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Founded in 2018 and based in Durango, Colorado, Greater Colorado Venture Fund, also known as Howdy Partners, focuses on early-stage investments in overlooked markets. The firm typically manages a portfolio of 8 companies and emphasizes community-aligned business values.
Howdy Partners invests in early-stage companies located in rural Colorado, providing first-check capital ranging from $250,000 to $500,000. Their investment strategy highlights the advantages of building outside major urban hubs, targeting sectors such as aerospace, agriculture technology (AgTech), and artificial intelligence (AI).
Notable portfolio companies include Agile Space Industries, an innovator in in-space chemical propulsion; Barn Own Precision Agriculture (BOPA), which develops autonomous robots for agricultural tasks; and Cloudrise, providing tech-enabled services for data protection and cloud security. Other companies include BettrData, SmartMedia Technologies, Sky Peak Technologies, Glade Optics, and Kamiwaza AI.
Submit your pitch through their website form at [URL]. Ensure your proposal aligns with their focus on rural innovation and early-stage investment.
Yes, Howdy Partners typically leads investment rounds, providing the first-check capital to early-stage companies.
Howdy Partners is open to follow-on investments, particularly for companies that demonstrate strong growth and alignment with their investment thesis.
The firm manages a portfolio of 8 companies, but specific fund size details are not disclosed.
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