What type of companies do you look for? What stages? Valuation? Traction?

Between the group of us, we invest in all sectors, stages, valuations and levels of revenue. We also have a large network of investors outside of this group that we will often share pitches with, thus opening up these options even more.

Tell me more about this pitch event.

We will select ~5 companies each quarter and invite them to pitch at a live event full of local investors and fellow startup founders. We will work hand in hand with these selected startups to prepare them for the event. We'll mainly help refine their pitch, but may also help strategize everything from marketing, product and more.

What are common reasons for investors to pass on my pitch?

There are many reasons that VCs pass, but typically it stems from three potential conflicts: 1) They don't believe the idea can lead to a $1B+ outcome - this could be because the market isn't big enough, is saturated with competitors, or there is no market pull for your idea. 2) They don't believe you or your team has the necessary skills/experience to reach $1B valuation. 3) Your startup simply doesn't fit their fund or investment thesis.

I'm an investor and want to be part of Pitch Colorado. How do I join?

You can join by filling out the investor questionnaire on our website.

Do I have to be in Colorado to submit?

We'll accept pitches from anywhere, but prioritize local companies in Colorado.

Are all pitches really reviewed?

Yes! We have a process that allows us to review every pitch that comes in as a group. We can't promise that every pitch will get a response, but we'll do our best to provide feedback when we can.

What happens if I don't get a response?

If you don't get a response within 30 days it's likely that no individual investor is interested this time around. We'll do our best to provide feedback to each submission within 30 days, in hopes that you'll be able to iterate and submit again.

I submitted my deck... Now what?

As soon as you submit your pitch, all investors are notified and the information is shared with them directly. We'll analyze and comment on deals as a group in order to surface the best pitches to everyone. If an investor is interested, they'll reach out directly to the email provided. Typically within a couple of weeks, but could be up to 30 days.

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Harpoon Ventures

Natty

Zola

Matchstick Ventures

Aaron

Stachel

FirstMile Ventures

Adam

Burrows

Range Ventures

Ari

Newman

Massive Syndicate

Bradley

Greenwald

Hilltop Venture Partners

Cara

Morphew

Sweater Ventures

Cody

Moore

Caruso Ventures

Dalton

Wright

Kickstart Fund

David

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Mandell

Massive Syndicate

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Access Ventures

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Hester

Foundry Group

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Wildwood Ventures

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Francis

Stout Street Capital

Jonathan

Fentzke

Far Out Ventures

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Chapman

Konvoy

Julie

Penner

Frazier Group

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Beardsley

Hannah Grey

Katie

Stanton

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Suddath

Next Frontier Capital

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Nager

Greater Colorado Venture Fund

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Blomstedt

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Tapman

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Dekker

Forward VC

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Flahive

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