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Rockies Seed Fund

Rockies Seed Fund is a Denver-based venture capital fund focused on investing in pre-seed and seed stage companies led by Black and Latino founders. It aims to support underrepresented entrepreneurs in the Rocky Mountain region.

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Overview

What Rockies Seed Fund does

What Rockies Seed Fund is

Rockies Seed Fund is a Denver-based venture capital fund focused on investing in pre-seed and seed stage companies led by Black and Latino founders. It aims to support underrepresented entrepreneurs in the Rocky Mountain region.

How it participates in the startup ecosystem

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Operational profile

Organization status and context

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Operational status
Active
Organization type
Venture Capital
Founded
Founded in 2016
Approximate age
About 10 years
Structured capabilities
Funder
Last reviewed
May 4, 2026

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Capability profile

Rockies Seed Fund as a funder

Investment thesis

Rockies Seed Fund invests in pre-seed and seed-stage companies founded by Black, Hispanic, and Indigenous entrepreneurs, aiming to expand access to venture capital for historically underinvested founders while targeting high-potential deals with attractive valuations.

Focus narrative

Rockies Seed Fund focuses on early-stage, venture-backable companies across various industries, with a particular emphasis on life sciences, cleantech, and technology. The fund seeks to support companies that demonstrate clear exit strategies, defensible competitive advantages, and market-rate valuations, ensuring a strong foundation for growth and success.

Value beyond capital

Rockies Seed Fund adds value to its portfolio companies by leveraging its extensive network within the Rocky Mountain startup ecosystem, providing mentorship, strategic guidance, and access to resources that help founders navigate the challenges of early-stage growth. The fund's team, which reflects the diversity of the founders it serves, is committed to fostering an inclusive environment that supports the unique needs of underrepresented entrepreneurs.

Focus and fit

Stages
Pre-seed · Seed
Sectors
Healthcare

Availability

Currently deploying
Yes

Portfolio and track record

Recorded portfolio count
20

Portfolio context

Notable portfolio companies include PharmaJet, Trelora - CirrusMD, IIA Healthcare, LightDeck Diagnostics, Shotzr, Green Steel, Swimlane, Career Allies (TiLT), Vitro3D, Vaporox, CurvaFix, Gruvi, Steelhead Composites, Synthio, Nymbl Science, Aspero Medical, and DAPIX / FIO PROTOCOL.

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Source basis

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Last reviewed

May 4, 2026

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