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Chris Saxman

Investor

Managing Director at Rockies Venture Adviser, Llc

Boulder, CO

Writes $100K – $500K checks

About

Chris Saxman is a digital health entrepreneur and startup mentor based in Boulder, Colorado. He co-heads the Denver/Boulder chapter of Health 2.0. Outside of work, he is an avid skier, fly fisherman, and Pittsburgh Steelers fan.

Contact· published on Chris's own website

Invests in

Climate TechEnterprise SoftwareHealthtechImpact & Social GoodSpace Tech

Beyond investing

Communities
Co-heads the Denver/Boulder chapter of Health 2.0.
Hobbies
Enjoys skiing. Is a fly fisherman. Is a Pittsburgh Steelers fan.

From Chris's own website — common ground for a warm intro.

Experience

  1. Peppercorn Health, LLCPrincipalcurrent2021 — presentLouisville, Colorado, United States
  2. SideBy CareSenior Advisorcurrent2023 — presentBoulder, Colorado, United States
  3. SideBy CareCEO & Co-Founder2023Boulder, Colorado, United States
  4. Nymbl ScienceBoard of Directors, Member of the Finance & Compensation Committeescurrent2019 — presentDenver, CO
  5. TechstarsAll-star Mentorcurrent2013 — presentBoulder, CO
  6. Rockies Venture FundManaging Directorcurrent2017 — presentDenver, CO
  7. Storyvine, Inc.Board Observercurrent2014 — presentDenver, CO
  8. United Healthcare AcceleratorMentor2020 — 2023Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States
  9. UCM Digital HealthChief Operating Officer2021 — 2022Denver, Colorado, United States
  10. CirrusMD Inc.COO & CFO2014 — 2020Denver, CO
  11. Global Risk Management Advisors, Inc.Chief Operating Officer2009 — 2013New York, NY
  12. CE Interactive, Inc.Co-founder and Chief Financial Officer2005 — 2009New York, NY
  13. New York AngelsExecutive Director2002 — 2006New York, NY
  14. Highstar CapitalPrincipal2000 — 2001New York, NY
  15. AIGInvestment Analyst - Emerging Markets Private Equity1998 — 2000New York, NY
  16. The Weston GroupHead Sales/Trader1993 — 1995New York, NY
  17. Brown Brothers HarrimanMoney Market Trader1990 — 1993New York, NY

Skills & more

Deals1Strategic Human Resource PlanningFinancial AnalysisDigital Healthcare4Start-ups99Business Model Development2New Business Set-up1Team Mentoring1Angel Investing6Venture Capital99Business Development30Strategic Partnerships84
+12 moreContract NegotiationFundingDue DiligenceBusiness PlanningInternet ContentManaged ServicesCloud ComputingBusiness StrategyProduct ManagementLean StartupsSaaSStrategy

Languages Spanish

From Chris's professional profile.

Deals · 1

Nymbl ScienceBoard seat

via Rockies Venture Adviser, Llc · filed Sep 2025 · $2.4M raise

Attribution from SEC filings, press coverage, and firm rosters.

Colleagues at Rockies Venture Adviser, Llc

Adam Sanchez
Venture Associate at Rockies Venture Adviser, Llc
Dave Harris
Managing Partner at Rockies Venture Adviser, Llc
Kevin Kudra
Managing Partner at Rockies Venture Adviser, Llc
Kevin Morningstar
General Partner at Rockies Venture Adviser, Llc
Peter Adams
Founder and Managing Partner at Rockies Venture Adviser, Llc

Frequently asked questions

Who is Chris Saxman?
Chris Saxman is a digital health entrepreneur and startup mentor based in Boulder, Colorado. He co-heads the Denver/Boulder chapter of Health 2.0. Outside of work, he is an avid skier, fly fisherman, and Pittsburgh Steelers fan.
Where does Chris Saxman work?
Chris Saxman is Managing Director at Rockies Venture Adviser, Llc.
What does Chris Saxman invest in?
Chris Saxman invests in Climate Tech, Enterprise Software, Healthtech, Impact & Social Good, Space Tech.
What check size does Chris Saxman write?
Chris Saxman typically writes checks of $100K – $500K.
What boards does Chris Saxman sit on?
Chris Saxman holds tracked board seats at Nymbl Science.
Where did Chris Saxman go to school?
Chris Saxman studied at NYU Stern School of Business (MBA, Finance and Economics); Cornell University (BA, Economics and Government); Phillips Exeter Academy (High School Diploma).

Founder mafias

Techstars mafia238

Also came through, then founded or led a company.

David CummingsTechstars Boulder Accelerator 2012Founded Undaunted +4Jeremy AchinCloud Class 2013Founded Neo Cybernetica +2TJ ParkerTechstars Boston Accelerator 2013Founded Tjparker +2Spencer RascoffMentorFounded HeyLibby +2Sanjiv SanghaviTechstars New York City Accelerator 2012Founded Texture +2Brandon PatonMentorFounded Glider +2

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Cornell University mafia218

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John ZimmerBSFounded Lyft +1Ian JanickiBachelors of ArchitectureFounded Outfit +2Ryan XueBachelor of Science (B.Sc.)Founded Andco +2Don MuirDyson School of BusinessFounded Arc +2Uri LopatinBAFounded Pardes Biosciences +1David SteinbergBAFounded Restorbio +1

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NYU Stern School of Business mafia50

Also came through, then founded or led a company.

Tushar JainFinance and Political ScienceFounded ePatientFinder +1Alex LyashokMBAFounded WorkFusion +1Mattan GriffelBachelor of Science (BS)Founded One Month +1Ben ColmanMBAFounded Realitydefender +1Brian LongMBAFounded Adaptive Security +1Danny BrowneBS in Business with Concentration in FinanceFounded Station F

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Phillips Exeter Academy mafia28

Also came through, then founded or led a company.

James CurrierHigh School DiplomaFounded Wonderhill +1Hanson S. Gifford, IIIFounded Miramar Labs +1Benjamin ShawFounded Vets First Choice +1Aaron WhiteHigh SchoolFounded Blissfully +1Matt TranHigh School DiplomaFounded Skip +1Morris MillerHigh School DiplomaFounded Xenex

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NOLS mafia11

Also came through, then founded or led a company.

Alfred JohnsonAlaska MountaineeringFounded CruxMichael LangerOutdoor EducationFounded T.Rx CapitalJohn PenneyWilderness Executive Leadership Course & Expedition GraduateFounded PebbleSeth TeicherBrazilian Amazon SemesterFounded Activ SurgicalJosh SteinmanDesert Survival SemesterFounded GalvanickAmit BansilNorth CascadesFounded WireOver

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Same school

Also attended NYU Stern School of Business430

Luna SchmidInvestor at GV (Google Ventures)Kaz TeradaVenture Advisor at Monta Vista CapitalNeil FongManaging Director Asia at Burda Principal InvestmentsAlex TosoliniAdvisor at CincyTechMax WechterSenior Director of AI at Lerer HippeauKrupa VankayalaPartner, People & HR at Sapphire Ventures

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Also attended Cornell University748

Doug LeonePartner at Sequoia Capital; former Global Managing PartnerJenny LeeSenior Managing Partner at Granite AsiaNeeraj AgrawalGeneral Partner at Battery VenturesJohn ZimmerCo-founder of LyftMichelle FernandesInvestor at Index VenturesMicah RosenbloomGeneral Partner at Founder Collective

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Also attended Phillips Exeter Academy105

Nathaniel HardingManaging Partner at Cortado VenturesMichael GreeleyCo-Founder and General Partner at Flare Capital PartnersMax Von PoelnitzPartner at Foothill VenturesJohn H. N. FisherFounder and Managing Partner at DFJPhilip KalikmanAssistant Professor of Real Estate, Finance, & Economics at Joyance PartnersJames CurrierInvestor at NFX

+ 99 more

Also attended National Outdoor Leadership School26

Luis SpradleyPrincipal at Level EquityMaddy DwyerSenior Associate, Business Development at Cross Creek AdvisorsAlfred JohnsonCEO Partner at Ardent VentureJonathan KarlsonSenior Associate - US Team at Founders FutureMichael LangerBoard Member at MassChallenge MexicoDaan ten HaafInvestment Associate at Holland Capital

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Shared employers

Also worked at Nymbl Science1

Jun DengInvestor at JP Morgan Chase

Also worked at Rockies Venture Fund1

Peter AdamsFounder and Managing Partner at Rockies Venture Adviser, Llc

Also worked at UCM Digital Health1

Prabhdeep SinghOperating Partner at Armory Square Ventures

Also worked at New York Angels24

Oliver MitchellPartner at Ff Venture CapitalVaibhavi NesarikarPrincipal at GTMfundPatrick ChangFounder and Managing Partner at Dispersion CapitalHoward MorganEarly-internet and database researcher; founding Renaissance president; Idealab investor; First Round co-founder; B Capital chairEsther DysonInvestor at Blue Tulip VenturesAmit SharmaFounder/GP at Black Jays Ventures

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