth-stage investments, respectively. The firm is known for taking a controlling stake in its portfolio companies and often leads financing rounds, with a preference for collaborating with other top-tier investors.
Made 9 investments in Colorado

Valor Equity Partners

Valor Equity Partners is a private equity and venture capital firm based in Chicago, established in 1995. The firm specializes in making investments across various stages of company development, including seed-stage, early-stage, growth-stage, and late-stage investments. Valor primarily focuses on sectors such as industrial products, manufacturing, infrastructure services, healthcare, food technology, retail technology, fintech, and clean energy. The firm seeks to partner with high-growth companies and entrepreneurs who demonstrate a commitment to excellence and industry transformation. Investment sizes typically range from $10 million to $75 million for new platforms, while add-on investments do not have a minimum size requirement. Valor Equity Partners primarily invests in North America and India, aiming to support companies with revenues between $30 million and $200 million. The firm prefers to take a leading role in investments, pursuing both control and non-control equity opportunities.
Made 6 investments in Colorado

Greenline Ventures

Founded in 2011, Greenline Ventures is an asset management firm headquartered in Denver, Colorado. The firm targets buyout investments in financial services sector across the United States.
Made 4 investments in Colorado

Founders Fund

Founders Fund is a San Francisco-based venture capital firm established in 2005, specializing in investments across various stages, from seed to growth. The firm focuses on transformative technologies and seeks to address significant global challenges through its investments in sectors such as biotechnology, artificial intelligence, aerospace, cybersecurity, and consumer internet. With over $2 billion in capital under management, Founders Fund has a history of backing notable companies, including SpaceX, Palantir, and Facebook, emphasizing a founder-friendly investment strategy that provides substantial support with minimal interference. The firm typically invests between $500,000 and $300 million, targeting innovative companies worldwide.
Made 13 investments in Colorado

Lerer Hippeau

Lerer Hippeau is an early-stage venture capital fund based in New York City, founded in 2010 by Ken Lerer, Ben Lerer, and Eric Hippeau. The firm is recognized as one of the most active early-stage investors in the region, managing multiple funds, including Lerer Hippeau Ventures V, VII, and VIII. With a portfolio exceeding 250 active companies, Lerer Hippeau invests across various sectors, particularly focusing on consumer and enterprise companies. Notable investments include firms such as Allbirds, Bowery Farming, and K Health. The fund emphasizes backing founders who demonstrate strong product vision, customer insight, and brand-building capabilities. Additionally, Lerer Hippeau has adopted a Diversity Term Sheet Rider, reflecting its commitment to promoting diversity within its portfolio.
Made 16 investments in Colorado

Rose Community Foundation

Full Investment Portfolio Domestic equity: 23.91% International equity: 20.64% Bonds and bond funds: 15.87% Equity long/short hedge funds: 4.19% Common trust funds: 3.52% Multi-strategy hedge funds: 0.32% Other hedge funds: 9.39% Private equity diversified fund-off funds: 10.60% Private equity and private credit funds: 10.28% Real estate funds: 1.26% Founded in 1995, Rose Community Foundation is a non-profit organisation based in Colorado, United States. The foundation works to enhance the quality of life through leadership, tradition, resources and values.

Colorado Impact Fund

The Colorado Impact Fund, established in 2014 and based in Denver, is a private equity firm focused on investing in series A to growth-stage companies across various sectors, including clean technology, natural foods, healthcare, education, and technology. The fund aims to support local businesses that not only generate consistent financial returns but also deliver positive community outcomes. Its investors comprise respected executives, families, foundations, and corporations committed to making a difference in Colorado and beyond. Managed by an affiliate of Vestar Capital Partners, the Colorado Impact Fund provides growth capital to entrepreneurs with strong business models, leveraging their collective experiences and networks to foster exceptional companies. The fund's team is dedicated to helping portfolio companies achieve their full potential and seeks to partner with entrepreneurs who share a similar passion for business acceleration and community impact.
Made 17 investments in Colorado

General Catalyst

General Catalyst Group Management, LLC is a private equity and venture capital firm founded in 2000 and based in Cambridge, Massachusetts, with additional offices in North America and Europe. The firm specializes in early-stage and growth equity investments, focusing on a diverse range of sectors including technology, advanced materials, clean energy, cybersecurity, healthcare, and consumer services. General Catalyst seeks to invest in companies that demonstrate strong growth potential, typically targeting those with an EBITDA between $3 million and $30 million and minimum revenues of $10 million. The firm has managed eight venture capital funds with approximately $3.75 billion in capital commitments. It emphasizes building lasting relationships with entrepreneurs and provides mentorship to foster success, enabling companies to scale effectively. General Catalyst primarily invests in North America and Australia, with a preference for seed investments in Silicon Valley, New York, and Boston.
Made 25 investments in Colorado

Next Frontier Capital

Next Frontier Capital is a private equity firm based in Bozeman, Montana, established in 2015. The firm focuses on early-stage investments in various sectors, including biotechnology, clean technology, healthcare, and technology. Through its venture capital funds, such as Next Frontier Venture Fund II and Fund III, the firm primarily targets companies in the Mountain region of the United States. Next Frontier Capital partners with mission-driven entrepreneurs to build innovative technology companies, with a particular emphasis on sectors like artificial intelligence, machine learning, mobile applications, and software-as-a-service.
Made 12 investments in Colorado

Break Trail Ventures

Break Trail Ventures is a venture capital firm that focuses on early-stage and growth capital investments. Headquartered in Columbus, Ohio, the firm also maintains an office in Boulder, Colorado. Break Trail Ventures aims to support innovative companies by providing the necessary funding to help them grow and succeed in their respective markets.
Made 5 investments in Colorado

Flywheel Ventures

Flywheel Ventures is a venture capital firm based in Santa Fe, New Mexico, that specializes in seed and early-stage investments in the information technology and physical sciences sectors. The firm targets ventures in areas such as software, software-as-a-service, semiconductors, mobile computing, and clean technology, with a particular emphasis on solutions addressing global challenges. It primarily invests in companies located in the Midwest and Southwestern regions of the United States, focusing on states like New Mexico, Colorado, and Arizona, while also considering opportunities in California. Flywheel Ventures typically makes initial investments ranging from $50,000 to $1 million and aims for a follow-on funding ratio of at least 3:1. The firm prefers to take a lead investor role and often seeks a board seat in its portfolio companies. Established in 1999, Flywheel Ventures positions itself as a catalyst for developing a world-class technology center in the Southwest/Rockies region.
Made 9 investments in Colorado

GV

GV Management Company, LLC, established in 2009 as the venture capital arm of Alphabet Inc., specializes in investments across various stages, including seed, early, and late-stage funding. Based in Mountain View, California, with additional offices in Boston, New York, Seattle, Cambridge, and London, GV focuses on sectors such as life sciences, healthcare, artificial intelligence, robotics, transportation, cybersecurity, and agriculture. The firm has invested in over 300 companies, aiming to drive innovation and improve lives. GV seeks to make investments of up to $50 million, while offering early-stage startups funding of up to $250,000, typically taking minority stakes in these companies. Through its extensive network, GV provides startups with unique access to technology and talent, enhancing their potential for success.
Made 17 investments in Colorado

Grassy Creek Ventures

Grassy Creek, LLC is a private equity firm specializing in investments in real estate with a focus on property acquisition and management, and technology. The firm also focuses on asset management. Grassy Creek, LLC is based in London, United Kingdom with additional offices in Mill Valley, California; New York, New York; Crested Butte, Colorado; and Amsterdam, Netherlands.

Crescendo Capital Partners

Crescendo Capital Partners is a private equity and venture capital firm based in Centennial, Colorado, focused on growth capital investments in lower middle market companies. The firm primarily invests in early and later stage companies within the Denver area, targeting sectors such as hardware, software, telecommunications, healthcare, energy, and manufacturing. Crescendo typically invests up to $0.5 million in early stage companies with revenues below $1 million and enterprise values up to $50 million. For later stage investments, it targets companies with revenues ranging from $10 million to $100 million. The firm seeks to take a significant stake in these companies, leveraging its business expertise and professional network to enhance their value.
Made 4 investments in Colorado

Blackhorn Ventures

Blackhorn Ventures is an early-stage venture firm founded in 2016 and based in Boulder, Colorado. The firm focuses on investing in companies that leverage advanced engineering to enhance resource productivity, primarily within the technology sector. Blackhorn Ventures manages the Industrial Impact Fund II, which aims to invest in the United States, Canada, and Europe. The fund targets various sectors, including energy, information technology, materials and resources, software as a service, artificial intelligence, machine learning, and industrial applications. Blackhorn Ventures specifically seeks impact investments that align with sustainability standards.
Made 7 investments in Colorado

Silicon Valley Bank

Silicon Valley Bank (SVB), founded in 1983, specializes in providing diversified financial services to emerging and mature companies primarily in the technology, life science, cleantech, venture capital, private equity, and premium wine sectors. With a network of 27 offices in the United States and seven international locations, SVB offers a range of services including financing, treasury management, corporate investment, and international banking. The bank is known for its industry expertise and global connections, which enhance its clients' chances of success. In the UK, SVB has operated since 2010, facilitating cross-border transactions and supporting clients' strategic needs. Recognized for its exceptional service, SVB has received accolades such as being listed among America's Best Banks by Forbes Magazine.
Made 22 investments in Colorado

Sapphire

Sapphire Sport is a pioneering investment platform focused on early-stage ventures at the intersection of sports, media, and entertainment technology. As part of Sapphire Ventures, which manages $4 billion in assets, Sapphire Sport operates with a dedicated fund of $115 million aimed at addressing opportunities within the broader sports technology market. Established in 2019 and based in Austin, Texas, this fund primarily invests in early-stage companies in the information technology sector, allocating between $3 million to $7 million across five to six startups. Sapphire Ventures, founded in 1996 and independent since 2011, has a track record of investing in innovative technology companies globally, supporting their growth into significant market players. The firm has completed over 55 exits from its portfolio and continues to partner with visionary teams to foster the development of impactful businesses.
Made 19 investments in Colorado

FirstMark

FirstMark Capital is an early-stage venture capital firm located in New York City, established in 2008 as a spin-out from Pequot Capital Management's venture business. The firm focuses on partnering with exceptional entrepreneurs who are dedicated to addressing significant challenges. FirstMark has cultivated a vibrant community among the innovative teams in its network, facilitating the exchange of ideas and opportunities. The firm has been involved with the founders of notable companies such as Pinterest, Shopify, Airbnb, Riot Games, and InVision, among others. FirstMark primarily invests in information technology companies across the United States, Canada, and Europe.
Made 8 investments in Colorado

Cypress Growth Capital

Cypress Growth Capital is a private equity firm founded in 2010 and based in Dallas, Texas, with additional offices in Lake Tahoe, Nevada, and Denver, Colorado. The firm specializes in providing royalty-based growth capital to emerging and expansion stage companies, primarily in the technology-enabled business services and software sectors. Cypress typically invests between $1 million and $5 million in companies with annual revenues ranging from $3 million to $30 million. As one of the largest and most active royalty-based growth capital firms in the U.S., Cypress offers an alternative to traditional debt and equity financing, allowing entrepreneurs to access significant capital while maintaining equity and control over their businesses. With a committed capital of $80 million across two funds and a proven track record of successful investments, Cypress Growth Capital serves as a valuable funding partner for its portfolio companies.
Made 7 investments in Colorado

Bonfire Ventures

Bonfire Ventures is a private equity firm based in Santa Monica, California, that focuses on early-stage investments in the technology and business services sectors across the United States and Canada. Founded in 2005 by Jim Andelman and Mark Mullen, the firm specializes in leading Seed rounds for founders of business software solutions companies that aim to innovate and transform their respective industries. The firm manages its venture capital fund, Bonfire Ventures II, which was established in 2020 and targets investments in 25 to 30 companies over a three-year period, emphasizing software and business products and services.
Made 4 investments in Colorado

Congruent Ventures

Congruent Ventures is a venture capital firm based in Oakland, California, founded in 2017. The firm specializes in early-stage investments across various sectors, including mobility and urbanization, energy transition, food and agriculture, and industrial and supply chain. Congruent Ventures focuses on technology companies that aim to make a positive impact on energy and resource consumption. The firm seeks opportunities to partner with teams that are aligned with its mission and are committed to scaling innovations in hardware, software, or services. Congruent Ventures II, a 2020 vintage fund managed by the firm, emphasizes investments in areas such as climate tech, financial services, and B2B commercial services, with a preference for impact-driven initiatives.
Made 6 investments in Colorado

Blackrock

BlackRock is a global investment management corporation headquartered in New York City, specializing in a diverse array of asset classes and investment strategies. The firm manages equity, fixed income, and balanced mutual funds, along with hedge funds and exchange-traded funds. BlackRock also provides investment advisory services and engages in private equity and venture capital through its subsidiaries, focusing on direct investments and fund of funds across various sectors, including natural resources. The firm caters to a wide range of clients, from large institutions to individual investors, aiming to help them achieve their financial goals. With a commitment to transparency and client service, BlackRock has become the largest asset manager in the world, overseeing trillions of dollars in assets. Its global presence is supported by offices in key financial hubs, allowing it to address the unique needs of clients across different regions.
Made 3 investments in Colorado

Costanoa VC

Costanoa Venture Capital is an early-stage venture capital firm founded in 2012 and headquartered in Palo Alto, California, with an additional office in San Francisco. The firm specializes in investing in seed and Series A startups, focusing on business-to-business technology companies. Its investment strategy emphasizes cloud-based services, data analytics, and applications across various sectors, including fintech, cybersecurity, and AI-enabled software as a service (SaaS). Costanoa typically invests between $0.5 million and $3 million, aiming to partner with entrepreneurs to help them navigate the challenges of going to market and achieving product-market fit. The firm is dedicated to building durable companies that leverage data to address complex business problems.
Made 17 investments in Colorado

Liquid 2 Ventures

Liquid 2 Ventures is a venture capital firm founded in 2015 and based in San Francisco, California. The firm specializes in seed-stage investments, targeting technology startups across various sectors, including communications, biotechnology, artificial intelligence, and more. With a focus on pre-seed and seed-stage companies, Liquid 2 Ventures aims to support early-stage entrepreneurs in the United States as they develop innovative solutions and grow their businesses. The firm was established by Joe Montana, Mike Miller, and Michael Ma, bringing together their expertise to foster technological advancements and drive economic growth in the tech industry.
Made 7 investments in Colorado

FCA Venture Partners

FCA Venture Partners, established in 1996, specializes in investing in the healthcare sector, focusing on companies that enhance efficiency and quality of care. Based in Brentwood, Tennessee, the firm is dedicated to nurturing sustainable businesses and adding strategic value to its portfolio. FCA typically invests between $3 million and $6 million in rapidly growing healthcare companies that aim to improve industry processes while enhancing patient experiences. The firm is well-positioned to capitalize on disruptive opportunities within the U.S. healthcare landscape, leveraging its connections with Clayton Associates and the McWhorter Family, as well as its deep engagement in the healthcare community.
Made 4 investments in Colorado

Yorkville Advisors

Yorkville Advisors Global, LLC is a privately owned hedge fund and alternative investment manager based in Mountainside, New Jersey, with additional offices in Florida, Colorado, Italy, and Hong Kong. Founded in January 2001, the firm specializes in providing innovative debt and equity financing solutions to publicly listed companies across various sectors, including healthcare, mining, oil and gas, real estate, manufacturing, shipping, and technology. Yorkville employs a tailored approach to its investments, which can include debt and equity investments, bridge financing, asset-backed notes, and equity participation. The firm utilizes a combination of technical and fundamental analysis to guide its investment strategies, focusing on special situations and growth opportunities in the public equity, fixed income, and alternative investment markets worldwide.
Made 3 investments in Colorado