Funding

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Communities & Spaces
1000 Gretas
1000 Gretas’ Mission is to identify and help innovators pursue sustainability solutions with the goal of surfacing those likely to have the greatest impact.…
Denver County · 1000gretas.org
Angel Networks
37 Angels
37 Angels is are a community of women investors. We also train aspiring angels through a one month angel investing bootcamp.
Statewide · 37angels.com
Venture Capital & Corporate VC
3Lines Venture Capital
3Lines Venture Capital is a venture capital firm specializing in disruptive technology companies driving Future of Work, Future of Enterprise, and Future of…
Arapahoe County · 3lines.vc
Incubators & Accelerators
500 Startups Flagship Accelerator
Back in 2010, 500 Global (formerly 500 Startups) pioneered an accelerator program and shaped how venture capital fostered early-stage startups. Today, 500…
National · 500.co
Public & Private Grants & Awards
AB Nexus
AB Nexus was established in 2020 to encourage and expand multidisciplinary research collaborations between the University of Colorado Anschutz and Boulder…
Boulder County · colorado.edu
Angel Networks
Access Silicon Valley (Boulder/Denver)
Access Silicon Valley is the “virtual bridge” to Silicon Valley, where startup entrepreneurs and serial entrepreneurs in real time, get access to and interact…
Boulder County · meetup.com
Venture Capital & Corporate VC
Access Venture Partners
Access Venture Partners is Colorado-based venture capital firm investing in innovative early-stage technology companies in growing venture states.
Denver County · accessvp.com
Foundations & Impact Funds
Accion Opportunity Fund
Accion Opportunity Fund is a leading national provider of affordable loans, educational resources, coaching, and thriving networks for underserved small…
National · aofund.org
Venture Capital & Corporate VC
Adaptation Ventures
Adaptation Ventures is an early-stage venture capital firm that invests in next-generation companies building disability, neurodivergence and health technology…
Statewide · adaptation.vc
Foundations & Impact Funds
Adolph Coors Foundation
The Foundation supports organizations that promote the western values of self-reliance, personal responsibility and integrity. We believe these values foster…
Denver County · coorsfoundation.org
Incubators & Accelerators
Advanced Industries Accelerator Programs
Grants and investment tax credits make up the Advanced Industries Accelerator programs which are designed to promote growth and sustainability in these…
Statewide · choosecolorado.com
Public & Private Grants & Awards
Advanced Industries Early-Stage Capital and Retention Grant
The Advanced Industries Early-Stage Capital and Retention Grant helps Colorado-based advanced industries technology businesses develop and commercialize…
Statewide · oedit.colorado.gov
Venture Capital & Corporate VC
AI Capital
AI Capital is an innovative capital source with thematic investment in enterprise artificial intelligence software companies. We focus on applied enterprise AI…
Denver County · ai.vc
Foundations & Impact Funds
AIR Opportunity Fund
The AIR Opportunity Fund invests in innovative research and bold solutions to expand opportunities for all. Backed by a $225 million commitment from AIR, we…
Statewide · air.org
Foundations & Impact Funds
AJL Foundation
The AJL Foundation was established in 2011 by Amy S. and John E. Lawton. Philanthropy is part of the heritage of the Lawton family that has been passed down…
Denver County · ajlfoundation.org
Foundations & Impact Funds
Alleviate Foundation
The Alleviate Foundation is an independent 501(c)(3) nonprofit closing the digital capacity gap for nonprofits and civil society organizations with limited…
National · alleviatefoundation.org
Venture Capital & Corporate VC
Alta Partners
Alta Partners is a leading healthcare venture capital firm, partnering with pioneers in the industry since 1996. Trust, focus, and impact are key tenets of our…
National · altapartners.com
Venture Capital & Corporate VC
Altira Group
Altira Group, a Denver-based venture capital firm, has funded advanced technology solutions across the energy value-chain for the last 25 years. Working with…
Denver County · altiragroup.com
Venture Capital & Corporate VC
Alumni Ventures
Alumni Ventures is one of the most active venture firms in the world, making startup investing more accessible for individuals and empowering Founders with…
National · av.vc
Public & Private Grants & Awards
America's Seed Fund
We focus on transforming scientific and engineering discoveries into products and services with commercial and societal impact. The deep technologies we fund…
Statewide · seedfund.nsf.gov
Banks & CDFIs
American AgCredit
American AgCredit is at the forefront of the agriculture evolution, partnering with farmers, ranchers, and agribusinesses to grow the future. A proud member of…
Denver County · agloan.com
Foundations & Impact Funds
Anchor Point Foundation
The Anchor Point Foundation supports a broad range of efforts by individuals and organizations who are working to improve their communities in the following…
Boulder County · anchorpointfoundation.org
Angel Networks
Angel Capital Association (ACA)
The Angel Capital Association is the North American trade association of angel groups and private investors that invest in high growth, early-stage ventures.…
National · angelcapitalassociation.org
Angel Networks
Angel Investment Network USA
Angel Investment Network USA features local entrepreneurs looking to expand or start up a new business in local markets such as Denver and the state of…
Denver County · angelinvestmentnetwork.us
Angel Networks
AngelList
AngelList builds the infrastructure where capital, creativity, and hard work come together to accelerate the rate of innovation.
National · angellist.com
Public & Private Grants & Awards
Another Round, Another Rally
Another Round, Another Rally is a nonprofit financial resource for the hospitality industry. We provide reimbursement grants and immersive educational…
National · anotherroundanotherrally.org
Foundations & Impact Funds
Anschutz Family Foundation
In the early 1990s, the Foundation initiated Colorado Rural Philanthropy Days (RPD) , a twice-yearly event that built on an initiative of the nonprofit…
Denver County · anschutzfamilyfoundation.org
Incubators & Accelerators
Antler
Antler is one of the most active early-stage investors globally. The firm leads in ‘Day Zero’ investing, an approach to venture capital focused on partnering…
Boulder County · antler.co
Foundations & Impact Funds
Aravaipa Ventures
Aravaipa combines the values of Impact Investing with the excitement, financial potential, and global impact of technology. Aravaipa Investors can expect both…
Boulder County · aravaipaventures.com
Venture Capital & Corporate VC
Arc Capital Development
We are an early-stage advising and investing firm for the education market.
Jefferson County · arccd.com
Public & Private Grants & Awards
Arts in Society Grant
The Arts in Society Grant funds projects that help arts organizations and artists find solutions to civic and social challenges facing Colorado communities.
Statewide · oedit.colorado.gov
Incubators & Accelerators
Ascent Deep Tech Accelerator
Deep tech startups, or new companies based on technological innovation in science or engineering, face unique challenges because of their disruptive nature…
Boulder County · colorado.edu
Venture Capital & Corporate VC
Avesta Fund
The Avesta Fund is a VC firm helping drive advanced energy, resource innovation, and economic opportunity for a more enduring and prosperous future.
Denver County · avesta.fund
Foundations & Impact Funds
B:Side Capital
As a Certified Development Company and Lender Service Provider, B:Side Capital is committed to serving lending partners in Colorado, New Mexico, Utah, and…
Statewide · bsidecapital.org
Foundations & Impact Funds
B:Side Fund
As a Certified Development Company and Lender Service Provider, B:Side Capital is committed to serving lending partners in Colorado, New Mexico, Utah, and…
Statewide · bsidefund.org
Family Offices & Private Equity
Bailey Program for Family Enterprise at DU
The Bailey Program for Family Enterprise is a resource hub for family businesses and family offices to learn and connect with others dedicated to sustainable…
Denver County · daniels.du.edu
Banks & CDFIs
Bank of Colorado
Bank of Colorado is a family-owned, locally managed, Colorado community bank with a 38-year history in Colorado guided by a strong community-banking model of…
Statewide · bankofcolorado.com
Foundations & Impact Funds
Bar NI Community Fund
Based in Trinidad, Colorado, the Bar NI Community Fund is a private foundation formed in 2004 to provide support to local nonprofits and service organizations…
Las Animas County · barnicommunityfund.org
Venture Capital & Corporate VC
Batshit Crazy Ventures (BCV)
BCV is an early stage venture capital firm located in hideous Boulder, Colorado. Our interests lie within the earliest of startup stages, and our time, effort…
Boulder County · batshitcrazy.is
Venture Capital & Corporate VC
Bee Partners
Bee Partners backs radical technical founders at the liminal moment: before product, before revenue, before the market sees what they see. Fifteen years.…
National · beepartners.vc
Angel Networks
BELLE Capital USA
BELLE Capital USA, LP is an early stage angel fund focused on building great companies in underserved capital markets across the USA. We look for capital…
Statewide · bellevc.com
Foundations & Impact Funds
Beyster Foundation for Enterprise Development (BFED)
The Beyster Foundation for Enterprise Development (BFED) supports interdisciplinary research, higher education programs, and innovative place-based initiatives…
National · beyster.com
Banks & CDFIs
Bigfoot Capital
Bigfoot Capital offers committed loan facilities for established B2B software businesses to fund growth.
Denver County · bigfootcap.com
Venture Capital & Corporate VC
BIGR Ventures
BIGR Ventures is a growth equity fund providing value-added, strategic partnership and capital to promising early-stage natural and organic products.
Boulder County · bigrventures.com
Venture Capital & Corporate VC
BITKRAFT Ventures
We are built on a love of gaming fueled by entrepreneurial spirit with the explicit purpose of empowering extraordinary founders to actualize the ideas that…
Denver County · bitkraft.vc
Communities & Spaces
Black Lab X
At Black Lab Sports, we are a community on a passionate quest to create the future, live a life of meaning, and provide all those around us with boundless…
Boulder County · blacklabsports.com
Foundations & Impact Funds
Black Resilience in Colorado Fund (BRIC)
Black history details ongoing struggles, systemic inequalities, racial injustices, and oppression. But also illustrates generational strength, resourcefulness…
Denver County · bricfund.org
Communities & Spaces
Black Women in Venture Capital (BWiVC)
Black Women in Venture Capital (BWiVC) is a private community of Black women investment professionals at every stage of their career. From Analyst to General…
Statewide · bwivc.org
Venture Capital & Corporate VC
Blackhorn Ventures
Blackhorn Ventures is an early-stage venture capital firm that backs digital pioneers building a prosperous and abundant future. We partner with determined…
Denver County · blackhornvc.com
Family Offices & Private Equity
Blue Haven Initiative
Blue Haven Initiative is an innovative family office dedicated to putting wealth to work for competitive returns and positive social and environmental change.…
National · bluehaveninitiative.com
Venture Capital & Corporate VC
Blue Note Ventures
Blue Note Ventures is an early stage venture capital fund investing in great technology companies and serving entrepreneurs committed to authentic leadership.
Boulder County · bluenotevc.com
Fellowships
Bonfils-Stanton Foundation
Bonfils-Stanton Foundation strategically provides grants and fellowships to advance the arts and inspire creative leadership in Denver. Our foundation is…
Denver County · bonfils-stantonfoundation.org
Angel Networks
Boulder Angels
The angel network for CU Boulder alumni investors. Our mission is to create opportunity and community for Buffs in the startup ecosystem. We look at…
Boulder County · boulderangels.org
Venture Capital & Corporate VC
Boulder Food Group (BFG Partners)
We invest in early stage, high growth consumer products companies that are better for you and better for the planet.
Boulder County · bfgpartners.com
Angel Networks
Boulder Investment Group (BIG)
Boulder Investment Group (BIG) is a volunteer-run investment club, comprising 900+ investors interested in furthering their knowledge of alternatives and…
Boulder County · boulderinvestmentgroup.com
Venture Capital & Corporate VC
Boulder Ventures
Boulder Ventures is a specialty venture capital firm, investing in a niche geography, leveraging decades long relationships with proven entrepreneurs and…
Boulder County · boulderventures.com
Foundations & Impact Funds
Boundless Futures Foundation
We provide financial support and leadership resources for aspiring female entrepreneurs building businesses to solve today’s biggest social issues so they can…
Statewide · boundlessfutures.org
Family Offices & Private Equity
Bow River Capital
Bow River Capital is a private alternative asset management company based in Denver, Colorado, focused on investing in the lower middle market in three asset…
Denver County · bowrivercapital.com
Venture Capital & Corporate VC
Bread Ventures
Social Entrepreneurship is a catalyst for impact. BREAD invests and supports numerous initiatives and serves on a variety of not for profit advisory boards.…
National · bread-ventures.com
Venture Capital & Corporate VC
Break Trail Ventures (BTV)
Break Trail Ventures is an early stage venture fund based in Columbus, OH and Boulder, CO. At BTV, we’re looking to partner with entrepreneurs who are breaking…
Boulder County · breaktrailventures.com
Venture Capital & Corporate VC
Breakthrough Energy
Breakthrough Energy backs companies developing the next generation of clean energy solutions. We invest in bold ideas, fund breakthrough technologies, and…
National · breakthroughenergy.org
Venture Capital & Corporate VC
Breakthrough Venture Capital
Breakthrough Venture Capital is a Wyoming-based early-stage investment fund partnering with high-growth startups across the Mountain West. We bring operator…
National · breakthrough-ventures.com
Angel Networks
Bridge Entrepreneurs Network (BEN Colorado)
Bridge Entrepreneurs Network (BEN Colorado) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to empowering entrepreneurs across Colorado. Renowned for our robust network…
Denver County · bencolorado.org
Family Offices & Private Equity
Brue Baukol Capital Partners
Brue Baukol Capital Partners is an entrepreneurial real estate investment firm focused on delivering excellent returns to partners and investors. Tailored…
Denver County · bruebaukol.com
Family Offices & Private Equity
Brush Creek Partners
Brush Creek Partners is a unique private equity firm founded and funded by entrepreneurs, families, and individuals, and many of us have worked and co-invested…
Arapahoe County · brushcreeklp.com
Foundations & Impact Funds
Buell Foundation
The Buell Foundation partners with hundreds of organizations across Colorado to support early childhood in our communities. Through our grantmaking, we play a…
Denver County · buellfoundation.org
Venture Capital & Corporate VC
Buff Gold Ventures
Buff Gold Ventures supports University of Colorado entrepreneurs to create transformative companies. We back bold thinkers and problem solvers from CU Boulder…
Boulder County · buffgoldventures.com
Foundations & Impact Funds
BuildStrong Foundation
The BuildStrong Foundation was born from the vision of Pat Hamill, Founder and CEO of Oakwood Homes, whose belief in community-focused development laid the…
Denver County · buildstrongfoundation.org
Venture Capital & Corporate VC
Buoyant Ventures
Buoyant Ventures is a woman-owned early-stage climate tech venture capital fund. We invest in software and simple hardware that help adapt to and mitigate the…
National · buoyant.vc
Public & Private Grants & Awards
Business Loan Fund of Mesa County
The Business Incubator Center (BIC) is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization that for more than a quarter century has been supporting the launch, growth…
Mesa County · oedit.colorado.gov
Venture Capital & Corporate VC
Caduceus Capital Partners
Caduceus Capital Partners is a venture capital firm focused on accelerating digital health startups. With a team of influential healthcare executives as…
National · caduceus.vc
Fellowships
Camelback Ventures
Camelback Ventures aims to diversify social innovation, by giving early-stage entrepreneurs from underinvested communities access to the tools they need to be…
National · camelbackventures.org
Venture Capital & Corporate VC
Campus Founders Fund (CFF)
Campus Founders Fund (CFF) is a student-run venture fund focused on empowering student-entrepreneurs. To date, CFF has backed 40+ university-based startups…
National · campusfounders.com
Banks & CDFIs
Canvas Credit Union
We’re an eight-decade-old, Colorado-based credit union known for going all in for our members. Like, all in. We’re not the bank you’re used to, because we’re…
Douglas County · canvas.org
Foundations & Impact Funds
Canvas Foundation
Canvas Foundation is made up of volunteers from across Canvas Credit Union who give their time, knowledge, and heart to further our goals. We are a fully…
Douglas County · canvascares.org
Scholarships
Canvas Foundation Scholarships
Each year, Canvas Foundation provides a $5,000 college scholarship to Gold Star Family Members who have lost a loved one in active-duty military service. This…
Douglas County · canvascares.org
Venture Capital & Corporate VC
Caruso Ventures
Caruso Ventures invests in tech-enabled companies led by highly effective CEOs. We use our deep scale up experience to help the next generation of tech leaders…
Boulder County · carusoventures.com
Family Offices & Private Equity
Cascade Investment Group
We are investment professionals, with over 100 years of combined investment experience, who have established an investment firm that puts the interests of the…
El Paso County · ciginc.net
Communities & Spaces
Catalyst Campus for Technology and Innovation (CCTI)
We are a collaborative ecosystem with best-in-class amenities where industry, small business, workforce training, entrepreneurs, startups, and venture capital…
El Paso County · catalystcampus.org
Banks & CDFIs
CEDCO
We are a Colorado non-profit corporation certified by the Small Business Administration to provide loans under the 504 program. Since 1978, we’ve helped…
Denver County · cedco.org
Public & Private Grants & Awards
Center for Translational Research (CTR)
The Center for Translational Research (CTR) mission is to bring to market innovations from the CU Boulder campus through non-dilutive funding. As a resource…
Boulder County · colorado.edu
Foundations & Impact Funds
Chaffee County Community Foundation (CCCF)
The Chaffee County Community Foundation uses philanthropy and collaboration to act as a catalyst to build a more connected and resilient Chaffee County.
Chaffee County · chaffeecommunity.org
Public & Private Grants & Awards
City of Silverthorne Business Grant Program
The City of Silverthorne Business Grant Program provides site enhancement grants and economic development grants to businesses via a competitive application…
Summit County · silverthorne.org
Foundations & Impact Funds
Climate Change Investment Initiative (2c2i)
The Climate Change Investment Initiative (2c2i) is a joint commitment between Exelon Corporation and its philanthropic arm, Exelon Foundation, to invest in and…
National · exeloncorp.com
Public & Private Grants & Awards
CLIMBER (Colorado Loans to Increase Mainstreet Business Economic Resiliency) Loan Fund
The CLIMBER (Colorado Loans to Increase Mainstreet Business Economic Resiliency) Loan Fund is a statewide program that provides working capital loans to…
Statewide · climber-colorado.com
Banks & CDFIs
CoBank
CoBank is a cooperative bank serving vital industries across rural America. The bank provides loans, leases, export financing and other financial services to…
Arapahoe County · cobank.com
Communities & Spaces
CoFoundersLab
From advisors, investors, mentors & entrepreneurs, CoFoundersLab provides you with all the means necessary to find the perfect fit for your startup.
National · cofounderslab.com
Foundations & Impact Funds
COinvest
COinvest implements a unique strategy to accelerate impact in Colorado. We invest with best-in-class private market managers and make available unique…
Denver County · coinvestfund.co
Foundations & Impact Funds
Collaborative Fund
Our mission is to identify and support companies that live at the intersection of for-profit & for-good.
Statewide · collabfund.com
Foundations & Impact Funds
Colorado Access Foundation
In fall of 2021, Colorado Access established the Colorado Access Foundation to advance health equity using a long-term, focused, and strategic approach. As the…
Denver County · coaccessfoundation.org
Industry Associations
Colorado Aviation Business Association (CABA)
The Colorado Aviation Business Association (CABA) is a grass-roots membership organization focused on the support and promotion of Business and General…
Denver County · mycaba.org
Foundations & Impact Funds
Colorado Carbon Fund
The Colorado Carbon Fund is a local 501(c)3 non-profit whose primary mission is to provide easy to use tools and funding necessary to reduce greenhouse gas…
Boulder County · coloradocarbonfund.org
Public & Private Grants & Awards
Colorado Circular Communities Enterprise (C3)
Colorado Circular Communities (C3) is a statewide program dedicated to supporting Colorado’s communities, businesses, nonprofits, schools, institutions of…
Statewide · coloradocircularcommunities.org
Public & Private Grants & Awards
Colorado Creates Grant
The purpose of Colorado Creates, Creative Industries’ largest annual competitive grant program, is to support arts programs, services, and activities…
Statewide · oedit.colorado.gov
Public & Private Grants & Awards
Colorado Credit Reserve
The Colorado Credit Reserve program helps businesses that typically struggle to get access to a bank loan. The program helps lenders make loans by establishing…
Statewide · oedit.colorado.gov
Banks & CDFIs
Colorado Credit Union (CCU)
Businesses, whether small or large, require the assistance of a financial partner to help keep them on-track with their ever-changing financial needs. This can…
Jefferson County · ccu.org
Public & Private Grants & Awards
Colorado Disability Funding Authority (CDFA)
We award grants across Colorado — helping people obtain the benefits they are owed, and backing new ideas that expand independence, employment, and community…
Denver County · cdfacolorado.org
Foundations & Impact Funds
Colorado Disability Funding Committee (CDFC)
Under the Laura Hershey Disability Support Act, as amended, C.R.S. § 8-88-200 et seq., the Colorado Disability Funding Committee (CDFC) "shall invite nonprofit…
Statewide · cdoo.colorado.gov
Policy & Advocacy
Colorado Disability Opportunity Office (CDOO)
CDOO is undertaking the state’s (and maybe the nation's) first-ever comprehensive statewide disability needs assessment. We are working with Colorado Health…
Statewide · cdoo.colorado.gov
Foundations & Impact Funds
Colorado Energy Foundation
Incorporated in 2019, the Colorado Energy Foundation is supported entirely by the oil and natural gas industry. The foundation is devoted to increasing…
Statewide · coloradoenergyfoundation.org
Banks & CDFIs
Colorado Enterprise Fund (CEF)
Colorado Enterprise Fund (CEF) is a non-profit CDFI small business lender committed to helping undercapitalized entrepreneurs start or grow their business. CEF…
Denver County · coloradoenterprisefund.org
Public & Private Grants & Awards
Colorado Enterprise Zone Program
The Colorado legislature created the Enterprise Zone (EZ) Program to encourage development in economically distressed areas of the state.
Statewide · oedit.colorado.gov
Conference or Summit
Colorado Farm Show
The History of the Colorado Farm Show is a history of volunteers striving for agricultural excellence. It is fitting that one of the largest - and oldest -…
Weld County · coloradofarmshow.com
Public & Private Grants & Awards
Colorado Film Incentive
The Colorado Film Incentive encourages film production in Colorado with a tax credit for up to 20% of qualified expenses, or 22% if using locations in an…
Statewide · oedit.colorado.gov
Foundations & Impact Funds
Colorado Gives Foundation
Colorado Gives Foundation (formerly Community First Foundation) connects donors and Colorado nonprofits to make good happen. Through ColoradoGives.org, we make…
Jefferson County · coloradogivesfoundation.org
Foundations & Impact Funds
Colorado Health Foundation Community-Initiated Solutions
The Colorado Health Foundation is a statewide philanthropic organization that champions the overall health and well-being of every Coloradan, by advocating for…
Statewide · coloradohealth.org
Foundations & Impact Funds
Colorado Housing and Finance Authority (CHFA)
Created in 1973 by the Colorado General Assembly, CHFA strengthens communities by making loans to low-and moderate-income homebuyers, affordable multifamily…
Denver County · chfainfo.com
Foundations & Impact Funds
Colorado Impact Fund
The Colorado Impact Fund (CIF) is a Denver-based venture capital firm investing in Colorado companies with high-growth, scalable business models and a…
Denver County · coloradoimpactfund.com
Communities & Spaces
Colorado Impact Investment Network (COIIN)
Each year, SVP Denver’s Investment Partners pool their capital to make low-interest loans for local social mission organizations. As loans are repaid, dollars…
Denver County · svpdenver.org
Public & Private Grants & Awards
Colorado Job Growth Incentive Tax Credit
The Job Growth Incentive Tax Credit is an eight-year job creation incentive to support competitive, multi-state, or country relocation and expansion projects.
Statewide · oedit.colorado.gov
Foundations & Impact Funds
Colorado Just Transition Community Funding
The Office of Economic Development & International Trade (OEDIT) and the Office of Just Transition (OJT), within the Colorado Department of Labor & Employment…
Denver County · oedit.colorado.gov
Foundations & Impact Funds
Colorado LiftED Foundation
Colorado LiftED Foundation believes that when we make a deep, long-term commitment to youth and their families, our whole community thrives. We walk…
Denver County · coloradolifted.org
Foundations & Impact Funds
Colorado Mesa University Foundation
The Colorado Mesa University Foundation was established in 1961 to receive and solicit charitable gifts for the institution. Today, the Foundation has…
Mesa County · supportingcmu.org
Banks & CDFIs
Colorado Nonprofit Bridge Loan Fund
The Colorado Nonprofit Bridge Loan Fund provides the short-term capital nonprofits need to maintain services while waiting for government reimbursements.…
Alamosa County · fswb.bank
Public & Private Grants & Awards
Colorado Opportunity Zone Program
The Opportunity Zone program is a federal incentive that encourages long-term private investments in designated low-income communities by giving investors tax…
Statewide · oedit.colorado.gov
Communities & Spaces
Colorado Planned Giving Roundtable (CPGR)
The Colorado Planned Giving Roundtable is a nonprofit organization which provides a forum for the exchange of planned giving ideas in the Rocky Mountain…
Arapahoe County · cpgr.org
Foundations & Impact Funds
Colorado School of Mines Foundation
The Mines Alumni and Foundation page celebrates the people and partnerships that drive Mines forward. We connect alumni, industry leaders and friends of Mines…
Jefferson County · plannedgiving.mines.edu
Public & Private Grants & Awards
Colorado Startup Loan Fund
The Colorado Startup Loan Fund provides loan capital coupled with comprehensive Technical Assistance to mission-based lenders. These lenders, in turn, provide…
Statewide · oedit.colorado.gov
Communities & Spaces
Colorado Startup: Idea to IPO
Entrepreneurship permeates the culture of Silicon Valley - the innovation capital of the world. The advent of the Digital Age has democratized innovation and…
Denver County · meetup.com
Industry Associations
Colorado Venture Capital Authority (VCA)
The Colorado Venture Capital Authority (VCA) plays a crucial role in strengthening Colorado's economy by assisting local entrepreneurs and startups in…
Denver County · oedit.colorado.gov
Foundations & Impact Funds
Colorado Women’s Education Foundation (CWEF)
Colorado Women's Education Foundation is a nonprofit organization that provides scholarships to Colorado women age 25 years and older. These women, usually…
Boulder County · cwef.org
Banks & CDFIs
Community Banks of Colorado
Community Banks of Colorado is a division of NBH Bank. We serve clients throughout Colorado by providing a comprehensive portfolio of products and services to…
Arapahoe County · cobnks.com
Foundations & Impact Funds
Community College of Aurora (CCA) Foundation
Established in 1985, the Community College of Aurora (CCA) Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization devoted to supporting the success of CCA in its…
Adams County · auroragives.org
Public & Private Grants & Awards
Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Business Loan
The Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Business Loan helps businesses in rural areas by giving loans and loan guarantees. A business typically needs to…
Statewide · oedit.colorado.gov
Banks & CDFIs
Community Development Financial Institutions Fund (CDFI Fund)
The CDFI Fund was created for the purpose of promoting economic revitalization and community development through investment in and assistance to Community…
National · cdfifund.gov
Foundations & Impact Funds
Community Enterprise Development Services (CEDS Finance)
The mission of Community Enterprise Development Services (CEDS Finance) is to support the American dream of financial self-sufficiency, by assisting refugees…
Adams County · cedsfinance.org
Public & Private Grants & Awards
Community Facilities Direct Loan & Grant Program
This program provides affordable funding to develop essential community facilities in rural areas. An essential community facility is defined as a facility…
Statewide · rd.usda.gov
Foundations & Impact Funds
Community Foundation Boulder County
Since 1991, Community Foundation Boulder County has worked with donors, nonprofits, civic leaders, and community members to meet the evolving needs of our…
Boulder County · commfound.org
Foundations & Impact Funds
Community Foundation of the San Luis Valley (CFSLV)
The Community Foundation of the San Luis Valley strengthens and enriches the region through engaged philanthropy, thoughtful grantmaking, strategic planning…
Alamosa County · cfslv.org
Foundations & Impact Funds
Community Impact Fund
The only tech enabled platform that allows your organization to identify, facilitate, measure and share impact.
Arapahoe County · communityimpactfund.org
Economic Development
Community Reinvestment Fund (CRF)
Founded in 1988, Community Reinvestment Fund, USA (CRF) is a national non-profit organization with a mission to improve lives and strengthen communities…
National · crfusa.com
Banks & CDFIs
Connect2Capital
Our community of mission-driven lending partners is here to bridge the gap between where you are and where you want to go.
National · connect2capital.com
Family Offices & Private Equity
Consolidated Investment Group (CIG)
Consolidated Investment Group (CIG) is a leading-edge investment company managing a large, international portfolio. Since our founding in 2003, we actively…
Arapahoe County · ciginvest.com
Family Offices & Private Equity
Copley Equity Partners
Established in 2012, Copley makes investments in privately held, lower-middle market companies. Copley invests out of an evergreen, single family office…
Denver County · copleyequity.com
Foundations & Impact Funds
CORI Innovation Fund (CIF)
The Center on Rural Innovation (CORI) launched the CORI Innovation Fund (CIF) to enhance entrepreneurial equity in America through investing in tech startup…
Statewide · corifund.com
Family Offices & Private Equity
Cornerstone Holdings
Cornerstone Holdings is a private investment company backed by the Family Office of Bonnie and Tom McCloskey. Its mission is to create long-term wealth for the…
Denver County · cstoneholdings.com
Venture Capital & Corporate VC
Cottonwood Technology Fund
Cottonwood Technology Fund is an early-stage deep tech venture capital fund with offices in Denver (CO), Santa Fe (NM), Amsterdam (Netherlands) & Enschede…
Denver County · cottonwood.vc
Venture Capital & Corporate VC
Coyote Ventures
Coyote Ventures backs founders who are solving problems that disproportionately affect overlooked populations, with a foundation in women’s health. Founded by…
National · coyote.ventures
Public & Private Grants & Awards
Craft Artists Emergency Relief Grant (CERF+)
The Craft Emergency Relief Fund (CERF+) provides craft artists with support and resources for disaster and emergency relief, education programs, and readiness…
National · cerfplus.org
Venture Capital & Corporate VC
Crawley Ventures
Crawley Ventures is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Crawley Petroleum, formed to make non-petroleum investments including direct investments in private companies…
Arapahoe County · crawleyventures.com
Fellowships
Creative Futures Fellowship
The new CU Boulder Creative Futures Fellowship is designed for researchers, inventors and creators in the arts, humanities and social sciences. Federal and…
Boulder County · colorado.edu
Family Offices & Private Equity
Crescendo Capital Partners
Crescendo Capital Partners is a private equity group that invests in growing lower middle market companies operating across a broad range of markets and…
Arapahoe County · crescendocp.com
Family Offices & Private Equity
Crest Rock Partners
Crest Rock Partners is an operationally focused investment firm dedicated to making control-oriented investments in the lower middle market. The firm invests…
Denver County · crestrockpartners.com
Public & Private Grants & Awards
CU Boulder Public and Community-Engaged Scholarship Grants
Our office funds public and community-engaged scholarship that connects research, teaching and creative work with partners in Colorado communities and beyond.…
Boulder County · colorado.edu
Public & Private Grants & Awards
CU Boulder's Research & Innovation Seed Grant Program
CU Boulder's Research & Innovation Seed Grant Program supports bold ideas, interdisciplinary collaborations, and high-impact projects with strong potential for…
Boulder County · colorado.edu
Venture Capital & Corporate VC
CU Healthcare Innovation Fund
The CU Healthcare Innovation Fund is a strategic healthcare focused venture capital firm affiliated with the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus.…
Adams County · cuvcfund.com
Pitch Competitions
Cultivate Small Business (CSB)
Santander’s award-winning Cultivate Small Business (CSB) helps early-stage entrepreneurs build and sustain businesses in the food industry, with a focus on…
Statewide · icic.org
Family Offices & Private Equity
D Partners
D Partners pursues a focused set of opportunities in the lower middle market where a proprietary thesis and proven hands-on execution can create outsized value!
Denver County · dp-llc.com
Venture Capital & Corporate VC
D4 Investments
AI and Quantum applications are powering solutions in the physical economy now. D4 focuses on industries that move, build, protect and sustain the world. The…
National · d4investments.com
Foundations & Impact Funds
Daniels Fund
The Daniels Fund is a private charitable foundation dedicated to making life better for the people of Colorado, New Mexico, Utah, and Wyoming through our…
Denver County · danielsfund.org
Funding
Darkfield
Darkfield is the platform for serious cybersecurity entrepreneurs building compelling solutions to important problems. We organize and integrate critical…
Denver County · darkfield.co
Foundations & Impact Funds
David + Laura Merage Foundation
The David & Laura Merage Foundation creates opportunities for future generations through venture philanthropy by investing in initiatives, organizations, and…
Arapahoe County · davidlaurameragefoundation.org
Venture Capital & Corporate VC
Delta-V Capital
Delta-v Capital (“Delta-v”) partners with visionary leaders of technology companies to accelerate their next phase of growth. Founded in 2009, Delta-v has been…
Denver County · deltavcapital.com
Universities & Research
Deming Center for Entrepreneurship
Boulder is consistently named one of the best places in the country to launch a startup. The Deming Center for Entrepreneurship, part of CU’s Top-Ranked…
Boulder County · colorado.edu
Venture Capital & Corporate VC
Deming Center Venture Fund (DCVF)
The Deming Center Venture Fund (DCVF) provides an applied educational experience in venture capital for a multidisciplinary group of graduate students at the…
Boulder County · colorado.edu
Angel Networks
Denver Angels
Denver Angels are champions of the startup community—investors, founders and operators. By uniting as a community, we amplify our impact through powerful…
Denver County · denverventures.co
Foundations & Impact Funds
Denver Metro Chamber Leadership Foundation
The Denver Metro Chamber Leadership Foundation, an affiliate of the Denver Metro Chamber of Commerce, has been Colorado’s premier leadership organization since…
Denver County · denverchamber.org
Scholarships
Denver Scholarship Foundation
Denver Scholarship Foundation (DSF) is a nonprofit helping to make college possible and building the educational and economic future of Denver by collaborating…
Denver County · denverscholarship.org
Venture Capital & Corporate VC
Denver Ventures
Denver Ventures is an early-stage VC firm typically investing $250K to $3M from Pre-Seed to Series B. We over-index on Founder DNA — the vision, execution, and…
Denver County · denverventures.co
Foundations & Impact Funds
Diverse Managers Investor Club
In partnership with Rural Community Assistance Corporation (RCAC), Impact Finance Center is working to build the infrastructure to achieve this goal. The…
Denver County · impactfinancecenter.org
Foundations & Impact Funds
DiverseCity Ventures
DiverseCity Ventures backs tech-enabled, scalable companies with both positive social / economic / environmental impact, inclusive teams, and high potential…
National · diversecityv.com
Foundations & Impact Funds
Douglas County Community Foundation (DCCF)
Douglas County Community Foundation, a 501(c)(3) Colorado nonprofit, provides community support for emergency needs when it matters most. Living in Douglas…
Douglas County · dccf.org
Programs
Downtown Denver Retail Activation Program
The program launched in early 2022 as Popup Denver, providing local retail entrepreneurs with the opportunity to receive a grant of $15,000 to build out a…
Denver County · whydowntowndenver.com
Events
Downtown Ventures
Downtown Ventures is a charitable nonprofit affiliate of Downtown Partnership dedicated to the arts, historic preservation and other public benefit programs of…
El Paso County · downtowncs.com
Banks & CDFIs
DreamSpring
DreamSpring is a nonprofit Community Development Financial Institution (CDFI) and U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) lender dedicated to accelerating the…
National · dreamspring.org
Family Offices & Private Equity
Dry Fly Capital
The partners at Dry Fly Capital are passionate about fueling business growth. We are looking to partner with owner/operators that are making a move to…
Arapahoe County · dryflycap.com
Venture Capital & Corporate VC
EcoEnterprises Fund
EcoEnterprises Fund uses tailored financial instruments - mezzanine equity and debt, to drive growth in nature-based solutions in Latin America. These include…
Statewide · ecoenterprisesfund.com
Venture Capital & Corporate VC
Edited Capital
Edited Capital is pioneering a new asset class in tech investing. Our approach is methodical yet transformative: we acquire promising B2B software companies…
Denver County · editedcapital.com
Venture Capital & Corporate VC
Edovate Capital
Edovate Capital is a seed and early stage venture capital company whose leadership invests in companies that lead innovation in the education market. We know…
Denver County · edovatecapital.com
Foundations & Impact Funds
Educational Foundation of the Colorado Society of CPAs (COCPA)
The Educational Foundation of the Colorado Society of CPAs (501c3) was founded in 1958 to promote accounting education in Colorado. Our mission is to promote…
Arapahoe County · cocpa.org
Foundations & Impact Funds
El Pomar Foundation
Since 1937, El Pomar has made more than 25,000 grants all over the state of Colorado to over 5,000 nonprofits. Over thirty years ago, El Pomar’s Trustees…
El Paso County · elpomar.org
Venture Capital & Corporate VC
Elefund
Thesis-driven technology VC firm focused on fintech, financial services, enterprise, marketplaces, and breakthrough technology.
National · elefund.com
Foundations & Impact Funds
Emily Griffith Foundation
Emily Griffith exists at the intersection of equity, education, economic mobility, and opportunity. The economic growth of this region has left many behind.…
Denver County · egfoundation.org
Public & Private Grants & Awards
Employee Retention Credit (ERC)
The Employee Retention Credit (ERC) – sometimes called the Employee Retention Tax Credit or ERTC – is a refundable tax credit for certain eligible businesses…
Statewide · irs.gov
Communities & Spaces
Endeavor Colorado
We support high-impact entrepreneurs who are building high-growth companies from all industries through the support of our unrivaled global network of seasoned…
Boulder County · endeavorcolorado.org
Incubators & Accelerators
Energia Ventures
Energia Ventures is a three-month intensive accelerator for entrepreneurs with an innovative business in the energy, smart grid, artificial intelligence…
Statewide · energiaventures.com
Public & Private Grants & Awards
EnergyTech University Prize
EnergyTech UP aims to cultivate the next generation of energy innovators while accelerating the transfer of energy technologies to market. The prize seeks to…
National · energy.gov
Venture Capital & Corporate VC
Engine Ventures
Engine Ventures is a venture firm that invests in the next generation of Tough Tech founders by providing capital, operational expertise, and a powerful…
National · engineventures.com
Public & Private Grants & Awards
Engineering Excellence Fund (EEF)
The Engineering Excellence Fund (EEF) is dedicated to empowering students, faculty, and staff to foster an innovative and exceptional environment for…
Boulder County · colorado.edu
Venture Capital & Corporate VC
Ensemble Innovation Ventures
Ensemble Innovation Ventures orchestrates innovation toward healthier communities where every person is empowered to achieve their best health, working to…
Broomfield County · ensembleinnovationventures.com
Public & Private Grants & Awards
Entreprenista Evolve Grant
Entreprenista is the most supportive platform built by women founders, for women founders—offering real-world resources, expert insights, and community support…
Statewide · entreprenista.com
Funding
eonCapital
Founded in 1997 as an Internet marketing strategy and web development company under the name eonBusiness, eonCapital has assisted many entrepreneurs in…
Arapahoe County · eoncapital.com
Government
EPA Recreation Economy for Rural Communities (RERC)
The Recreation Economy for Rural Communities planning assistance program helps communities identify strategies to grow their outdoor recreation economy and…
National · epa.gov
Family Offices & Private Equity
Ethos Software
Ethos Software (formerly TDV Capital Partners) acquires B2B SaaS businesses and then invests capital and operational expertise to drive growth. Our strategy is…
Denver County · ethossoftware.com
Venture Capital & Corporate VC
Everywhere Ventures
Global pre-seed fund backed by 500 founders and operators.
Boulder County · everywhere.vc
Family Offices & Private Equity
Excellere Partners
Excellere Partners is a Denver-based private equity investment firm, specializing in partnering with entrepreneurs and management teams - building enduring…
Denver County · excellere.com
Foundations & Impact Funds
Extreme Tech Challenge (XTC)
Extreme Tech Challenge (XTC) is the world's leading startup competition and ecosystem for showcasing the most innovative tech founders addressing the UN SDGs.…
National · extremetechchallenge.org
Foundations & Impact Funds
Factor E Ventures
Factor E was founded in 2013, to accelerate the impact of innovation on economies, communities, and the environment. We bridge the gap between groundbreaking…
Larimer County · factore.com
Venture Capital & Corporate VC
Far Out Ventures (FOVC)
High-conviction capital and hands-on mentorship for mission-obsessed vertical enterprise software entrepreneurs at pre-seed.
Boulder County · fo.vc
Banks & CDFIs
Farm Credit of Southern Colorado
At Farm Credit of Southern Colorado, we believe that agricultural financing is a full-time job, so we’ve given it our undivided attention since we began doing…
El Paso County · aglending.com
Venture Capital & Corporate VC
Fearless Fund
Fearless Fund invests in women of color-led businesses seeking pre-seed, seed level, or series A financing. Our mission is to bridge the gap in venture capital…
National · fearless.fund
Public & Private Grants & Awards
Federal and State Technology (FAST) Partnership Program
The Federal and State Technology (FAST) Partnership Program provides funding to organizations to execute state/regional programs that increase the number of…
National · sbir.gov
Communities & Spaces
Female Founders Alliance (FFA)
The Female Founders Alliance started in 2017 as a small group of female founders with a shared commitment to supporting one another. Today, more than five…
National · femalefounders.org
Venture Capital & Corporate VC
Female Founders Fund
Female Founders Fund is a seed stage venture fund that invests exclusively in female-founded companies. We believe strongly in the exponential power of…
Statewide · femalefoundersfund.com
Venture Capital & Corporate VC
Firebrand Ventures
Firebrand Ventures is a new kind of venture fund. We combine a strong brand, vast network, and deep experience with startup hustle to invest in exceptional…
Boulder County · firebrandvc.com
Venture Capital & Corporate VC
Fireroad
Fireroad is a new kind of holding company that launches, invests in, and grows companies. We partner with mission-driven entrepreneurs and investors focused on…
National · fireroad.io
Venture Capital & Corporate VC
First Capital Ventures
Founded in 2005, First Capital helps entrepreneurs realize their disruptive solution’s true potential, while taking an active approach to shareholder value…
Arapahoe County · firstcapitalventures.com
Family Offices & Private Equity
First Hill Partners
Founded in 2010, First Hill Partners is a middle market investment bank dedicated to providing high-touch, advisory services to founders, companies and…
Denver County · firsthillpartners.com
Venture Capital & Corporate VC
First In
We invest in companies that address the major opportunities and challenges that commercial and government enterprise customers face. We invest in companies at…
Statewide · wearefirstin.com
Economic Development
First Nations Development Institute
First Nations Development Institute believes that when armed with appropriate resources, Native peoples hold the capacity and ingenuity to ensure the…
Boulder County · firstnations.org
Banks & CDFIs
First Southwest Bank (FSWB)
We are a locally owned, independent community bank and certified Community Development Financial Institution serving southern and rural Colorado. We offer…
Alamosa County · fswb.bank
Foundations & Impact Funds
First Southwest Community Fund (FSWCF)
First Southwest Community Fund provides inclusive and equitable access to capital through a range of innovative programs for rural Colorado entrepreneurs and…
Alamosa County · fswcf.org
Venture Capital & Corporate VC
FirstMile Ventures
Our mission is to be the first financial partner to founders building category-defining companies in Colorado and Texas. We are a generalist and partner-only…
El Paso County · firstmilevc.com
Family Offices & Private Equity
Fisher Capital
Fisher Capital is a private equity firm that invests in entrepreneurial businesses and commercial real estate.
Arapahoe County · fisher-capital.com
Communities & Spaces
Fitzsimons Innovation Community
Fitzsimons Innovation Community is a connected campus of leading-edge laboratory workspace where innovative health and life sciences companies of all sizes…
Adams County · fitzsimonsinnovation.com
Banks & CDFIs
Flatirons Bank
Flatirons Bank is Boulder County's only locally chartered, locally managed bank dedicated to serving the financial needs of individuals, businesses, and…
Boulder County · flatirons.bank
Venture Capital & Corporate VC
Flow Creek Capital
Our mission is to provide stable returns across traditional operating asset classes, with investment decisions based on quality of management, long-term…
Boulder County · flowcreekcapital.com
Venture Capital & Corporate VC
Flyover Capital
Flyover Capital is more than local capital. We are an early-stage venture capital firm investing in transformative technology companies across the Flyover…
National · flyovercapital.com
Venture Capital & Corporate VC
FM Capital
FM Capital is a leading automotive-focused investment firm. We are an investment firm dedicated to creating value for our investors, entrepreneurs and the…
Boulder County · fmcap.com
Venture Capital & Corporate VC
FMZ Ventures
FMZ Ventures provides late-stage growth equity to Experience Economy and Marketplace ecosystems.
Denver County · linkedin.com
Public & Private Grants & Awards
For the Love of Labor Grant Program
The skilled trades face a severe talent shortage with over three million jobs currently open in our country. At Carhartt, we’re committed to connecting future…
National · carhartt.com
Incubators & Accelerators
Forum Ventures
Forum Ventures is the leading early-stage fund, accelerator and venture studio for B2B tech startups. Founded in 2014 and based in New York, San Francisco, and…
Statewide · forumvc.com
Bootcamps
Founder Institute (FI)
The Founder Institute is the world’s most proven network to turn ideas into fundable startups, and startups into global businesses. Since 2009, our AI-native…
National · fi.co
Venture Capital & Corporate VC
Foundry
We invest in startups and venture funds, creating a symbiotic network that propels innovation.
Boulder County · foundry.vc
Family Offices & Private Equity
Four Points Funding
Four Points Funding is a real estate investment firm and developer focused on Opportunity Zones across Colorado's emerging communities. Our Opportunity Zone…
Routt County · fourpointsfunding.com
Venture Capital & Corporate VC
Free Radical Ventures
Free Radical Ventures works alone or with partners to provide Seed Stage funding and hands-on seasoning to emerging technology firms in our focus areas.
Arapahoe County · freeradicalventures.com
Family Offices & Private Equity
FrontRange Capital Partners
FrontRange Capital Partners is a real estate private equity firm focused on strategic partnerships with leading middle-market real estate companies. Founded in…
Denver County · frontrangecap.com
Foundations & Impact Funds
Fund the Future
By highschoolers, for highschoolers. We're an educational nonprofit corporation whose mission is to fundraise and educate to support the lack of funding in…
Denver County · futurecofund.com
Angel Networks
Gaingels
Gaingels is one of the largest, most diverse, and most active venture investment communities, and we are dedicated to showing the world that equity of access…
National · gaingels.com
Public & Private Grants & Awards
Galaxy Grants
Galaxy of Stars is a project of Hidden Star, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization with a proud history of over nine years supporting underrepresented…
Statewide · galaxyofstars.org
Venture Capital & Corporate VC
Ganas Ventures
Ganas Ventures is a leading Latina-led VC fund investing in early-stage startups across the US and Latin America. Rooted in community, we back founders with…
National · ganas.vc
Foundations & Impact Funds
Gap Loan Revolving Fund
The Denver Microlending Program provides capital and support services to small businesses and entrepreneurs who lack access to traditional financial resources.…
Denver County · denvergov.org
Venture Capital & Corporate VC
Garini Ventures
Garini Ventures invests in early stage technology startups. We excel at connecting the dots between business and technology. Using our foresight, we are able…
Arapahoe County · garini.com
Foundations & Impact Funds
Gary Community Ventures
Gary Community Ventures is an impermanent philanthropic organization committed to using all of its resources by 2035 to transform systems and build wealth for…
Denver County · garycommunity.org
Foundations & Impact Funds
Gates Family Foundation
The Gates Family Foundation is committed to advancing long-term quality of life for all Coloradans, through support for educational equity, vibrant and…
Denver County · gatesfamilyfoundation.org
Pitch Competitions
Get Seed Funding (GSF) at CU Boulder
Get Seed Funding (GSF) is a CU Boulder program, hosted by the Innovation & Entrepreneurship Initiative, that provides micro-funding for undergraduate and…
Boulder County · colorado.edu
Venture Capital & Corporate VC
GingerBread Capital
GingerBread Capital invests in the next generation of women founders and entrepreneurs leading high-growth businesses. We help women gain access to the…
National · gingerbreadcap.com
Communities & Spaces
GIS Colorado
GIS Colorado provides geospatial professionals with a collaborative environment for the support and exchange of GIS information, resources, and technology. GIS…
Denver County · giscolorado.org
Foundations & Impact Funds
GitLab Foundation
GitLab Foundation is a growing global philanthropy focused on supporting individuals, families, and communities to grow their lifetime earnings through…
Statewide · gitlabfoundation.org
Conference or Summit
Global Business Development Trade Shows (OEDIT)
Every year, our Global Business Development division selects strategic trade shows to showcase Colorado’s many economic strengths that are aligned with the…
Statewide · oedit.colorado.gov
Crowdfunding
GoFundMe
GoFundMe Pro is the next evolution in nonprofit fundraising, combining Classy’s powerful software with GoFundMe’s scale and intelligence, ensuring…
Statewide · gofundme.com
Venture Capital & Corporate VC
Gold House Ventures
Gold House Ventures is the definitive early stage fund investing in industry-shifting startups led by best-in-class multicultural founders. We partner with the…
National · goldhouse.org
Angel Networks
Golden Seeds
Golden Seeds is an investment firm dedicated to pursuing market returns through the empowerment of women entrepreneurs and the people who invest in them. The…
Statewide · goldenseeds.com
Venture Capital & Corporate VC
Golden Ventures
Golden Ventures is a leading seed-stage venture capital fund, based in Toronto and investing across North America. We’re here to support founders who are…
Statewide · golden.ventures
Foundations & Impact Funds
Good Neighbor Fund (GNF)
Tri-County Health Network (TCHNetwork) strives to enhance the overall health of our communities by identifying, developing, and implementing successful…
San Miguel County · goodneighbor.fund
Public & Private Grants & Awards
Grants for Women
We are a premier resource for women and girls of all ages, and we have helped thousands of individuals find the right opportunity. We aim to be of assistance…
Statewide · grantsforwomen.org
Government
Grants.gov
Federal funding opportunities published on Grants.gov are for organizations and entities supporting the development and management of government-funded…
Statewide · grants.gov
Public & Private Grants & Awards
GrantWatch.com
We are the 1 website for federal, state, local, foundation, and corporate grants, International funding, and awards in the USA & Canada.
Statewide · grantwatch.com
Foundations & Impact Funds
Greenline Ventures
Greenline Ventures ("Greenline") is an impact-focused investment management firm that specializes in providing creative and flexible capital to underserved…
Denver County · greenlineventures.com
Family Offices & Private Equity
Grey Mountain Partners
In an industry populated by financial executives and firms with a stock-picking mentality, Grey Mountain Partners stands alone as a private equity firm founded…
Boulder County · greymountain.com
Industry Associations
Grid Catalyst
Grid Catalyst is on a mission to bring energy innovation to the market faster. We connect startups to strategic pilot partnerships, project support, and seed…
National · gridcatalyst.org
Venture Capital & Corporate VC
Grit Ventures
Grit Ventures is an early stage investor in deep tech building a better world. We work with innovators and entrepreneurs to drive humanity forward.
National · gritventures.com
Venture Capital & Corporate VC
Grotech Ventures
At Grotech Ventures, we are a team committed to helping creative and driven entrepreneurs build technology companies that last. Our strategy is simple: early…
Statewide · grotech.com
Venture Capital & Corporate VC
Groundswell Ventures
We are a venture capital investment firm focused on tech-enabled solutions to reduce climate impact at its source, remediate damage, and improve access to…
Denver County · groundswell-ventures.com
Venture Capital & Corporate VC
Gunnison River Partnership (GRP)
The Gunnison River Partnership, LLC (GRP) is committed to the identification and support of promising young entrepreneurs and businesses. As the only Venture…
Gunnison County · gunnisonriverpartnership.com
Venture Capital & Corporate VC
Hannah Grey Ventures
Hannah Grey is an early stage venture capital firm investing in high-velocity founders building generational companies.
Denver County · hannahgrey.com
Foundations & Impact Funds
Heading for Change
Heading for Change is a donor-advised fund (DAF) launched with a $1MM endowment by Suzanne Biegel and Dani Maskit to make catalytic investments and grants that…
Statewide · headingforchange.org
Venture Capital & Corporate VC
Helios Climate Ventures
Helios aims to solve climate change by quickly developing and scaling breakthrough technology solutions. We believe that financial returns are positively…
Pitkin County · helioscv.com
Foundations & Impact Funds
Hemera Foundation
Named for the Greek goddess of day born of chaos, Hemera pulls the veil of darkness away so light can reach the world. The Foundation is guided by a mission to…
Statewide · hemera.org
Public & Private Grants & Awards
HerRise MicroGrant
The HerRise MicroGrant, providing $1,000 each month, is available to under-resourced women, including women of color entrepreneurs, across a variety of…
Statewide · hersuitespot.com
Public & Private Grants & Awards
High Five Grant by The Mama Ladder
The Mama Ladder helps women thrive at the intersection of mamahood and entrepreneurship. We provide resources and business training for moms.
Statewide · themamaladder.com
Banks & CDFIs
High Plains Bank
High Plains Bank, established in 1908, is an employee owned, community driven bank. We live, work, serve, and invest in our local communities. At High Plains…
Kit Carson County · hpbgo.com
Economic Development Organizations
High Tech Rising - Colorado
High Tech Rising is a nonprofit organization dedicated to increasing the number of women working and persisting in science, technology, engineering and math…
National · hightechrising.org
Public & Private Grants & Awards
Highline Electric Revolving Loan Fund (RLF)
Highline Electric has played an active role in the development of our rural communities. Through its board and staff, Highline Electric has provided both…
Phillips County · hea.coop
Venture Capital & Corporate VC
Hilltop Venture Partners
Hilltop Venture Partners invests in start-ups that provide digital consumer or business services.
National · hilltopventurepartners.com
Incubators & Accelerators
Hivers & Strivers Capital
Entrepreneurs with military experience possess highly developed leadership skills capable of building strong, successful companies. However, these skills are…
National · hiversandstrivers.com
Venture Capital & Corporate VC
Howdy Partners
We are a venture capital fund investing in early-stage startups headquartered across the state of Colorado, outside of the Front Range. We are working to…
La Plata County · howdy.vc
Foundations & Impact Funds
Huajatolla Heritage Foundation
Living in the shadow of the majestic Huajatollas (Spanish Peaks), we promote cultural equity and preserve our region’s rich heritage. We do this through the…
Huerfano County · huajatollaheritage.org
Venture Capital & Corporate VC
HubSpot Ventures
HubSpot Ventures invests in early- and growth-stage software companies with the potential to deliver unique value to HubSpot’s customer base. We help those…
National · hubspot.com
Pitch Competitions
Hult Prize
The Hult Prize inspires young people to solve the world’s biggest challenges through social entrepreneurship. Through our year-long competition, over 100,000…
National · hultprize.org
Public & Private Grants & Awards
Hustler’s MicroGrant
Entrepreneurs are launching businesses at record rates across the United States, yet access to early-stage capital remains one of the greatest barriers to…
Statewide · hersuitespot.com
Venture Capital & Corporate VC
Ibex Investors
Ibex Investors invests in both public and privately held companies (Seed through IPO/acquisition) across various verticals.
Denver County · ibexinvestors.com
Crowdfunding
IFundWomen
IFW by Honeycomb Credit is the go-to funding marketplace for all small businesses—providing access to capital through rewards crowdfunding, partner grants, and…
National · ifundwomen.com
Foundations & Impact Funds
Ignite Futures Fund
We help young people build wealth and create a brighter future for themselves and their communities. The Ignite Futures Fund is led by Impact Charitable in…
Statewide · impactcharitable.org
Foundations & Impact Funds
Impact Charitable
As a philanthropic capital intermediary, we bridge funders and communities, designing responsive pathways that unlock and accelerate capital to both nonprofit…
Denver County · impactcharitable.org
Foundations & Impact Funds
Impact Development Fund
Impact Development Fund’s mission is to help people within our underserved communities seek fulfillment for themselves and their families by providing access…
Larimer County · impactdf.org
Fellowships
Included VC
Included VC is a Fellowship for individuals from diverse communities which are often overlooked or excluded, providing access, opportunity and knowledge into…
Statewide · included.vc
Crowdfunding
Indiegogo
Our mission is to empower people to unite around ideas that matter to them and together make those ideas come to life.
National · indiegogo.com
Venture Capital & Corporate VC
Industrious Ventures
Industrious Ventures backs the builders transforming the world’s most critical industries. We invest with conviction in aerospace, defense, robotics…
Denver County · industrious.vc
Communities & Spaces
Innosphere Ventures
The premier incubation and commercialization programs empowering founders to launch groundbreaking ventures in life sciences, climate technology, and high-tech…
Larimer County · innosphereventures.org
Incubators & Accelerators
Innosphere Ventures Fund
Innosphere Ventures Fund is a venture capital fund leading early-stage investments for companies who are driving innovation in the B2B SaaS Software, Cleantech…
Larimer County · innospherefund.com
Family Offices & Private Equity
Investors Management Corporation (IMC)
IMC is a privately held company that strives to be a responsible owner of businesses that make a positive impact on others. We aspire to grow our family of…
National · investorsmanagement.com
Venture Capital & Corporate VC
Iron Gate Capital
Iron Gate is a venture capital firm formed in 2005 by entrepreneurs for entrepreneurs. Today we serve over 60 families—primarily 1st generation wealth of…
Denver County · irongatecapital.com
Foundations & Impact Funds
JFFVentures (JFFV)
JFFVentures (JFFV) is the nation’s leading impact venture fund specializing exclusively on emerging future of work and workforce development technologies…
National · jffventures.vc
Venture Capital & Corporate VC
Johnson & Johnson JJDC
Introducing Johnson & Johnson’s corporate venture capital organization, JJDC. JJDC finds transformative ideas and helps them mature into potential solutions…
Statewide · jnjinnovation.com
Venture Capital & Corporate VC
Kapor Capital
At Kapor Capital, we invest in seed stage startups that close gaps of access, expand economic opportunity and make a positive impact in our society and the…
National · kaporcapital.com
Angel Networks
Keiretsu Forum NW
Keiretsu Forum is a global investment community of accredited private equity investors, venture capitalists and corporate/institutional investors. Keiretsu…
National · k4northwest.com
Foundations & Impact Funds
Kenneth King Foundation
Our mission is to create opportunity for Coloradans to reach their fullest potential for self-sufficiency through access to entrepreneurship, meaningful…
Denver County · kennethkingfoundation.org
Venture Capital & Corporate VC
Kickstart Fund
We invest in great early-stage companies based in the Mountain West.
National · kickstart.com
Crowdfunding
Kickstarter
Kickstarter is on a mission to bring creative projects to life. As the leading crowdfunding and launch platform, Kickstarter is home to the world’s largest…
Statewide · kickstarter.com
Foundations & Impact Funds
Kiowa County Economic Development Foundation (KCEDF)
Kiowa County Economic Development Foundation (KCEDF) is a 501 (c)(3) non-profit corporation dedicated to the managed growth and development of Kiowa County and…
Kiowa County · kcedfonline.org
Crowdfunding
Kiva
Kiva expands financial access to help underserved communities thrive. An international non-profit, we serve the financially excluded, especially underbanked…
National · kiva.org
Foundations & Impact Funds
Kiva Colorado
Our mission is to stimulate the creation, prosperity, and economic welfare of diverse small businesses creating sustainable, living-wage jobs within their…
Statewide · prairierosedevelopment.org
Venture Capital & Corporate VC
Kokopelli Capital
Kokopelli Capital invests in early-stage companies in the Rocky Mountain and Austin regions. We partner best with scalable businesses raising Pre-Seed to…
Statewide · kokopelli.vc
Venture Capital & Corporate VC
Konvoy
Konvoy is a thesis driven investment firm. We invest in the platforms and technologies at the frontier of gaming.
Denver County · konvoy.vc
Venture Capital & Corporate VC
Kortschak Investments
We invest in smart people solving hard problems, often difficult scientific or engineering problems. Importantly, we believe the brightest and most creative…
Pitkin County · kortschak.com
Family Offices & Private Equity
KSL Capital Partners
KSL Capital Partners, LLC is a premier investor in travel & leisure across five primary sectors: hospitality, recreation, clubs, real estate and travel…
Denver County · kslcapital.com
Public & Private Grants & Awards
Lab Venture Challenge (LVC)
Through the Lab Venture Challenge (LVC), top innovations from the University of Colorado Boulder, Denver and Colorado Springs compete for grants of up to…
Boulder County · colorado.edu
Communities & Spaces
Ladies Who Launch
From our grassroots beginnings in 2013 to an official in 501(c)3, the mission of Ladies Who Launch has always been the same: to provide tactical support…
National · ladieswholaunch.org
Scholarships
Latin American Educational Foundation (LAEF)
We invest in the promise of Colorado Latino students through scholarships, educational opportunities, and community partnerships so they can achieve their…
Denver County · laefcolorado.org
Foundations & Impact Funds
Latinas First Foundation
Established in 2011 by Co Founders Juanita Chacon and Meshach Rhoades, the Latinas First Foundation was created to provide a critical network and support for…
Denver County · latinasfirst.org
Foundations & Impact Funds
Latino Community Foundation of Colorado (LCFC)
The Latino Community Foundation of Colorado (LCFC) is a state-based philanthropic foundation—led by Latinos and for Latinos. We pursue civic, economic, and…
Denver County · latinocfc.org
Foundations & Impact Funds
LEAF Fund
LEAF is a nonprofit community loan fund for cooperatives and underserved small businesses. LEAF provides culturally competent technical assistance (TA) and…
National · leaffund.org
Public & Private Grants & Awards
Lendistry Colorado Startup Loan Fund
Lendistry is an approved lender of the Colorado Startup Loan Fund program which provides loans designed for underserved Colorado startup and small businesses…
Statewide · lendistry.com
Venture Capital & Corporate VC
Liberty Global Ventures
We have a small, dedicated team of long-term, founder-friendly investment experts based in Denver and Silicon Valley, whose strategy is to invest in innovative…
Denver County · libertyglobal.com
Family Offices & Private Equity
Lion Equity Partners
Lion Equity is a private equity firm focused on acquiring divisions of larger corporations and have significant experience in the divestiture process. Our…
Denver County · lionequity.com
Public & Private Grants & Awards
Little Big Fund
Through a series of innovative and practical workshops, we equip emerging social impact leaders with the key fundraising and grant writing skills and…
Boulder County · littlebig.fund
Foundations & Impact Funds
Local Change Foundation
Born in 2010, Local Change Foundation is an independent 501(c)3 charitable organization based in Boulder, CO. Local Change benefits our community by providing…
Boulder County · localchangefoundation.org
Family Offices & Private Equity
LotusGroup Capital
LotusGroup Capital is a Denver-based alternative asset management firm delivering cost-efficient and intelligent private offerings to accredited investors.
Denver County · lotusgroupcapital.com
Venture Capital & Corporate VC
M12
M12 is Microsoft’s corporate venture capital fund. We invest across key focus areas in the most promising early-stage companies that are disrupting markets in…
National · m12.vc
Foundations & Impact Funds
Manna Tree Partners
Our mission is to invest in companies that empower consumers to live better, longer lives through improved health and wellness.
Denver County · mannatreepartners.com
Family Offices & Private Equity
Mantucket Capital
Mantucket Capital is a Denver based private investment firm and family office. Our private equity team is operationally focused and leads control-oriented…
Denver County · mantucket.com
Family Offices & Private Equity
Mass Equities (MEQ)
MEQ is a boutique private-equity real estate investment firm that invests across a broad spectrum of real estate asset classes and markets. Our strategic…
Boulder County · masseq.com
Venture Capital & Corporate VC
Massive Capital Partners (Massive VC)
Massive invests in transformational companies building in inevitable markets at early scale inflection points (Seed+ to Series B). Our check sizes range from…
Boulder County · massive.vc
Venture Capital & Corporate VC
Matchstick Ventures
We invest where innovative ideas, huge markets and, most importantly, amazing entrepreneurs strike. We are honored to support creative folks who will stop at…
Boulder County · matchstick.vc
Public & Private Grants & Awards
MDA Durable Medical Equipment (DME) Grant Program
The Muscular Dystrophy Association is the 1 voluntary health organization in the United States for people living with muscular dystrophy, ALS, and related…
Statewide · mda.org
Public & Private Grants & Awards
Melissa Washington Small Business Award (MWSBA)
The Melissa Washington Small Business Award (MWSBA) is an annual award. The award will be up to $5,000 and will be up to the discretion of the awards committee…
Statewide · womenveteransgiving.wildapricot.org
Venture Capital & Corporate VC
MergeLane
Since its 2015 founding, MergeLane has invested in 44 companies and recruited a network of 300 mentors and 600 investors. MergeLane leverages this network, its…
Boulder County · mergelane.com
Family Offices & Private Equity
Meridian Growth Partners (MGP)
MGP is a private investment firm that is focused on identifying, acquiring, and operating privately-held businesses with the goal of driving growth and…
Arapahoe County · wearemgpartners.com
Family Offices & Private Equity
Meritage Funds
Over 40 years ago, our founders united to oversee venture capital and private equity funds. Since then, we've raised over $1 billion across multiple funds and…
Denver County · meritage.vc
Public & Private Grants & Awards
Military Reservist Economic Injury Disaster Loans (MREIDL)
SBA offers financial assistance to help small businesses meet ordinary and necessary operating expenses when an essential employee is called to active military…
Statewide · sba.gov
Venture Capital & Corporate VC
Mines Venture Fund
At the leading edge of deep tech and applied engineering, Mines Venture Fund transforms breakthrough research into market-ready companies. Deeply integrated…
Jefferson County · minesventurefund.com
Family Offices & Private Equity
Monarch Investment and Management Group
Monarch specializes in the acquisition and management of income-producing real estate, particularly multifamily apartment communities. Through these real…
Douglas County · mimginvestment.com
Venture Capital & Corporate VC
Moonshots Capital
Moonshots Capital is a seed-stage venture capital firm that invests in extraordinary leadership. Great leaders are hard to come by. We believe the best ones…
National · moonshotscapital.com
Incubators & Accelerators
Morgan Stanley Inclusive & Sustainable Ventures
We provide early-stage innovators with access to capital and resources to help them develop and scale. Our mission is to catalyze innovation and impact by…
Statewide · morganstanley.com
Foundations & Impact Funds
Morgridge Family Foundation (MFF)
The Morgridge Family Foundation invests in organizations that reimagine solutions to some of today's biggest challenges. The issues we face can't be…
Denver County · morgridgefamilyfoundation.org
Family Offices & Private Equity
Mountaingate Capital
Mountaingate Capital is a Colorado-based, growth-focused private equity investment firm that partners with founders and entrepreneurial companies to accelerate…
Denver County · mountaingate.com
Venture Capital & Corporate VC
Moxxie Ventures
Venture rewards outliers - not rule followers. We look for the weird, the wild, the what if’s. At Moxxie, we invest early and work alongside founders with the…
Boulder County · moxxie.vc
Public & Private Grants & Awards
NASE Growth Grants Program
The NASE is America's leading non-profit association providing educational resources, benefits, and a seat at the table in Washington, D.C. Since 2006, the…
Statewide · nase.org
Foundations & Impact Funds
Nathan Yip Foundation
Founded in 2002, the Nathan Yip Foundation is a Denver-based 501(c)(3) public charity that supports K-12 rural education. The organization got its start…
Denver County · nathanyipfoundation.org
Public & Private Grants & Awards
National Deaf-Blind Equipment Distribution Program (NDBEDP)
The National Deaf-Blind Equipment Distribution Program (NDBEDP), also known as iCanConnect, provides equipment needed to make telecommunications, advanced…
Statewide · fcc.gov
Industry Associations
National Venture Capital Association (NVCA)
As the voice of the U.S. venture capital community, the National Venture Capital Association empowers its members and the entrepreneurs they fund by advocating…
National · nvca.org
Foundations & Impact Funds
Native Forward Scholars Fund
Native Forward Scholars Fund is the largest direct scholarship provider to Native students in the U.S. We award approximately $15 million in scholarships…
National · nativeforward.org
Foundations & Impact Funds
NeighborWorks Southern Colorado (NWSoCo)
NeighborWorks Southern Colorado (NWSoCo) is a registered 501(c)3 nonprofit organization located in Pueblo, CO. As an affiliate member of NeighborWorks America…
Pueblo County · nwsoco.org
Angel Networks
New Mexico Angels
New Mexico's premier organization of angel investors supporting start-up and high-growth companies.
National · nmangels.com
Foundations & Impact Funds
New Profit
New Profit is a venture philanthropy organization that backs social entrepreneurs who are expanding access and opportunity in America. New Profit exists to…
National · newprofit.org
Funding
New Venture Challenge (NVC)
The New Venture Challenge (NVC) connects the CU Boulder campus with the Boulder community to develop and fund innovative ideas. Participants attend year-round…
Boulder County · colorado.edu
Economic Development
NEWSED Community Development Corporation
NEWSED provides unique lending tools to those seeking flexible financial assistance. The following loan programs are flexible, affordable and can work with…
Denver County · newsed.org
Foundations & Impact Funds
Next Frontier Capital
Founded in 2015, Next Frontier Capital’s focus is to partner with mission-driven, talented entrepreneurs to build Rocky Mountain technology companies of…
Boulder County · nextfrontiercapital.com
Angel Networks
Next Wave Impact
One of the driving goals of Next Wave Impact is to increase diversity in angel investing and high growth entrepreneurship. Our first pilot programs sought to…
Denver County · nextwaveimpact.com
Venture Capital & Corporate VC
Nomadic Venture Partners (NVP)
Nomadic Venture Partners is a climate tech venture capital firm investing in pre-seed to series A companies decarbonizing mining, manufacturing, and…
Denver County · nomadicvp.com
Public & Private Grants & Awards
Northeastern Colorado Revolving Loan Fund (NCRLF)
NCRLF provides small business loans in the six counties of northeastern Colorado. Loans are made to benefit communities, through new or existing services or…
Yuma County · ncrlf.org
Economic Development Organizations
Northwest Catalyst Capital
Northwest Colorado Innovation Center, a 501(c)(3) regional economic development organization based in Northwest Colorado, created Northwest Catalyst Capital, a…
Moffat County · northwestcolorado.org
Strategy, Growth & Operations
Novy Ventures
Founded in 2023 with the mission to turn good ideas into great companies, Novy provides capital, guidance, and executive talent to innovative software startups…
National · novyventures.com
Foundations & Impact Funds
NOW Partners Foundation
NOW Partners Foundation has spent 35 years collaborating with leaders, organizations, and alliances to foster meaningful innovations and tangible change.…
National · now.partners
Public & Private Grants & Awards
OGx Consulting
Led by a team of technology enthusiasts and enablers, OGx Consulting delivers immediate impact through advisory and analytics that shape a promising future for…
Arapahoe County · weareogx.com
Communities & Spaces
Open Media Foundation
OPEN MEDIA helps create accessible communication tools to foster a more inclusive and diverse media ecosystem that empowers all voices.
Denver County · openmediafoundation.org
Angel Networks
OpenVC
OpenVC drives deal flow for 5,000+ VC firms, angel networks, and family offices. Every week, over 250 pitch decks are sent through our platform.
Statewide · openvc.app
Public & Private Grants & Awards
OREC Rural Technical Assistance Program (RTAP)
The Rural Technical Assistance Program (RTAP) aims to revitalize Colorado’s rural economies by leveraging their local outdoor recreation opportunities. RTAP…
Statewide · oedit.colorado.gov
Venture Capital & Corporate VC
Osage University Partners (OUP)
OUP (Osage University Partners) is a venture capital firm that invests in breakthrough start-ups emerging from the world’s leading research labs and innovation…
Statewide · oup.vc
Banks & CDFIs
Oweesta Corporation
Oweesta Corporation is the longest-standing Native CDFI intermediary, dedicated to empowering Native CDFIs, Tribes, and Native-led nonprofits across the…
Boulder County · oweesta.org
Funding
P2Binvestor
Our goal is helping you meet your goals. That’s why we focus on the three things that will make your financing easier: Partnership; Flexible, Scalable Capital…
Denver County · p2bi.com
Banks & CDFIs
Partner Colorado Credit Union
At Partner Colorado Credit Union, we live up to our name by partnering with our 30,000+ members to help them move ahead financially. Of course, we offer…
Statewide · partnercoloradocu.org
Foundations & Impact Funds
Partner Colorado Foundation
Established in 2005, the Partner Colorado Foundation was created to fund scholarships for undergraduate students and identify organizations making a tangible…
Jefferson County · partnercoloradofoundation.org
Public & Private Grants & Awards
Patagonia Grassroots Collaborative Program
Led by advisory councils made up of Patagonia employees and external experts, the Grassroots Collaborative Program awards $30,000 two-year grants to over 100…
Statewide · patagonia.com
Banks & CDFIs
PayPal Working Capital
The PayPal Working Capital business loan is primarily based on your PayPal account history. Apply for $1,000-$200,000 (and up to $300,000 for repeat borrowers)…
Statewide · paypal.com
Scholarships
Peak Education
We are college and career readiness experts. In response to a drive-by shooting in 1997 that left two Harrison School District students dead and two others…
El Paso County · peakedu.org
Family Offices & Private Equity
Pioneer Fund
Pioneer Fund is a private equity fund focused on growing businesses in Colorado with an emphasis on the Pikes Peak Region. Our impact comes from investments in…
El Paso County · pioneerfundcos.com
Venture Capital & Corporate VC
Pioneer Venture Group
The Pioneer Venture Group is the University of Denver’s first venture capital fund entirely run and managed by a team of students.
Denver County · daniels.du.edu
Angel Networks
Pipeline Angels
Pipeline Angels is changing the face of angel investing and creating capital for founders who are trans women, cis women, agender, gender non-conforming…
National · pipelineangels.org
Incubators & Accelerators
Plug In Ventures
Plug In Ventures is a tech-enabled ecosystem built to empower early-stage Founders, startup operators, and diverse entrepreneurs. We provide access to curated…
National · pluginventures.co
Banks & CDFIs
Points West Community Bank
Since 1906, Points West Community Bank has been a local business with a penchant for helping local business. As your neighbors and your customers, we…
Weld County · pwcbank.com
Angel Networks
Portfolia
Portfolia is the world’s most powerful network of women investing in the companies we want in the world for returns and impact. We’re using our unique…
National · portfolia.co
Banks & CDFIs
Preferred Lending Partners
We are a creative financing connection that enables small businesses to become fixtures in the communities we serve.
Jefferson County · preferredlendingpartners.com
Communities & Spaces
Prime Health
Prime Health is a nationally leading ecosystem of healthcare administrators, providers, entrepreneurs, investors, technologists and academics dedicated to…
Denver County · primehealthco.com
Foundations & Impact Funds
Prosperity Denver Fund
As an organization, Prosperity Denver Fund is dedicated to making college education affordable and accessible for high school students in Denver. Through our…
Denver County · prosperitydenverfund.org
Foundations & Impact Funds
Public Benefit Innovation Fund (PBIF)
The Public Benefit Innovation Fund (PBIF) is a philanthropic venture fund and R&D lab dedicated to advancing technology innovations for a more abundant…
Statewide · publicbenefitinnovationfund.org
Banks & CDFIs
QuickBooks Term Loan
Save time and eliminate additional paperwork by applying and managing your loan right from your QuickBooks account. Get funding in 1-2 business days if…
Statewide · quickbooks.intuit.com
Venture Capital & Corporate VC
Rallyday Partners
Rallyday Partners is a private investment firm investing our funds of $350M+ in AuM in lower-middle market growth companies with compelling secular trends…
Denver County · rallydaypartners.com
Venture Capital & Corporate VC
Range Ventures
Range Ventures is an early-stage venture capital fund based in Denver. We commit early (often the first institutional check) and as former operators and…
Denver County · range.vc
Public & Private Grants & Awards
Rauschenberg Medical Emergency Grants
The Rauschenberg Medical Emergency Grants program provides one-time grants of up to $5,000 for recent unexpected medical, dental, and mental health emergencies…
Statewide · nyfa.org
Banks & CDFIs
RCAC’s Small Business Loan Program
RCAC’s Small Business Loan Program assists businesses to retain or create jobs and thus improve the economic condition of rural communities. The business must…
National · rcac.org
Banks & CDFIs
Regenerative Social Finance (RSF)
RSF’s mission is to change finance and finance change. By offering investment notes, donor advised funds, and loans, they mobilize money toward positive…
National · rsfsocialfinance.org
Crowdfunding
Republic
Republic is a financial technology firm specializing in private market investment services. Republic operates a marketplace platform for community finance…
Statewide · republic.com
Venture Capital & Corporate VC
Resource Capital Funds
For over 25 years Resource Capital Funds has partnered with investors, innovators, and operators to mobilize capital into critical minerals, metals, and…
Denver County · resourcecapitalfunds.com
Foundations & Impact Funds
Responsibly Ventures
We are a VC fund who actively promotes all forms of positive impact as a core value driver--e.g., diversity, inclusion, empathy, social responsibility, ethics…
Statewide · responsibly.vc
Family Offices & Private Equity
Revelis Capital Group
Revelis Capital Group, LLC ("Revelis") is a family office-backed private investment firm with offices in Denver and Aspen, Colorado, focused on providing high…
Denver County · reveliscapitalgroup.com
Family Offices & Private Equity
Revelry Brands
Revelry Brands is an investment firm focused on providing growth-stage private equity to unique, innovative businesses in the natural foods and consumer…
Boulder County · revelrybrands.com
Family Offices & Private Equity
Revelstoke Capital Partners
Revelstoke is a private equity firm formed by experienced investors who focus on building industry-leading companies in the healthcare services and healthcare…
Denver County · revelstokecapital.com
Venture Capital & Corporate VC
Ridgeline Ventures
At Ridgeline, we are collaborative, experienced operators, focused on long-term value in enduring companies, including Cotopaxi, Bobo's, TPC, Joyfull Bakery…
Boulder County · ridgelinevc.com
Venture Capital & Corporate VC
Rio Chato Investments
Rio Chato Investments partners with entrepreneurs to provide capital, guidance, and expertise to active lifestyle companies. These businesses are run by very…
Routt County · riochato.com
Foundations & Impact Funds
Robert Hoag Rawlings Foundation
We assist nonprofit organizations with projects that are designed to improve the lives of people who reside in the 18 county circulation area of the Pueblo…
Pueblo County · rawlingsfoundation.com
Venture Capital & Corporate VC
Rockies Space Fund
The Rockies Space Fund is an early-stage venture capital fund based in Colorado, focusing on aerospace startups. The fund employs a strategy of direct equity…
Denver County · rockiesspacefund.com
Angel Networks
Rockies Venture Club (RVC)
Founded in 1985, the Rockies Venture Club is Colorado's premier organization for networking, education, and connection between companies and capital along the…
Denver County · rockiesventureclub.org
Angel Networks
Rockies Venture Fund (RVF)
Rockies Venture Fund is a platform for early stage venture capital funds that has been helping innovative startups reach their full potential. We are always on…
Denver County · rockiesventurefund.com
Banks & CDFIs
Rocky Mountain Bank & Trust
It is a rarity to find a bank that has been serving the community for over a century. For over 125 years we have been in Colorado, ensuring a friendly…
El Paso County · rmbt.com
Industry Associations
Rocky Mountain Venture Capital Association (RMVCA)
The Rocky Mountain Venture Capital Association’s mission is to build the most robust venture capital network in the region with community, connections and…
Statewide · rockymountainvca.com
Foundations & Impact Funds
Rose Community Foundation
We mobilize values-driven philanthropy to strengthen communities, expand opportunities, and address critical needs in Greater Denver and beyond. Across its…
Denver County · rcfdenver.org
Family Offices & Private Equity
Rubicon Technology Partners (RTP)
Rubicon Technology Partners was established in 2012 as a lower-middle market private equity firm focused on partnering with founders and management teams of…
Boulder County · rubicontp.com
Public & Private Grants & Awards
Rural Economic Development Loan & Grant Program
The Rural Economic Development Loan and Grant program administered by the United States Department of Agriculture provides funding for rural projects through…
Statewide · myelectric.coop
Public & Private Grants & Awards
Rural Economic Development Loan & Grant Program (REDLG)
Highline Electric has played an active role in the development of our rural communities. Through its board and staff, Highline Electric has provided both…
Phillips County · hea.coop
Economic Development Organizations
Rural Jump-Start Program
The Rural Jump-Start Program is a collaborative effort by the state, local governments, Institutes of Higher Education (IHE), and economic development…
Statewide · oedit.colorado.gov
Public & Private Grants & Awards
Rural Jump-Start Tax Credit
The Rural Jump-Start Tax Credit helps new businesses start in or move into rural, economically distressed areas and hire new employees.
Statewide · choosecolorado.com
Public & Private Grants & Awards
Rural Ready
Rural Ready supports Colorado professionals working in a rural economic development space, including at the staff, volunteer, and board levels. The online…
Statewide · oedit.colorado.gov
Venture Capital & Corporate VC
Rutt Bridges Venture Fund (RBVF)
The Rutt Bridges Venture Fund (RBVF) is an early stage, micro investment fund operated by a cross-disciplinary team of University of Colorado Denver (CU…
Denver County · jakejabscenter.org
Angel Networks
RVC HyperAccelerator
The Rockies Venture Institute’s HyperAccelerator is an innovative immersion program to develop emerging startup companies for investment and fast growth.…
Denver County · rockiesventureclub.org
Public & Private Grants & Awards
San Luis Valley Business Loan Fund
The San Luis Valley Business Loan Fund provides financing for business expansion, retention, and start-ups. Businesses must be able to provide or retain…
Costilla County · slvdrg.org
Venture Capital & Corporate VC
Saoradh Enterprise Partners (SEP)
Saoradh Enterprise Partners (SEP) is a cleantech venture capital and research firm based in Boulder, Colorado. SEP partners with innovators, entrepreneurs, and…
Boulder County · saoradh.com
Economic Development Organizations
SBA Colorado District Office
Our office provides help with SBA services including funding programs, counseling, federal contracting certifications, and disaster recovery. We can also…
Denver County · sba.gov
Economic Development Organizations
SBA HUBZone Program
The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) administers the HUBZone Program, which supports small businesses in historically underutilized business zones by…
Statewide · oedit.colorado.gov
Angel Networks
SCAPE
SCAPE’s mission is to scale high growth, job-creating companies in Southwest Colorado by providing resources, mentoring, and access to funding.
La Plata County · goscape.org
Foundations & Impact Funds
Schwab Foundation for Social Entrepreneurship
Our mission is to accelerate social innovation for a more equitable, sustainable and inclusive world. We believe in the power of social entrepreneurs and…
Statewide · schwabfound.org
Foundations & Impact Funds
SCWCC Foundation
The SCWCC Foundation supports nontraditional women students by providing life-changing opportunities through academic programs such as the Karen Possehl…
El Paso County · scwccfoundation.com
Public & Private Grants & Awards
Secretsos Small Business Grant
A Secretsos, we’re not just about teaching business skills; we’re about actively supporting your growth. That’s why we offer the Secretsos Small Business Grant…
Statewide · secretsos.com
Angel Networks
Seed Angel Forum
Born in Colorado, the Seed Angel Forum was started in 2010 with the goal of connecting active angel investors with high-quality entrepreneurs to strengthen the…
Boulder County · seedangel.co
Venture Capital & Corporate VC
Serac Ventures
Serac Ventures is an early-stage venture capital firm investing in the next generation of global companies. Our willingness to venture where others won’t…
Statewide · seracventures.vc
Venture Capital & Corporate VC
Service Provider Capital
Service Provider Capital is a venture capital fund that co-invests in Seed and Series A deals led by institutional venture funds.
Statewide · serviceprovidercapital.com
Banks & CDFIs
Shared Capital Cooperative
Shared Capital Cooperative is a national loan fund and federally certified Community Development Financial Institution (CDFI) that provides financing to…
National · sharedcapital.coop
Public & Private Grants & Awards
She Seals the Deal Grant
The She Seals the Deal Grant awards $5,000 to a woman entrepreneur committed to monetize her expertise, and build consistent, repeatable revenue.
Statewide · jenniferblake.co
Angel Networks
She's Independent
A women-first angel investing membership community using tools, education and mentorship to make investing work better for more people and change power…
Denver County · shesindependent.com
Public & Private Grants & Awards
Shophand $5k Small Business Boost Grant
The Shophand $5k Small Business Boost Grant is awarded three times a year to give small business owners the support they need to overcome their biggest tech or…
Statewide · shophand.com
Banks & CDFIs
Silicon Valley Bank (SVB)
Silicon Valley Bank, a division of First Citizens Bank, is the bank of innovative companies and investors. With 40+ years of dedication to this sector, Silicon…
Denver County · svb.com
Public & Private Grants & Awards
Skill Advance Colorado
Transforming Colorado’s workforce through customized training, the Skill Advance Colorado program offers State funding to Colorado businesses for grants to…
Statewide · cccs.edu
Public & Private Grants & Awards
Skill Advance Colorado Job Training Grant
The Skill Advance Colorado Job Training Grant (formerly the Colorado First and Existing Industry Grant) helps businesses and nonprofits create customized job…
Statewide · oedit.colorado.gov
Foundations & Impact Funds
Slow Money
We're a non-profit organization catalyzing grassroots funding for local food systems, organic farming and soil fertility. Our mission is to catalyze the flow…
Boulder County · slowmoney.org
Government
Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR)
Federal innovation, scientific achievement, and entrepreneurship through small business innovation and research. Through the Small Business Innovation Research…
National · sbir.gov
Government
Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR)
Federal innovation, scientific achievement, and entrepreneurship through small business innovation and research. Through the Small Business Innovation Research…
National · sbir.gov
Foundations & Impact Funds
Social Finance Institute
Social Finance is a national nonprofit and registered investment adviser. We bring government, philanthropy, and business leaders together to improve systems…
National · socialfinance.org
Foundations & Impact Funds
Social Venture Partners Boulder County
SVP Boulder County is where community and collaboration meet to strengthen local nonprofits. As the only organization in Boulder County dedicated to supporting…
Boulder County · svpbouldercounty.org
Foundations & Impact Funds
Social Venture Partners Denver
Social Venture Partners Denver (SVP Denver) amplifies the impact of local nonprofits and social mission organizations addressing economic and health inequities…
Denver County · svpdenver.org
Angel Networks
SoCo Angels
SoCo Angels is focused on serving the Southern Colorado Angel Community. With members in Colorado Springs, Pueblo, Fremont County and beyond, we aim to provide…
El Paso County · socoangels.com
Angel Networks
SoGal Foundation
SoGal Foundation is the largest global platform for diverse entrepreneurs and investors. Spanning 6 continents with hyper-local programming in over 50 cities…
National · iamsogal.com
Communities & Spaces
SOIL Boulder - Slow Opportunities for Investing Locally
SOIL strengthens resiliency for farmers and the planet by empowering local food systems. We are a volunteer-driven grassroots nonprofit that raises funds from…
Boulder County · soilboulder.org
Venture Capital & Corporate VC
SolRiver Capital
SolRiver Capital invests in distributed generation and utility scale solar and storage projects across the United States. We offer a variety of funding options…
Denver County · solrivercapital.com
Family Offices & Private Equity
Sopris Capital
As a 20-year-old investment firm with a single source of long-term capital, we have the flexibility and agility needed to act quickly and to deploy our…
Pitkin County · sopriscapital.com
Conference or Summit
Sorenson Impact Institute
Originally founded in 2001 as the first student-run venture fund in the nation, and endowed by pioneering impact investor Jim Sorenson in 2013, the Sorenson…
National · sorensonimpactinstitute.com
Economic Development Organizations
Southeast Colorado Enterprise Development (SECED)
Southeast Colorado Enterprise Development, Inc. (SECED) is the trusted regional economic development organization within a six-county region in Southeast…
Baca County · seced.net
Foundations & Impact Funds
Southern Colorado Community Foundation (SCCF)
Southern Colorado Community Foundation (SCCF) is a family of funds (50+) created by individuals, businesses and organizations that care deeply about the…
Pueblo County · sccfcolorado.org
Angel Networks
Southern Sun Angel Capital (SSAC)
Southern Sun Angel Capital (SSAC) is a Boulder, Colorado-based group of experienced angel investors that provides seed capital to new startups.
Boulder County · linkedin.com
Economic Development
Southern Ute Indian Tribe Growth Fund (SUGF)
The Growth Fund is the business arm of the Southern Ute Indian Tribe that exists to grow economic prosperity for the Tribe and its members by managing the…
La Plata County · sugf.com
Foundations & Impact Funds
Space Foundation
Space Foundation is a nonprofit organization founded in 1983 as a gateway to advance the global space community. We uniquely connect and inspire the entire…
El Paso County · spacefoundation.org
Foundations & Impact Funds
Spanish Peaks Community Foundation of Colorado
The Spanish Peaks Community Foundation nurtures a future shaped by art, heritage, and belonging. Through the revival of beloved spaces like the Fox Walsenburg…
Huerfano County · spanishpeaks.foundation
Foundations & Impact Funds
Spark Good Local Grants by Walmart
Walmart believes that investing in local communities strengthens our business as well as the communities we serve. Local grants are designed to support local…
Statewide · walmart.org
Venture Capital & Corporate VC
SpringTime Ventures
SpringTime Ventures seeds high-growth startups in healthcare, fintech & insurtech, and logistics & supply chain. We look for founders with domain expertise…
Boulder County · springtimeventures.com
Banks & CDFIs
Square Loans
Loan offers range from $100–$350K, depending on your business performance. We take into account your time using Square, your processing volume and frequency…
Statewide · squareup.com
Venture Capital & Corporate VC
Stalwart Ventures
Stalwart Ventures is a seed-stage venture fund designed to scale founders faster and help them drive more value for customers, employees, and investors. We…
National · stalwartventures.com
Foundations & Impact Funds
Stanley 1913 Creators Fund
Stanley 1913 is a community of Creators, Builders and Inventors with one thing in common: we want to create in a better way, for a better life and world. It's…
Statewide · stanley1913.com
Crowdfunding
StartEngine
StartEngine is one of the leading equity crowdfunding platforms in the U.S., where everyday people can find and invest in early-growth companies and startups…
National · startengine.com
Communities & Spaces
Startup Grind
Startup Grind is the leading global startup community dedicated to fostering the growth of early-stage companies. From bootstrapped beginnings through Series A…
National · about.startupgrind.com
Public & Private Grants & Awards
State Trade Expansion Program Grant
The State Trade Expansion Program (STEP) Grant helps small businesses expand internationally by funding international business development activities. The…
Statewide · oedit.colorado.gov
Venture Capital & Corporate VC
Stormbreaker Ventures
Stormbreaker is an early stage venture firm focused on the mobility sector, encompassing consumer devices, industrial devices and sensors, transport, security…
National · stormbreaker.vc
Venture Capital & Corporate VC
Stout Street Capital
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…
Denver County · stoutstreetcapital.com
Public & Private Grants & Awards
Strategic Fund Job Growth Incentive
The Strategic Fund Job Growth Incentive is for business expansion or relocation projects for which Colorado is in competition with at least one other state and…
Statewide · oedit.colorado.gov
Foundations & Impact Funds
Sundial Foundation
Sundial Ventures is a non-profit social venture fund. Through our network and resources we seek to drive positive change in the world by investing in start-up…
National · sundial.foundation
Venture Capital & Corporate VC
Sweater Ventures
Sweater is the first VC fund for everyday investors. Until now, venture capital investing has been an asset class exclusively available to a select few.…
Boulder County · sweaterventures.com
Banks & CDFIs
TBK Bank
Focused on meeting client needs, TBK Bank offers consumer, business, and commercial banking products and solutions through our branches in Colorado, Illinois…
National · tbkbank.com
Incubators & Accelerators
Techstars
Founded in 2006, Techstars is on a mission to invest in startups to enable more capital to flow to more entrepreneurs around the world in order to deliver…
Boulder County · techstars.com
Venture Capital & Corporate VC
TechThrive Ventures
TechThrive Ventures is a pre-seed fund investing in the next generation of consumer health, longevity, wellness, women’s health and CPG startups with capital…
National · tecthrive.com
Venture Capital & Corporate VC
TeleSoft.AI
TeleSoft.AI provides value-added capital for AI companies. Our focus is to help entrepreneurs benefit from our knowledge, contacts and experience -- to help…
Pitkin County · telesoft.ai
Foundations & Impact Funds
Telluride Foundation
Since 2000, the Telluride Foundation has been working hard to ensure our entire region has access to the resources it needs to improve the quality of life of…
San Miguel County · telluridefoundation.org
Angel Networks
Telluride Venture Network
Our mission is to diversify the regional economy by fostering a robust entrepreneurial ecosystem that supports entrepreneurs through acceleration boot camps…
San Miguel County · tellurideventurenetwork.com
Venture Capital & Corporate VC
Ten Eleven Ventures
At Ten Eleven, we support cybersecurity entrepreneurs with the capital, connections and expertise needed to bring game-changing technologies to market.
Boulder County · 1011vc.com
Foundations & Impact Funds
Terra Regenerative Capital
We invest in the missing middle of the US supply chain to support regenerative growers access to value add markets. As an impact fund we provide flexible…
Statewide · terraregencapital.com
Venture Capital & Corporate VC
The Artemis Fund
The Artemis Fund believes technology can create prosperity for all. With offices in New York, Texas, Massachusetts, and Nevada, Artemis leads seed rounds for…
National · theartemisfund.com
Fellowships
The Artists' Fellowship
The Artists' Fellowship, Inc. is a 501 (c)(3) private charitable foundation that financially assists professional visual artists and their families in times of…
Statewide · artistsfellowship.org
Foundations & Impact Funds
The Awesome Foundation
The Awesome Foundation is an ever-growing worldwide community devoted to forwarding the interest of awesome in the universe. Created in the long hot summer…
National · awesomefoundation.org
Public & Private Grants & Awards
The Big Idea Grant
The Big Idea Grant was born from a passion to support and uplift women entrepreneurs who are eager to turn their dreams into thriving businesses. From its…
National · yippitydoo.com
Venture Capital & Corporate VC
The BMF Fund
We are a seed-stage venture fund focused on Black and innovative entrepreneurs.
National · bfm.fund
Foundations & Impact Funds
The Boettcher Foundation
The Boettcher Foundation believes in the promise of Colorado and the potential of Coloradans. We invest in people, programs, and organizations across the state…
Denver County · boettcherfoundation.org
Public & Private Grants & Awards
The Breakthrough Grant: Vol III
Her Agenda is awarding $5,000 to one ambitious woman entrepreneur ready to break through barriers and take her business to the next level.
Statewide · mailchi.mp
Family Offices & Private Equity
The Broe Group
Founded in 1972, The Broe Group is a private, multi-billion-dollar investment group with diversified holdings throughout 41 North American states and…
Denver County · broe.com
Venture Capital & Corporate VC
The Cashmere Fund
The Cashmere Fund invests in companies we believe can benefit from influence to grow faster than their competitors. Where possible, we work with management…
Boulder County · thecashmerefund.com
Pitch Competitions
THE CLIMB | Jake Jabs Business Plan Competition
Since 2001, THE CLIMB | Jake Jabs Business Plan Competition has supported the growth of collegiate startups and the entrepreneurial community across the Front…
Denver County · jakejabscenter.org
Foundations & Impact Funds
The College Opportunity Fund (COF)
The College Opportunity Fund (COF) is a trust fund created by the Colorado Legislature that provides a tuition stipend to eligible undergraduate students. The…
Statewide · cof.college-assist.org
Foundations & Impact Funds
The Colorado Health Foundation
The Colorado Health Foundation is a statewide philanthropic organization that champions the overall health and well-being of every Coloradan, by advocating for…
Statewide · coloradohealth.org
Foundations & Impact Funds
The Colorado Trust
The Colorado Trust partners with organizations across the state that are working to make positive changes for people and communities. We provide funding and…
Denver County · coloradotrust.org
Public & Private Grants & Awards
The Coramino Fund
The Coramino Fund provides $10,000 grants to entrepreneurs in under-resourced communities.
Statewide · lisc.org
Foundations & Impact Funds
The Denver Foundation
For 100 years, The Denver Foundation has been building a stronger, thriving Metro Denver, Colorado, and beyond. We’ve received $2.1 billion from generous…
Denver County · denverfoundation.org
Foundations & Impact Funds
The Denver Foundation Lowe Fund
The Denver Foundation is pleased to invite qualified nonprofits to apply for funding from the Lowe Fund, a field-of-interest fund. Established in the 1960s by…
Denver County · denverfoundation.org
Public & Private Grants & Awards
The Hey Helen Grant
The Hey Helen Grant is a privately funded initiative by Visionaries that invests in women entrepreneurs building impact-driven, for-profit businesses in the…
Statewide · visionaries.co
Foundations & Impact Funds
The Mobile Fund
The Mobile Fund fosters social advancement by enabling an environment for mobile technology to create efficiencies, accountability, and communication to extend…
Denver County · mobilefund.org
Foundations & Impact Funds
The Partners Fund
The Partners Fund is an alternative income fund specializing in generating consistent, sustainable income through alternative assets. The fund focuses on…
Denver County · thepartners.fund
Foundations & Impact Funds
The Summit Foundation
Established in 1984, The Summit Foundation is a community public foundation dedicated to inspiring people and mobilizing resources to improve and enrich the…
Summit County · summitfoundation.org
Foundations & Impact Funds
The Upwork Foundation
The Upwork Foundation is a philanthropic initiative created in connection with Upwork’s initial public offering. Funded in 2018 by a charitable donation of…
National · upwork.com
Foundations & Impact Funds
The Women's Foundation of Colorado
Through research, public policy advocacy, grantmaking, and the cultivation of philanthropy, The Women's Foundation of Colorado catalyzes community to advance…
Denver County · wfco.org
Public & Private Grants & Awards
The Wright Challenge
The Wright is a Colorado-based 501(c)(3) non-profit organization committed to the economic and cultural vitality of Colorado communities. Our work is rooted in…
Statewide · thewright.co
Foundations & Impact Funds
Three Corners Connector Community Impact Fund
The Community Impact Fund was established in 2025 at the Southern Colorado Economic Development District by Grid United. CIF supports communities in Pueblo…
Pueblo County · scedd.com
Venture Capital & Corporate VC
Three Leaf Ventures
Three Leaf Ventures is an early stage investment firm, operating under the Broe Group family of companies and based in Denver, Colorado. We partner with early…
Denver County · threeleafventures.com
Foundations & Impact Funds
Tory Burch Foundation
The Tory Burch Foundation increases women’s economic power by supporting entrepreneurs to build businesses that last. Entrepreneurship is a proven pathway for…
Statewide · toryburchfoundation.org
Foundations & Impact Funds
Trailhead Capital
Trailhead Capital is a mission-driven investment firm seeking to create outstanding financial, societal, and ecological returns by backing entrepreneurs who…
Denver County · trailheadcap.com
Venture Capital & Corporate VC
Tranquillion
Tranquillion’s mission is to deploy capital with intention—to drive meaningful, measurable impact across climate, health, and arts & culture while generating…
Denver County · tranquillion.com
Foundations & Impact Funds
Truist Foundation
Truist’s purpose is to inspire and build better lives and communities. By partnering with nonprofit organizations across our markets, we're helping them…
National · truist.com
Public & Private Grants & Awards
U.S. Small Business Administration Funding Programs
Created in 1953, the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) continues to help small business owners and entrepreneurs pursue the American dream. As the…
Statewide · sba.gov
Venture Capital & Corporate VC
Unless VC
We’re an investment firm on a mission to back visionary companies transforming industrial systems. Our investment model leverages deep domain knowledge and a…
Boulder County · unless.co
Fellowships
Unreasonable Group
We are an international company that supports a Fellowship for growth-stage entrepreneurs, channels exclusive deal-flow to investors, and partners with…
Boulder County · unreasonablegroup.com
Venture Capital & Corporate VC
Unshackled Ventures
Unshackled Ventures is the first and only early-stage venture capital fund focused on retaining foreign talent in the U.S. By investing in immigrants and…
National · unshackledvc.com
Venture Capital & Corporate VC
UPC Capital Ventures
UPC Capital Ventures, LLC, invests in businesses that complement and promote the ideals of the UPC Group and its principals. These include Energy Technology…
Boulder County · upccapitalventures.com
Venture Capital & Corporate VC
Upslope Ventures
Formerly Galvanize Ventures, Upslope Ventures is an early stage venture capital fund that invests in startups across the country. We believe exceptional teams…
Denver County · upslope.vc
Communities & Spaces
USASBE
USASBE is an inclusive community advancing entrepreneurship education through bold teaching, scholarship, and practice.
National · usasbe.org
Public & Private Grants & Awards
USDA Farm Service Agency Loan Programs
The USDA Farm Service Agency offers loans to help farmers and ranchers get the financing they need to start, expand or maintain a family farm.
Statewide · fsa.usda.gov
Venture Capital & Corporate VC
V1.VC
V1.VC is a venture capital firm focused on early-stage internet, B2B software, consumer, financial, crypto, and deep tech companies across North America. We’re…
Statewide · v1.vc
Venture Capital & Corporate VC
Vault Fund
Vault Fund invests in company-building firms that systematically create new companies — maximizing upside through a repeatable, risk-managed playbook.
Boulder County · vaultfund.com
Banks & CDFIs
Vectra Bank Colorado
At Vectra Bank, we practice “proactive relationship banking.” Which means we get to know our clients well, and we use that knowledge to vigorously discover…
Denver County · vectrabank.com
Venture Capital & Corporate VC
Village Global
At Village Global, early-stage capital is just the beginning. We help you go faster with $500M AUM, a vibrant founder community, expert advice, and…
National · villageglobal.com
Service Providers
Visible.vc
Visible.vc simplifies the private capital markets by equipping founders and investors with the tools they need to thrive. 5,600+ investors and founders…
National · visible.vc
Family Offices & Private Equity
Vision Ridge Partners
Vision Ridge Partners is a sustainable real assets investor that seeks to capitalize on the global transition to sustainability by identifying, developing, and…
Boulder County · vision-ridge.com
Venture Capital & Corporate VC
VoLo Earth
VoLo Earth provides first-in funding and hands-on leadership to companies that are unlocking an economic-led transformation of the rapidly-evolving global…
Pitkin County · voloearth.com
Industry Associations
Warrior Rising
We are a nonprofit dedicated to helping veterans achieve success in business through partnerships, mentoring and funding.
National · warriorrising.org
Crowdfunding
Wefunder
We’re a Public Benefit Corporation with a mission to revitalize capitalism and keep the American dream alive. GDP growth is slowing. Wealth inequality is…
National · wefunder.com
Foundations & Impact Funds
Weld Community Foundation
The Community Foundation Serving Greeley and Weld County promotes philanthropy to build resources, develops partnerships, and provides leadership that will be…
Weld County · weldcommunityfoundation.org
Angel Networks
West Slope Angels
West Slope Angels is managed by Four Points Funding and is dedicated to organizing angel investment in rural Colorado companies, with a focus on the West Slope.
Routt County · westslopeangels.com
Venture Capital & Corporate VC
Wildwood Ventures
Wildwood Ventures is an early-stage venture firm backing bold founders building the future of healthy and active lifestyles.
Denver County · wildwood.vc
Foundations & Impact Funds
Women & Girls of Color Fund
Through research, public policy advocacy, grantmaking, and the cultivation of philanthropy, The Women's Foundation of Colorado catalyzes community to advance…
Denver County · wfco.org
Foundations & Impact Funds
Women of the Summit
Our mission is to create a community that connects and champions women in Summit County, Colorado. Our vision is to build a community where women thrive. We…
Summit County · womenofthesummit.org
Economic Development
Women-Owned Small Business (WOSB) Federal Contract Program
To help provide a level playing field for women business owners, the government limits competition for certain contracts to businesses that participate in the…
Statewide · sba.gov
Public & Private Grants & Awards
WomensNet Amber Grant
We help women fund small businesses. By building an entrepreneurial community for women and awarding Amber Grants, we are able to honor the memory of a young…
Statewide · ambergrantsforwomen.com
Family Offices & Private Equity
Workhorse Capital
Workhorse Capital is a growth equity firm. We invest exclusively in software and technology-enabled services businesses with recurring revenue business models.
Denver County · workhorsegrowth.com
Foundations & Impact Funds
Workplace Innovation Now (WIN) Challenge
The Workplace Innovation Now (WIN) Challenge will award $60M to transformative solutions that help women thrive and build a better workplace for all.
Statewide · winchallenge.org
Public & Private Grants & Awards
WUSATA FundMatch
FundMatch offers a 50% cost reimbursement for international marketing activities of food and agricultural suppliers in the western U.S., with an annual cap of…
Statewide · wusata.org
Venture Capital & Corporate VC
XFactor
XFactor Ventures is looking for female founders and mixed-gender teams attacking billion dollar market opportunities. We invest $150k into pre-seed or seed…
Denver County · xfactor.ventures
Venture Capital & Corporate VC
Xplorer Capital
Xplorer Capital is a venture capital firm that invests in teams and technologies that transform industries on a global scale. We seek out talented…
Statewide · xplorer.vc
Funding
Y Combinator
Y Combinator is the leading startup accelerator for entrepreneurs. Since 2005, YC has invested in over 4,500 companies, including Airbnb, Dropbox, Stripe…
National · ycombinator.com
Public & Private Grants & Awards
Yéego Action Grant
The Yéego Action Grant provides support for the growing landscape of Native artists and culture bearers who need financial assistance with a specific…
National · firstpeoplesfund.org
Venture Capital & Corporate VC
Yellow Duck Capital
Based in Loveland, CO, Yellow Duck Capital is a venture capital firm that seeks out game-changing founders at the seed- and early-stages of their company. We…
Larimer County · yellowduckcapital.com
Venture Capital & Corporate VC
Zero G Capital
Founded in 2018, Zero G Capital is a venture capital firm based in Denver, Colorado.
Denver County · zerogcapital.com
Family Offices & Private Equity
ZF Capital
Founded by a father and son duo, ZFC is a relationship centered family company. We are patient capital partners with a strategy to create value through…
Denver County · zfcdenver.com
Foundations & Impact Funds
ZOMA Capital
ZOMALAB seeks to catalyze systemic, scalable solutions to key issues facing our home regions of Colorado and Chile. We focus on advancing the areas of early…
Denver County · zomalab.com