Rockies Venture Club


Want to learn more? Please visit our main website: 

www.rockiesventureclub.org

Upcoming Events

    • Wednesday, January 29, 2025
    • 3:00 PM - 5:30 PM
    • Virtual via Zoom
    Register



    Investor State of the Union

    Hosted Virtually via Zoom

    The State of the RVC Union is an exclusive event for current RVC members. We will cover plans for the year ahead, upcoming events, new membership perks, online education offerings, updates to the operating agreement, and more.

    Immediately after the State of the Union, we will host a portfolio review meeting where we’ll introduce the new RVC Valuation Method and demonstrate how it applies across our entire portfolio. Attendees will see overall statistics, interim valuations for each portfolio company, and have access to the most recent Pitchbook reports.

    Meeting Agenda:

    RVC State of the Union Address

    3:00pm to 3:30pm

    RVC Operating Agreement

    3:30pm to 4:00pm

    RVC Investor Portal

    4:00pm to 4:15pm

    Portfolio Review Presentation

    4:15 pm to 5:00pm

    Investor Q&A

    5:00pm to 5:30pm

    • Thursday, January 30, 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



    RVC Funding Mastermind

    Hosted at Thrive Ballpark

    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.

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

    • Tuesday, February 04, 2025
    • 3:00 PM - 4:30 PM
    • Virtual Attendance available via Zoom
    Register


    Relavo’s PeritoneX reduces infection risk in home peritoneal dialysis, addressing peritonitis and enabling broader PD adoption. This Class 2 device disinfects catheter connections in a closed system. Sold under a monthly subscription, it helps dialysis clinics cut hospitalizations and expand home treatment. Relavo has verified efficacy, earned FDA Safer Technologies acceptance, and secured patents and funding. Proceeds go toward manufacturing, FDA clearance, and limited commercialization. Potential acquirers include Baxter, Fresenius, Terumo, and Angelini Pharma, seeking to integrate PeritoneX for a competitive edge in PD tubing systems and catheter disinfection.

    https://relavomedical.com/

    To learn more about Relavo, review the items linked below!

    The RVC Deep Dive is a 90 minute virtual meeting held between company executive leadership, RVC Investors, and RVC staff. The purpose of this meeting is to cover all major due diligence questions such as business strategy, team, product, competition, IP, market, traction, key risks, and exit strategy. 

    The structure of the meeting is as follows:

    Investor Pitch (15 minutes)

    Guided Q&A w/ Investors (75 minutes)


    To attend, you must be an accredited investor (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 together with his or her spouse if married] and have the expectation to make the same amount this year). We do not require a minimum investment.

    • Wednesday, February 05, 2025
    • 12:00 PM - 5:00 PM
    • Hybrid: In-Person at Visit Fort Collins Welcome Center, 7 Old Town Square, Suite 100, Fort Collins, CO 80524 or Online - Zoom Virtual Meeting
    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 Event: In-person at Thrive Workplace, 1415 Park Ave W, Denver, CO 80205 or Online - Zoom Virtual Meeting. 

    • Thursday, February 06, 2025
    • 3:00 PM - 4:30 PM
    • Thrive Workplace Centennial, 9200 E Mineral Ave, Centennial, CO 80112
    • 99
    Register

    Pure Blue Tech Investor Update

    February 6th, 2025

    3:00 - 4:30 PM MST

    Thrive Centennial


    Pure Blue Tech CEO Ryan Vogel will be joining us in-person for this investor update!


    Pure Blue Tech Inc. (PBT) is developing two patented technologies that are used to create filtration membranes with more resistance to fouling during microfiltration, ultrafiltration, nanofiltration, and reverse osmosis liquid separation processes. This is intended to increase the lifespan of the membranes, reducing maintenance downtime and costs associated with fouled membrane replacement.

    Rockies Venture Club initially invested in PBT in 2022 alongside multiple syndicate partners. Fast forward to today, PBT is raising a $1M convertible note (20% discount, 7% interest, $16M valuation cap). 

    Join Rockies Venture Club for the Pure Blue Tech Investor Update to learn more about the companies progress, meet the executive team, and discuss the opportunity alongside existing RVC investors. The Investor Update will cover all the major due diligence questions such as IP, competition, leadership, funding strategy, exit strategy, use of funds, milestones, etc.

    • Tuesday, February 11, 2025
    • 3:00 PM - 4:30 PM
    • Virtual Attendance available via Zoom
    Register


    Measure Studio harnesses AI and computer vision to simplify social media analytics for leading brands, including Disney, Pepsi, Intuit, Vox, and BBC. Its platform eliminates manual tasks, adapts to changing platforms, and delivers actionable insights. With an enterprise sales model based on usage, the company has secured 52 customers, earning $1.5M to date, $1M in ARR, and achieving 3.1x year-over-year revenue growth. A 117% net retention rate underscores strong customer satisfaction and expansion. New funding will bolster sales, marketing, and product enhancements across more platforms, fueling further growth and positioning Measure Studio as a prime acquisition target in social media software.

    https://www.measure.studio/

    To learn more about Measure Studio, review the items linked below!

    The RVC Deep Dive is a 90 minute virtual meeting held between company executive leadership, RVC Investors, and RVC staff. The purpose of this meeting is to cover all major due diligence questions such as business strategy, team, product, competition, IP, market, traction, key risks, and exit strategy. 

    The structure of the meeting is as follows:

    Investor Pitch (15 minutes)

    Guided Q&A w/ Investors (75 minutes)


    To attend, you must be an accredited investor (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 together with his or her spouse if married] and have the expectation to make the same amount this year). We do not require a minimum investment.

    • Tuesday, February 25, 2025
    • 2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
    • Virtual via Zoom
    Register



    RVC Cleantech Screening Committee

    February 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 Signature Series: Cleantech 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!

    • Friday, February 28, 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

    February 28th, 2024 @ 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 Spring 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, March 06, 2025
      • 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM
      • TBD or Virtual via Zoom
      • 15
      Register



      RVC Exit Strategy Mastermind

      Hosted at TBD

      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.

      Location: TBD or Virtual via Zoom

      • Tuesday, March 11, 2025
      • 12:00 PM - 5:00 PM
      • TBD 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: TBD or Virtual via Zoom

      • 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 15, 2025
        • Thursday, April 17, 2025
        • Westin Hotel, Westminster
        Register


        ACA 2025 - The Summit of Angel Investing

        Denver, Colorado
        April 15-17, 2025
        Ann and Bill Payne ACA Angel University courses offered on April 15, 2025 onsite.

        ACA 2025 - The Summit of Angel Investing

        The ACA Summit in 2025 is elevating to the Mile High City – where all things are possible! Join us for three days of quality content, interactive discussions and vibrant networking to elevate your angel investing experience. Whether you are a new or experienced investor, angel group leader or part of the broader community supporting entrepreneurs and early-stage investments, you’ll learn the latest on trending topics and meet new people, all to help improve your outcomes.

        Inspiring Speakers and All New Topics Our all-star lineup of speakers will kick off informative and interactive discussions to help you reach new heights. The welcome reception, breakout sessions, and networking breaks are designed for maximum engagement to make more connections.

        • Vision and Inspiration
        • Investor Organizational Leaders
        • Tricks of the Trade for New and Experienced Investors
        • The Evolving Ecosystem
        • Sector Trends & Updates
        • The Flagship Event of the Industry

        The ACA Summit is the flagship angel investing event of the year. Hosted by the Angel Capital Association (ACA), it supports professional development of new and experienced angel investors and ecosystem leaders exploring critical topics facing the angel investing community. It’s the must-attend event to hear the latest findings and best practices from industry experts and network with a diverse community to help angel investors make smart investment decisions.

        ACA is the largest angel investor professional development organization in the world, representing more than 15,000 angels who invest individually or through 250+ angel organizations, online platforms, and family offices. ACA members work side by side with other motivated, successful early stage investors to identify prospective investments, conduct due diligence research, mentor and advise early-stage companies and enhance local startup ecosystems.

        Ann and Bill Payne ACA Angel University

        The Ann and Bill Payne ACA Angel University provides a foundational curriculum for a deeper understanding of important investment topics and to prepare angel investors for their next deal. Open to attendees of the ACA Summit 2025, local investors, entrepreneurs and ecosystem players, there are four pre-summit seminars, held on April 15, 2025.


        Register here to participate in additional group discounts through RVC!

        • 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
          • 18
          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
              • 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

              • 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
                • Hybrid: In-Person @ Thrive Workplace Ball Park, 1415 Park Ave W, Denver, CO 80205 or Virtual via Zoom
                • 18
                Register



                RVC Funding Mastermind

                Hosted at Thrive Ballpark

                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.

                Hybrid: In-Person @ Thrive Workplace Ball Park, 1415 Park Ave W, Denver, CO 80205 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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