Howdy Partners
Overview
Howdy Partners, formerly known as Greater Colorado Venture Fund, is a venture capital firm dedicated to investing in high-growth companies located in rural Colorado communities. The firm focuses on providing capital and support to entrepreneurs who have chosen to build their businesses in these areas, aiming to bridge the funding gap and foster innovation in regions often overlooked by traditional venture capital firms. The firm's investment strategy is industry-agnostic, targeting seed and early-stage companies across various sectors, including technology, healthcare, real estate, financial services, consumer goods, energy, agriculture, aerospace, cybersecurity, outdoor recreation, B2B SaaS, Govtech, AgTech, SaaS, AI, and more. By investing in these diverse industries, Howdy Partners seeks to stimulate economic development and create sustainable communities in rural Colorado. Since its inception in 2018, Howdy Partners has deployed over $26 million into 50 startups across 33 communities in Colorado. The firm has a proven track record, with nine successful exits to date, demonstrating its commitment to supporting founders in rural and underestimated markets. The rebranding to Howdy Partners reflects the firm's philosophy of being approachable, authentic, and deeply rooted in place, aligning with its mission to support world-class founders building in overlooked regions.
Investment Focus
- Headquartered or have significant operations located in Rural Colorado
- At least two full-time employees based in Rural Colorado
- Committed to being located in Colorado for at least 5 years
- Seeking their first round of institutional or 'growth' capital funding
- Serving customers well beyond the company's locality, or raising funds to scale to serve customers beyond the company's locality
- Begun generating revenue
- Proven that customers will pay for their product
Portfolio Companies
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Unlock full contacts →Frequently asked questions about Howdy Partners
What sectors does Howdy Partners invest in?
Howdy Partners invests in Financial Services, Technology, Healthcare, Energy, Consumer Goods and Real Estate, and is based in Brussels, Belgium. Howdy Partners is listed as a venture capital in the ConnectSafely investor database.
What stage does Howdy Partners invest at?
Howdy Partners backs companies at Seed and Early Stage, writing cheques of 1M - 5M.
Which regions does Howdy Partners invest in?
Howdy Partners invests across United States.
What companies has Howdy Partners invested in?
Howdy Partners's portfolio includes Agile Space Industries, Barn Owl Precision Agriculture, Glade Optics, BettrData, Revel Bikes, Healthy Young Minds, Cloudrise and Precog.
How do I contact Howdy Partners?
Howdy Partners's contact details — including LinkedIn — are listed in the ConnectSafely investor database, along with its website and the LinkedIn profiles of the team.
Last updated · Source: ConnectSafely investor database
