Startup investors in Denver and Boulder
The angel network, seed fund and accelerator that take applications from Denver, Boulder and Colorado founders, what each publishes about itself, and how to reach it.
All amounts are in US dollars.
Who invests in startups in Denver and Boulder?
Colorado founders can apply to pitch at Rockies Venture Club, an angel network whose venture funds co-invest alongside its members, and pitch Kickstart, a pre-seed and seed fund with offices in Denver and Salt Lake City. Techstars runs its Boulder accelerator once a year.
Angel networks in Denver and Boulder
| Network | How it works | Who it looks for | Fees | How to apply |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rockies Venture Club | 100+ active angels. 3 to 5 investment-ready startups pitch at a monthly Investor Forum; interested investors trigger RVC's due diligence. Its Rockies Seed Fund, Rockies Venture Fund and Rockies Space Fund co-invest alongside members. | Seed to Series A companies in technology, cleantech and life sciences | Not published | Apply to Pitch page on its site |
Funds that invest in Denver and Boulder startups
| Fund | Stage | Published first cheque | Focus and eligibility | How to pitch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kickstart | Pre-seed and seed | Not published | Utah and Colorado; offices in Salt Lake City and Denver | Pitch Us form on its site |
Programs that put founders in front of investors
- Techstars Boulder. A three-month, industry-agnostic program. The 2026 program started September 8, 2026, with demo day December 7, 2026; its 2026 applications ran March 2 to June 10. Dates for the next program are not yet published. Techstars invests $220,000 at acceptance.
Which route fits your company?
| If your situation is… | Look at | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Seed to Series A in technology, cleantech or life sciences | Rockies Venture Club | Its stated stage and sectors |
| Pre-seed or seed in Colorado or Utah | Kickstart | Its stated stage and region |
| Any sector, want a three-month program with investment | Techstars Boulder | Its published program |
Meeting an organization's criteria means you can apply, not that it will invest.
Be investment-ready before the forum.
RVC's forums are for investment-ready startups. Use its Pitch Academy first if your deck and data room aren't ready.
What should you have ready before you apply?
- A pitch for RVC's Investor Forum format.
- A data room for the due diligence that follows investor interest.
- A note in your calendar to check Techstars Boulder's dates in early 2027.
For how to run the raise itself, see how to raise a seed round.
Frequently asked questions
How often does Rockies Venture Club hold pitch events?
Monthly. Each Investor Forum features 3 to 5 investment-ready startups.
What stage does Kickstart invest in?
Pre-seed and seed, in Utah and Colorado.
When does Techstars Boulder take applications?
The 2026 window ran March 2 to June 10, 2026. Dates for the next program aren't published yet.