Boulder Ventures

1995

Founded

94

Investments

United States

Offices

Venture Fund

Investor Type

About

Boulder Ventures is a venture capital firm specializing in early-stage investments in information technology and biotechnology companies across Colorado and the Mid-Atlantic region. Established in the 1980s, the firm has a rich history of supporting innovative startups, leveraging decades-long relationships with entrepreneurs and investors. Their investment strategy focuses on identifying companies with unique, technology-enabled products that serve large or growing markets, particularly in software, networking, data storage, drug discovery, and technology-enabled services.

Boulder Ventures typically invests between $1 million and $2 million in a funding round, aiming to be the first professional investor in their portfolio companies and reserving capital to participate in multiple investment rounds. The firm has raised approximately $371.1 million across seven funds, with the most recent, Boulder Ventures VIII, closing at $58 million in November 2022. Their portfolio boasts 61 companies, 28 exits, and 10 IPOs, reflecting a strong track record in nurturing successful ventures.

Portfolio Companies

Array BioPharma, NeXstar Pharmaceuticals, Compatible Systems Corp., Wall Street on Demand, Lefthand Networks, Linerate Systems, Black Bear Energy, Clarabridge, iLumin, Metron Aviation

Gepgraphic Focus

Colorado, Mid-Atlantic

Key Differentiators

Early-stage investments, Focus on Colorado and Mid-Atlantic regions, Strong network of serial entrepreneurs

Thypical Investment Size

$1 million - $2 million

Total Funds Raised

$371.1 million

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Big Data & Analytics

Enterprise

Software

Pre-Seed

Seed

Series A

Series B

Series C

Series D

United States