Building Colorado's most consequential founder community.
Endeavor Colorado is more than a nonprofit. It's a decade-long bet that the best entrepreneurs in Colorado, when connected to the right mentors, capital, and peers, can build companies that change the world.
Mission
High-impact entrepreneurship is an economic force.
Endeavor was founded on a simple but powerful insight: a handful of high-growth, high-impact entrepreneurs create disproportionate economic value, jobs, capital, innovation, and inspiration for the next generation of founders.
In Colorado, that insight has proven true. Endeavor's 16 Colorado entrepreneurs have created over 4,000 jobs, raised $2.3B in capital, and built companies valued at more than $8 billion combined.
And this is only the beginning.
Global selection rate, the most competitive entrepreneur program in the world
Endeavor Catalyst AUM, co-investing alongside top VCs in the best Endeavor companies
Global markets where Endeavor operates, giving Colorado entrepreneurs a worldwide network
History
The Colorado timeline.
Endeavor Comes to Colorado
Endeavor Global selects Colorado as one of its first US markets, recognizing the state's untapped entrepreneurial potential and world-class talent base.
First Colorado Class Selected
The inaugural class of Endeavor Colorado entrepreneurs is selected through the global ISP process, setting the standard for the caliber of founders the Colorado chapter would attract.
Navigating the Pandemic
Endeavor Colorado rallies around its portfolio during COVID-19, connecting entrepreneurs to emergency resources, global mentors, and each other during one of the most challenging periods in business history.
Catalyst Fund Launches
Endeavor Catalyst, Endeavor's global co-investment fund, begins deploying capital into Colorado companies, backing the state's highest-potential founders alongside top VCs.
Portfolio Reaches $7.5B+ Valuation
The combined valuation of Endeavor Colorado's portfolio companies surpasses $7.5 billion, validating the selection process and the power of the global Endeavor network.
Class of 2026
The most ambitious class yet, 20 founders across sectors from quantum computing and AI to clean energy, mental health, and space exploration, representing the full breadth of Colorado innovation.
Colorado. Global network.
Endeavor Colorado entrepreneurs don't just get local support, they join a global community of 2,700+ high-impact founders across 50+ markets worldwide.
Meet the Entrepreneurs