Organization · Private Equity
Flow Creek Capital
Flow Creek Capital is a Boulder, Colorado-based private investment firm that focuses on traditional operating asset classes, including real estate and energy. The firm emphasizes stable returns and cash flow through investments ranging from $1 million to $5 million.
Overview
What Flow Creek Capital does
What Flow Creek Capital is
Flow Creek Capital is a Boulder, Colorado-based private investment firm that focuses on traditional operating asset classes, including real estate and energy. The firm emphasizes stable returns and cash flow through investments ranging from $1 million to $5 million.
How it participates in the startup ecosystem
The current public profile supports funder capabilities. Each capability below is shown separately so organization identity and role-specific information do not get conflated.
Operational profile
Organization status and context
Organization status describes the entity itself. Funding and program availability appear within the relevant capability profile.
- Operational status
- Active
- Organization type
- Private Equity
- Structured capabilities
- Funder
- Last reviewed
- April 26, 2026
Official channels
Find Flow Creek Capital elsewhere
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Capability profile
Flow Creek Capital as a funder
Investment thesis
Flow Creek Capital invests in durable operating assets that generate stable returns and reliable cash flow, focusing on quality management and long-term product value.
Focus narrative
Flow Creek Capital primarily invests in the United States, utilizing structures such as growth equity, convertible notes, buyouts, and unique funds. The firm targets investment sizes ranging from $1 million to $5 million, focusing on businesses that demonstrate proven economics and cash flow.
Value beyond capital
Flow Creek Capital adds value to its portfolio companies by leveraging its extensive experience in venture capital and private equity, focusing on stable returns and reliable cash flow. The firm supports its investments through strategic guidance and access to a network of industry contacts.
Terms and economics
- Typical check
- $1,000,000–$5,000,000
- Sweet spot
- $3,000,000
Focus and fit
- Stages
- Growth Equity · Bridge
- Regions
- United States
Availability
- Currently deploying
- Yes
Portfolio and track record
- Recorded notable exits
- Smashburger
Portfolio context
Flow Creek Capital's portfolio includes notable investments such as Encino Energy, which has significant operations in the Ohio Utica play; Confluence Resources, with assets in the DJ Basin; and NE Ohio Energy Hotels, comprising four hotels in Ohio's Utica shale play. The firm has also invested in Techstars as a limited partner and previously exited investments like Smashburger, which grew from 30 to 335 locations under its ownership.
Common questions
What to know about Flow Creek Capital
Upseed classifies Flow Creek Capital under the Private Equity organization type. Its current public profile includes funder capabilities.
Source and update disclosure
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Source basis
Public organization and program material, official websites, and structured Upseed records.
Last reviewed
April 26, 2026
Known limits
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