Rockies Venture Club


Want to learn more? Please visit our main website: 

www.rockiesventureclub.org

Upcoming Events

    • Tuesday, March 11, 2025
    • 12:00 PM - 5:00 PM
    • Hybrid: Beck Venture Center, 1700 Washington Ave, Golden, CO 80401 or Virtual via Zoom or Virtual via Zoom
    Register

    The RVC Pitch Academy is a half-day workshop designed to do much more than just polish a founder’s pitch and presentation skills. From delivering a compelling presentation to negotiating a successful deal, this workshop will prepare founders to understand many of the terms and processes used by VCs and sharpen their venture strategy.

    Key topics include:

    • Preparing a business for a deal
    • Designing a deck
    • Delivering the pitch
    • Communicating the value for venture funding
    • Balancing pitching a product vs. pitching a company
    • Raising equity vs. convertible debt
    • Communicating risks that don’t raise red flags
    • Understanding investor psychology
    • Following up with interested investors

    RVC’s Pitch Academy instructors have years of experience working with angel + venture capital investors; the Pitch Academy content reflects deep and useful insights about investor priorities and interests. Multiple instructors ensure one-on-one engagement, including pitch practice with real-time feedback.

    For early-stage companies, this is the most cost-effective fundraising consulting you can get! Pitch Academy is free to RVC Investor and Entrepreneur members.

    Learn more about membership: RVC Membership

    Founders: Please bring a pitch deck and laptop to practice.

    Note: To pitch to investors at an upcoming RVC Investor Forum, you must apply to pitch and be accepted by the RVC investment screening committee. 

    Hybrid: Beck Venture Center, 1700 Washington Ave, Golden, CO 80401 or Virtual via Zoom or Virtual via Zoom

    • Thursday, March 20, 2025
    • 3:30 PM - 7:30 PM
    • Beck Venture Center, 1700 Washington Ave, Golden, CO 80401
    • 162
    Register



    RVC Cleantech Signature Series 2025

    Hosted at

    Beck Venture Center

    Colorado School of Mines

    This event is ticketed and open to the public!

    Colorado is a leader in adopting clean energy technologies and supporting the ecosystem of individuals, businesses and institutions fueling the state's cleantech industry. The Colorado Cleantech Industries Association (CCIA), Colorado Climate Week, Colorado School of Mines Beck Venture Center, and Rockies Venture Club have joined in partnership to present the RVC Cleantech Signature Series, which will showcase a industry panel discussion, investment ready Colorado cleantech startups, and valuable networking opportunities for entrepreneurs, investors, and cleantech enthusiasts.

    In partnership with


    CC_Color_LogoColorado Climate Week – A yearly event to drive climate action and explore new climate technologies.

    After the conclusion of presentations, all accredited investors in attendance are invited to join the Rockies Venture Club Investor Forum. RVC Investor Forums serve to pool the wisdom, expertise, and capital of many individual angels. At this forum, investors will privately discuss the merits and risks of each venture. There is no requirement to invest and each investor has an opportunity to indicate interest in following or leading a specific deal. Both new and experienced investor members are welcome at forums -- this is the best way to learn hands-on about angel investing! 

    To learn more about this Signature Series and view the event agenda, please visit www.rockiesventureclub.org/signature-series.


    Presenting Companies


    Rebound Technologies delivers high-performance cooling and freezing HVACR solutions that maximize cost savings and operational efficiency by leveraging its 30+ patented IcePoint technology stack, which uses next-generation ice storage and refrigeration to provide agile freezing, superior humidity control, plug-and-play installation, and demand response capabilities.

    https://www.rebound-tech.com/


    RapiCure's platform chemistry delivers infrastructure repairs 200X faster and 3X tougher, saving companies hundreds of thousands daily in downtime and labor costs.

    https://www.rapicuresolutions.com/


    A better bioplastic for everyday use with no performance penalties: 100% biobased, compostable, chemically recyclable, and patent protected.

    https://sust-chem.com/

    • Thursday, March 27, 2025
    • 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
    • Virtual via Zoom
    Register



    Virtual Office Hours

    March 27th, 2025

    Virtual via Zoom

    Discussion Topic: Proformas & Capital Strategy

    How does someone learn how to be a successful Angel Investor?

    Engage in the RVC Angel Accelerator program to acquire the necessary skills for successful angel investing. Without such training, new investors might spend years and over $250,000 to learn effective investment strategies on their own. Through hands-on exercises and mentorship from experienced investors, Angel Accelerator offers significant benefits including a promising return on investment, potential tax advantages, insights into cutting-edge innovation, and opportunities to connect with fascinating individuals.

    Become a Member!

    This Virtual Office Hours session is associated with an ongoing cohort. Become an RVC Active Investor Member to reserve your spot in the next Angel Accelerator cohort!  Each cohort dives into the Angel Accelerator program through a combination of asynchronous learning, mastermind sessions, RVC Investor Forums, and virtual office hours. The Angel Accelerator Curriculum is designed to span 10 weeks with 2-5 hours of participation per week. The program can be completed entirely remote, however, there are multiple opportunities to engage in person!

    With RVC Active Investor Membership, you also receive free access to the 100+ events we host annually, which include Monthly Investor Forums, Signature Series Nights, Mastermind Sessions, Due Diligence Deep Dives, Investor Screening Committees, and more!

    Apply to Angel Accelerator Today:

    www.rockiesventureclub.org/angel501

      • Tuesday, April 01, 2025
      • 12:00 PM - 5:00 PM
      • Hybrid: Thrive Workplace Ballpark, 1415 Park Ave W, Denver, CO, 80205 Virtual via Zoom
      Register

      The RVC Pitch Academy is a half-day workshop designed to do much more than just polish a founder’s pitch and presentation skills. From delivering a compelling presentation to negotiating a successful deal, this workshop will prepare founders to understand many of the terms and processes used by VCs and sharpen their venture strategy.

      Key topics include:

      • Preparing a business for a deal
      • Designing a deck
      • Delivering the pitch
      • Communicating the value for venture funding
      • Balancing pitching a product vs. pitching a company
      • Raising equity vs. convertible debt
      • Communicating risks that don’t raise red flags
      • Understanding investor psychology
      • Following up with interested investors

      RVC’s Pitch Academy instructors have years of experience working with angel + venture capital investors; the Pitch Academy content reflects deep and useful insights about investor priorities and interests. Multiple instructors ensure one-on-one engagement, including pitch practice with real-time feedback.

      For early-stage companies, this is the most cost-effective fundraising consulting you can get! Pitch Academy is free to RVC Investor and Entrepreneur members.

      Learn more about membership: RVC Membership

      Founders: Please bring a pitch deck and laptop to practice.

      Note: To pitch to investors at an upcoming RVC Investor Forum, you must apply to pitch and be accepted by the RVC investment screening committee. 

      • Thursday, April 10, 2025
      • 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM
      • In-person @ Thrive Ballpark (1415 Park Ave W, Denver, CO, 80205) or Virtual via Zoom
      • 18
      Register



      RVC Valuations & Term Sheets Mastermind

      Hosted at Thrive Ballpark

      The RVC Valuations & Term Sheets Mastermind is a group mentoring session where entrepreneurs can source candid advice on dilemmas they face with fundraising. Attendees help one another with strategy, actions for getting funded, leads and contacts, support and holding each other accountable for achieving goals. In addition, participants receive professional coaching from Rockies Venture Club, investors, and mentors. 

      For early-stage companies, this is the most cost-effective fundraising consulting you can get! Mastermind sessions are free to RVC Investor and Entrepreneur members.

      Learn more about membership: RVC Membership

      Who Should Attend?: Entrepreneurs looking for group feedback their startup company; Investors looking to help provide insight from their experience and get to know companies who will be looking for funding.

      What is the Format?: 2-hour session, with the first hour reserved for introductions and a presentation on the mastermind topic. From there, facilitators will open the group up for discussion diving further into the topic discussed or other dilemmas presented by attendees.

      In-person @ Thrive Ballpark (1415 Park Ave W, Denver, CO, 80205) or Virtual via Zoom

      • Tuesday, April 22, 2025
      • 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
      • Virtual via Zoom
      Register



      Virtual Office Hours

      April 22nd, 2025

      Virtual via Zoom

      Discussion Topic: Lead Investors & Board Members

      How does someone learn how to be a successful Angel Investor?

      Engage in the RVC Angel Accelerator program to acquire the necessary skills for successful angel investing. Without such training, new investors might spend years and over $250,000 to learn effective investment strategies on their own. Through hands-on exercises and mentorship from experienced investors, Angel Accelerator offers significant benefits including a promising return on investment, potential tax advantages, insights into cutting-edge innovation, and opportunities to connect with fascinating individuals.

      Become a Member!

      This Virtual Office Hours session is associated with an ongoing cohort. Become an RVC Active Investor Member to reserve your spot in the next Angel Accelerator cohort!  Each cohort dives into the Angel Accelerator program through a combination of asynchronous learning, mastermind sessions, RVC Investor Forums, and virtual office hours. The Angel Accelerator Curriculum is designed to span 10 weeks with 2-5 hours of participation per week. The program can be completed entirely remote, however, there are multiple opportunities to engage in person!

      With RVC Active Investor Membership, you also receive free access to the 100+ events we host annually, which include Monthly Investor Forums, Signature Series Nights, Mastermind Sessions, Due Diligence Deep Dives, Investor Screening Committees, and more!

      Apply to Angel Accelerator Today:

      www.rockiesventureclub.org/angel501

        • Thursday, April 24, 2025
        • 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
        • In-person @ Thrive Workplace Ball Park, 1415 Park Ave W, Denver, CO 80205
        Register

        Colorado Business Incentives | Advanced Industries | OEDIT


        THIS EVENT IS ONLY FOR THOSE WITH THE 

        OEDIT REGISTRATION CODE


        The RVC Pitch Academy is a half-day workshop designed to do much more than just polish a founder’s pitch and presentation skills. From delivering a compelling presentation to negotiating a successful deal, this workshop will prepare founders to understand many of the terms and processes used by VCs and sharpen their venture strategy.

        Key topics include:

        • Preparing a business for a deal
        • Designing a deck
        • Delivering the pitch
        • Communicating the value for venture funding
        • Balancing pitching a product vs. pitching a company
        • Raising equity vs. convertible debt
        • Communicating risks that don’t raise red flags
        • Understanding investor psychology
        • Following up with interested investors

        RVC’s Pitch Academy instructors have years of experience working with angel + venture capital investors; the Pitch Academy content reflects deep and useful insights about investor priorities and interests. Multiple instructors ensure one-on-one engagement, including pitch practice with real-time feedback.

        In-person @ Thrive Workplace Ball Park, 1415 Park Ave W, Denver, CO 80205

        • Tuesday, April 29, 2025
        • 12:00 PM - 1:30 PM
        • Virtual via Zoom
        Register



        RVC Life Sciences Screening Committee

        April 2025

        Join the RVC Screening Committee to review and select pitch applications for the upcoming Investor Forum. Each cycle, RVC receives over 100 applications for the opportunity to present to our network of investors. The RVC team then selects the top applicants for each cycle to discuss with investor members during the screening committee meetings.

        During this session, we will set our focus on Life Sciences. Industry verticals that typically apply to the RVC Life Sciences Application include but are not limited to Biotech, Digital Health, Food Science, Geonomics, Health Informatics, Kinesiology, Prosthetics, and Medical Devices. We encourage you to join us whether you are an industry expert or novice seeking to grow your investor knowledge!

        For this cycle, we will be reviewing and selecting applications to pitch at the upcoming RVC May 2025 Investor Forum

        To prepare for this session, review the links below:

        If you are an entrepreneur, and are interested in applying to pitch at the upcoming Investor Forum, submit an RVC Pitch Application.

        RVC Screening Committee Meetings are Investor Member only events. To learn more about investor membership, check out RVC Membership or email info@rockiesventureclub.org.   

        RVC Screening Committee Meetings are hosted Virtually via Zoom. Pre-screening lists and the meeting agenda will be shared with registrants in the weeks prior to the screening committee meeting, so be sure to sign up early!

        • Tuesday, April 29, 2025
        • 2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
        • Virtual via Zoom
        Register



        RVC Cleantech Screening Committee

        April 2025

        Join the RVC Screening Committee to review and select pitch applications for the upcoming Investor Forum. Each cycle, RVC receives over 100 applications for the opportunity to present to our network of investors. The RVC team then selects the top applicants for each cycle to discuss with investor members during the screening committee meetings.

        During this session, we will set our focus on Cleantech. Industry verticals that typically apply to the RVC Cleantech Application include but are not limited to AgTech, Energy Storage, Materials, Chemicals, Recyclables, Renewable Energy, Natural Resource Management, and WaterTech. We encourage you to join us whether you are an industry expert or novice seeking to grow your investor knowledge!

        For this cycle, we will be reviewing and selecting applications to pitch at the upcoming RVC May 2025 Investor Forum

        To prepare for this session, review the links below:

        If you are an entrepreneur, and are interested in applying to pitch at the upcoming Investor Forum, submit an RVC Pitch Application.

        RVC Screening Committee Meetings are Investor Member only events. To learn more about investor membership, check out RVC Membership or email info@rockiesventureclub.org.   

        RVC Screening Committee Meetings are hosted Virtually via Zoom. Pre-screening lists and the meeting agenda will be shared with registrants in the weeks prior to the screening committee meeting, so be sure to sign up early!

        • Wednesday, April 30, 2025
        • 12:00 PM - 1:30 PM
        • Virtual via Zoom
        Register



        RVC Technology Screening Committee

        April 2025

        Join the RVC Screening Committee to review and select pitch applications for the upcoming Investor Forum. Each cycle, RVC receives over 100 applications for the opportunity to present to our network of investors. The RVC team then selects the top applicants for each cycle to discuss with investor members during the screening committee meetings.

        During this session, we will set our focus on Technology. Industry verticals that typically apply to the RVC Technology Application include but are not limited to Artificial Intelligence, SaaS, Blockchain, Cybersecurity, Data Analytics, Consumer Products & Goods, and Food and Beverage. We encourage you to join us whether you are an industry expert or novice seeking to grow your investor knowledge!

        For this cycle, we will be reviewing and selecting applications to pitch at the upcoming RVC May 2025 Investor Forum.

        To prepare for this session, review the links below:

        If you are an entrepreneur, and are interested in applying to pitch at the upcoming Investor Forum, submit an RVC Pitch Application.

        RVC Screening Committee Meetings are Investor Member only events. To learn more about investor membership, check out RVC Membership or email info@rockiesventureclub.org.   

        RVC Screening Committee Meetings are hosted Virtually via Zoom. Pre-screening lists and the meeting agenda will be shared with registrants in the weeks prior to the screening committee meeting, so be sure to sign up early!

        • Thursday, May 08, 2025
        • 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM
        • Hybrid: In-Person @ Thrive Workplace Centennial, 9200 E Mineral Ave, Centennial, CO 80112 or Virtual via Zoom
        • 16
        Register



        RVC Due Diligence Mastermind

        Hosted at Thrive Workplace Centennial

        RVC Masterminds are a group mentoring session where entrepreneurs can source candid advice on dilemmas they face with fundraising. Attendees help one another with strategy, actions for getting funded, leads and contacts, support and holding each other accountable for achieving goals. In addition, participants receive professional coaching from Rockies Venture Club, investors, and mentors. 

        For early-stage companies, this is the most cost-effective fundraising consulting you can get! Mastermind sessions are free to RVC Investor and Entrepreneur members.

        Learn more about membership: RVC Membership

        Who Should Attend?: Entrepreneurs looking for group feedback their startup company; Investors looking to help provide insight from their experience and get to know companies who will be looking for funding.

        What is the Format?: 2-hour session, with the first hour reserved for introductions and a presentation on the mastermind topic. From there, facilitators will open the group up for discussion diving further into the topic discussed or other dilemmas presented by attendees.

        Location: In-Person @ Thrive Workplace Centennial, 9200 E Mineral Ave, Centennial, CO 80112 or Virtual via Zoom

        • Wednesday, May 21, 2025
        • 3:00 PM - 7:00 PM
        • Hybrid: In-person @ Thrive Workplace Centennial, 9200 E Mineral Ave, Centennial, CO 80112 or Virtual via Zoom
        Register



        RVC May 2025 Investor Forum

        Hosted at Thrive Workplace Centennial

        RVC Investor Forums bring together accredited angel investors interested in fast-growing, early-stage companies in Colorado. These forums serve to pool the wisdom, expertise, and capital of many individual angels. At this forum, investor members will hear pitches, and afterwards the founders are excused and investors discuss the merits and risks of each venture. There is no requirement to invest and each investor has an opportunity to indicate interest in following or leading a specific deal. Both new and experienced investor members are welcome at forums -- this is the best way to learn hands-on about angel investing! 


        Meeting Agenda:

        Welcome and Introductions

        3:00pm to 3:15 pm

        Deal-in-Play Discussion

        3:15pm to 4:00pm

        Company Pitches

        4:00 pm to 5:00pm

        Investor Only Discussion

        5:00 to 5:30pm

        Happy Hour

        5:30 to 7:00pm


        Presenting Companies

        TBD


        To attend this event, you must be accredited: Net worth of at least one million US dollars, not including the value of one’s primary residence, or have made at least $200,000 each year for the last two years [or $300,000 if jointly filing] and have the expectation to make the same amount this year. We do not require a minimum investment.

        • Friday, June 06, 2025
        • 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
        • Hybrid: In-person @ Thrive Workplace Ball Park, 1415 Park Ave W, Denver, CO 80205 or Virtual via Zoom
        Register



        Introduction to Angel Investing

        June 6th, 2025 @ Thrive Ballpark

        Are you "Angel Curious"? Join this session for FREE!


        How does someone learn how to be a successful Angel Investor?

        Engage in the RVC Angel Accelerator program to acquire the necessary skills for successful angel investing. Without such training, new investors might spend years and over $250,000 to learn effective investment strategies on their own. Through hands-on exercises and mentorship from experienced investors, Angel Accelerator offers significant benefits including a promising return on investment, potential tax advantages, insights into cutting-edge innovation, and opportunities to connect with fascinating individuals.

        Join the Summer 2025 Cohort!

        Beginning with this introduction session, cohort members will dive into the Angel Accelerator program through a combination of asynchronous learning, mastermind sessions, RVC Investor Forums, and virtual office hours. The Angel Accelerator Curriculum is designed to span 10 weeks with 2-5 hours of participation per week. The program can be completed entirely remote, however, there are multiple opportunities to engage in person!

        I'm in! Except... what's the cost?

        Become an RVC Active Investor Member to receive the full workshop and a toolkit full of angel investing resources. RVC Active Investor Membership is $1,495/annually, with no term or investment commitments. With RVC Active Investor Membership, you also receive free access to the 100+ events we host annually, which include Monthly Investor Forums, Signature Series Nights, Mastermind Sessions, Due Diligence Deep Dives, Investor Screening Committees, and more!

        Have Questions? Send us an email!

        info@rockiesventureclub.org

        Hybrid: In-person @ Thrive Workplace Ball Park, 1415 Park Ave W, Denver, CO 80205 or Virtual via Zoom

          • Thursday, June 12, 2025
          • 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
          • Virtual via Zoom
          Register



          Virtual Office Hours

          June 12th, 2025

          Virtual via Zoom

          Discussion Topic: Exit Strategy

          How does someone learn how to be a successful Angel Investor?

          Engage in the RVC Angel Accelerator program to acquire the necessary skills for successful angel investing. Without such training, new investors might spend years and over $250,000 to learn effective investment strategies on their own. Through hands-on exercises and mentorship from experienced investors, Angel Accelerator offers significant benefits including a promising return on investment, potential tax advantages, insights into cutting-edge innovation, and opportunities to connect with fascinating individuals.

          Become a Member!

          This Virtual Office Hours session is associated with an ongoing cohort. Become an RVC Active Investor Member to reserve your spot in the next Angel Accelerator cohort!  Each cohort dives into the Angel Accelerator program through a combination of asynchronous learning, mastermind sessions, RVC Investor Forums, and virtual office hours. The Angel Accelerator Curriculum is designed to span 10 weeks with 2-5 hours of participation per week. The program can be completed entirely remote, however, there are multiple opportunities to engage in person!

          With RVC Active Investor Membership, you also receive free access to the 100+ events we host annually, which include Monthly Investor Forums, Signature Series Nights, Mastermind Sessions, Due Diligence Deep Dives, Investor Screening Committees, and more!

          Apply to Angel Accelerator Today:

          www.rockiesventureclub.org/angel501

            • Tuesday, July 01, 2025
            • 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM
            • Hybrid: In-Person @ Thrive Ballpark, 1415 Park Ave W, Denver, CO, 80205 or Virtual via Zoom
            • 17
            Register



            RVC Financial Proformas & Capital Strategy Mastermind

            Hosted at Thrive Ballpark

            RVC Masterminds are a group mentoring session where entrepreneurs can source candid advice on dilemmas they face with fundraising. Attendees help one another with strategy, actions for getting funded, leads and contacts, support and holding each other accountable for achieving goals. In addition, participants receive professional coaching from Rockies Venture Club, investors, and mentors. 

            For early-stage companies, this is the most cost-effective fundraising consulting you can get! Mastermind sessions are free to RVC Investor and Entrepreneur members.

            Learn more about membership: RVC Membership

            Who Should Attend?: Entrepreneurs looking for group feedback their startup company; Investors looking to help provide insight from their experience and get to know companies who will be looking for funding.

            What is the Format?: 2-hour session, with the first hour reserved for introductions and a presentation on the mastermind topic. From there, facilitators will open the group up for discussion diving further into the topic discussed or other dilemmas presented by attendees.

            Location: In-Person @ Thrive Workplace Centennial, 9200 E Mineral Ave, Centennial, CO 80112 or Virtual via Zoom

            • Monday, July 07, 2025
            • Friday, July 11, 2025
            • Greeley, CO
            • 100

            City Council

            **Please note, applicant deposits will be accepted once the cohort is selected.**

            The RVC HyperAccelerator is an ultra-intense mentor-driven program that dives deep into the tough strategies and questions that need to be developed to land angel or venture investing. At the end of the program companies will have a detailed and sophisticated exit strategy, OKRs, Go To Market, Five Valuation Models, Capital Strategy, Scaling Strategy and more. The program ends with a demo day with an audience of angel and VC investors.

            Register for the HyperAccelerator program and get your company truly venture capital ready. This program is for companies who have done the basics already - it's not a place to just try out an idea. Companies should be ready to raise capital immediately or within the next six months.

            City of Greeley

            Thanks to a generous grant from the City of Greeley, this HyperAccelerator will be free for all participants from the City of Greeley. If selected, there are no fees, no equity, no materials costs, no pitch fees, no diligence cost, etc. Nothing. All we ask is that participants show their commitment to complete the program with a $150 deposit that we return to cohort members after they participate in Demo Day.

            Apply to HyperAccelerator - Due Sunday, June 15th

            To apply to participate in the upcoming HyperAccelerator program, please follow the instructions on the RVC HyperAccelerator Application webpage. 

            For all questions, please reach out to info@rockiesventureclub.org.

            Apply to Mentor!

            One of the many benefits of our HyperAccelerator is that each entrepreneur will be signed up with a mentor. In order to pack everything into one short week, we are looking for experienced business people who bring their expertise to startups pitching for capital. Mentors work one-on-one with pitch companies to help them craft their strategy and present the information that investors need to know. These will be highly dynamic sessions that are sure to be fun!

            HyperAccelerator Mentor Application

            For all questions, please reach out to info@rockiesventureclub.org.

            • Wednesday, July 16, 2025
            • 3:00 PM - 6:30 PM
            • In-person @ TBD or Virtual via Zoom
            Register

            City Council

            RVC Greeley HyperAccelerator®

            Demo Day

            Wednesday, July 16th, 2025

            TBD or Virtual via Zoom

            RVC's HyperAccelerator® is a unique program with all the content, mentors and workshops of a 12 week accelerator packed into six action filled days. RVC HyperAccelerator® graduates work hands-on with investors, fractional executives, and various mentors to hone their venture strategy in order to coherently deliver their investor pitch at Demo Day. Angel Investors and VCs will have a chance to see pitches from venture capital ready companies and participate in a private discussion alongside other accredited investors.

            This Demo Day is a public event with in-person and virtual attendance options!  

            If you want to learn more about the RVC HyperAccelerator® program check out www.rockiesventureclub.org/hyper.


            Meet the Cohort!

            TBD


            Event Agenda:

            Check-in & Networking

            3:00pm to 3:30 pm

            RVC Introduction

            3:30pm to 3:45pm

            Cohort Pitches

            3:45 pm to 5:15pm

            Closing Remarks & Wrap-up

            5:15 to 5:30pm

            Investor Only Discussion

            5:30 to 6:30pm


            • Thursday, July 24, 2025
            • 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
            • Virtual via Zoom
            Register



            Virtual Office Hours

            July 24th, 2025

            Virtual via Zoom

            Discussion Topic: Lead Investors & Board Members

            How does someone learn how to be a successful Angel Investor?

            Engage in the RVC Angel Accelerator program to acquire the necessary skills for successful angel investing. Without such training, new investors might spend years and over $250,000 to learn effective investment strategies on their own. Through hands-on exercises and mentorship from experienced investors, Angel Accelerator offers significant benefits including a promising return on investment, potential tax advantages, insights into cutting-edge innovation, and opportunities to connect with fascinating individuals.

            Become a Member!

            This Virtual Office Hours session is associated with an ongoing cohort. Become an RVC Active Investor Member to reserve your spot in the next Angel Accelerator cohort!  Each cohort dives into the Angel Accelerator program through a combination of asynchronous learning, mastermind sessions, RVC Investor Forums, and virtual office hours. The Angel Accelerator Curriculum is designed to span 10 weeks with 2-5 hours of participation per week. The program can be completed entirely remote, however, there are multiple opportunities to engage in person!

            With RVC Active Investor Membership, you also receive free access to the 100+ events we host annually, which include Monthly Investor Forums, Signature Series Nights, Mastermind Sessions, Due Diligence Deep Dives, Investor Screening Committees, and more!

            Apply to Angel Accelerator Today:

            www.rockiesventureclub.org/angel501

              • Tuesday, July 29, 2025
              • 12:00 PM - 1:30 PM
              • Virtual via Zoom
              Register



              RVC Life Sciences Screening Committee

              July 2025

              Join the RVC Screening Committee to review and select pitch applications for the upcoming Investor Forum. Each cycle, RVC receives over 100 applications for the opportunity to present to our network of investors. The RVC team then selects the top applicants for each cycle to discuss with investor members during the screening committee meetings.

              During this session, we will set our focus on Life Sciences. Industry verticals that typically apply to the RVC Life Sciences Application include but are not limited to Biotech, Digital Health, Food Science, Geonomics, Health Informatics, Kinesiology, Prosthetics, and Medical Devices. We encourage you to join us whether you are an industry expert or novice seeking to grow your investor knowledge!

              For this cycle, we will be reviewing and selecting applications to pitch at the upcoming RVC Signature Series: Life Sciences Night

              To prepare for this session, review the links below:

              If you are an entrepreneur, and are interested in applying to pitch at the upcoming Investor Forum, submit an RVC Pitch Application.

              RVC Screening Committee Meetings are Investor Member only events. To learn more about investor membership, check out RVC Membership or email info@rockiesventureclub.org.   

              RVC Screening Committee Meetings are hosted Virtually via Zoom. Pre-screening lists and the meeting agenda will be shared with registrants in the weeks prior to the screening committee meeting, so be sure to sign up early!

              • Thursday, August 07, 2025
              • 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM
              • Hybrid: In-person @ Thrive Workplace Ball Park, 1415 Park Ave W, Denver, CO 80205 or Virtual via Zoom
              • 18
              Register



              RVC Valuations & Term Sheets Mastermind

              Hosted at Thrive Ballpark

              RVC Masterminds are a group mentoring session where entrepreneurs can source candid advice on dilemmas they face with fundraising. Attendees help one another with strategy, actions for getting funded, leads and contacts, support and holding each other accountable for achieving goals. In addition, participants receive professional coaching from Rockies Venture Club, investors, and mentors. 

              For early-stage companies, this is the most cost-effective fundraising consulting you can get! Mastermind sessions are free to RVC Investor and Entrepreneur members.

              Learn more about membership: RVC Membership

              Who Should Attend?: Entrepreneurs looking for group feedback their startup company; Investors looking to help provide insight from their experience and get to know companies who will be looking for funding.

              What is the Format?: 2-hour session, with the first hour reserved for introductions and a presentation on the mastermind topic. From there, facilitators will open the group up for discussion diving further into the topic discussed or other dilemmas presented by attendees.

              Hybrid: In-person @ Thrive Workplace Ball Park, 1415 Park Ave W, Denver, CO 80205 or Virtual via Zoom

              • Thursday, September 25, 2025
              • 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM
              • TBD or Virtual via Zoom
              • 18
              Register



              RVC Funding Mastermind

              Hosted at TBD

              The RVC Funding Mastermind is a group mentoring session where entrepreneurs can source candid advice on dilemmas they face with fundraising. Attendees help one another with strategy, actions for getting funded, leads and contacts, support and holding each other accountable for achieving goals. In addition, participants receive professional coaching from Rockies Venture Club, investors, and mentors. 

              For early-stage companies, this is the most cost-effective fundraising consulting you can get! Mastermind sessions are free to RVC Investor and Entrepreneur members.

              Learn more about membership: RVC Membership

              Who Should Attend?: Entrepreneurs looking for group feedback their startup company; Investors looking to help provide insight from their experience and get to know companies who will be looking for funding.

              What is the Format?: 2-hour session, with the first 15 minutes reserved for intros and posing dilemmas to the group. From there, facilitators drive the discussion by diving deep into 5-10 of the most pressing dilemmas.

              TBD or Virtual via Zoom

              • Tuesday, September 30, 2025
              • 12:00 PM - 1:30 PM
              • Virtual via Zoom
              Register



              RVC Life Sciences Screening Committee

              September 2025

              Join the RVC Screening Committee to review and select pitch applications for the upcoming Investor Forum. Each cycle, RVC receives over 100 applications for the opportunity to present to our network of investors. The RVC team then selects the top applicants for each cycle to discuss with investor members during the screening committee meetings.

              During this session, we will set our focus on Life Sciences. Industry verticals that typically apply to the RVC Life Sciences Application include but are not limited to Biotech, Digital Health, Food Science, Geonomics, Health Informatics, Kinesiology, Prosthetics, and Medical Devices. We encourage you to join us whether you are an industry expert or novice seeking to grow your investor knowledge!

              For this cycle, we will be reviewing and selecting applications to pitch at the upcoming RVC October 2025 Investor Forum

              To prepare for this session, review the links below:

              If you are an entrepreneur, and are interested in applying to pitch at the upcoming Investor Forum, submit an RVC Pitch Application.

              RVC Screening Committee Meetings are Investor Member only events. To learn more about investor membership, check out RVC Membership or email info@rockiesventureclub.org.   

              RVC Screening Committee Meetings are hosted Virtually via Zoom. Pre-screening lists and the meeting agenda will be shared with registrants in the weeks prior to the screening committee meeting, so be sure to sign up early!

              • Tuesday, September 30, 2025
              • 2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
              • Virtual via Zoom
              Register



              RVC Cleantech Screening Committee

              September 2025

              Join the RVC Screening Committee to review and select pitch applications for the upcoming Investor Forum. Each cycle, RVC receives over 100 applications for the opportunity to present to our network of investors. The RVC team then selects the top applicants for each cycle to discuss with investor members during the screening committee meetings.

              During this session, we will set our focus on Cleantech. Industry verticals that typically apply to the RVC Cleantech Application include but are not limited to AgTech, Energy Storage, Materials, Chemicals, Recyclables, Renewable Energy, Natural Resource Management, and WaterTech. We encourage you to join us whether you are an industry expert or novice seeking to grow your investor knowledge!

              For this cycle, we will be reviewing and selecting applications to pitch at the upcoming RVC October 2025 Investor Forum

              To prepare for this session, review the links below:

              If you are an entrepreneur, and are interested in applying to pitch at the upcoming Investor Forum, submit an RVC Pitch Application.

              RVC Screening Committee Meetings are Investor Member only events. To learn more about investor membership, check out RVC Membership or email info@rockiesventureclub.org.   

              RVC Screening Committee Meetings are hosted Virtually via Zoom. Pre-screening lists and the meeting agenda will be shared with registrants in the weeks prior to the screening committee meeting, so be sure to sign up early!

              • Wednesday, October 01, 2025
              • 12:00 PM - 1:30 PM
              • Virtual via Zoom
              Register



              RVC Technology Screening Committee

              October 2025

              Join the RVC Screening Committee to review and select pitch applications for the upcoming Investor Forum. Each cycle, RVC receives over 100 applications for the opportunity to present to our network of investors. The RVC team then selects the top applicants for each cycle to discuss with investor members during the screening committee meetings.

              During this session, we will set our focus on Technology. Industry verticals that typically apply to the RVC Technology Application include but are not limited to Artificial Intelligence, SaaS, Blockchain, Cybersecurity, Data Analytics, Consumer Products & Goods, and Food and Beverage. We encourage you to join us whether you are an industry expert or novice seeking to grow your investor knowledge!

              For this cycle, we will be reviewing and selecting applications to pitch at the upcoming RVC October 2025 Investor Forum.

              To prepare for this session, review the links below:

              If you are an entrepreneur, and are interested in applying to pitch at the upcoming Investor Forum, submit an RVC Pitch Application.

              RVC Screening Committee Meetings are Investor Member only events. To learn more about investor membership, check out RVC Membership or email info@rockiesventureclub.org.   

              RVC Screening Committee Meetings are hosted Virtually via Zoom. Pre-screening lists and the meeting agenda will be shared with registrants in the weeks prior to the screening committee meeting, so be sure to sign up early!

              • Friday, October 03, 2025
              • 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
              • Hybrid: In-person @ Thrive Workplace Ball Park, 1415 Park Ave W, Denver, CO 80205 or Virtual via Zoom
              Register



              Introduction to Angel Investing

              October 3rd, 2025 @ Thrive Ballpark

              Are you "Angel Curious"? Join this session for FREE!


              How does someone learn how to be a successful Angel Investor?

              Engage in the RVC Angel Accelerator program to acquire the necessary skills for successful angel investing. Without such training, new investors might spend years and over $250,000 to learn effective investment strategies on their own. Through hands-on exercises and mentorship from experienced investors, Angel Accelerator offers significant benefits including a promising return on investment, potential tax advantages, insights into cutting-edge innovation, and opportunities to connect with fascinating individuals.

              Join the Fall 2025 Cohort!

              Beginning with this introduction session, cohort members will dive into the Angel Accelerator program through a combination of asynchronous learning, mastermind sessions, RVC Investor Forums, and virtual office hours. The Angel Accelerator Curriculum is designed to span 10 weeks with 2-5 hours of participation per week. The program can be completed entirely remote, however, there are multiple opportunities to engage in person!

              I'm in! Except... what's the cost?

              Become an RVC Active Investor Member to receive the full workshop and a toolkit full of angel investing resources. RVC Active Investor Membership is $1,495/annually, with no term or investment commitments. With RVC Active Investor Membership, you also receive free access to the 100+ events we host annually, which include Monthly Investor Forums, Signature Series Nights, Mastermind Sessions, Due Diligence Deep Dives, Investor Screening Committees, and more!

              Have Questions? Send us an email!

              info@rockiesventureclub.org

              Hybrid: In-person @ Thrive Workplace Ball Park, 1415 Park Ave W, Denver, CO 80205 or Virtual via Zoom

                • Thursday, October 09, 2025
                • 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM
                • Hybrid: In-person @ Thrive Workplace Ball Park, 1415 Park Ave W, Denver, CO 80205 or Virtual via Zoom
                • 19
                Register



                RVC Exit Strategy Mastermind

                Hosted at Thrive Ballpark

                The RVC Exit Strategy Mastermind is a group mentoring session where entrepreneurs can source candid advice on dilemmas they face with fundraising. Attendees help one another with strategy, actions for getting funded, leads and contacts, support and holding each other accountable for achieving goals. In addition, participants receive professional coaching from Rockies Venture Club, investors, and mentors. 

                For early-stage companies, this is the most cost-effective fundraising consulting you can get! Mastermind sessions are free to RVC Investor and Entrepreneur members.

                Learn more about membership: RVC Membership

                Who Should Attend?: Entrepreneurs looking for group feedback their startup company; Investors looking to help provide insight from their experience and get to know companies who will be looking for funding.

                What is the Format?: 2-hour session, with the first hour reserved for introductions and a presentation on the mastermind topic. From there, facilitators will open the group up for discussion diving further into the topic discussed or other dilemmas presented by attendees

                Hybrid: In-person @ Thrive Workplace Ball Park, 1415 Park Ave W, Denver, CO 80205 or Virtual via Zoom

                • Wednesday, October 22, 2025
                • 3:00 PM - 7:00 PM
                • Hybrid: In-person @ Thrive Ballpark, 1415 Park Ave W, Denver, CO, 80205 or Virtual via Zoom
                Register



                RVC October 2025 Investor Forum

                Hosted at Thrive Ballpark

                RVC Investor Forums bring together accredited angel investors interested in fast-growing, early-stage companies in Colorado. These forums serve to pool the wisdom, expertise, and capital of many individual angels. At this forum, investor members will hear pitches, and afterwards the founders are excused and investors discuss the merits and risks of each venture. There is no requirement to invest and each investor has an opportunity to indicate interest in following or leading a specific deal. Both new and experienced investor members are welcome at forums -- this is the best way to learn hands-on about angel investing! 


                Meeting Agenda:

                Welcome and Introductions

                3:00pm to 3:15 pm

                Deal-in-Play Discussion

                3:15pm to 4:00pm

                Company Pitches

                4:00 pm to 5:00pm

                Investor Only Discussion

                5:00 to 5:30pm

                Happy Hour

                5:30 to 7:00pm


                Presenting Companies

                TBD


                To attend this event, you must be accredited: Net worth of at least one million US dollars, not including the value of one’s primary residence, or have made at least $200,000 each year for the last two years [or $300,000 if jointly filing] and have the expectation to make the same amount this year. We do not require a minimum investment.

                • Thursday, October 23, 2025
                • 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
                • Virtual via Zoom
                Register



                Virtual Office Hours

                October 23rd, 2025

                Virtual via Zoom

                Discussion Topic: Valuations & Term Sheets

                How does someone learn how to be a successful Angel Investor?

                Engage in the RVC Angel Accelerator program to acquire the necessary skills for successful angel investing. Without such training, new investors might spend years and over $250,000 to learn effective investment strategies on their own. Through hands-on exercises and mentorship from experienced investors, Angel Accelerator offers significant benefits including a promising return on investment, potential tax advantages, insights into cutting-edge innovation, and opportunities to connect with fascinating individuals.

                Become a Member!

                This Virtual Office Hours session is associated with an ongoing cohort. Become an RVC Active Investor Member to reserve your spot in the next Angel Accelerator cohort!  Each cohort dives into the Angel Accelerator program through a combination of asynchronous learning, mastermind sessions, RVC Investor Forums, and virtual office hours. The Angel Accelerator Curriculum is designed to span 10 weeks with 2-5 hours of participation per week. The program can be completed entirely remote, however, there are multiple opportunities to engage in person!

                With RVC Active Investor Membership, you also receive free access to the 100+ events we host annually, which include Monthly Investor Forums, Signature Series Nights, Mastermind Sessions, Due Diligence Deep Dives, Investor Screening Committees, and more!

                Apply to Angel Accelerator Today:

                www.rockiesventureclub.org/angel501

                  • Wednesday, October 29, 2025
                  • 2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
                  • Virtual via Zoom
                  Register


                  RVC Women's Investor Network

                  Screening Committee

                  October 2025

                  Join the RVC Screening Committee to review and select pitch applications for the upcoming Women's Investor Network Investor Forum. Each cycle, RVC receives over 100 applications for the opportunity to present to our network of investors. The RVC team then selects the top applicants for each cycle to discuss with investor members during the screening committee meetings.

                  During this session, we will be screening applications from all industries, including but not limited to Technology, Cleantech, and Life Sciences. For this investor forum, applicants must have a female co-founder/executive to be considered for selection. We encourage you to join us whether you are an industry expert or novice seeking to grow your investor knowledge!

                  For this cycle, we will be reviewing and selecting applications to pitch at the upcoming RVC Signature Series: Women's Investor Network Night.

                  To prepare for this session, review the links below:

                  If you are an entrepreneur, and are interested in applying to pitch at the upcoming Investor Forum, submit an RVC Pitch Application.

                  RVC Screening Committee Meetings are Investor Member only events. To learn more about investor membership, check out RVC Membership or email info@rockiesventureclub.org.   

                  RVC Screening Committee Meetings are hosted Virtually via Zoom. Pre-screening lists and the meeting agenda will be shared with registrants in the weeks prior to the screening committee meeting, so be sure to sign up early!

                  • Thursday, October 30, 2025
                  • 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM
                  • Hybrid: In-Person @ Thrive Ballpark, 1415 Park Ave W, Denver, CO, 80205 or Virtual via Zoom
                  • 18
                  Register



                  RVC Financial Proformas & Capital Strategy Mastermind

                  Hosted at Thrive Ballpark

                  RVC Masterminds are a group mentoring session where entrepreneurs can source candid advice on dilemmas they face with fundraising. Attendees help one another with strategy, actions for getting funded, leads and contacts, support and holding each other accountable for achieving goals. In addition, participants receive professional coaching from Rockies Venture Club, investors, and mentors. 

                  For early-stage companies, this is the most cost-effective fundraising consulting you can get! Mastermind sessions are free to RVC Investor and Entrepreneur members.

                  Learn more about membership: RVC Membership

                  Who Should Attend?: Entrepreneurs looking for group feedback their startup company; Investors looking to help provide insight from their experience and get to know companies who will be looking for funding.

                  What is the Format?: 2-hour session, with the first hour reserved for introductions and a presentation on the mastermind topic. From there, facilitators will open the group up for discussion diving further into the topic discussed or other dilemmas presented by attendees.

                  Location: In-Person @ Thrive Workplace Centennial, 9200 E Mineral Ave, Centennial, CO 80112 or Virtual via Zoom

                  • Thursday, November 06, 2025
                  • 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
                  • Virtual via Zoom
                  Register



                  Virtual Office Hours

                  November 6th, 2025

                  Virtual via Zoom

                  Discussion Topic: Lead Investors & Board Members

                  How does someone learn how to be a successful Angel Investor?

                  Engage in the RVC Angel Accelerator program to acquire the necessary skills for successful angel investing. Without such training, new investors might spend years and over $250,000 to learn effective investment strategies on their own. Through hands-on exercises and mentorship from experienced investors, Angel Accelerator offers significant benefits including a promising return on investment, potential tax advantages, insights into cutting-edge innovation, and opportunities to connect with fascinating individuals.

                  Become a Member!

                  This Virtual Office Hours session is associated with an ongoing cohort. Become an RVC Active Investor Member to reserve your spot in the next Angel Accelerator cohort!  Each cohort dives into the Angel Accelerator program through a combination of asynchronous learning, mastermind sessions, RVC Investor Forums, and virtual office hours. The Angel Accelerator Curriculum is designed to span 10 weeks with 2-5 hours of participation per week. The program can be completed entirely remote, however, there are multiple opportunities to engage in person!

                  With RVC Active Investor Membership, you also receive free access to the 100+ events we host annually, which include Monthly Investor Forums, Signature Series Nights, Mastermind Sessions, Due Diligence Deep Dives, Investor Screening Committees, and more!

                  Apply to Angel Accelerator Today:

                  www.rockiesventureclub.org/angel501

                    • Wednesday, December 03, 2025
                    • 3:00 PM - 6:00 PM
                    • Virtual via Zoom
                    Register



                    RVC Deal-in-Play Virtual Investor Forum

                    Virtual via Zoom

                    RVC Investor Forums bring together accredited angel investors interested in fast-growing, early-stage companies in Colorado. These forums serve to pool the wisdom, expertise, and capital of many individual angels. At this forum, investor members will hear pitches, and afterwards the founders are excused and investors discuss the merits and risks of each venture. There is no requirement to invest and each investor has an opportunity to indicate interest in following or leading a specific deal. Both new and experienced investor members are welcome at forums -- this is the best way to learn hands-on about angel investing! 


                    Meeting Agenda:

                    Welcome and Introductions

                    3:00pm to 3:15 pm

                    Deal-in-Play Discussion

                    3:15pm to 4:00pm

                    Company Pitches

                    4:00 pm to 5:00pm

                    Investor Only Discussion

                    5:00 to 6:00pm


                    Presenting Companies

                    TBD


                    To attend this event, you must be accredited: Net worth of at least one million US dollars, not including the value of one’s primary residence, or have made at least $200,000 each year for the last two years [or $300,000 if jointly filing] and have the expectation to make the same amount this year. We do not require a minimum investment.

                    • Wednesday, December 10, 2025
                    • 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM
                    • Thrive Workplace Ball Park, 1415 Park Ave W, Denver, CO 80205
                    Register


                    Join Rockies Venture Club

                    to celebrate the holiday season!

                    As we quickly approach the end of 2025, RVC will be hosting our annual gathering to relax and enjoy good company. This event is open to all of our members, partners, and friends in the RVC community, but space is limited and you must register to attend. We’ll provide drinks, light snacks, and merriment.

                    WHEN:

                    Wednesday, December 10th, 5:00pm – 8:00pm


                    WHERE:

                    Thrive Workplace Ballpark, 1415 Park Ave West, Denver, CO  80205


                    DRESS:

                    Casual, and holiday garb encouraged!


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