Blue Startups
also invests · investor profileHonolulu, US · 1 known investors
Blue Startups is a Honolulu-based accelerator that runs a 12-week, mentor-driven program offering up to $250,000 in seed funding, mentorship, and investor introductions to scalable technology startups, with a founder priority on Hawaii, female, and East-West companies. It also hosts events such as the East Meets West conference and cohort demo days to support economic growth in Hawaii.
Founders & leadership
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Henk RogersCo-founder
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Maya RogersCo-founder
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Chenoa FarnsworthCo-founder & Managing Partner
Investors · 1
Non-dilutive funding · 1 SBIR/STTR award
Federal grants — no equity taken| Agency | Phase | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| U.S. Air ForceAir Force | Phase I | 2020 | $50K |
Source: SBIR.gov award data (U.S. Small Business Administration). SBIR/STTR awards are competitive federal R&D grants and contracts — non-dilutive capital alongside any venture rounds above.
Frequently asked questions
- What does Blue Startups do?
- Blue Startups is a Honolulu-based accelerator that runs a 12-week, mentor-driven program offering up to $250,000 in seed funding, mentorship, and investor introductions to scalable technology startups, with a founder priority on Hawaii, female, and East-West companies. It also hosts events such as the East Meets West conference and cohort demo days to support economic growth in Hawaii.
- Who founded Blue Startups?
- Blue Startups was founded by Henk Rogers, Maya Rogers, Chenoa Farnsworth.
- Who are Blue Startups's investors?
- Blue Startups's investors include Echo River Capital.
- Where is Blue Startups headquartered?
- Blue Startups is headquartered in Honolulu, US.