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CanopyBoulder

North America, Colorado, United States, Boulder

Description

CanopyBoulder is a pioneering seed-stage business accelerator and investment fund, established in 2014 in Boulder, Colorado. It quickly distinguished itself by focusing exclusively on the burgeoning cannabis and hemp industries, becoming one of the first and most prominent venture platforms dedicated to this niche. The firm targets ancillary businesses within the sector, including technology, software, consumer products, and cultivation solutions, rather than direct plant-touching operations, providing essential infrastructure and innovation for a rapidly evolving market.

Investor Profile

CanopyBoulder has backed more than 80 startups, with 0 new investments in the last 12 months alone. The firm has led 2 rounds, about 3% of its total and boasts 3 exits across its portfolio.

Investment Focus Highlights

  • Concentrates on Seed, Pre Seed, Convertible Note rounds (top funding stages).
  • Majority of deals are located in United States.
  • Strong thematic focus on Cannabis, Software, E-Commerce.
  • Typical check size: $50K – $100K.

Stage Focus

  • Seed (90%)
  • Pre Seed (6%)
  • Convertible Note (3%)
  • Angel (1%)

Country Focus

  • United States (100%)

Industry Focus

  • Cannabis
  • Software
  • E-commerce
  • Health Care
  • Retail
  • Information Technology
  • Human Resources
  • Analytics
  • Marketing
  • Marketplace
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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Learn who this investor regularly partners with—both firms and angels—and explore their latest activity.

Who does CanopyBoulder frequently co-invest with?

7thirty Capital
North America, Colorado, United States, Boulder
Co-Investments: 2
Tillman Venture Partners
North America, Missouri, United States, St Louis
Co-Investments: 1
Great Oaks Venture Capital
North America, New York, United States, New York
Co-Investments: 1
Anthill Ventures
Asia, Tel Aviv, Israel, Tel Aviv
Co-Investments: 1
Anslinger Capital
North America, Washington, United States, Seattle
Co-Investments: 1
Arcview Group
North America, California, United States, San Francisco
Co-Investments: 2
LivWell Ventures
North America, Texas, United States, Austin
Co-Investments: 1
Tech Coast Angels
North America, California, United States, Newport Beach
Co-Investments: 1
Brand Foundry Ventures
North America, Texas, United States, Austin
Co-Investments: 1
Poseidon Asset Management
North America, California, United States, San Francisco
Co-Investments: 3

Which angels does CanopyBoulder often collaborate with?

RK
North America, New York, United States, New York
Shared Deals: 1
BD
Europe, Leeds, United Kingdom
Shared Deals: 1
PG
North America, California, United States, San Francisco
Shared Deals: 1
BW
North America, Illinois, United States, Schaumburg
Shared Deals: 1
FP
North America, District of Columbia, United States, Washington
Shared Deals: 1
JG
North America, Colorado, United States, Boulder
Shared Deals: 1

What are some of recent deals done by CanopyBoulder?

Trym

Novato, California, United States

Cannabis Farm Management Software

AgTechCannabisInformation TechnologyRoboticsSoftware
SeedAug 1, 2020
Amount Raised: $3,100,000
Straight Hemp

Arvada, Colorado, United States

Straight Hemp CBD products help people find their balance while fiercely committing to quality & clarity above all else.

CannabisE-CommerceNatural ResourcesRetailTherapeutics
SeedJan 13, 2020
Amount Raised: $120,000
AMNESIA Media

San Francisco, California, United States

AMNESIA Media is an influencer marketing platform dedicated to cannabis.

AdvertisingCannabisMarketing
SeedJan 13, 2020
Amount Raised: $120,000
Weller

Boulder, Colorado, United States

Weller is a CBD-infused snack and beverage maker.

Food and BeverageWellness
SeedJul 22, 2019
Amount Raised: $3,000,000
Zassy | By Creators. For Creators.

Santa Monica, California, United States

Full-Service eCommerce, NFT, and Blockchain IPO Solution for Creators.

BlockchainCryptocurrencyE-CommerceFinTechMarketplace
Pre SeedFeb 1, 2019
Amount Raised: $196,000
Wurk

Denver, Colorado, United States

Wurk is a provider of cannabis software and services to manage HR, time keeping, payroll, and scheduling.

CannabisFinTechHuman ResourcesSoftware
SeedNov 20, 2018
Amount Raised: $1,000,000
ANDIA

Boulder, Colorado, United States

Access Management of Biometrics via Blockchain

Financial ServicesInformation Technology
SeedMar 5, 2018
Amount Raised: $30,000
KNXIT

Boulder, Colorado, United States

Business Services

SeedFeb 4, 2018
Amount Raised: $30,000
Hello People Ops

Boulder, Colorado, United States

Hello People Ops, Inc. is start-up company creating an online platform

E-CommerceInternetSoftware
SeedFeb 4, 2018
Amount Raised: $30,000
Miele & Co

Boulder, Colorado, United States

Miele & Co is a Miele events is an internet company that specialises in the field of events management.

SeedFeb 4, 2018
Amount Raised: $30,000