Where does Jonathan Fentzke work?

Jonathan Fentzke is General Partner at Far Out Ventures.

What check size does Jonathan Fentzke write?

Jonathan Fentzke typically writes checks of $250K – $750K.

Where did Jonathan Fentzke go to school?

Jonathan Fentzke studied at University of Colorado Boulder (PhD, Aerospace Engineering Sciences); Cornell University (Pre-Doctoral Fellow | Post-Doctoral Fellow | Visiting Scientist, Space Physics); University of Michigan (Entrepreneurship, NSF I-Corps Accelerator).

Jonathan Fentzke

Investor

General Partner at Far Out Ventures · Fund LP - Rockies at The Fund

Boulder, Colorado

Writes $250K – $750K checks · typically $500K

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About

Jonathan Fentzke is a co-founder and general partner at Far Out Ventures. He has interests in mathematical applications including log utility functions and roughness theory, and works as an investor and mentor.

Experience

Far Out VenturesCo-Founder | GPcurrent2022 — presentBoulder, Colorado, United States
Rocky Mountain Venture Capital AssociationCo-Chaircurrent2026 — present
Rocky Mountain Venture Capital AssociationBoard Membercurrent2025 — present
TechstarsManaging Director (Emeritus)current2025 — present
TechstarsAll Star Mentorcurrent2021 — present
TechstarsLP: TSV 2017, TSV 2022, TSA 2024current2020 — present
TechstarsCapital Team2021 — 2022
TechstarsManaging Director2019 — 2021
MindbloomInvestorcurrent2020 — presentNew York City Metropolitan Area
Phoenix TailingsInvestorcurrent2021 — present
SeasatsInvestorcurrent2021 — presentSan Diego, California, United States
Kayhan SpaceInvestorcurrent2020 — presentBoulder, Colorado, United States
NicslabInvestorcurrent2021 — presentSilicon Valley, California, United States
Cognitive SpaceInvestorcurrent2020 — presentHouston, Texas, United States
SCOUT Inc.Investorcurrent2021 — presentWashington, District of Columbia, United States
Ellipsis DriveInvestor | Board Director (Former)current2020 — presentAmsterdam, North Holland, Netherlands
Hyperspec.aiInvestorcurrent2021 — presentDavis, California, United States
Pierce AerospaceInvestorcurrent2021 — presentIndiana, United States
QuSecureInvestorcurrent2021 — presentSilicon Valley, California, United States
XairosInvestorcurrent2021 — presentDenver, Colorado, United States
AlphaBBLInvestorcurrent2020 — presentNew York, United States
SaltyCloudInvestorcurrent2020 — presentAustin, Texas, United States
Hosta a.i.Investorcurrent2020 — presentBoston, Massachusetts, United States
HyperKelp, Inc.Investorcurrent2021 — presentEncinitas, California, United States
AnsuR TechnologiesInvestorcurrent2020 — presentOslo, Norway
Space Products and Innovation GmbHInvestorcurrent2020 — present
The FundFund LP - Rockiescurrent2020 — presentBoulder, Colorado, United States
CommutifiInvestorcurrent2018 — present
Explorer Equity GroupFund LPcurrent2018 — present
Buffalo Sweeping CompoundInvestorcurrent2018 — presentBuffalo-Niagara Falls Area
Working Lab CapitalFund LP2017 — 2025
VakeInvestor2020 — 2024Oslo, Norway
RosieInvestor2017 — 2022
The Flying ObjectVenture Advisor2020 — 2022
GLGCouncil Member2019 — 2022Puerto Rico
FKM GroupCEO2018 — 2022Puerto Rico
ARWAY® (Techstars '20)Investor2020 — 2021Greater London, England, United Kingdom
e-AgreeInvestor | Board Director2016 — 2021
SignalFrameInvestor2018 — 2021
SignalFrameVP of Product Research and Strategy2017 — 2018Washington DC-Baltimore Area

Skills & more

Start-ups24Algorithms25Corporate Governance2Business Development5Data Analysis49Business Strategy6Management ConsultingMergers & Acquisitions (M&A)Remote Sensing32Program Management36Science31Consulting1

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OpticsSimulationsSensorsSystems EngineeringPhysicsProposal WritingSignal ProcessingR&DStrategyStrategic PlanningManagementLeadership

Languages Spanish

Certificate of Accomplishment: Kauffman Fellow Techstars Venture Deals — NovoEd
Motor Boat Operator (To Carry Passengers) — Transport Canada - Transports Canada
Certification for Program and Project Managers Senior Level (FAC-P/PM) — Pmbok Project Management
Facility Security Officer — United States Department of War
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Frequently asked questions

Who is Jonathan Fentzke?: Jonathan Fentzke is a co-founder and general partner at Far Out Ventures. He has interests in mathematical applications including log utility functions and roughness theory, and works as an investor and mentor.
Where does Jonathan Fentzke work?: Jonathan Fentzke is General Partner at Far Out Ventures.
What check size does Jonathan Fentzke write?: Jonathan Fentzke typically writes checks of $250K – $750K.
Where did Jonathan Fentzke go to school?: Jonathan Fentzke studied at University of Colorado Boulder (PhD, Aerospace Engineering Sciences); Cornell University (Pre-Doctoral Fellow | Post-Doctoral Fellow | Visiting Scientist, Space Physics); University of Michigan (Entrepreneurship, NSF I-Corps Accelerator).