Kokopelli Capital
Venture capitalBoulder · Pre-Seed–Series A · 7 people tracked
Investment thesis
Kokopelli Capital focuses on early-stage companies raising Pre-Seed to Series A rounds in the Rocky Mountain and Austin regions. It typically invests $25-50k directly in Pre-Seed rounds and syndicates $100-300k investments with its network in Seed and Series A rounds. The firm emphasizes founder alignment, authenticity, and transparency, often backing founders it already knows and trusts. Rather than operating as a traditional large VC with a big fund, office, team, and management fee, Kokopelli positions itself as a small, hands-on group. Portfolio companies gain access to an active supporting community with expertise across diverse industries.
Source: firm website, verified Aug 7, 2026.
Team · 7 people
from the firm's website & public directories
What they invest in
from 20 of 38 portfolio companiesAI & Machine Learning ×6SaaS ×6Hardware ×4HR Tech ×4Consumer ×3Enterprise Software ×3Future of Work ×3Marketing Tech ×3
HQs:United States×16
Investments · 38 tracked
founders shown can be your intro pathPartnerFletcher Richman· solo GP
AdvicePay provides a billing and payment platform for fee-for-service financial planning, handling invoicing and regulatory compliance for financial advisors.
FintechSaaSBozeman, US
Robert Alan Moore(President and Director)Michael Ernest Kitces(Vice-President and Director)Yves-Marc Courtines(Director)Michael KitcesAlan Moore
PartnerFletcher Richman· solo GP
Agile designs, 3D prints, and hotfire-tests chemical in-space propulsion systems, including thrusters and rocket engines operating on hydrazine and hydrazine-based propellants.
Defense TechHardwareSpace Tech
PartnerFletcher Richman· solo GP
Boulder, US
Kelly Dotseth(Executive Officer, Director)Aquiles La Grave(Executive Officer, Director)
BoardDane McDonald(Director)inMichael Beaudoin(Director)
PartnerFletcher Richman· solo GP
Co-investorsBatshit Crazy VenturesUpslope Ventures
Boulder, US
Tristan Rubadeau(Director, Promoter)Nathaniel Zola(Director)Komran Rashidov(Executive Officer)
BoardFletcher Richman(Executive Officer, Director, Promoter)in
PartnerFletcher Richman· solo GP
CaliberMind provides B2B sales and marketing teams with account intelligence that unifies buyer engagement signals from marketing platforms, sales tools, website activity, and 170+ integrations, then surfaces real-time scoring, buying-group insights, and AI-recommended next steps directly in Salesforce.
AI & Machine LearningData & InfrastructureEnterprise SoftwareMarketing TechSaaSSales Tech
PartnerFletcher Richman· solo GP
Co-investorsCrawley VenturesFirstMile VenturesIAG Capital PartnersICONYC labs3Lines Venture CapitalBigfoot Capital+2 more
Cloud Campaign is a social media management platform with scalable pricing and workflow tools aimed at agencies and brands managing social media services.
AI & Machine LearningMarketing TechSaaSSocialBoulder, US
Ryan Born(Executive Officer, Director, Promoter)Ross Gray(Executive Officer, Director, Promoter)Eric Kirby(Director)Jason Burby(Director)
BoardKirk Holland(Director)in
PartnerFletcher Richman· solo GP
Co-investorsAccess Venture PartnersAccess Ventures
PartnerFletcher Richman· solo GP
Gondola is a travel booking app that automatically tracks users' refundable hotel and flight reservations and rebooks them when prices drop, letting travelers keep the savings.
AI & Machine LearningConsumerTravel & Hospitality
PartnerFletcher Richman· solo GP
PartnerFletcher Richman· solo GP
The site (branded JonalisBlog.com) publishes guides, news, and lore articles about the video game World of Warcraft, covering gameplay strategies, PvP, and in-game gold spending for players of all levels.
GamingMedia & Entertainment
PartnerFletcher Richman· solo GP
Co-investorsChloe CapitalMatchstick Ventures
Apnova develops a forehead-patch device and supporting resources for sleep apnea diagnosis, intended for use by medical professionals and their patients.
Digital HealthHardwareMedical Devices
PartnerFletcher Richman· solo GP
Goally builds a dedicated tablet device and app suite for toddlers and young children (ages 2-8), offering visual schedules, chore charts, reward systems, and interactive lessons for executive function, emotional regulation, speech, life skills, and early education.
Digital HealthEdTechHardwareIoTLouisville, US
Sasidhar Movva(Executive Officer, Director, Promoter)Daragh Brangan(Executive Officer, Promoter)
PartnerFletcher Richman· solo GP
Co-investorsMatchstick VenturesTechstars
PartnerFletcher Richman· solo GP
GoodBuy Gear is an online marketplace selling quality-checked secondhand and open-box baby and kids' gear, including strollers, car seats, high chairs, carriers, and bassinets.
Circular EconomyE-commerceMarketplaces
PartnerFletcher Richman· solo GP
Co-investorsAccess Venture PartnersInterlock PartnersAccess VenturesDenver VenturesRelay Ventures
Haekka delivers microlearning training modules integrated into workplace communication tools like Slack for employee onboarding, compliance, security awareness, and skills development.
CybersecurityEdTechEnterprise SoftwareHR TechOak Creek, US
PartnerFletcher Richman· solo GP
Co-investorsConnetic VenturesMatchstick VenturesTechstarsRange VCThe Fund
Jira Service Management is a ticketing and help desk platform that enables teams to manage support requests, automate workflows, and track performance across multiple channels including email, chat, and portals.
Developer ToolsEnterprise SoftwareFuture of WorkHR TechSaaSBoulder, US
PartnerFletcher Richman· solo GP
Co-investorsAccelAccess Venture PartnersFirstMile VenturesHeavybitMatchstick VenturesNext Frontier Capital+3 more
InnerPlant develops living sensor technology that enables farmers to detect plant stress in real-time, allowing targeted application of treatments to reduce chemical use and increase crop yields.
AgTechBiotechIoTCalifornia, US
RodinShely Aronov(Executive Officer, Director)Gary Schaefer(Chief Commercial Officer)in
PartnerFletcher Richman· solo GP
Co-investorsBison VenturesCultiv8 Funds ManagementMS&AD VenturesPlum Alley InvestmentsSystemiq CapitalTAU Ventures+3 more
PartnerFletcher Richman· solo GP
A consumer brand offering products for dogs, aimed at helping pets cope with summer heat, loud noises, and boredom.
ConsumerDirect to Consumer
PartnerFletcher Richman· solo GP
Radar Relay provides a crypto app for tracking token movements across decentralized exchanges, chains, and liquidity pools in real time.
Crypto & Web3Fort Collins, US
Alan Curtis(Manager)Michael Roth(Manager)Devin Eldridge(CFO)
BoardCaleb Tebbe(Manager)in
PartnerFletcher Richman· solo GP
Co-investorsBatshit Crazy VenturesNotation CapitalSparkland CapitalBlockchain Capital
Scythe builds the M.52, an autonomous, battery-powered commercial mower with onboard perception technology (Scythe Sight) for landscape maintenance crews.
AI & Machine LearningCleantechHardwareRoboticsLongmont, US
Isaac Roberts(Executive Officer, Director, Promoter)Davis Foster(Executive Officer, Director, Promoter)John Morrison(Executive Officer, Director, Promoter)Brian Merkel(Executive Officer)
BoardSameer Reddy(Director)Lucy Deland(Director)in
PartnerFletcher Richman· solo GP
Co-investorsArcTern VenturesEnergy Impact PartnersInspired CapitalZigg CapitalLemnos VC
PartnerFletcher Richman· solo GP
Denver, US
Katherine Wells(Executive Officer, Director)Robert Pinna(Executive Officer, Director)
BoardJoe Raczka(Director)
PartnerFletcher Richman· solo GP
Co-investorsThe Fund
Sheets & Giggles manufactures sustainable lyocell bedding made from eucalyptus wood pulp, using significantly less water and energy than conventional cotton production.
Circular EconomyCleantechClimate TechConsumerDirect to ConsumerDenver, US
Colin
PartnerFletcher Richman· solo GP
Co-investorsFirebrand VenturesMatchstick VenturesOssian CapitalRockies Venture ClubTechstarsThe Fund
Sitter.me is a platform connecting families with professionally-screened childcare providers from local agencies.
B2B MarketplacesFuture of WorkMarketplacesBoulder, US
Kristen Stiles(Executive Officer, Director)Matt Stueve(Executive Officer)
PartnerFletcher Richman· solo GP
Co-investorsTechstarsCanaan PartnersFirst Round Capital
Soona provides on-demand custom content creation services for brands, using technology to connect creatives with clients seeking high-quality video and visual content at scale.
AI & Machine LearningCreator EconomyE-commerceMarketing TechMedia & EntertainmentDenver, US
Elizabeth Giorgi(CEO)Hayley Anderson(CPO)
PartnerFletcher Richman· solo GP
Co-investors2048 VenturesBain Capital VenturesBarrel VenturesGreen Meadow VenturesIrishAngelsMatchstick Ventures+5 more
Boulder, US
Ben West(Executive Officer, Director, Promoter)
BoardEric Roza(Director)Donald Stalter(Director)
PartnerFletcher Richman· solo GP
Co-investorsBatshit Crazy VenturesBullishCF Aggregator
PartnerFletcher Richman· solo GP
Team Engine is recruiting and employee communication software for companies with deskless field teams, offering automated job promotion, applicant tracking, and SMS/WhatsApp messaging.
Future of WorkHR TechSaaS
PartnerFletcher Richman· solo GP
PartnerFletcher Richman· solo GP
Tilt is an AI-powered leave management platform designed for HR leaders and teams.
AI & Machine LearningHR TechSaaSFort Collins, US
PartnerFletcher Richman· solo GP
Co-investorsOrigin VenturesPortland Seed FundRockies Venture ClubTechstars
PartnerFletcher Richman· solo GP
Co-investorsActivant CapitalAdapt VenturesCrunchFundEra VenturesFoundamentalMS&AD Ventures+3 more
PartnerFletcher Richman· solo GP
PartnerFletcher Richman· solo GP
Portfolio news
latest coverage across their companiesGoally · getgoally.com · Apr 30, 2026
Frequently asked questions
- How many investments has Kokopelli Capital made?
- Kokopelli Capital has 32 tracked investments.
- What stage does Kokopelli Capital invest at?
- Kokopelli Capital invests at the Pre-Seed, Seed, Series A stages.
- What is Kokopelli Capital's typical check size?
- Kokopelli Capital typically writes checks of $25K – $300K.
- What sectors does Kokopelli Capital focus on?
- Kokopelli Capital focuses on Deep Tech, E-commerce, Enterprise Software, Hardware, SaaS, Sector Agnostic.
- Where is Kokopelli Capital located?
- Kokopelli Capital is headquartered in Boulder, US.
- Does Kokopelli Capital lead rounds?
- Yes, Kokopelli Capital leads investment rounds.
- Who does Kokopelli Capital co-invest with?
- Kokopelli Capital most often shares deals with Techstars, Matchstick Ventures, Batshit Crazy Ventures, among 47 tracked co-investors.
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