Greater Colorado Venture Fund
Venture capitalColorado Β· Seed Β· 4 people tracked
Investment thesis
Howdy Partners invests in founders who make intentional decisions about where to build their companies, believing that overlooked markets and rural communities offer distinct strategic advantages that coastal hubs lack. The firm's thesis rests on three pillars: (1) founders who prioritize their chosen location demonstrate greater intentionality in building their companies and communities; (2) rural markets provide superior talent retention, community support networks, and freedom from short-term hype pressures; and (3) geographic diversity and distance from conventional thinking create conditions for truly differentiated, category-defining companies. The firm provides first-check capital typically between $250,000-$500,000, targeting founders who recognize that opportunity exists where conventional wisdom sees limitation.
Source: firm website, verified Jul 21, 2026.
Team Β· 4 people
from the firm's websiteA sixth-generation Coloradan who co-founded SnowGate and scaled it to acquisition in three years. He previously served as Entrepreneur-in-Residence at Boomtown Accelerator and co-founded Kokopelli Capital, Colorado's first pre-seed fund, before co-founding Howdy Partners in 2018.
A venture professional who began his career supporting early-stage founders through Startup Colorado and Kokopelli Capital. As Venture Partner at Howdy Partners, he focuses on investing and finance operations while advocating for more equitable capital structures.
A seasoned community builder with two decades of experience supporting entrepreneurial ecosystems globally. He co-founded Startup Weekend and UP Global, which supported nearly one million entrepreneurs across five continents. Before Howdy Partners, he served as Chief Community Officer at Techstars and Managing Director of the Telluride Venture Accelerator.
An operations professional with a background in environmental technology and sustainable business. She leads founder-facing programs including the Founders Summit and Pitch Series, and also serves as Program and Membership Director at Local First in Southwest Colorado.
What they invest in
from 7 of 48 portfolio companiesAI & Machine Learning Γ5Enterprise Software Γ4AgTech Γ2Developer Tools Γ2Fintech Γ2Cleantech Γ1Construction Tech Γ1Consumer Γ1
HQs:United StatesΓ4DenmarkΓ1SwedenΓ1
Investments Β· 48 tracked
founders shown can be your intro pathFarclip 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
Agricultural precision technology company founded by Sarah Hinkley.
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)
Technology company led by CEO Tyler Moebius.
Webflow is a web design and content management platform that enables teams to create, manage, and optimize custom websites and web applications without heavy developer involvement. The platform serves marketing teams, designers, developers, and agencies building brand websites and client projects.
AgTechCleantechDeveloper ToolsEnterprise SoftwareMarketing TechSaaSCopenhagen, DK
inBuild automates invoice processing for construction teams by using AI to match incoming invoices with Procore projects, vendors, and commitments. The platform integrates with Procore and QuickBooks Online to centralize invoicing, enable real-time collaboration, and automatically update project budgets.
AI & Machine LearningConstruction TechEnterprise SoftwareFintechPropTechWilmington, 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
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
Technology company led by CEO Tyler Moebius.
Howdy VC is a venture capital firm investing in early-stage founders building companies across Colorado and overlooked regions, with a focus on culture-aligned ventures in sectors including AI, AgTech, and outdoor-related businesses.
Colorado, US
Venga is an invite and event management platform that helps users organize in-person social gatherings by consolidating invitations, RSVPs, and photo sharing in one place. The service targets individuals hosting social events such as parties, dinners, and club activities.
ConsumerSocialStockholm, SE
Lucas(Co-founder, CEO)Jonas(Co-founder, CPO)
Company led by CEO Kelly Watters, described as a partner of Howdy Partners.
Frequently asked questions
- What stage does Greater Colorado Venture Fund invest at?
- Greater Colorado Venture Fund invests at the Seed stage.
- What is Greater Colorado Venture Fund's typical check size?
- Greater Colorado Venture Fund typically writes checks of $250K β $500K.
- What sectors does Greater Colorado Venture Fund focus on?
- Greater Colorado Venture Fund focuses on Sector Agnostic.
- Where is Greater Colorado Venture Fund located?
- Greater Colorado Venture Fund is headquartered in Colorado, US.
- Does Greater Colorado Venture Fund lead rounds?
- Yes, Greater Colorado Venture Fund leads investment rounds.
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