介绍博尔德尔主要风险投资机构，汇总11家顶级VC的投资数据与洞察，包括Foundry Group和Matchstick Ventures。
For a relatively small city, Boulder punches well above its weight in the startup world. This is thanks in large part to a vibrant community of investors who are actively funding new companies.
You'll find deeply rooted firms like Foundry Group, which has backed over 370 companies and seen nearly 90 exits. Newer players are also making their mark, with firms like Matchstick Ventures funding more than 130 startups.
Below is our list of the best 11 VC firms in Boulder.
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Matchstick Ventures provides seed and early-stage capital to technology startups in rapidly growing yet underserved ecosystems. They focus on founders building in sectors like SaaS, fintech, and logistics, helping to cultivate new technology hubs outside of traditional venture markets.
Year Founded2015 FoundersNatty Zola, Ryan Broshar Total Funding$90MAverage Check Size$1.5MIndustriesAPI, Marketplace, Crypto & Blockchain, Supply Chain & Logistics, Fintech, Proptech & Real Estate, SaaSInvestment StageConvertible Note, Early Stage, Seed, Pre-SeedNº of Investments135 (20 as Lead Investor) Nº of Exits18 Top Portfolio StartupsFivable, Coherent, Honest JobsContactryan@matchstick.vc / (303) 919-6263Markd backs early-stage Insurtech startups with the goal of modernizing the insurance industry. The firm partners closely with founders, frequently leading investment rounds to help build the next generation of insurance technology.
Year Founded2022 FoundersParker Beauchamp Investment StageEarly Stage, SeedNº of Investments33 (25 as Lead Investor) Nº of Exits1Foundry Group invests in early-stage technology companies and participates in select growth-stage opportunities. Their distinct, network-driven philosophy also guides them to identify and support the next generation of venture fund managers.
Year Founded2007 FoundersBrad Feld, Jason Mendelson, Ryan McIntyre, Seth Levine Investment StageConvertible Note, Early Stage, Late Stage, Private Equity, SeedNº of Investments376 (204 as Lead Investor) Nº of Exits89 (7 IPO'd)Vision Ridge Capital Partners puts capital behind transformative growth companies building a more sustainable future. They advise and invest across the full company lifecycle, from early stage to private equity, to accelerate progress in sectors like clean energy, green building, and advanced transportation.
Year Founded2008 FoundersReuben Munger Investment StageEarly Stage, Late Stage, Private EquityNº of Investments36 (8 as Lead Investor) Nº of Exits16 (4 IPO'd) Contactinfo@vision-ridge.com / 720-616-6506Boulder Ventures invests in early-stage information technology and life science companies, concentrating on startups in Colorado and the Mid-Atlantic. With a history dating back to 1995, they have a record of guiding companies like Rally Software to successful exits.
Year Founded1995 FoundersKyle Lefkoff Investment StageDebt, Early Stage, Late Stage, SeedNº of Investments108 (26 as Lead Investor) Nº of Exits37 (8 IPO'd) Contact301-913-0213MergeLane backs early-stage companies and venture funds that include at least one woman in a leadership role. They connect these startups to a network of mentors and investors, aiming to show that diverse teams ultimately deliver better returns.
Year Founded2014 FoundersSue Heilbronner Investment StageEarly Stage, SeedNº of Investments54 (4 as Lead Investor) Nº of Exits5 Contacthello@mergelane.comAs an early-stage investor, Frontier Venture Capital finances media and technology companies founded by passionate entrepreneurs. They provide hands-on assistance with strategy, hiring, and fundraising, supporting the growth of companies like Syndio and Project Canary.
Year Founded2002 FoundersDavid Cremin, Scott Lenet Total Funding$101MIndustriesAR & VR, Fintech, Healthcare, EnergyInvestment StageConvertible Note, Early Stage, Private Equity, SeedNº of Investments118 (21 as Lead Investor) Nº of Exits23 Top Portfolio StartupsProject Canary, Syndio, MysteryContactinfo@frontiervc.com / (424) 354-2244BFG backs passionate entrepreneurs in the food and beverage consumer products space, focusing on early-stage companies with exceptional products and distinguished brands. They provide both the capital and the operational advice needed to help these companies achieve sustainable growth and outperform competitors.
Year Founded2014 FoundersTom Spier Investment StageEarly Stage, Late Stage, SeedNº of Investments25 (8 as Lead Investor) Nº of Exits2 Contactdealteam@bfgpartners.com / (303) 800-0404Sweater opens up the exclusive asset class of venture capital to everyday investors through its mobile-first platform. They invest in early-stage startups, aiming to give more people a stake in the next generation of influential companies.
Year Founded2019 FoundersChad Lewkowski, Jesse Randall, Matthew Klein Investment StageEarly StageNº of Investments15 (1 as Lead Investor) Nº of Exits2 Contactteam@sweaterventures.comRidgeline Ventures backs founders building the next generation of natural foods and active lifestyle brands, including well-known names like Cotopaxi and Simple Mills. As former operators themselves, they act as collaborative partners, offering strategic guidance and operational expertise to help their portfolio companies thrive.
Year Founded2012 FoundersErich Tengelsen Investment StageEarly Stage, Late Stage, Private Equity, SeedNº of Investments14 (3 as Lead Investor) Nº of Exits— Contact(303)444-44201 Additional Boulder VC Worth Pitching
Our top picks represent some of the most established investors in the area. But the funding community in Boulder continues to grow with new players.
For example, Canopy Ventures has made its first couple of investments since opening in 2018. Here's a closer look at this additional firm funding what's next in town.