FirstMile Ventures
Venture capitalColorado Β· Seed Β· 3 people tracked
Investment thesis
FirstMile Ventures partners with founders building generational companies in major technology hubs outside the U.S. coasts, particularly Colorado and Texas. The firm emphasizes direct founder-investor relationships and works collaboratively with entrepreneurs to develop company-building strategies tailored to each founder's circumstances and vision during the critical seed phase.
Source: firm website, verified Jul 21, 2026.
Team Β· 3 people
from the firm's websiteAn active investor and operator known for providing strategic guidance, making introductions, and supporting early-stage founders through key milestones like the Series A raise.
An experienced investor and founder who has built and grown technology companies. Known for creativity, strategic insight, and deep networks in the startup ecosystem.
What they invest in
from 48 of 67 portfolio companiesAI & Machine Learning Γ17SaaS Γ17Enterprise Software Γ15Data & Infrastructure Γ8Developer Tools Γ6B2B Marketplaces Γ5Fintech Γ5Hardware Γ5
HQs:United StatesΓ20SpainΓ1New ZealandΓ1
Investments Β· showing 60 of 67
founders shown can be your intro pathDataModal is a Business Context Execution Engine that delivers governed business context to AI and agents bidirectionally in real time without moving data. The platform serves enterprise organizations across regulated industries by connecting disparate data sources, enforcing governance and compliance controls, and enabling AI-ready data product creation.
AI & Machine LearningData & InfrastructureEnterprise Software
Jojy MathewThomas MazzaferroKirstan VandersluisRanga Maramraju(Founder & CTO)
Farclip is an AI-powered editor tool for game developers that analyzes spatial flow, visibility, movement paths, and pacing directly within Unity, Unreal, and Godot scenes during production. It uses trained models to identify layout problems like dead zones, sightline gaps, and navigation issues before playtesting, helping teams catch spatial design flaws early in development.
AI & Machine LearningDeveloper ToolsGaming
Altia provides embedded GUI (graphical user interface) design and development software for manufacturers across industries including automotive, medical devices, and consumer appliances. The solution enables companies to create intuitive, efficient user interfaces for production displays from concept through deployment.
Developer ToolsEnterprise SoftwareHardwareDetroit, US
Anuvi provides COBRA administration software for brokers and employers, handling enrollment, payments, compliance, and carrier reinstatement through a mobile-first platform. The platform automates COBRA management with real-time reporting and ensures compliance with Department of Labor and HIPAA regulations.
HR TechSaaS
Apaly operates an online platform that connects employers and their employees with advanced primary care providers, offering integrated healthcare services designed to reduce costs and improve quality and patient experience.
Enterprise SoftwareHealthtech
Jerry Beinhauer(Founder & CEO)Dr. Jerry Beinhauer(CEO & Founder)Paloma Wiethorn Kochan(COO & SVP Product)Lindsay Beinhauer(SVP Provider Sales)
Barn Owl manufactures solar-powered cellular cameras for off-grid property surveillance. Designed for landowners, ranchers, farmers, and hunters across rural America, the cameras require no WiFi or power outlets and include cloud storage and motion detection alerts.
AgTechHardwareIoT
Barnowl AG builds robotic systems and automation infrastructure for agriculture. The company applies machine learning, robotics, and software engineering to secure and scale food production systems.
AgTechAI & Machine LearningHardwareRoboticsBarnowlag, US
Sarah Hinkley(CEO / Co-Founder)James Chivers(CTO)Jaron Hinkley(Co-Founder)Bryan Stafford(Co-Founder)
TradeBuddy is a technology platform for the scrap metal trading and recycling industry, serving metal processors, traders, and exporters. The company builds solutions to address operational challenges in metal recycling and circular economy operations.
B2B MarketplacesCircular EconomyLogistics & Supply ChainNew Zealand, NZ
StuLisa
BurstIQ builds LifeGraph, a privacy-first, blockchain-enabled data management platform that connects fragmented data into AI-ready intelligence while maintaining HIPAA, GDPR, and FERPA compliance for regulated industries.
AI & Machine LearningData & InfrastructureEnterprise SoftwareHealthtechColorado, US
CaliberMind is a marketing measurement and revenue analytics platform that unifies multi-touch attribution, buyer journey intelligence, marketing mix modeling, and agentic analytics for enterprise B2B go-to-market teams. It helps marketing and sales organizations measure campaign effectiveness, account engagement, and contribution to pipeline and revenue across fragmented data sources.
AI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareMarketing Tech
CloudCapsule provides security solutions for managed service providers (MSPs). The company focuses on helping MSPs protect their clients through integrated security offerings.
CybersecurityEnterprise SoftwareSaaS<UNKNOWN>, US
Nick Ross(CEO)
Cloverleaf AI provides a B2G sales intelligence platform that monitors government agencies and surfaces insights from public meetings to help sales teams identify deal opportunities before RFPs are issued. The platform delivers daily alerts tailored to a company's sales territory and target decision-makers in government procurement.
Enterprise SoftwareGovTechSales TechDenver, US
ConcealFab manufactures thermally engineered small cell poles and concealment hardware for 5G infrastructure deployment. The company serves wireless carriers and infrastructure providers in the United States with RF-transparent, modular solutions designed for outdoor durability and multi-band support.
Hardware
Credo Health is an AI-powered SaaS platform that helps physicians, medical service organizations, accountable care organizations, and health plans with patient diagnosis and treatment. The company serves organizations navigating value-based care models.
AI & Machine LearningDigital HealthSaaS
Gondola is an AI-powered travel concierge that helps frequent travelers find the best hotel rates, earn loyalty rewards, and monitor price drops across multiple hotel chains. The platform aggregates bookings and loyalty programs in one place to maximize financial and points value for travelers.
AI & Machine LearningConsumerSaaSTravel & HospitalityDenver, US
Naro connects sales conversations and content libraries using AI to automatically surface relevant sales materials to reps based on real buyer objections and questions. The platform integrates with conversation intelligence, CRM, and content management tools to help enterprise sales teams improve deal closure rates and content utilization.
AI & Machine LearningSaaSSales Tech
DepoDirect is a remote deposition platform that enables legal teams to schedule, conduct, and manage depositions with AI-powered summaries, flat-rate pricing, and instant transcripts. The platform serves plaintiff-side law firms, insurance carrier defense teams, and in-house corporate counsel.
LegalTech
Dreambase is an AI analytics platform that automates data intelligence directly from Supabase databases without requiring a dedicated data team. It uses AI agents to query data, build dashboards, detect anomalies, and deliver actionable insights in seconds.
AI & Machine LearningData & InfrastructureSaaS
Giide provides a platform for brands and publishers to build direct audience relationships, deliver content without intermediary platforms, and monetize through subscriptions and premium content. The platform enables creators and companies to own their distribution, audience data, and customer connections.
Creator EconomyMarketing TechSaaS
Atlassian offers Teamwork Collection, a suite of connected cloud-based collaboration tools including Jira, Confluence, Loom, and AI agents that help organizations align work to goals, manage projects, and share knowledge across teams. The platform serves enterprises of all sizes seeking to centralize teamwork and decision-making on a unified system.
Developer ToolsEnterprise SoftwareFuture of WorkSaaS<UNKNOWN>
Distributed ledger technology company
Hedera is a permissioned distributed ledger platform designed for enterprise applications, offering fast transaction finality, regulatory compliance, and institutional governance. The network is operated by Fortune 1000 companies and provides infrastructure for tokenized securities, real-world assets, and AI-ready applications in regulated industries.
Crypto & Web3Enterprise SoftwareFintech
Hero is a direct-to-consumer brand that produces and sells low-carb and nutritionally-optimized pasta, bread, bagels, and other baked goods. The company serves health-conscious consumers through online retail and partnerships with restaurant chains.
Direct to ConsumerFoodTech
ICHI provides automated liquidity management strategies for decentralized finance, enabling users to convert single-token deposits into yield-generating positions with risk optimization. The platform serves DeFi participants, including AMM liquidity providers, Layer 1 and Layer 2 networks, token projects, DAO treasuries, and asset managers.
Crypto & Web3
Innately builds white-label technology for equestrian sport associations to manage registry operations, event entries, and member interactions. The platform enables associations to customize their digital presence while handling foal registration, membership, show entries, and breeding reports.
B2B MarketplacesSaaS
IronCore Labs provides application-layer encryption tools for engineering teams building AI applications and multi-tenant SaaS on sensitive data. The company offers Cloaked AI for encrypted vector embeddings, SaaS Shield for key management, and developer SDKs to keep data encrypted at rest and in use while maintaining functionality.
AI & Machine LearningCybersecurityDeveloper ToolsBoulder, US
Kamiwaza is a secure AI orchestration platform that enables AI operations across distributed environments in regulated industries and government without moving data or weakening security controls. It provides real-time processing, document automation, and unified data access while maintaining security and audit compliance.
AI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareGovTech
Karoo provides value-based care solutions for cardiology networks, health systems, and health plans, combining on-site and virtual care teams with proprietary technology to improve patient outcomes and reduce costs. The platform integrates patient data management, care coordination, and social determinants of health support to transition providers from fee-for-service to value-based care models.
HealthtechSaaS
Kestrel Labs develops software that translates building code into machine-executable logic and runs compliance checks directly within BIM models, integrated into tools like Autodesk Revit. The platform helps architects and design teams catch regulatory issues early in the design process rather than at plan check, powered by data from the International Code Council.
AI & Machine LearningConstruction TechDeveloper ToolsPropTechSaaSDenver, US
Marian Pulford(Co-founder)Brian(VP of Engineering)MarissaAustin
Kindara provides a digital fertility charting app and community that helps users track their fertility, understand their body, or use fertility awareness-based contraception methods.
FemTechHealthtechWellness & Fitness
Khoros is a customer engagement platform that unifies communities, social media management, messaging, and customer care across channels using AI. The platform serves brands seeking to recognize and engage customers consistently across all digital touchpoints.
AI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareMarketing Tech
OncoPatch develops a non-invasive medical patch that delivers low-energy beta therapy to treat non-melanoma skin cancers, including basal and squamous cell carcinomas. The single-application treatment is administered in a physician's office and targets cancer cells while sparing healthy tissue.
BiotechMedical DevicesBoulder, US
David Westerly(Co-founder & CEO)Quentin Diot(Co-founder)Frederic Sarazin(Co-founder)Jeramy Zimmerman(Co-founder)
Paccurate provides a packing control system that uses intelligent optimization to improve how parcels are packed in logistics operations. The platform serves shippers and logistics teams seeking to reduce wasted space, lower costs, and improve supply chain sustainability.
Enterprise SoftwareLogistics & Supply ChainSaaS
Pax8 is a cloud software marketplace that connects small business partners with technology solutions and enables them to scale their operations. The platform uses AI-driven tools to help small business resellers compete and grow in the cloud marketplace space.
AI & Machine LearningB2B MarketplacesCloud ComputingSaaSBoulder, US
Pomp provides a platform for estheticians, med spas, and aesthetic professionals to sell professional skincare products through branded storefronts without inventory or overhead. The platform integrates with existing salon management software, offers access to 55+ professional skincare brands, and includes customer loyalty features and practice management tools.
B2B MarketplacesSaaSWellness & Fitness
Precog provides automated data integration (ELT) using multi-dimensional algebra and AI-powered schema detection to transform complex object data from APIs, SaaS applications, and IoT platforms into business-ready data. The platform serves companies that need to integrate data across multiple enterprise applications without manual engineering.
AI & Machine LearningData & InfrastructureEnterprise SoftwareFintechBoulder, US
RetailAware provides sensor-based analytics and insights for retail brands to measure in-store product display performance, including foot traffic, dwell time, and stock levels. The platform helps retailers optimize physical product displays and boost sales through real-time data and advanced analytics.
Data & InfrastructureRetail Tech
Revaluate identifies potential home sellers in real estate agents' customer databases using predictive data to uncover missed listing opportunities and sales leads.
Data & InfrastructurePropTechSaaS
Shared Value Mortgage offers home financing products that reduce down payments and lower monthly payments for homebuyers. The service targets individuals seeking affordable housing options closer to their workplaces or communities.
Fintech
Developer ToolsBoulder, US
ShowLabs is a content production studio that uses robotic camera systems, automation software, and proprietary workflows to create high-volume digital assets including photography, video, and 3D content for B2B and ecommerce brands.
E-commerceMarketing TechSaaS
SideBy Care provides virtual care services for patients with Disorders of Gut-Brain Interaction (DGBI) including IBS and other digestive issues, working alongside healthcare providers to offer specialized support from mind-gut specialists, dietitians, and care advocates. The service integrates into existing medical practices as a new revenue stream while improving patient outcomes and satisfaction.
Digital HealthHealthtechDenver, US
Sound Credit provides a collaborative platform for music creators to share, organize, and manage work-in-progress tracks with version control, role-based access, and metadata management. The service enables teams to review music projects across web and mobile devices while maintaining credits, publishing splits, and distribution metadata.
Creator EconomyMedia & EntertainmentSaaS
Spectiv Labs builds digital coupon management tools including Gitsy, a mobile wallet for storing and redeeming coupons, and CouponLink, a decentralized identity standard for secure coupon issuance and fraud prevention.
B2B MarketplacesFintech
Frequently asked questions
- What stage does FirstMile Ventures invest at?
- FirstMile Ventures invests at the Seed stage.
- What is FirstMile Ventures's typical check size?
- FirstMile Ventures typically writes checks of $300K β $800K.
- What sectors does FirstMile Ventures focus on?
- FirstMile Ventures focuses on Sector Agnostic.
- Where is FirstMile Ventures located?
- FirstMile Ventures is headquartered in Colorado, US.
- Does FirstMile Ventures lead rounds?
- Yes, FirstMile Ventures leads investment rounds.
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