Denver Ventures Launches with $20M Seed Fund to Back Early-Stage Startups with “Founder DNA”

Denver Ventures Seed Fund Partners, from left: Elyse Kent, Amy Brandenburg, David Prichard, David Gold • Photo by Kalen Jesse

DENVER, June 4, 2025 (FINANCE INTERVIEWS) — Investment firm Denver Ventures has announced its official launch and the close of its inaugural seed fund, Denver Ventures Seed Fund I, with over $20 million in capital commitments.

Denver Ventures Executive Team, from left: Ankur Kanotra, Principal, David Prichard, CEO and Blair Simpson, Principal • Photo by Kalen Jesse

Denver Ventures manages more than $60 million in assets across various investment vehicles and builds on the foundation of its predecessor, Denver Angels. The firm’s portfolio includes over 45 startups such as Boom Supersonic, Urban Sky, RADICL, and Pepper. Chairman Kenny Monfort, one of the original founders, will continue in his leadership role.

The firm’s investment model emphasizes “Founder DNA,” which the company defines as a blend of boldness, humility, and adaptability. Denver Ventures plans to invest between $250,000 and $800,000 in pre-seed and seed-stage companies, and between $1 million and $3 million in later-stage growth opportunities.

“We’re building on a strong foundation to create something even more powerful. Our investor network remains the backbone of our community, and now Denver Ventures offers a more synergistic platform that helps us move faster, support founders more effectively, and deliver exceptional returns for our investors,” said David Prichard, Chief Executive Officer of Denver Ventures.

“We champion relentless visionaries who turn obstacles into momentum. When we identify leaders with this distinctive ‘Founder DNA,’ we go all in—bringing capital, connections, community, and an unmatched network that amplifies their potential,” said Elyse Kent, Partner at Denver Ventures.

To strengthen its founder support strategy, Denver Ventures appointed Martin Dubin as Human Capital Advisor. Dubin is a clinical psychologist and three-time founder who previously worked with Andreessen Horowitz and its portfolio companies.

"Identifying the key traits and motives that lead to entrepreneurial success is a mix of art and science. Denver Ventures is going beyond gut instinct and tribal knowledge by integrating pattern recognition with rigorous, science-backed methodology. I'm proud to partner with them in supporting founders on their path to greatness," said Dubin.

For more information, visit www.denverventures.co.

Source: Denver Ventures