Rockies Venture Club

What Rockies Venture Club does

Rockies Venture Club (RVC) is a Colorado-based non-profit angel investing organization founded informally in 1982 and officially incorporated on September 9, 1985. It operates as a community-led angel network serving accredited investors and early-stage entrepreneurs in Technology, Cleantech, and Life Sciences sectors. The organization screens approximately 70-1,000+ startup applicants per year through a structured screening committee process, featuring 3-5 pre-screened companies at each monthly Investor Forum. Its core products include tiered investor memberships ($1,495 Active / $895 Mobile), startup memberships ($395), educational programs (HyperAccelerator, Pitch Academy, Angel Investing 501), two annual conferences (Angel Capital Summit and Colorado Capital Conference), and a Women's Investor Network (WIN). RVC is a member of the Angel Capital Association and operates three affiliated venture funds (Rockies Space Fund, Rockies Venture Fund, Rockies Seed Fund) that co-invest alongside the angel network.

RVC's underlying platform combines proprietary due diligence frameworks (reports trusted by angel syndicates nationwide), a digital Investor Portal, the RVC Valuation Modeler for early-stage company valuation, and a Capital Strategy Table for modeling funding rounds and dilution. The organization connects members with alternative funding solutions (term loans, SBA loans, equipment financing, commercial real estate) through referral partnerships. Marketing is primarily community-led and event-driven, with 75-140+ events annually throughout Colorado and virtually via Zoom, supplemented by content marketing, email newsletters, and LinkedIn.

The business model is fundamentally a subscription-membership non-profit. Revenue streams include recurring investor and startup memberships, conference and event registration fees (with discounts for members), educational program fees, and referral commissions from alternative funding partners. Initial angel investments range from $100K-$500K per company with follow-on capital in subsequent rounds. The organization employs 1-10 staff, is led by Executive Chairman Peter Adams and Executive Director Kevin Kudra, and serves 100+ active angel investors and 40+ angel group partners nationwide through the ACA syndication network.

Name

Rockies Venture Club

Legal name

Rockies Venture Club

Website

https://rockiesventureclub.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1985

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Rockies Venture Club is a Colorado-based non-profit angel investing organization founded in 1985 that connects 100+ active angel investors with pre-screened early-stage startups in Technology, Cleantech, and Life Sciences through membership tiers, monthly forums, educational programs, and affiliated venture funds.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Angel Investing Network

NAICS

Portfolio Management and Investment Advice (523940)

SIC

Investment Advice (6282), Services-Membership Organizations (8600)

akta.pro primary industry

Micro-VC & Angel Funds (FSANAAAI)

akta.pro secondary industry

Venture Capital Fundraising Placement (FSAEALAC)

Keywords

• Angel investing network
• Investor membership programs
• Startup pitch screening
• Due diligence services
• Early-stage venture funding

Headquarters

HQ city

Denver

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Investor Memberships: Active Investor Membership ($1,495/year) provides full access to forums, due diligence, education, and VCA program. Mobile Investor Membership ($895/year) provides virtual-only access to deal flow and events.
2. Startup Memberships: Startup Membership at $395/year provides founders access to educational programs, Mastermind Sessions, Pitch Academy, Digital Academy, and discounted event access.
3. Corporate Memberships: Corporate membership tier for organizations seeking access to the investor network and startup ecosystem.
4. Conference and Event Revenue: Angel Capital Summit and Colorado Capital Conference registrations; exhibitor table sales; discounted rates for members vs non-members.
5. Educational Programs: Revenue from HyperAccelerator program (free for Greeley participants; standard fees apply elsewhere), Pitch Academy (free for members), and Angel Investing 501 ($150 refundable deposit).
6. Alternative Funding Referrals: RVC connects members with third-party financing providers and may receive referral compensation for alternative funding solutions including term loans, SBA loans, equipment financing, and commercial real estate.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Rockies Venture Club operates a community-led angel investing network providing accredited investors with access to screened startup deal flow, expert due diligence, and nationwide syndication across 40+ angel groups. The organization sells annual memberships (Active Investor, Mobile Investor, Startup, and Corporate tiers), educational programs (HyperAccelerator, Pitch Academy, Angel Investing 501), and hosts major conferences (Angel Capital Summit, Colorado Capital Conference). Complementary venture funds (Rockies Space Fund, Rockies Venture Fund, Rockies Seed Fund) co-invest alongside the angel network.

Product overview

Rockies Venture Club is an angel investing network serving Colorado's startup ecosystem. The organization offers a platform of membership-based services for both investors and entrepreneurs, including investor membership tiers (Active and Mobile), startup membership, and educational programs (HyperAccelerator, Pitch Academy, Angel Investing 501). The club hosts major conferences (Angel Capital Summit, Colorado Capital Conference), provides access to deal flow and due diligence, and connects startups with alternative funding solutions. A dedicated Women's Investor Network (WIN) supports diversity in investing.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• HyperAccelerator: An intensive mentor-driven accelerator program designed to develop emerging startup companies for investment and fast growth. The program covers exit strategy, OKRs, go-to-market strategy, valuation models, capital strategy, and scaling strategy.
• RVC Pitch Academy
• RVC Angel Investing 501
• Women's Investor Network (WIN)
• Angel Capital Summit
• Venture Capital Analytics (VCA)

Products and services

• Active Investor Membership Annual subscription at $1,495 for accredited investors providing full access to Monthly Investor Forums (in-person & virtual), Due Diligence Deep Dives, the RVC Investor Portal, discounted carried interest on RVC SPVs, Angel Capital Association membership, Pitch Academy & Mastermind Sessions, Conferences & Signature Series, Angel Investing 501, and the Venture Capital Analytics Program. Designed for investors seeking comprehensive engagement with the RVC deal flow and community.
• Mobile Investor Membership Annual subscription at $895 providing virtual-only access to deal flow, due diligence reports, and virtual events. Excludes Angel Investing 501, Digital Academy, and the VCA program. Designed for out-of-state or remote investors who want access to RVC deal flow without in-person attendance.
• Startup Membership Annual subscription at $395 designed for founders to learn about angel investing and venture capital while participating in a community of investors and founders. Includes Monthly Mastermind Sessions, one free Pitch Academy with Pitch Practice ($295 value), RVC Digital Academy (with HyperAccelerator Membership), 50% off Live Classes, Conferences & Signature Series, and RVC Webinars.
• HyperAccelerator An intensive one-week mentor-driven immersion program covering exit strategy, OKRs, go-to-market strategy, valuation models (using the proprietary RVC Valuation Modeler with five valuation models for early-stage companies), capital strategy (using the Capital Strategy Table for round/dilution/exit modeling), and scaling strategy. Companies graduate investment-ready with no equity taken. Free for Greeley participants in 2026.
• RVC Pitch Academy A half-day workshop preparing founders to deliver compelling pitches, understand VC terms and processes, negotiate deals, and sharpen their venture strategy. Includes pitch practice with real-time feedback from experienced investors and operators. Held at RVC's Denver location at 1415 Park Ave W, Thrive Ballpark, and other venues.
• Angel Investing 501 An advanced investor education program covering investment criteria, tax credits, syndication, pitch evaluation, exit strategies, financial proformas, capital strategy, valuations, term sheet negotiation, and becoming a lead investor. Delivered through practical exercises, mentorship from seasoned investors, and comprehensive materials. Application requires a $150 refundable deposit.
• Women's Investor Network (WIN) A dedicated network empowering women investors and entrepreneurs through community engagement, educational content, programs, and investment opportunities to increase diversity in the investing community. Includes WIN mailing list, dedicated events, and investment opportunities targeting women-led startups.
• Venture Capital Analytics (VCA) A program offering expanded deal flow access through monthly screening committee meetings and opportunities for investors to contribute to the investment and due diligence processes. Designed for investors seeking to deepen expertise across diverse industries. Included with Active Investor Membership.
• Alternative Funding Solutions Connections to non-venture funding solutions through partner financial institutions, including term loans ($10k-$5M, 6mo-10yr), working capital, business lines of credit, SBA loans ($10k-$5M, 10-25yr), equipment financing ($10k-$5M, 1-6yr), AR/PO financing, commercial real estate loans ($250k-$10M, 10-30yr), and merchant cash advances. Minimum FICO score 550 required. RVC receives referral compensation for these connections.
• Angel Capital Summit Colorado's largest annual angel investing conference featuring startup pitches, VC fund manager presentations, panels, networking, and collaborative investment opportunities. Brings together 300+ community members. Pricing: FREE for Active Investor and Corporate Members; $149-$249 earlybird for Mobile Investor and Basic Entrepreneur Members; $199 for Non-Members; $99 evening kick-off; $49 student; $1,500 exhibitor table.
• Colorado Capital Conference Annual conference bringing together investors, entrepreneurs, and ecosystem members for startup networking and learning opportunities throughout Colorado's capital ecosystem.

Quantifiable outcome

• Target 10x returns over 5 years or less for portfolio companies
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers46 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

14 partnerships are on record, tiered flagship, core and minor.

• City of GreeleyflagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2026City of Greeley partnered with RVC to deliver the Greeley HyperAccelerator 2026, a free program for all participants from the City of Greeley with no fees, no equity, no materials costs, no pitch fees, and no diligence costs.
• Angel Capital AssociationcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerRVC is a proud member of the Angel Capital Association, the national leadership organization for angel investing in the U.S. This membership enables syndication with angel groups nationwide and access to the broader ACA network of investors and deal flow.
• 40+ Angel Groups NationwidecoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorRVC has established relationships with over 40 angel groups across the country enabling nationwide syndication of investment opportunities and deal sharing.
• CU InnovationsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner organization supporting startup ecosystem development through university innovation and commercialization initiatives.
• Prime HealthminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner organization in the health innovation ecosystem supporting healthcare and life sciences startups.
• Colorado Office of Economic Development and International Trade (OEDIT)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerState economic development agency partner supporting advanced industry companies including those in RVC's portfolio through grants and ecosystem programs.
• City of Greeley Economic DevelopmentminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocal economic development partner supporting entrepreneurship and business growth in Greeley, Colorado.
• City of Fort CollinsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocal economic development partner supporting entrepreneurship ecosystem in Fort Collins, Colorado.
• COBIOScienceminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner organization in the bioscience and life sciences ecosystem supporting startup development.
• Denver South Economic Development PartnershipminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegional economic development partnership supporting business growth and startup ecosystem in the Denver South area.
• Richtr Financial StudiominorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerAccounting and financial services partner supporting portfolio companies with financial planning and accounting services.
• Thrive WorkplaceminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerWorkspace and business environment partner supporting RVC events and entrepreneur community.
• Denver Metro Small Business Development Center (SBDC)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSmall business development partner supporting entrepreneurship ecosystem and startup growth in the Denver metro area.
• SparkXYZcoreTechnology or IntegrationApplication platform partner used by RVC for startup pitch applications. Startups submit detailed applications via SparkXYZ for in-depth evaluation by screening committees.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Tech Coast Angels: One of the largest and most active U.S. angel networks, with screening committees, due diligence infrastructure, and syndication across California chapters. Directly comparable to RVC as a regional angel network providing investor forums, due diligence, and educational programming for accredited investors.
• Alliance of Angels: Pacific Northwest-based angel investor network (Seattle) with monthly investor forums, screening committees, due diligence, and educational programming. Directly comparable in operating model, membership structure, and regional economic-development focus.
• Sand Hill Angels: Silicon Valley-based angel group operating monthly investor forums, structured due diligence, and syndication. Closely mirrors RVC's combination of investor membership, screened deal flow, and educational programming for active angel investors.
• Band of Angels: Silicon Valley angel group founded in 1994 with screening committees, monthly forums, and a Seed Fund co-investment vehicle. Comparable to RVC in combining an angel investor network with affiliated capital funds for follow-on investment.
• Central Texas Angel Network: Regional angel network in Austin/Texas providing screened deal flow, due diligence, and educational programming. Operates a similar community-led angel model with monthly forums and portfolio support comparable to RVC's forum cadence.
• New York Angels: Established NYC-based angel network with monthly investor meetings, structured due diligence, and co-investment funds. Direct peer in serving accredited investors seeking early-stage tech/life-sciences deal flow in a major metro ecosystem.
• Houston Angel Network: Texas-based angel investor organization with member-driven deal screening and educational programming. Operates a similar model of monthly investor forums, screening committees, and partner-network syndication as RVC.
• Common Angels: Boston-based angel investor group with monthly forums, screened deal flow, and due diligence infrastructure. Comparable in membership model, regional focus, and serving accredited investors in a major U.S. startup ecosystem.

Emerging players

• Golden Seeds: U.S. angel network focused specifically on women-led businesses, with screening committees, due diligence, and educational programming. Comparable to RVC's WIN initiative and broader educational mission, with a more concentrated women-investor focus.

Others

• Angel Capital Association: National leadership organization for angel investing in the U.S. RVC is a member; ACA does not compete for deal flow but provides syndication infrastructure, education, and policy advocacy that complement RVC's regional operations.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles10 records

Subsidiaries5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors1 record

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M&A

Investments113 records

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