文章盘点丹佛地区10家顶级风险投资机构，概述其投资数据、关注领域及基金特点，其中包括 BITKRAFT Ventures 和 Blackhorn Ventures。
Denver's startup scene is more than just a buzzword; it's a community backed by a strong set of local investors. These firms are funding a diverse group of founders, with interests ranging from gaming to industrial tech.
You'll find established players like BITKRAFT Ventures, which has backed over 200 companies, and Irving Investors, with more than 20 successful exits.
Below is our list of the best 10 VC firms in Denver.
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BITKRAFT Ventures backs founders building at the intersection of gaming, web3, and immersive technology. As a leading investment platform for the sector, their portfolio includes category-defining companies like Discord.
Year Founded2017 FoundersJens Hilgers, Malte Barth, Scott Rupp Total Funding$247.6MAverage Check Size$5MIndustriesGaming, AR & VR, Entertainment, Crypto & BlockchainInvestment StageEarly Stage, Initial Coin Offering, Late Stage, Seed, Series A, Series BNº of Investments203 (118 as Lead Investor) Nº of Exits13 Top Portfolio StartupsDiscord, Ggwp, FuzzybotContactinfo@bitkraft.vcBlackhorn Ventures invests in early-stage companies that apply cutting-edge engineering to improve industrial resource productivity. They support startups transforming foundational sectors like transportation, energy, and the built environment to build a more efficient future.
Year Founded2016 FoundersJack Fuchs, Philip O'Connor, Philip O'Connor, Trevor Zimmerman Investment StageConvertible Note, Debt, Early Stage, Late Stage, SeedNº of Investments97 (32 as Lead Investor) Nº of Exits7 Contact(864) 952-9033Industrious Ventures backs early-stage founders who are transforming foundational industries like space, defense, and manufacturing. They partner with teams for the long haul to help reconstruct entire value chains from the ground up.
Year Founded2019 FoundersChristian Gammill, Mason Angel Investment StageEarly Stage, SeedNº of Investments28 (3 as Lead Investor) Nº of Exits1 (1 IPO'd)Irving Investors partners with disruptive technology companies by providing capital, expertise, and connections throughout their growth journey. They support businesses across all stages, from seed to post-IPO, and also offer credit and private investment options to help them scale.
Year Founded2009 FoundersJeremy Abelson Investment StageEarly Stage, Late Stage, Post-Ipo, Private Equity, Secondary Market, SeedNº of Investments53 (4 as Lead Investor) Nº of Exits23 (21 IPO'd) Contactinfo@irvinginvestors.com / (212) 671-1100Range Ventures backs founders at the pre-seed and seed stages who are building software for the future of work. As a team of former operators, they provide hands-on go-to-market support to a portfolio that includes companies like Vanta and Hightouch.
Year Founded2020 FoundersAdam Burrows, Chris Erickson Investment StageEarly Stage, SeedNº of Investments24 (10 as Lead Investor) Nº of Exits1 Contact(541) 228-4438AI Capital backs post-revenue, enterprise AI software companies in critical sectors like healthcare, manufacturing, and energy. Led by former operators and MIT AI Lab alumni, they provide unique guidance on the complex process of selling and deploying enterprise AI software.
Year Founded2016 FoundersJosh Sutton, Neville Teagarden Investment StageEarly Stage, SeedNº of Investments5 (1 as Lead Investor) Nº of Exits1 Contactinfo@aicapital.comKEY Investment Partners provides growth capital and strategic guidance to early-stage companies in the U.S. cannabis industry. The firm focuses on ancillary businesses, investing in the infrastructure and technology that supports the sector.
Year Founded2018 FoundersJordan Youkilis, Pete Karabas, Tiby Erdely Investment StageEarly Stage, Late Stage, Private Equity, SeedNº of Investments12 (8 as Lead Investor) Nº of Exits1 (1 IPO'd) ContactContact@keyinvestmentpartners.com / +1 847-502-1693Dedicated to economic development, Rockies Venture Club operates as a non-profit angel group investing in seed and early-stage startups. In addition to capital, they provide support through a sidecar fund and more than sixty annual events, including the Angel Capital Summit.
Year Founded1985 Founders— Investment StageEarly Stage, SeedNº of Investments112 (22 as Lead Investor) Nº of Exits7 (1 IPO'd) Contactinfo@rockiesventureclub.org / (720) 353-9350Originally a crypto hedge fund, Leland Ventures now invests in early-stage blockchain startups, guiding them on both technical architecture and economic strategy. They provide founders with global resources and access to community influencers to help launch and grow their decentralized projects.
Year Founded2020 Founders— Investment StageEarly Stage, SeedNº of Investments19 Nº of Exits— Contactcontact@leland.ventures / +1 (323)-870-3830The Colorado Impact Fund provides growth capital to local companies that generate consistent investment returns alongside positive community outcomes. They help Colorado entrepreneurs build exceptional and lasting companies, with a portfolio that includes the tech education platform Galvanize.
Year Founded2014 FoundersJim Kelley Investment StageEarly Stage, Late Stage, SeedNº of Investments20 (6 as Lead Investor) Nº of Exits5 ContactINFO@COLORADOIMPACTFUND.COM / 303.226.1717