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Denver Ventures
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Denver Ventures backs bold, visionary founders with the rare traits needed to build category-defining companies — what the firm calls 'Founder DNA': individuals who are simultaneously bold yet pragmatic, audacious yet humble, and laser-focused on execution yet highly adaptable. The firm invests across the U.S. with a strong emphasis on Colorado and second-tier tech cities, writing $250k–$800k initial checks at pre-seed and seed stages, and $1M–$3M follow-on checks at Series A and beyond. No sector is too complex and no stage is too early; Denver Ventures combines capital, insight, and an unrivaled network of over 800 family offices, high-net-worth individuals, and accredited investors to turn founder ambition into unstoppable momentum.
Notable quotes
“At Denver Ventures, we believe early-stage investing is about more than capital — it's about conviction, community, and long-term partnership. We're proud to back bold founders and innovative companies that will shape the future of their industries.”
“A small band of talented and dedicated engineers has accomplished what once required governments and billions of dollars—right here in Colorado. Having a local investor who believes in our mission and understands what it takes to achieve great outcomes means a great deal as we bring the benefits of supersonic flight to the world.”
“Denver Ventures is pioneering frontier technology investments in Colorado, helping create a vibrant ecosystem of locally funded deep-technology companies. They've been a trusted advisor and invaluable partner to Urban Sky, serving as our first and only Colorado-based investor. The team is founder-friendly, supportive (when you need it) and knowledgeable and diligent on the space.”
Team
David Prichard
Chief Executive Officer
David Gold
Co-Founder & Managing Partner, Seed Fund
Elyse Kent
Partner, Seed Fund
Ankur Kanotra
Principal, Head of Investor Relations & Marketing
Blair Simpson
Principal, Head of Diligence
Recent investments
| Company | Round | Size | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agile Space Industries | Series A | $17m | 2026-02-23 |
| RADICL Defense | Series A | $31m | 2026-02-03 |
| PostSig | Seed | $4m | 2025-09-01 |
| Endolith | Series A | — | 2025-12-01 |
| Boom Supersonic | Series B+ | — | — |
| Urban Sky | Series B | — | 2025-01-10 |
| Starfish Space | Seed | — | — |
| Aalo Atomics | Seed | — | — |
| Pepper | Seed | — | — |
| Reddy | Seed | — | 2025-02-27 |
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