Colorado Tech Directory
The companies building, scaling and shipping product across the state, from pre-seed startups to public industry leaders. Filter by sector, stage or region.
10Roof
Denver-based technology talent search firm placing engineers and technical leaders — machine-learning engineers, cloud architects, full-stack developers, and DevOps specialists — for companies driving AI adoption and digital transformation.
5280 PMO
Senior-led program and project management consultancy delivering M&A integration, enterprise transformations, and complex software implementations, with AI integrated into each engagement.
Accure
Medical device company developing an innovative 1726nm laser platform for treating mild to severe inflammatory acne by targeting sebaceous glands.
AdAction
Mobile app user-acquisition and monetization platform delivering performance marketing and offerwall solutions.
Advanced Energy Industries
Advanced Energy designs and manufactures precision power conversion, measurement, and control technologies. Its products power semiconductor manufacturing, data centers, industrial production, and medical applications worldwide.
Advanced Space
Space mission operations and astrodynamics company that owns and operates NASA's CAPSTONE lunar pathfinder spacecraft, demonstrating cislunar navigation technology in support of the Artemis program. Contract-funded with 100+ employees.
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AEMS Corp
Biotech developing proprietary siRNA and high-throughput formulation technology for next-generation pharmaceuticals and advanced materials.
Afference
Neurotechnology company developing haptic feedback devices that create realistic touch sensations through direct nerve stimulation.
AgentSync
Insurance compliance and producer management platform automating licensing, onboarding, and compliance workflows for carriers and agencies.
Agile Space Industries
Specializes in 3D-printed propulsion, test-rocket services, and space exploration hardware for government and commercial space programs.
AidKit
Helps government agencies and large nonprofits administer guaranteed-income and aid programs efficiently and transparently.
Albedo
Operates very-low-Earth-orbit (VLEO) imaging satellites delivering 10cm-class commercial imagery and thermal data — Clarity-1 is on orbit today.
Alchemer
Alchemer (formerly SurveyGizmo) is a customer experience and voice-of-the-customer platform that enables organizations to collect, analyze, and act on feedback through advanced survey, workflow automation, and digital feedback tools. Backed by KKR, the company serves enterprises seeking capabilities beyond basic survey tools without the complexity of enterprise suites like Qualtrics.
Alio
Medical device company whose FDA-cleared SmartPatch is a non-invasive wearable for remote patient monitoring, tracking metrics like potassium, hemoglobin, heart rate and skin temperature for dialysis and chronic kidney disease patients.
ALLCITY Network
Creator network and media company connecting local sports content creators with brands and audiences across digital platforms.
Alta Resource Technologies
Innovative solutions for efficient mineral separation and sourcing — enabling cleaner critical-mineral extraction for batteries and electronics.
Alviere
Embedded finance platform offering accounts, payments, branded cards, and global money transfer for non-bank brands and large enterprises.
Ambrosia Bioscience
Biotechnology company developing small-molecule, GLP-1–based drugs for metabolic disorders and weight loss, founded by former Array BioPharma researchers.
AMP Robotics
AMP Robotics applies AI, computer vision, and robotics to automate recycling and waste sortation, including a first-of-its-kind AI system to sort municipal solid waste. The company has raised over $266M and in 2024 named Tim Stuart (former Republic Services COO) CEO while founder Matanya Horowitz transitioned to CTO.
AmplifiedSpace
Builds software-defined power systems for spacecraft — its WattDot product line combines standardized COTS hardware with configurable software to replace custom-built satellite power management and distribution.
Aoto Coin
Cryptocurrency and digital asset platform focused on accessible fintech solutions.
Apollo Information Systems
Apollo delivers next generation cybersecurity as a service to state, local and mid-enterprise customers. Operationally headquartered in Denver; nominally HQ'd in Dallas.
Arpeggio Biosciences
Biotechnology company developing a high-throughput transcriptomics platform combining nascent RNA sequencing and machine learning to map how chemical compounds influence gene expression.
Arrow Electronics
Arrow Electronics is a Fortune 500 global distributor of electronic components and enterprise computing products and services, serving industrial and commercial users worldwide.
Arryved
Mobile point-of-sale and operations platform for breweries, taprooms, and hospitality businesses, including payments, online ordering, and loyalty tools. Has raised about $27.9M total, most recently a $21M Series B in June 2021 led by Tribe Capital and Foundry Group.
Artimus Robotics
Artimus Robotics commercializes HASEL artificial muscle technology spun out of CU Boulder, enabling soft, lightweight, and precise actuation for defense, industrial, and underwater applications. The U.S. Navy was an early customer for underwater applications.
AtmosZero
Industrial decarbonization company developing electric boiler technology to eliminate fossil fuels from industrial heat processes.
Atom Computing
Builds neutral-atom quantum computers; in 2023 was the first to surpass 1,000 qubits. Co-headquartered in Boulder and Berkeley.
Auria
Space and cyber software company providing ground systems, SATCOM, mission planning, and DevSecOps solutions for U.S. Space Force and national security customers. Formed in 2024 when Enlightenment Capital merged Boecore (founded 2000), Ascension Engineering, Orbit Logic, and La Jolla Logic; has 400+ employees.
Automox
Cloud-native endpoint hardening and patch automation for Windows, macOS, and Linux. Founded by Jay Prassl and Mark Manes; >$150M raised.
AZAK
Defense-focused robotics company developing modular in-wheel electric drive systems (e.g., the S26 wheel module) that convert structures into unmanned ground vehicles for logistics, reconnaissance, and other military/security applications.
Backflip
Real estate investment platform providing data, financing, and tools for residential real estate investors to find and fund deals.
Beehive Industries
Designs and additively manufactures low-cost, expendable jet engines (the Frenzy family) for drones, cruise missiles, and collaborative combat aircraft. Opened a 60,000 sq ft headquarters in Centennial in 2025, employs 200+ people, and won a $29.7M U.S. Air Force contract in April 2026 to qualify the Frenzy 8 engine.
Beyond Photonics
Photonics design and advanced development firm specializing in coherent lidar, stable single-frequency lasers, and laser-based remote sensing for government and aerospace customers. An independent, SBIR-funded small business.
Bifrost Electronics
Quantum hardware company developing scalable, magnetically insensitive electro-optic quantum amplifiers for quantum computing readout; the only U.S. commercial producer of quantum-limited amplifiers.
Big Metal Additive
Large-format hybrid metal additive manufacturing company producing big structural parts for space, aerospace, maritime, energy, and heavy equipment customers. Funded primarily through customer revenue and government work, including a $5.4M NASA award for lunar exploration manufacturing.
BillGO
Bill-pay infrastructure powering payments for financial institutions, fintechs, and billers — modernizing how Americans pay their bills.
Biofire
Smart firearm safety company developing biometric-enabled handguns that only fire for authorized users.
Blue Canyon Technologies
Small satellite manufacturer and mission services provider building CubeSats, microsats, and spacecraft components for government, commercial, and academic missions. Acquired by Raytheon Technologies (now RTX) in December 2020; operates its Satellite Constellation Factory headquarters in Lafayette plus a Boulder facility.
Bluestaq
Builds secure enterprise data-management software for the U.S. government, including the Unified Data Library powering Space Force space-domain awareness.
BoBoRobo
BoBoRobo (Boulder-Born Robotics) automates the design, validation, and deployment of industrial robotic workcells from English-language prompts using an agentic AI engine. The technology aims to cut integration costs by 50% and reduce time-to-deploy from six months to ten days.
Bolder Industries
Bolder Industries converts end-of-life tires into recovered carbon black and pyrolysis oil using a proprietary process that uses 90% less CO2, water, and energy than traditional methods. The company operates facilities in Missouri and Indiana and is expanding internationally, with a facility under development at the Port of Antwerp.
BoltWise
AI-native B2B software platform helping businesses automate and streamline operational workflows.
BombBomb
BombBomb is a video messaging platform that enables business professionals in real estate, mortgage, finance, and insurance to record and send personalized video emails, boosting open rates and customer engagement. The platform integrates with Salesforce and HubSpot, serving over 60,000 users across 43 countries.
Bond Pet Foods
Animal nutrition company using fermentation biotechnology to produce high-quality meat proteins for pet food without slaughter.
Bonusly
Employee recognition and rewards platform helping companies build engaged, high-performing cultures through peer-to-peer recognition.
Boom Supersonic
Developing Overture, a commercial supersonic airliner. The XB-1 demonstrator broke the sound barrier in January 2025 — the first privately funded jet to do so.
breef
B2B marketplace connecting brands with vetted marketing agencies, streamlining the agency search and procurement process.
Brightwave
AI research helper that produces intelligent, trustworthy financial analysis on any topic for analysts, investors, and corporate strategy teams.
Brisk Health
Digital health company providing accessible and affordable healthcare solutions for underserved communities.
BurstIQ
HIPAA- and GDPR-compliant blockchain platform for secure health-data exchange and management.
Bye Aerospace
Designs all-electric aircraft, including the eFlyer family, for flight training and regional travel.
BYLD
Construction-tech company providing pre-engineered, laser-marked cold-formed steel framing kits synced to a digital model, plus software (BYLD Portal) that converts architect plans into code-compliant structures for faster, lower-waste on-site assembly.
Caliola Engineering
Caliola is a woman-owned defense contractor building secure and resilient mission-critical communications solutions, including nuclear command and control (NC3), military SATCOM, modernized HF, and assured PNT. The company ranked #102 on Deloitte's 2024 Technology Fast 500 with 1,178% three-year growth.
Canopy Aerospace
Aerospace company developing reusable thermal protection systems (heat shield tiles) for spacecraft, re-entry vehicles and hypersonics using additive manufacturing.
Carbon America
Carbon capture company developing and deploying commercial carbon capture and storage solutions across industrial facilities in the US.
Caribou
Fintech that helps drivers refinance auto loans and lower car payments — the leading auto-refi marketplace in the U.S.
Cascade Biocatalytics
Biotechnology company developing biocatalytic processes for sustainable chemical manufacturing and green chemistry applications.
CirrusMD
Chat-first virtual care platform offering on-demand physician access through health plans and employers. Acquired by Quantum Health in March 2026.
CisLunar Industries
CisLunar Industries is developing Modular Space Foundries that process metal in space, recycling space debris into propellant and manufacturing feedstock. The company has won SpaceWERX SBIR contracts with partners including Astroscale and Colorado State University.
Cleerly
AI-powered cardiac imaging platform that diagnoses heart disease earlier and more accurately by analyzing CT scans for plaque rather than blockages alone.
cliexa
AI-powered clinical-intelligence platform for digital intake, remote monitoring, and rules-based clinical reasoning.
Cloudrise
Cloud security services company helping enterprises protect data and manage risk across cloud environments.
CloudX
AI-native mobile advertising infrastructure company rebuilding ad monetization for publishers, using LLM agents and secure auction environments to automate ad operations.
Cloverleaf AI
AI platform that monitors public meetings and government proceedings to surface relevant insights for organizations.
Cologix
Network-neutral colocation and interconnection provider operating 45+ data centers across 12 North American markets. Majority-owned by Stonepeak since 2017 (with a $3B equity recapitalization in 2022); closed a $525M asset-backed securitization in July 2025 to fund AI and cloud capacity growth.
Conga
Revenue lifecycle management platform delivering CLM, CPQ, and document automation. Originally built on Salesforce; backed by Thoma Bravo and serves thousands of enterprise customers globally.
CoorsTek
Manufacturer of engineered technical ceramics and advanced materials for semiconductor, aerospace, medical, and industrial applications.
Copper Labs
Copper Labs builds wireless energy monitors that deliver real-time data from existing electric, gas, and water meters, helping utilities accelerate grid modernization and demand-side flexibility without smart meter rollouts. The company raised a $5.5M Series A in 2022.
CoRegan
Biopharmaceutical company developing SRC-3 knock-out regulatory T-cell (Treg) immunotherapies to treat aggressive solid-tumor cancers, based on Baylor College of Medicine research.
CoreSite
Operator of carrier-neutral data centers and interconnection services across major US markets.
Cowboy Clean Fuels
Cowboy Clean Fuels produces carbon-negative renewable natural gas using waste agricultural byproducts converted via a biogenic process in deep geologic formations, simultaneously sequestering CO2. Founded by Ryan Waddington, the company closed a $7.5M Series A in 2023 and a ~$13M Series B in 2024.
Credible
B2B AI and data platform providing credible, verifiable data intelligence solutions for enterprise decision-making.
Credit Pulse
AI decision-automation platform for corporate credit management — automating credit reviews, monitoring, and risk recommendations.
Credo
Digital medical record retrieval platform combining AI-driven analysis with human expertise to deliver a complete clinical picture for providers, payers, and patients. Founded by Carm Huntress after navigating his mother's medical records; raised an oversubscribed $5.25M seed in 2024.
Crusoe
Vertically integrated AI infrastructure company that builds and operates large-scale data centers powered by clean and stranded energy sources. Valued at $10B+.
Dapple Security
First-of-its-kind passwordless authentication platform protecting people and privacy without storing biometric or knowledge-based factors centrally.
Defense Unicorns
Software startup providing open-source software and AI capabilities for national-security systems on classified networks and tactical edge environments.
Delightree
Franchise operations platform streamlining onboarding, training, and daily task management for franchise businesses.
Deterrence
Defense technology company focused on automating the production of energetics at scale for U.S. defense and allied customers.
DispatchHealth
App-driven mobile and virtual healthcare platform delivering in-home medical care and hospital-at-home services. In 2025, DispatchHealth merged with Medically Home to become the nation's largest provider of hospital-level care at home, serving 50+ metro areas in partnership with ~40 health systems.
DocBuddy
Offers EHR-integrated mobile workflow and voice-powered documentation software that lets physicians dictate notes in real time and streamlines claims for clinics, surgery centers, and hospitals. Has raised about $6.4M to date.
Doowii
Predictive, generative-AI data platform delivering analytics and insights to K-12 educators by re-imagining school data in a teacher-friendly interface.
Double Helix Optics
CU Boulder spinout making phase-mask optics and software for 3D nanoscale super-resolution imaging, with applications in spatial omics and industrial inspection. Backed by Luminate and seed investment.
Durable
AI-powered website builder and small business platform that generates complete websites and business tools in seconds.
Earable Neuroscience
Maker of the FRENZ Brainband, a sleep-science wearable plus mobile app that uses neuroscience-driven audio to improve sleep and focus.
Earlii
Investment platform connecting grant funding opportunities with entrepreneurs and small businesses.
EchoStar
EchoStar provides satellite communications and 5G wireless services through brands including Boost Mobile, Sling TV, and Hughes/HughesNet. The company absorbed DISH Network in a 2024 merger, consolidating its satellite, pay-TV, and wireless operations.
EdgeCore Digital Infrastructure
Develops, owns, and operates wholesale hyperscale data center campuses for major cloud and technology companies, entering 2026 with 1.8GW of capacity delivered or under development. Acquired by Partners Group in 2022; completed a $1.9B equity raise in September 2024, bringing committed capital to over $5.9B.
Edgescale AI
Cloud-native software distribution platform deploying AI in complex industrial environments, enabling manufacturers to activate smart systems and optimize operations.
Electra
Low-temperature electrochemical iron refining for green steel; building its first pilot plant in Boulder using renewable electricity instead of coke.
Elementum 3D
Develops and supplies advanced metal powders and printable alloys (aluminum, nickel, copper, tantalum, tungsten) for metal additive manufacturing, using patented reactive additive manufacturing technology. Raised a $10.2M Series B in January 2022, about $24M total.
Elephant Energy
Home electrification and heat-pump provider offering technology-enabled efficiency upgrades with integrated rebate processing.
Elevate
AI-powered consumer-directed benefits administration platform for FSAs, HSAs, and HRAs, serving employers, TPAs, health plans, and financial institutions.
Emporia Energy
Smart home energy management company making EV charging and home electrification affordable and accessible.
Empower
Empower is the second-largest US retirement plan recordkeeper, with approximately $1.8 trillion in assets under administration. A subsidiary of Great-West Lifeco, the company serves more than 19 million customers across workplace retirement plans, IRAs, and wealth management.
encoord
Software tools for planning today's energy systems and their transition to a decarbonized future — used by utilities, regulators, and grid operators.
Endolith
Harnessing engineered microbes to extract critical minerals from low-grade ore — enabling sustainable mining and reducing the carbon cost of the energy transition.
Entelligent
Provides predictive climate-risk analytics for financial market participants, analyzing how the energy transition affects corporate performance, asset values, and credit risk; investors include Societe Generale and Wexford Capital. Secured roughly $10.25M via a Series AA round in November 2025.
Enveda Biosciences
AI-driven drug discovery using PRISM, a foundation model trained on >1B small-molecule mass spectra to find naturally occurring molecules for new medicines.
Estes Energetics
Designs, manufactures, and tests solid rocket motors, black powder, and energetic materials for government and commercial customers; spun out of hobby-rocketry maker Estes Industries in 2021. Through its subsidiary GOEX Industries it is the only American manufacturer of black powder.
Ethereal Space
Commercial space-weather company operating a dedicated satellite constellation to monitor solar activity, the solar wind, magnetosphere and ionosphere, plus space surveillance/tracking, delivering the data as a service to protect satellites and Earth-based infrastructure.
EverCommerce
Vertical SaaS platform for service-commerce industries including home & field services, health services, and fitness & wellness. Publicly traded on Nasdaq (EVCM).
ExoTerra Resource
Builds solar electric propulsion systems, Hall-effect thrusters, and power modules for microsatellites, supplying 21 propulsion modules for York Space Systems' SDA Transport Layer satellites. Acquired by Denver-based Voyager Technologies in October 2025.
Exum Instruments
Makes the Massbox, the first desktop laser ablation laser ionization time-of-flight mass spectrometer (LALI-TOF-MS). Closed a $6M Series A in 2023 and raised additional Series A funding in December 2025, about $11.2M total.
FareHarbor
FareHarbor provides booking and business management SaaS for tour, activity, and attraction operators worldwide. The platform handles online reservations, payments, and operational workflows for tens of thousands of suppliers; acquired by Booking Holdings in 2018.
Fermyon Technologies
WebAssembly cloud platform enabling developers to build and run serverless applications faster using Wasm components.
FieldLine
Develops HEDscan, the first commercially available non-cryogenic wearable whole-head MEG brain imaging system using optically pumped magnetometer quantum sensors. Funded primarily through NIH/SBIR grants and government contracts; completed phase-2 clinical trials with epilepsy and Parkinson's patients in 2024-2025.
FluentStream
Provides cloud-based phone and unified communications (UCaaS) services for small and mid-size businesses, with 100+ CRM integrations and six straight years on the Inc. 5000. Grew without venture funding and was acquired by Ooma in a roughly $45M cash deal announced in November 2025.
Fluint
AI-powered sales-enablement platform helping B2B teams craft tailored, account-based business cases and selling documents.
FOMO.ai
AI-driven growth and marketing platform that automates content generation, creative iteration, and channel-level performance optimization.
FoodHealth Company
Nutrition intelligence company (formerly bitewell) that developed the FoodHealth Score, a 0-10 nutrition metric it licenses across the food ecosystem to power nutrition transparency; pivoted away from its earlier food-as-medicine employer marketplace.
ForceMetrics
Public safety data analytics platform transforming disconnected law enforcement data into actionable real-time insights for informed decision-making by first responders.
Forge AI Data Operations
BettrData is an AI and machine-learning data operations company that streamlines end-to-end data management, from processing to activation. The platform incorporates no-code/low-code tools for data professionals to automate workflows across diverse data sources.
Forge Nano
U.S. semiconductor equipment and advanced materials company pioneering Atomic Layer Deposition (ALD) technology for AI-era chip manufacturing and defense battery applications. In April 2026 announced a SPAC merger with Archimedes Tech SPAC Partners II to list on NASDAQ as NANO at a $1.2B pre-money valuation; closing targeted for H2 2026.
Fortius Metals
Spun out of Elementum 3D, Fortius Metals develops next-generation welding wire alloys for large-format metal 3D printing and robotic welding for aerospace and defense. Raised a $5M seed round (roughly $10.4M overall) with investors including AM Ventures and ArcelorMittal.
Freeplay
LLM observability, evaluation, and prompt-management platform helping enterprise product teams build feedback loops to continuously improve generative AI features. Raised a Series A in June 2025 led by Renegade Partners, bringing total funding to roughly $12M. Remains independent and is NOT acquired.
Frndly TV
Low-cost live TV streaming service founded by Dish Network alumni, offering 50+ family-friendly channels such as Hallmark, A&E, and Lifetime. Raised only about $3.9M before being acquired by Roku for $185M in a cash deal announced May 2025; continues operating as part of Roku.
Frontera Health
AI-backed autism care startup using digital phenotyping technology trained by clinicians to analyze therapeutic sessions and help BCBAs reduce administrative burden.
Frontgrade Technologies
Leading provider of high-reliability, radiation-hardened electronics for space and national security, including rad-hard components, mission processors, custom ASICs, and RF solutions. Formed in January 2023 when Veritas Capital acquired and rebranded CAES Space Systems (heritage Aeroflex/Cobham Colorado Springs).
FullContact
Identity resolution SaaS using a patented identity graph and audience insights to enrich contacts for brands, marketers, and ad-tech platforms.
FusionAuth
Customer identity and access management (CIAM) for developers — secure, complete, and affordable. Self-host or cloud-deploy in any environment.
Global Healthcare Exchange (GHX)
Cloud-based healthcare supply-chain platform connecting providers and suppliers for procurement, inventory, and compliance. In January 2026, Veritas Capital agreed to acquire a majority stake, joining existing shareholders Temasek and Warburg Pincus.
Gloo
Gloo (Nasdaq: GLOO) is a technology platform serving the faith and flourishing ecosystem, providing AI-powered tools that help churches and nonprofits modernize workflows, expand donor reach, and amplify community impact. The platform combines marketing, data, and ministry-focused software to help organizations grow and retain engagement.
Gogo Business Aviation
Provider of in-flight broadband connectivity for business aviation, headquartered in Broomfield and publicly traded (NASDAQ: GOGO). Completed its acquisition of Satcom Direct in December 2024 for $375M cash plus stock, creating a combined company with roughly $890M in pro forma revenue.
Goodbuy Gear
Recommerce marketplace for buying and selling secondhand baby and children's gear, reducing waste in early childhood products.
Govly
Market network for government contracting — think AngelList for federal procurement. Aggregates contract intelligence and connects buyers, primes, and resellers.
GovWorx
Public-safety technology company providing AI-powered quality assurance, training, and decision-support tools for 911 emergency communications, law enforcement, and fire/EMS agencies; flagship product CommsCoach automates dispatch evaluations and real-time feedback.
Granicus
GovTech leader providing digital solutions for federal, state, and local governments — website management, digital communications, online services, and records.
Grantd
AI-powered, tax-aware equity-compensation planning platform for financial advisors, enabling modeling of stock options, RSUs, ISOs and ESPPs to help clients optimize equity decisions (built on StockOpter logic).
Gravitee
Gravitee is an Agentic API and Event Management platform that enables organizations to securely orchestrate, govern, and observe digital traffic across APIs, real-time event streams, and agentic AI systems. Founded by a team of open-source pioneers, it has raised over $125M and serves enterprises globally.
Gravity (Orion)
Orion by Gravity is an AI analyst that performs proactive, deep research on enterprise data — always-on, accurate, and built for analysts.
GreatSky.AI
Great Sky is building Superconducting Optoelectronic Networks (SOENs), a brain-inspired computing architecture that integrates superconducting circuits operating at cryogenic temperatures with photonic links capable of transmitting single-photon signals to address compute and communication bottlenecks at AI scale. The technology is based on 12 years of NIST research producing 23 peer-reviewed publications and 8 patents. Founded by four former NIST researchers.
Guest House
Home-staging startup that stages 'shoppable homes' for sale and sells the furniture and decor online, supporting independent and local makers.
Guild
Education benefits platform connecting frontline employees at Walmart, Disney, Target and others with degree and skilling programs. Co-founded by Rachel Romer; >$700M raised.
H3X Technologies
Builds ultra-high-power-density integrated electric motor drives (HPDM line) for aerospace, defense, and marine electrification. Closed an oversubscribed $20M Series A in August 2024 led by Infinite Capital with participation from Lockheed Martin Ventures, roughly $28.7M total.
Halfdays
Women's ski apparel brand designing technical outerwear that transitions seamlessly from mountain to après ski.
Halter
Agtech platform using solar-powered smart collars for virtual fencing and AI-driven herd management.
HapWare
Wearable technology that uses AI and haptic feedback to support communication for people who are blind, deafblind, or speech-impaired.
Harper
Unified runtime platform consolidating data, logic, and application functions into a single system for full-stack AI-powered application development (formerly HarperDB).
Havenly
Online interior design platform and home brand group founded by Lee Mayer, pairing customers with designers and selling furnishings; has acquired The Inside, Interior Define, and The Citizenry while expanding into brick-and-mortar retail. Has raised $57.8M total, most recently a $32M Series C led by Foundry Group.
Hi There Solutions
Mobile app providing real-time captioning, speech-to-text, and ASL tools for Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing communities.
Homebot
Client-engagement platform delivering homeowner financial intelligence to mortgage and real estate professionals. RiNo-based fintech-adjacent SaaS.
Honeybee Robotics
Space and defense robotics (Mars rover sampling tools, lunar drills); acquired by Blue Origin in 2022 with a major Colorado facility. Originally founded in New York City in 1983; Colorado operations established later.
Horne Technologies
Northern Colorado fusion company developing a capital-efficient path to fusion energy by combining two low-capital fusion approaches with advanced superconducting magnets, initially targeting a high-flux neutron source for aerospace materials and electronics.
Hotel Engine
Business travel lodging platform providing companies with discounted hotel rates and streamlined travel management.
Hound
Veterinary workforce platform: a marketplace and software for hiring, job search, and relief-shift coverage that helps vet clinics recruit and retain veterinary professionals. Acquired Relief Rover in 2023.
Housecall Pro
Field-service management software helping home-service businesses handle scheduling, dispatching, invoicing, and payments.
Husk Power
Distributed energy company deploying mini-grid systems powered by biomass and solar to electrify rural communities in Asia and Africa.
Hydra Host
Marketplace and operating system for AI infrastructure, connecting developers and enterprises to GPUs pooled from data centers worldwide via its Brokkr AI Factory Operating System and Confidential Metal bare-metal offering.
Ibotta
Ibotta operates a performance marketing platform that delivers digital promotions to over 200 million consumers via the Ibotta Performance Network (IPN), a network of publishers including Walmart, Family Dollar, and Dollar General. Founded by Bryan Leach, it pioneered a pay-per-sale model where CPG brands only pay when their campaigns drive sales. Its April 2024 IPO was the largest tech IPO in Colorado history.
Icon Source
Athlete marketing platform connecting brands with college and professional athletes for NIL deals and sponsorship opportunities.
Infinicept
Payments enablement platform helping software companies launch and manage embedded payment solutions for their customers.
Infleqtion
Quantum information platform spun out of CU Boulder JILA; commercializing cold-atom quantum computing, quantum sensing, and quantum networking. Went public on NYSE in February 2026.
Iterate.ai
Enterprise AI platform helping large organizations rapidly prototype, test, and deploy AI-powered products and experiences.
Josh.ai
AI-powered voice control and automation platform for luxury smart homes.
Jot
Boulder-based maker of ultra-concentrated coffee and espresso; one tablespoon of concentrate makes a full cup of hot or iced coffee. Sold direct-to-consumer.
JumpCloud
Open Directory Platform unifying identity, device, and access management for IT teams across Windows, macOS, and Linux. Unicorn-valued; ~960 employees.
Jura Health
Platform transforming whole-genome sequencing into personalized care and navigation for patients with rare and complex conditions.
KamiwazaAI
Distributed inference and AI orchestration platform letting enterprises run GenAI workloads across cloud, core data center, and edge environments.
Karman+
Karman+ is building autonomous spacecraft to mine near-Earth asteroids for water and metals to fuel the in-space economy. Founded by serial entrepreneur Teun van den Dries (formerly of GeoPhy) and Daynan Crull, the company aims to demonstrate its first mission in 2027.
Kayhan Space
Provides autonomous space traffic coordination and collision-avoidance software for satellite operators through its Pathfinder spaceflight safety platform. Has raised about $12M across seed rounds, most recently a $7M seed extension in September 2023 led by Space Capital.
King Energy
Commercial solar energy company developing and managing solar installations for businesses, municipalities, and nonprofits.
KMLabs
Founded by physicists Henry Kapteyn and Margaret Murnane, KMLabs makes ultrafast femtosecond-to-attosecond laser systems and coherent EUV/soft X-ray sources. It raised a $7.2M Series A led by Intel Capital in 2016 and a $12.2M equity round in 2018.
Koloma
Geologic (natural) hydrogen exploration and extraction; raised a ~$246M Series B led by Khosla Ventures with backing from Breakthrough Energy Ventures and Amazon's Climate Pledge Fund.
KPA
KPA is an EHS compliance and workforce safety company serving the automotive industry, helping dealerships, shops, and automotive-adjacent businesses achieve regulatory compliance, manage risk, and protect employees through compliance software, expert on-site consulting, and an award-winning training library. In January 2026 KPA refocused exclusively on automotive and spun off its non-automotive safety software (Flex and Risk Management Center) into a separate company, Novara, which serves high-risk industries such as manufacturing, construction, utilities, and oil and gas.
Laborjack
On-demand labor marketplace connecting businesses with vetted workers for moving, delivery, and general labor tasks.
Lagrange Labs
Cryptographic state-proof infrastructure enabling cross-chain interoperability through verifiable proofs rather than trusted intermediaries.
Language I/O
Real-time AI translation software that lets customer-support teams communicate with users in 150+ languages.
Lasa Health
AI-powered clinical decision-support for chronic pelvic pain and endometriosis, embedded natively in EHRs.
LaunchBay
Customer onboarding and implementation platform unifying forms, documents, tasks, and client communication for B2B software teams.
LEAP Space
Space logistics company building mass-manufacturable, low-cost launch solutions using its proprietary Dual Mode Rocket Engine (DMRE) for responsive access to space and point-to-point delivery.
LeTau Robotics
LeTau Robotics develops AI foundation models that teach robots human-like dexterity with 100x less training data, enabling rapid deployment for complex manipulation across manufacturing, logistics, and labs. The company was selected for CU Boulder's 2026 Ascent Deep Tech Accelerator cohort.
Lightship
Electric RV company building aerodynamic, all-electric travel trailers for the next generation of sustainable adventure travel.
LightTable
AI-native pre-construction software platform that reviews architectural and engineering documents for constructability, quality, safety, and compliance issues for developers and contractors.
Lightwave Logic
Develops proprietary electro-optic polymer materials and modulators for high-speed silicon photonics in AI data centers and telecom.
Lin Health
Online pain-care platform delivering integrative, personalized, science-based programs led by clinicians who specialize in chronic pain management.
Locus Lock
Develops resilient GPS/GNSS positioning technology for aerospace and defense applications.
LongPath Technologies
CU Boulder spinout providing continuous laser-based methane emissions monitoring for oil and gas operations. Raised a $22M Series A in December 2022, then finalized a $162.4M DOE loan guarantee in October 2024 to expand its nationwide methane monitoring network.
Loxo
AI-powered talent-intelligence platform unifying sourcing, CRM, ATS, and recruiting AI agents.
Lumena
Denver-based cognitive performance company building sensory-immersion products (e.g. MindGym) that blend technology and neuroscience to train mental skills; serves U.S. military (Air Force, Navy), aviation, research, and corporate wellness customers.
Lunar Outpost
Builds advanced spacecraft and rovers for lunar and Mars missions, including the MAPP rover landing on the Moon as part of NASA CLPS.
Lux Aeterna
Lux Aeterna is building fully reusable satellites equipped with heat shields and parachutes for safe atmospheric reentry and landing, aiming to fundamentally change satellite economics. Founded by SpaceX, Amazon Kuiper, and Loft Orbital veteran Brian Taylor, the company plans a first demo mission with its Delphi prototype in 2027.
Luxonis
Builds edge-AI computer-vision hardware and software, including the OAK camera line.
MagicSchool AI
AI platform for educators that automates lesson planning, IEPs, feedback, and differentiation — used by millions of teachers across schools and districts.
Maiven Energy
Clean energy company developing innovative solutions for distributed energy storage and grid management.
Mana Battery
Mana Battery develops anode-free sodium-ion battery cells and a proprietary fluorine-free, fire-extinguishing electrolyte that delivers higher energy density than LFP lithium-ion at roughly half the cost, targeting defense, grid storage, and low-cost EV applications. Spun out of CU Boulder professor Chunmei Ban's lab, the team includes alumni from Tesla, Solid Power, and SiILion. Solid Power founder Doug Campbell serves as an independent director.
MascotYou
AI platform for proactive mental health ('Mental Health You Can See'); analyzes text-based content using the OCEAN framework to surface daily personality insights and flag mental-health changes, primarily for colleges and universities to mitigate student-wellbeing risk.
Maxwell
Digital mortgage platform for community lenders that has originated $7B+ in loans — founded after the founders' frustrating personal homebuying experience.
Maybell Quantum
Builds dilution refrigerators (the Icebox) that keep quantum chips at near absolute zero, enabling more practical quantum computing deployments.
Meati Foods
Whole-food meat alternative brand making mycelium-based (mushroom-root) steaks, cutlets, and jerky. Original operator Emergy, Inc. entered an Assignment for the Benefit of Creditors in 2025; the Meati Foods brand and assets were acquired by Meati Holdings, Inc. and are being restructured for a 2026 relaunch.
Mersive Technologies
Mersive develops Solstice, a wireless content-sharing and collaboration platform deployed in over 300,000 meeting rooms, huddle spaces, and classrooms worldwide. Founded by Christopher Jaynes, the company was acquired by OpenGate Capital in 2017 and continues to expand its collaboration suite for hybrid work.
Mesa Quantum
Quantum sensor manufacturing company providing volume manufacturing of integrable chip-scale quantum sensing technology for PNT and timing.
MGT Insurance
InsurTech platform delivering a modern insurance experience for sales partners and policyholders in commercial lines.
Moov
Open-source payments infrastructure platform providing developer-friendly APIs for moving, storing, and managing money.
naro
AI-native sales enablement platform that surfaces relevant content and insights for revenue teams during live customer conversations.
Navflex
Developer of AI-powered autonomous mobile robots (AMRs) that automate trailer and container loading and unloading for warehouses and distribution centers.
Netgain
NetSuite-native accounting software built by former Big 4 auditors enabling automated lease compliance, fixed assets management, and loan accounting for financial teams.
Nextworld
Enterprise cloud development platform with no-code applications for ERP-class workloads. Founded by serial Oracle/PeopleSoft executives.
Nira Energy
Builds developer tools for the U.S. transmission and interconnection process — helping renewable developers navigate queue dynamics and grid constraints.
Nitric
Nitric is an open-source cloud-aware framework that unites backend and infrastructure code, automatically generating Terraform or Pulumi deployments from application code across AWS, GCP, and Azure. The platform abstracts cloud primitives like databases, compute, storage, and messaging so developers can ship in their preferred language without writing IaC by hand. CEO Steve Demchuk previously held roles at IBM and Rally Software.
NixIt
AI-powered, text-based support platform that connects neurodivergent individuals and their families with their entire support team in one unified ecosystem. Built by a neurodivergent team for neurodivergent users.
Nomad
Nomad is a proptech platform offering guaranteed rent and property management services to small landlords in the single-family rental market. Founded by Opendoor and Twilio alums Matt Thelen and PJ O'Neil, the company helps DIY landlords reduce vacancy risk and operational burden.
Northslope Technologies
Global Palantir partner specializing in building AI software on Foundry and AIP for defense, government, and large commercial enterprises.
Numerica
Privately held defense technology company developing advanced tracking, sensor fusion, and data fusion software for air, missile, and space defense. In January 2025 it divested its radar hardware and command-and-control businesses to Anduril Industries, refocusing on its core software.
NV5 Geospatial
Develops remote-sensing software (ENVI, IDL) for geospatial imagery analysis; a subsidiary of NV5 Global.
nVoq
nVoq provides AI-powered clinical documentation and speech recognition solutions purpose-built for healthcare, enabling physicians and clinicians to convert spoken words into structured documentation within seconds. The company specializes in medically trained voice technology integrated into EHR platforms serving home health, hospice, and skilled nursing providers.
Octave Photonics
NIST spinout building fiber-coupled nonlinear nanophotonic devices for supercontinuum generation, frequency comb stabilization, and atomic clocks. Funded by SBIR/STTR grants from NASA, DARPA, USAF, ONR, and a NIST CHIPS award; won the 2024 Colorado Governor's Award for High-Impact Research.
Odyssey
Technology and finance platform for distributed renewable energy companies — software for project planning, portfolio management, and financing.
Ojje
Ojje is an AI-powered adaptive literacy platform for K-12 that generates personalized, interactive children's stories where each child can star in the narrative, with every story available across 15 reading levels in English, Spanish, and other languages. Features include read-aloud support, synchronized word highlighting, dyslexia accessibility, and Science of Reading decodables. Founded by Adrian Chernoff (ex-Disney Imagineer, NASA, GM) and Nathan Fennel (ex-Meta, Google, Uber, Snap).
Omnia
Fintech platform connecting traditional banks with the tokenized financial system — bridging fiat rails and blockchain settlement.
OncoVerity
AI-driven precision oncology company spun out of argenx and the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus, advancing cusatuzumab for newly diagnosed AML. Raised a $30M Series A in 2023 and a Series A extension in November 2024 (about $44M total) to fund its Phase 2 trial.
Optera Climate
Supply chain sustainability platform helping companies measure, manage, and reduce Scope 3 greenhouse gas emissions.
Optiv
End-to-end cybersecurity advisory and managed-services provider with ~2,300 employees serving Fortune 500 enterprises across the threat lifecycle.
Orbit Fab
Developer of in-space refueling infrastructure ('Gas Stations in Space'), including the flight-qualified RAFTI fueling port and planned hydrazine fuel delivery to GEO satellites for the U.S. Space Force. Raised a $20M Series B led by Stride Capital in March 2026, following a $28.5M Series A in 2023.
Orbital Dynamics
Space technology company developing orbital mechanics software and systems for satellite mission planning and operations.
Orion Labs
R&D company in robotics, machine learning, and sensing; NASA TechLeap winner developing the Saiph intersection-safety system.
OrthoFi
Software platform helping orthodontic practices manage insurance, patient onboarding, billing, and collections — powering thousands of practices nationwide.
Outrider
Autonomous, electric yard-truck operations for logistics distribution centers — backed by NEA and Koch Disruptive Technologies.
Outside Inc.
Outdoor and active lifestyle media company operating Outside magazine, Trailforks, and a portfolio of outdoor brands and platforms.
Owl Ai
AI-powered platform delivering intelligent automation and insights for business operations.
Pairin
Workforce development platform using behavioral assessments and learning pathways to connect people with careers aligned to their strengths.
Parsyl
Supply chain intelligence and insurance platform using IoT sensors and data analytics to protect sensitive goods in transit.
Partytrick
AI-powered party and event planning platform helping hosts create personalized menus and celebration experiences.
Pattern Labs
Develops autonomous robots and software (Pathfinder, Pulse OS, Co-Pilot) for airport ground operations — automating baggage and cargo movement on airport tarmacs.
Pax8
Cloud commerce marketplace enabling Managed Service Providers (MSPs) to buy, sell, bill, and manage cloud products across hundreds of vendors. Founded by John Street; one of Denver's largest tech unicorns with ~$2B revenue.
Payman AI
Agentic banking platform enabling banks to deploy AI agents that translate natural language intent into validated financial workflows and autonomous money movement.
Peak Energy
Industrializing sodium-ion battery storage to expedite the shift to renewable energy with safer, lower-cost grid-scale stationary batteries.
Peaksware
Peaksware is a performance software company whose flagship product TrainingPeaks is used by professional cycling teams, Olympians, and hundreds of thousands of endurance coaches and athletes to plan, track, and analyze training. The company also owns TrainHeroic, MakeMusic, Alfred Music, and Fons studio management software.
Pebl
Pebl (formerly Velocity Global) operates an AI-first global Employer of Record (EOR) platform enabling companies to hire, pay, and manage talent across more than 185 countries. Its technology combines compliance, payroll, and benefits administration for distributed workforces.
Perennial
Carbon sequestration company developing soil carbon measurement and credit generation solutions for agricultural land.
PickNik Robotics
Robotics software company built on the open-source MoveIt motion planning framework, serving industrial and aerospace robotics customers.
Pickup Play
Real-time player recruitment app for recreational and pickup sports, built to keep the "sandlot mentality" alive. Players can organize games, find nearby players, manage RSVPs, and fill open spots across sports like soccer, basketball, pickleball, and flag football. Operated by Kinesthete, LLC.
Pie Insurance
Pie Insurance is an insurtech focused on workers' compensation coverage for small businesses. The company uses data and technology to deliver instant online quotes and streamlined underwriting for an underserved SMB segment.
Pikl
AI-native human capital services platform modernizing talent acquisition and workforce management for enterprises.
Ping Identity
Enterprise identity and access management platform for SSO, MFA, and identity federation. Taken private by Thoma Bravo in 2022 for ~$2.8B.
Plastic 2 Green
Advanced-recycling company using a proprietary plasma platform to convert mixed waste plastic into next-generation energy materials — enriched graphene, low-carbon ammonia, and industrial carbon products.
Plume
Plume is a telehealth platform delivering gender-affirming care to the transgender and non-binary community across the United States via an app-based subscription model. Co-founded by Stanford-trained physician Matthew Wetschler and Jerrica Kirkley, the company is an Endeavor Colorado portfolio company.
Point Designs
Maker of high-strength, 3D-printed titanium prosthetic fingers (the Point Digit) for people with partial-hand amputations; spun out of CU Boulder and acquired by Hanger, Inc. in 2025.
Polaris Electro-Optics
CU Boulder spinout developing ferroelectric electro-optic materials and ultra-high-bandwidth, low-power optical modulators for data center, HPC, and AI interconnects. Raised a $10M Series A in August 2025 led by Koch Disruptive Technologies.
Poplar Therapeutics
Clinical-stage immunology company developing a new class of anti-IgE antibody therapies (lead program PHB-050) for atopic conditions such as food allergy, allergic asthma, and atopic dermatitis.
Poppins Payroll
Household payroll and tax compliance service making it easy for families to legally pay nannies, housekeepers, and other domestic workers.
Precog
Data integration and analytics platform enabling non-technical users to connect, analyze, and act on data from any source.
Pretred
Manufacturer of recycled rubber safety barriers made from waste (scrap) tires, producing high-density barriers for roadways, construction sites, and event venues while diverting tires from landfills.
Project Canary
Project Canary is a climate-tech SaaS and sensor company providing continuous methane emissions monitoring, measurement, and ESG data for the energy value chain. Co-founder Chris Romer transitioned to Chairman, with Will Foiles serving as CEO. The company has raised $111M to scale its emissions measurement solutions.
Prometheus Materials
Bio-cement startup using algae-derived calcium carbonate to bind concrete blocks, dramatically reducing cement's carbon footprint. CU Boulder spinout.
PteroDynamics
Developer of Transwing VTOL unmanned aircraft whose wings fold to transition between vertical and fixed-wing flight, used for U.S. Navy ship-to-shore cargo logistics. Holds Navy/DIU contracts worth up to $12M and received a strategic growth investment from ONE Bow River National Defense Fund in May 2026.
Pulsar Space Systems
Space Traffic Management company using the Atmosphere-As-A-Sensor to maintain custody of high speed objects transiting the near Earth region.
Quadratic
Modern data-analysis platform that combines spreadsheet functionality with AI, Python/SQL, and database connections in a single canvas.
Quantinuum
World-leading quantum computing company combining trapped-ion hardware with a full quantum software stack. Completed its Nasdaq IPO in June 2026 (ticker QNT), raising $1.68B at roughly a $15.6B valuation. Formed in 2021 from the merger of Honeywell Quantum Solutions and Cambridge Quantum. Major Broomfield, CO headquarters and engineering presence.
Quantum Metric
Continuous product design platform that uses ML to surface user friction in real time across web and mobile. A unicorn since 2021, founded by Mario Ciabarra.
Quindar
Builds automated satellite mission management and mission control software for commercial and government constellation operators, founded by former OneWeb engineers. Raised an $18M Series A led by Washington Harbour in November 2025 to open a classified mission operations center in the Denver area.
QuSpin
Builds compact optically pumped magnetometers (OPMs) that enable wearable magnetoencephalography (MEG) brain imaging without cryogenic cooling. Bootstrapped to profitability on NIH SBIR grants and product sales rather than venture capital.
Radia
Building the WindRunner, the world's largest aircraft, designed to deliver giant onshore wind turbine blades — unlocking cheaper green electricity at scale.
RADICL
RADICL provides Cybersecurity-as-a-Service via an autonomous virtual SOC purpose-built for SMBs supporting U.S. critical infrastructure and the Defense Industrial Base. Co-founded by LogRhythm co-founder Chris Petersen, the company secured $31M in Series A funding in early 2026.
Random Games
Video game company building the 'Unioverse,' a community-owned, royalty-free game franchise and shared IP/asset layer with blockchain-enabled ownership, partnering with studios to ship multiple titles.
Rank One Computing
NIST top-ranked AI facial-recognition and biometric-verification software for government, defense, and commercial use.
Raven Space Systems
Aerospace 3D-printing company whose patented Microwave Assisted Deposition (MAD) technology rapidly manufactures aerospace-grade thermoset and ceramic composites for hypersonics, propulsion, reentry vehicles, satellites, and rockets. Relocating its HQ and manufacturing to Broomfield, CO.
Recurly
Subscription billing and revenue management platform serving thousands of SaaS, media, and consumer subscription businesses globally.
Red Canary
Managed Detection and Response (MDR) provider delivering threat intelligence, endpoint security, and incident response with industry-leading SOC operations.
Redwire Space
Space infrastructure company manufacturing solar arrays, deployable structures, and on-orbit manufacturing technologies. Significant Longmont engineering presence.
Rendezvous Robotics
Space robotics company developing self-assembling, reconfigurable in-orbit structures using patented TESSERAE technology — flat-packed tiles that autonomously dock and reconfigure via electromagnetic formation flying to build scalable space infrastructure.
Researchify Health
Automates clinical-trial communication between research institutions and patients to streamline recruitment and engagement.
Resonance (Quantum Insider)
Market intelligence and advisory firm for deep-tech decision-makers, serving the quantum, AI, space, climate, and digital twin sectors.
RheumaGen
Biopharmaceutical company developing disease-modifying therapies for rheumatoid arthritis and autoimmune conditions.
Ridley
AI-powered real estate platform that lets homeowners list and sell their homes without paying traditional agent commissions, offering AI pricing guidance, MLS/Zillow distribution, document prep, and concierge support.
Riot Platforms
Riot Platforms is a vertically integrated Bitcoin mining and digital infrastructure operator running large-scale mining facilities in Texas and providing engineering services for data center construction. Originally incorporated as Bioptix in 2000; pivoted to Bitcoin mining and rebranded as Riot Platforms in 2017.
Rodeo
B2B tech-enabled services company that helps better-for-you consumer packaged goods brands grow in retail, combining sales management with AI-enabled tools for market analysis, retail launch planning, and distribution.
SALT Lending
Provides crypto-backed consumer and commercial loans, letting borrowers use Bitcoin and other digital assets as collateral; operates in 44 states and seven countries. Raised a $64.4M recapitalization in February 2023 to resume full operations after the FTX-era freeze.
SambaSafety
Driver risk-management SaaS with continuous MVR monitoring and insurance underwriting tools used by fleets and insurers nationwide.
Scaled Agile
Creator of the Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe), providing enterprise agility training, certification, and software.
ScaleIP
ScaleIP (formerly LicenseLead) is an AI-powered IP commercialization platform whose ARIA assistant analyzes global patent data to help universities, technology transfer offices, government labs, and corporations identify licensees and close IP deals faster. Customers include Los Alamos National Laboratory, CU Anschutz, and Dana-Farber. CEO Dillon Eldridge was appointed in 2025.
Scholarly
Software platform for higher-education faculty affairs, streamlining faculty workflows for colleges and universities. Colorado-headquartered and backed by lead investor Range Ventures.
Scotch
AI-enabled operating system built exclusively for liquor and alcohol-beverage retailers, combining point-of-sale, payments, inventory, invoice reconciliation, and pricing intelligence in one cloud-native platform.
Scythe Robotics
Autonomous, electric commercial lawn mower (the M.52) for landscaping companies — founded by iRobot and Sphero alumni.
Searchcraft
Searchcraft is an AI-native, drop-in semantic search engine built in Rust and designed for front-end developers, delivering sub-millisecond responses across hundreds of millions of records. The product combines keyword precision with semantic intent detection without relying on vector databases or opaque ranking models.
Secure64
Provider of carrier-grade, self-protecting DNS software and Protective DNS services that block malicious domains, malware, and phishing for telecom and government networks serving over 1.5 billion subscribers.
SereniCare AI
AI-assisted palliative care platform helping patients with serious illnesses and their providers coordinate care transitions through virtual consultations, real-time communication, and automated care-management triggers.
Sierra Space
Commercial space company building the Dream Chaser spaceplane and the LIFE commercial space station module. Spun out of Sierra Nevada Corporation.
SkyPeak Technologies
Telecom SaaS company whose patented CORA Mobile Edge on-device content-shaping technology compresses data-intensive video to cut mobile data and bandwidth costs for network operators and consumers.
Smart Media Tech
Enterprise Web3 customer-engagement and loyalty SaaS platform enabling brands, banks and sports organizations to run branded wallet, points and NFT-based activations; partners include the NBA, PepsiCo, Visa, Unilever, Accenture and WPP.
SmarterX
Product intelligence platform providing retailers and brands with regulatory, sustainability, and compliance data for consumer products.
Soar Autism Center
Autism therapy provider delivering naturalistic ABA therapy in child-friendly centers designed to help kids thrive socially and developmentally.
Solid Power
Develops all-solid-state batteries for electric vehicles and aviation — partnered with Ford and BMW. Publicly traded on Nasdaq (SLDP).
SonderMind
Insurance-covered behavioral-health marketplace matching patients with therapists and psychiatrists, in person or virtually. Reached unicorn status in 2021.
Soona
Soona is a virtual content creation platform for e-commerce brands, delivering professional photography, video, and AI-generated product imagery with 24-hour turnaround. Co-founded by Liz Giorgi, the company has acquired Trend.io and Mokker.ai to expand its creator network and generative AI capabilities.
Sortient
Waste sorting and recycling technology company using AI and computer vision to improve material recovery at scale.
Soundscape VR
Immersive audio and VR entertainment company creating spatial sound experiences for live events and digital platforms.
Sovrn
Sovrn is a publisher technology company that helps thousands of online publishers maximize revenue through an ad exchange, programmatic advertising tools, affiliate commerce software, and data analytics. Reaching over 500 million consumers across 40 billion pageviews daily, Sovrn gives independent publishers the infrastructure to compete with large media platforms.
Spaxial
Spaxial is a Spatial Foundation Model purpose-built for 3D scene understanding, enabling game engines and 3D applications to analyze, assemble, and optimize entire 3D environments through reasoning about objects and their relationships. The platform offers native Unity editor integration with Unreal Engine support in development, serving game development, VR/AR, architectural visualization, and simulation training.
Spectralink
Makes purpose-built enterprise wireless communication devices — Wi-Fi and DECT handsets and rugged smartphones — plus device management software for healthcare, retail, and manufacturing frontline workers. Owned by Sun Capital Partners since 2012 and headquartered in Boulder.
Spekit
Just-in-time sales enablement platform unifying content management and AI to deliver in-the-moment guidance to revenue teams in their flow of work.
Sphero
Originally famous for app-controlled robotic balls and the Star Wars BB-8; now focused on STEAM education robotics products for K-12 schools.
Spiridellis Bros Studios
AI-powered animation studio from the JibJab and StoryBots founders, building original film, TV, games, and toy franchises.
Sploot
Denver-based veterinary care company operating physical clinics that provide primary, urgent, and emergency pet care with extended daily hours across the Denver metro, Chicago, Colorado Springs, and Salt Lake City.
Spoke Safety
Connected-mobility startup building Vehicle-to-Everything (V2X) technology that links vehicles in real time with other vehicles, road users, and smart-city infrastructure to improve road safety.
Stable Laser Systems
Supplies frequency-stabilized laser systems, Fabry-Perot cavities, and related hardware for research, quantum information, and precision timing. Independent and privately held.
STACK Infrastructure
Hyperscale data-center developer and operator delivering colocation, build-to-suit, and powered-shell digital-infrastructure solutions across North America.
StackHawk
API and application security testing platform that runs in CI/CD to detect and resolve vulnerabilities before code reaches production.
Star Harbor
Developing a planned 53-acre space readiness and innovation campus in Lone Tree — billed as the world's first publicly accessible spaceflight training facility — with astronaut training, R&D facilities, and a roughly $120M academy.
Steelhead Composites
Manufactures composite-overwrapped pressure vessels for hydrogen storage, CNG, and hydraulic accumulators, serving clean energy, transportation, and aerospace markets. Raised a $15M round in August 2024 to scale hydrogen storage production (about $57.5M raised total).
Strata Identity
Distributed multi-cloud identity orchestration platform for hybrid and multi-cloud environments — “the identity fabric” for modern enterprises.
Stratom
Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned small business developing autonomous ground vehicles and robotic systems for defense and commercial logistics, including unmanned cargo movement and robotic refueling. Funded largely through U.S. Air Force, Marine Corps, and other DoD contracts.
Stream
Enterprise-grade chat API and in-app messaging platform providing scalable real-time communication infrastructure for social networks, activity feeds, and messaging apps.
Strive Health
Value-based kidney care platform combining tech-enabled care delivery with value-based payer contracts. Raised $550M in 2025; serves 145,000+ patients.
Suite Studios
Intelligent cloud-based post-production platform making media workflows accessible to dispersed and hybrid creative teams without requiring file downloads or syncing.
Sunblink Entertainment
Mobile game studio developing narrative-driven and social games with strong community followings.
Sunday
Smart lawn care platform delivering personalized, science-based lawn and garden products directly to homeowners.
Sunny
Femtech company offering affordable, sustainable period care products and reproductive health resources.
SurePath AI
SaaS platform enabling enterprise governance and management of any GenAI solution — visibility, policy enforcement, and DLP across LLM use.
Swimlane
Low-code security automation, orchestration, and AI-SOC platform that lets enterprise SOCs automate detection, response, and case management.
Syght
Syght builds passive millimeter-wave imaging sensors paired with AI-driven automatic threat recognition to detect concealed weapons, explosives, and contraband on moving subjects at a distance. The non-ionizing technology operates through clothing, luggage, fog, and darkness without producing invasive imagery, with applications spanning security checkpoints and retail loss prevention.
Team Wildfire
Manufacturer of jet-engine-based mobile fire-suppression units (the 'Hurricane' and 'Storm Cell') that rapidly deliver wind, water/mist and fire retardant to deny and contain wildfires, harden evacuation routes, and protect structures.
Tekumo
Field service management platform streamlining work order management, scheduling, and asset maintenance for facilities teams.
Tempo Works
Construction-robotics startup developing autonomous robots (concrete grinders/polishers) that automate the grinding and polishing of large concrete floor areas to improve construction speed, precision, and productivity.
Tendeg
Designs and manufactures large deployable antennas and deployable structures for smallsats and national security space missions. Self-funded with over 145 employees; in 2025 it opened a purpose-built 120,000 sq ft manufacturing facility in Louisville to scale antenna production.
TermScout
Legal-tech platform that brings transparency to contract review, pre-rating standard agreements so businesses can sign faster with less back-and-forth.
TextUs
Business text messaging platform for recruiting, sales, and customer service teams, integrating with major CRM and ATS systems. Has raised about $28.5M total, including a $22M Series C in December 2021 led by Eastside Partners.
The Pro's Closet
Online marketplace for buying and selling premium used cycling gear. Closed October 2024 and relaunched under new ownership (Elshair Companies) in November 2024.
Think Bioscience
Synthetic biology company developing small-molecule therapeutics against historically undruggable proteins using microbial systems for drug discovery.
ThinkOrbital
Builds X-ray scanning and on-orbit inspection systems plus large-aperture orbital platforms for in-space services and manufacturing.
TIFIN
AI platform for the wealth management industry, building a portfolio of consumer and B2B fintech apps. Founded by Vinay Nair.
Tilled
Tilled provides PayFac-as-a-Service, enabling software companies to embed payment processing for their customers without becoming a registered payment facilitator. Founded by Caleb Avery, the company has raised nearly $40M total and reported over 500% YoY growth in 2024.
Tilt
Third-party leave administration software simplifying FMLA, parental, and disability leave management for employers through technology and people-first service.
Todyl
Todyl is a cloud-first cybersecurity platform that unifies SASE, endpoint security, SIEM, MXDR, and GRC into a single-agent solution for MSPs and businesses. The platform enables organizations to manage threat prevention, detection, and response alongside governance and compliance from one integrated system.
Tract
Develops master-planned data-center campuses and land for hyperscale megasites.
Travertine
Carbon dioxide removal company that co-produces sulfuric acid and green hydrogen while enabling sustainable critical-element production.
Trimble
Trimble provides technology solutions across construction, geospatial, agriculture, and transportation, connecting the physical and digital worlds through positioning, modeling, and analytics software. The company relocated its global headquarters from Sunnyvale, CA to Westminster, CO in 2022.
True Anomaly
Builds spacecraft and space-domain mission software for Space Force superiority missions — most recently raised $650M at a $2.2B valuation.
Tynt Technologies
Tynt develops Reversible Metal Electrodeposition (RME) technology that enables dynamic dimming across transparent surfaces, from smart eyewear and AR lenses to building windows. The platform achieves an industry-leading 0.01% to 90% visible light transmission range with low haze, switching from clear to black in under 10 seconds. Co-founder and CEO Tyler Hernandez developed the core technology during his PhD at Stanford.
United Launch Alliance
Launch services provider operating the Vulcan Centaur rocket (and previously Atlas V and Delta IV) for national security, civil, and commercial missions. A 50/50 joint venture of Boeing and Lockheed Martin with roughly 2,500-3,000 employees.
Uplight
Technology partner of energy providers transitioning to clean energy, offering an AI- and SaaS-driven platform serving 85+ utilities representing 110M+ energy customers and managing 8.5+ GW of flexible load. In March 2026, Octopus Energy Group acquired a majority stake; Schneider Electric remains a minority partner.
Urban Sky
Urban Sky develops reusable stratospheric microballoons that capture high-resolution aerial imagery and persistent monitoring data at a fraction of satellite costs. Applications include real-time wildfire monitoring, mapping, and defense ISR. The company raised $30M Series B in February 2025.
Ursa Major Technologies
Independent rocket-propulsion manufacturer producing the Hadley and Ripley liquid engines and solid rocket motors for space, hypersonic, and missile defense.
Vantage Data Centers
Vantage Data Centers develops, owns, and operates hyperscale data center campuses across North America, EMEA, and APAC, serving cloud and AI customers. In 2024 the company secured a record $13 billion in incremental funding to support expansion driven by AI and cloud adoption.
Vartega
Carbon fiber recycling company producing recycled carbon fiber for thermoplastic compounding and thermoset applications. Closed an oversubscribed $10M preferred equity round in January 2024 led by Diamond Edge Ventures, and moved into a new Denver manufacturing headquarters with roughly 10x the capacity.
Veho
Tech-enabled last-mile delivery network providing e-commerce brands with fast, flexible, and customer-centric parcel delivery.
Vendavo
AI-driven B2B price optimization and commercial-excellence platform for large enterprises — backed by Francisco Partners.
Vergent Products
Founded in 1996, an electronics design and manufacturing partner operating from a Colorado facility certified to ISO 9001, ISO 13485, and AS9100D. Serves the medical, measurement and controls, aerospace, and defense markets with end-to-end solutions including PCB assembly, final product assembly, system integration, configure-to-order customization, warranty and repair, and order fulfillment.
Vero Networks
Vero Networks designs, builds, and operates fiber infrastructure serving residential customers, schools, enterprises, government entities, and wireless carriers across the United States. The company offers dark fiber, lit fiber, private networks, and broadband internet through a growing portfolio of regional operating brands.
Vertafore
Insurance technology leader providing SaaS solutions that automate workflows for carriers, brokers, and MGAs. Acquired by Roper Technologies in 2020.
Vescent
Designs and manufactures frequency combs, lasers, and precision laser-control electronics for quantum timing, computing, networking, and sensing. In March 2024 it closed a $5M Series Seed round led by Corporate Fuel with participation from Caruso Ventures.
Vexcel Data Program
Operates one of the world's largest aerial-imagery programs with ML-based property and building-attribute extraction.
VieCure
VieCure is an AI-powered oncology platform that provides clinical decision support and precision medicine tools to help cancer care providers personalize treatment plans. The platform integrates evidence-based protocols, telemedicine, and patient monitoring to democratize access to high-caliber cancer care.
Virta Health
Virtual care platform that reverses type 2 diabetes and treats metabolic conditions through nutrition science and continuous physician support.
Vita Inclinata
Builds load stabilization systems that stop spin and sway on helicopter hoists and crane loads, including the Army airworthiness-qualified Vita Rescue System and the Vita Load Navigator for construction. Has raised more than $75M total, most recently a $44M debt financing in January 2024.
Vorto
Vorto is an AI-enabled autonomous supply chain platform that automates demand, procurement, logistics, and operations for shippers and carriers. Founded by Priyesh Ranjan to transform the trucking supply chain, the company is backed by Golden Gate Capital.
Voyager Technologies
Defense and space technology company developing solutions for national security and commercial space operations — publicly traded on NYSE.
Watchmaker Genomics
Watchmaker Genomics develops high-performance enzymes for next-generation sequencing and genomic research, using a computational design and directed evolution platform. Co-founded by Trey Foskett (formerly Kapa Biosystems, sold to Roche for $500M), the company is an Endeavor Colorado portfolio company.
Webroot
Cloud-based endpoint protection with real-time threat intelligence; acquired by OpenText in 2019 and now part of OpenText Cybersecurity.
Whole Insight
Consumer-first healthcare technology turning eligibility into participation through personalized, AI-driven engagement for underserved communities.
Wowza Media Systems
Live-streaming and video infrastructure with deployable software and cloud streaming services trusted by tens of thousands of customers worldwide.
Wrapmate
Vehicle wrap marketplace connecting businesses with vetted installers for fleet graphics, vinyl wraps, and branded vehicle design.
Wunder Capital
Commercial solar financing platform aggregating investor capital to fund small- and mid-scale solar installations.
Xcimer Energy
Developing commercial laser inertial fusion energy using low-cost electron-beam-pumped excimer lasers; raised a $100M Series A in June 2024 led by Hedosophia with Breakthrough Energy Ventures and Lowercarbon Capital, over $150M total. In June 2026 the DOE approved its Athena fusion power plant preconceptual design milestone.
XTI Aerospace
Publicly traded aerospace company (Nasdaq: XTIA) that spent a decade developing the TriFan 600 VTOL business aircraft before pivoting in 2026 to focus on the commercial drone market through its Drone Nerds acquisition. Reported $27.7M revenue in Q1 2026.
York Space Systems
Manufacturer of standardized small-satellite buses and turnkey spacecraft missions, a major supplier to the Space Development Agency's Transport Layer. Went public on the NYSE in January 2026, raising $629M at a valuation over $4 billion, and has since acquired ATLAS Space Operations and Solestial.
Zayo Group
Bandwidth and fiber-infrastructure provider operating networks across 300+ U.S. and European markets. Owned by DigitalBridge/EQT.
Zed Industries
High-performance, multiplayer code editor built in Rust for collaborative development with AI agents, designed for speed-of-thought coding.
Zephr
Developer of next-generation location-based GPS and AR mapping solutions for outdoor recreation, defense, and autonomous systems.
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