Rockies Venture Fund

Rockies Venture Fund, founded in 2016, is a Colorado-based venture capital firm that focuses on early-stage investments in a variety of industries, including healthcare, emerging technologies, life sciences, consumer packaged goods, and cleantech. The fund is driven by a mission to foster growth, economic development, and diversity in the startup ecosystem, particularly within the Rocky Mountain region. The fund is known for its investment flexibility, backing companies at seed and early-stage rounds. Rockies Venture Fund tends to lead investments but also encourages co-investment opportunities for its limited partners. With a portfolio of 27 companies, notable investments include businesses like PharmaJet, a medical device firm, and Steelhead Composites, which focuses on energy-efficient equipment​. In addition to its main fund, Rockies operates several other specialized funds, such as the Rockies Seed Fund, which targets underserved communities, and the Rockies Wyoming Fund, dedicated to growing the Wyoming startup ecosystem​. Led by experienced partners like Peter Adams and CJ Whelan, the fund’s team brings extensive expertise and strong connections within the startup world. Rockies Venture Fund aims to create long-term value by supporting visionary entrepreneurs with disruptive products and scalable business models​.