Rockies Venture Club
Overview
Rockies Venture Club is dedicated to building startup ecosystems by educating and connecting state, local and national economic development organizations, universities, federal labs, startup organizations, corporate partners, venture capital, angel investors and entrepreneurs. RVC connects investors with high-potential startups, providing access to capital, mentorship, and a network of experienced business professionals.
Investments
| Company | Date | Stage | Lead |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tilt | Oct 2021 | Series A | Co-investor |
| Opolis | May 2021 | Seed | Co-investor |
| Pure Blue Tech | Dec 2024 | Convertible Debt | Lead |
| Green Steel Environmental | Aug 2025 | Seed | Co-investor |
| Bitsbox | Aug 2015 | Seed | Co-investor |
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Key People
Larry Emmons
Board Member And Lead Investor
Paulina M. Leon
Board Member and Investor
Brian Ducay
Investor Member
Curtis Stewart
Angel Investor
Don Brown
Private Investor Start-up Champion
Frank Traditi
Angel Investor Startup Champion
Frank Valcarcel
Investor
Gwen Echols
Angel Investor And Member
Kyle Barrios
Member And Investor
Libby Huskey
Angel Investor
Peter Van Genderen
Angel Investor
Rick Simms
Angel Investor
Soumya Sen
Angel Investor
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Sector & Stage Mix
Industry, funding stage, and valuation band breakdowns.
FAQ
Where is Rockies Venture Club based?
Rockies Venture Club is headquartered in Denver, Colorado, United States.
When was Rockies Venture Club founded?
Rockies Venture Club was founded in 1985.
How many portfolio companies does Rockies Venture Club have?
Rockies Venture Club has 32 portfolio companies in Caplight's dataset.
What are some companies in Rockies Venture Club's portfolio?
Portfolio companies visible on Caplight include Tilt, Opolis, Pure Blue Tech, Green Steel Environmental, Bitsbox.
What was Rockies Venture Club's most recent investment shown here?
Rockies Venture Club's most recent investment in this portfolio sample was in Green Steel Environmental in 2025.
What sectors does Rockies Venture Club focus on?
Rockies Venture Club focuses on Healthcare & Life Sciences, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Consumer & Commerce, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Consumer & Commerce, Enterprise Software, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Consumer & Commerce, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Consumer & Commerce, Consumer & Commerce, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Enterprise Software, Real Estate & PropTech, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Enterprise Software, Enterprise Software, Media, Entertainment & Gaming, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Enterprise Software, Enterprise Software, Energy & Sustainability, Crypto & Web3, Frontier & Industrial Tech, FinTech, Energy & Sustainability, Enterprise Software, Frontier & Industrial Tech, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Enterprise Software, Consumer & Commerce, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Energy & Sustainability, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Enterprise Software, Enterprise Software, Media, Entertainment & Gaming, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Enterprise Software, Consumer & Commerce, Enterprise Software, Real Estate & PropTech, Enterprise Software, Consumer & Commerce, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Real Estate & PropTech, Media, Entertainment & Gaming, Enterprise Software, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Enterprise Software, Energy & Sustainability, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Consumer & Commerce, Enterprise Software.
What company stages does Rockies Venture Club focus on?
Rockies Venture Club typically invests at the Early stage.
What is Rockies Venture Club's AUM?
Rockies Venture Club's assets under management are estimated between $0.0 and $50.0M.