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Boulder Ventures

North America, Colorado, United States, Boulder

Description

Boulder Ventures, established in 1995, is a long-standing venture capital firm headquartered in Boulder, Colorado. The firm primarily focuses on early-stage companies within the information technology and life sciences sectors. While based in Colorado, Boulder Ventures maintains a dual geographic focus, actively seeking opportunities in both the Colorado region and the Mid-Atlantic states, leveraging its networks and expertise in these specific ecosystems.

The firm's investment strategy centers on providing initial capital to promising startups, with a typical first check size ranging from $1 million to $5 million. Boulder Ventures is known for its patient capital approach, often participating in multiple funding rounds and demonstrating a commitment to its portfolio companies throughout their growth trajectory. Over the lifespan of a single investment, the firm has the capacity to deploy up to $15 million, indicating a readiness to support successful ventures through significant expansion phases. Their most recent fund, Boulder Ventures VII, closed in 2017 with $150 million in committed capital, contributing to the firm's substantial total capital under management, which exceeds $750 million across all its funds.

Boulder Ventures prides itself on fostering deep, collaborative relationships with its portfolio companies, often taking an active role in strategic guidance and operational support. The firm's seasoned team brings extensive entrepreneurial and operational experience, aiming to provide more than just capital but also valuable mentorship and access to a broad network. Their long history in the venture capital landscape underscores a consistent track record of identifying and nurturing innovative companies from their nascent stages to successful market positions.

Investor Profile

Boulder Ventures has backed more than 106 startups, with 5 new investments in the last 12 months alone. The firm has led 26 rounds, about 25% of its total and boasts 34 exits across its portfolio.

Investment Focus Highlights

  • Concentrates on Series A, Series B, Series Unknown rounds (top funding stages).
  • Majority of deals are located in United States, China.
  • Strong thematic focus on Software, Information Technology, Biotechnology.
  • Led 2 rounds in the past year.
  • Typical check size: $1M – $5M.

Stage Focus

  • Series A (30%)
  • Series B (23%)
  • Series Unknown (22%)
  • Series C (11%)
  • Seed (6%)
  • Series D (4%)
  • Debt Financing (2%)
  • Series E (2%)
  • Post Ipo Equity (1%)

Country Focus

  • United States (99%)
  • China (1%)

Industry Focus

  • Software
  • Information Technology
  • Biotechnology
  • Enterprise Software
  • Health Care
  • Analytics
  • Therapeutics
  • Consulting
  • Genetics
  • Training
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Learn who this investor regularly partners with—both firms and angels—and explore their latest activity.

Who does Boulder Ventures frequently co-invest with?

Vista Ventures
North America, Colorado, United States, Boulder
Co-Investments: 8
New Enterprise Associates
North America, California, United States, Menlo Park
Co-Investments: 7
TP
North America, New York, United States, New York
Co-Investments: 7
Remeditex Ventures
North America, Texas, United States, Dallas
Co-Investments: 5
Atlas Venture
North America, Massachusetts, United States, Cambridge
Co-Investments: 8
Intersouth Partners
North America, North Carolina, United States, Durham
Co-Investments: 6
Grotech Ventures
North America, Virginia, United States, Vienna
Co-Investments: 9
Sequel Venture Partners
North America, California, United States, Boulder Creek
Co-Investments: 6
Hexagon Investments
North America, Colorado, United States, Denver
Co-Investments: 5
Ironside Ventures
North America, Massachusetts, United States, West Newton
Co-Investments: 5

Which angels does Boulder Ventures often collaborate with?

SZ
North America, Illinois, United States, Chicago
Shared Deals: 1
JI
North America, Colorado, United States, Boulder
Shared Deals: 2
FA
North America, Maryland, United States, Baltimore
Shared Deals: 1

What are some of recent deals done by Boulder Ventures?

Synaptic

Baltimore, Maryland, United States

Synaptic is a longstanding Salesforce partner, recognized for its proven track record of delivering customer success.

Software
SeedJun 26, 2025
Amount Raised: $5,000,000
Opanga Networks

Seattle, Washington, United States

Opanga Networks specializes in delivering machine learning-powered network modernization.

AppsInformation TechnologyMachine LearningTelecommunications
Series UnknownApr 15, 2025
Ambrosia Biosciences

Boulder, Colorado, United States

Ambrosia Biosciences offers drug development services for small molecule-based therapies for obesity and other metabolic disorders.

BiopharmaBiotechnologyHealth Care
Series ADec 10, 2024
Amount Raised: $25,000,000
Symmera

Stamford, Connecticut, United States

Symmera offers cutting-edge solutions for corporate digitization.

Information ServicesInformation TechnologySoftware
SeedAug 21, 2024
Ambrosia Biosciences

Boulder, Colorado, United States

Ambrosia Biosciences offers drug development services for small molecule-based therapies for obesity and other metabolic disorders.

BiopharmaBiotechnologyHealth Care
Series AAug 6, 2024
Amount Raised: $16,000,000
Spectrum Effect

Kirkland, Washington, United States

Spectrum Effect offers spectrum analytics services utilizing innovation and automated processes.

AnalyticsMachine LearningSoftwareWireless
Series UnknownDec 5, 2023
Amount Raised: $3,000,000
ClinOne

Needham, Massachusetts, United States

ClinOne is a clinical trial management solution that provides web and mobile access to mission-critical clinical trial details.

Clinical TrialsHealth CareMedicalSoftware
Series ANov 1, 2023
Amount Raised: $2,000,000
ClinOne

Needham, Massachusetts, United States

ClinOne is a clinical trial management solution that provides web and mobile access to mission-critical clinical trial details.

Clinical TrialsHealth CareMedicalSoftware
Series AApr 11, 2023
Amount Raised: $3,000,000
PlayMetrics

Morrisville, North Carolina, United States

The PlayMetrics fully integrated Club Operating System automatically unifies your curriculum designs.

Enterprise SoftwareOperating SystemsSaaSSports
SeedAug 29, 2022
Amount Raised: $5,300,000
Join Silicon

Nanjing, Jiangsu, China

JoinSilicon offers internet, vehicle electronics, and servers and computing solutions.

Application Specific Integrated Circuit (ASIC)
SeedJul 18, 2022
Amount Raised: $13,346,581