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What we’re about
[/vc_column_text][vc_separator type=”transparent” thickness=”35″][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row css_animation=”” row_type=”row” use_row_as_full_screen_section=”no” type=”grid” angled_section=”no” text_align=”left” background_image_as_pattern=”without_pattern” css=”.vc_custom_1553191994954{margin-bottom: 100px !important;}” z_index=””][vc_column width=”1/2″][vc_column_text]We love startups. We love the grit, passion, and innovation that entrepreneurs bring to the world.
We believe the Rocky Mountain region is ripe with opportunities to invest in disruptive technologies, but most opportunities are starved for good resources.
We believe in a company culture that inspires action, accountability, and intention.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/2″][vc_column_text]We have a deep soul for this, and we want our companies to be the same. We know ideas are not enough.
We invest in trustworthy leaders who have deep domain experience. We want them acutely aware of the people, partners, and resources they need to scale.
WE ARE SPRINGTIME VENTURES.
IT’S TIME TO GROW.
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How We Work
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The Team
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What Founders Say
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The SpringTime Ventures team are epic partners. From the very beginning of our talks, Matt has been a believer in me as an operator and an avid supporter of The Food Corridor. The 1:1 support I get from Jeff is priceless. In addition, Rich and Rick are always willing to make introductions to operators in adjacent industries or provide feedback and insight on strategy.
They provide me with an all-star team of supporters and resources, while allowing me the space to operate and make the decisions needed to move our company forward.”
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Working with SpringTime continues to be a real amplifier for Shotzr.
The team at SpringTime understands the “operator” perspective and complements it with deep access to their network and real insights we are using daily to drive the business forward.
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SpringTime Ventures is a great partner for early stage tech companies. They moved quickly in diligence to get us a decision and the resources we needed.
SpringTime approaches our relationship in a way that demonstrates their desire to sit on the same side as entrepreneurs.
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Our Portfolio Companies
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text2=”Integrated fitness platform – for a healthy workforce” link2=”https://www.activesoul.us” link_label2=”More Info” target2=”_blank” title3=”CarServ” text3=”Smarter, simpler automotive shop management” link3=”https://www.carserv.com/” link_label3=”More Info” target3=”_blank” read_more_button_style=”yes” title_color1=”#16bb69″ text_color1=”#383443″ image2=”538″ title_color2=”#16bb69″ text_color2=”#383443″ image3=”552″ title_color3=”#16bb69″ text_color3=”#383443″ image1=”545″][vc_separator type=”transparent” thickness=”15″][cover_boxes title1=”sondermind” text1=”Finding the best therapist for your unique needs” link1=”https://sondermind.com/” link_label1=”More Info” target1=”_blank” title2=”Easy Expunctions” text2=”Easy and affordable record clearing” link2=”https://www.easyexpunctions.com” link_label2=”More Info” target2=”_blank” title3=”True Coach” text3=”Create & manage athletic coaching programs” link3=”https://truecoach.co” link_label3=”More Info” target3=”_blank” read_more_button_style=”yes” image1=”549″ title_color1=”#16bb69″ text_color1=”#4c4c4c” image2=”667″ title_color2=”#0acb6c” text_color2=”#383443″ image3=”825″ title_color3=”#0acb6c” text_color3=”#383443″][vc_separator type=”transparent” thickness=”15″][cover_boxes title1=”ROCKET DOLLAR” text1=”Build your perfect retirement portfolio” link1=”https://www.rocketdollar.com” link_label1=”More Info” target1=”_blank” title2=”WorkHound” text2=”Workforce retention, simplified” link2=”https://workhound.com/” link_label2=”More info” target2=”_blank” title3=”Viviota” text3=”Optimize your engineering data” link3=”https://viviota.com/” link_label3=”More info” target3=”_blank” read_more_button_style=”yes” image1=”668″ title_color1=”#16bb69″ text_color1=”#4c4c4c” title_color2=”#0acb6c” text_color2=”#383443″ title_color3=”#0acb6c” text_color3=”#383443″ image2=”752″ image3=”755″][vc_separator type=”transparent” thickness=”15″][cover_boxes title1=”Ripple Science” text1=”Recruitment and management of clinical research participants” link1=”https://ripplescience.com/” link_label1=”More Info” target1=”_blank” title2=”Journey Foods” text2=”AI-powered platform supporting smarter research and management of foods” link2=”https://journeyfoods.io/” link_label2=”More Info” target2=”_blank” title3=”Hippo Manager” text3=”Cloud-based veterinary practice management” link3=”https://hippomanager.com/” link_label3=”More info” target3=”_blank” read_more_button_style=”yes” image1=”764″ title_color1=”#16bb69″ text_color1=”#4c4c4c” title_color2=”#0acb6c” text_color2=”#383443″ title_color3=”#0acb6c” text_color3=”#383443″ image2=”767″ image3=”770″][vc_separator type=”transparent” thickness=”15″][cover_boxes title1=”Return Logic” text1=”SaaS returns optimization platform for modern retailers” link1=”https://www.returnlogic.com/” link_label1=”More Info” target1=”_blank” title2=”Manatee” text2=”Connected, everyday therapy for kids” link2=”https://getmanatee.com/” link_label2=”More Info” target2=”_blank” title3=”Veho” text3=”End-to-end parcel delivery carrier for e-commerce companies” link3=”https://shipveho.com/” link_label3=”More info” target3=”_blank” read_more_button_style=”yes” image1=”793″ title_color1=”#16bb69″ text_color1=”#4c4c4c” title_color2=”#0acb6c” text_color2=”#383443″ title_color3=”#0acb6c” text_color3=”#383443″ image2=”797″ image3=”798″][vc_separator type=”transparent” thickness=”15″][cover_boxes title1=”Special” text1=”Subscription-based original video content” link1=”https://www.specialproject.io/” link_label1=”More info” target1=”_blank” title2=”fulcrum” text2=”New technology to support a new resurgence of manufacturing growth.” link2=”https://fulcrumpro.com/” link_label2=”More info” target2=”_blank” title3=”AaDya” text3=”Simplify security for SMBs” link3=”https://www.aadyasecurity.com/” link_label3=”More info” target3=”_blank” read_more_button_style=”yes” image1=”824″ title_color1=”#16bb69″ text_color1=”#4c4c4c” title_color2=”#0acb6c” text_color2=”#383443″ 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consumers with skincare professionals online” link2=”https://www.pompbeauty.com/” link_label2=”More info” target2=”_blank” title3=”AutosDLVRD” text3=”Automating automotive transportation” link3=”https://www.autosdlvrd.com/” link_label3=”More info” target3=”_blank” read_more_button_style=”yes” image1=”842″ title_color1=”#16bb69″ text_color1=”#4c4c4c” title_color2=”#0acb6c” text_color2=”#383443″ title_color3=”#0acb6c” text_color3=”#383443″ image2=”847″ image3=”850″][vc_separator type=”transparent” thickness=”15″][cover_boxes title1=”Jeenie” text1=”On-Demand Interpreters” link1=”https://jeenie.com/” link_label1=”More info” target1=”_blank” title2=”ProCredEx” text2=”Digital marketplace for verified professional credentials” link2=”https://procredex.com/” link_label2=”More info” target2=”_blank” title3=”Credit Mountain” text3=”Path-to-approval for lenders to give rejected borrowers.” link3=”https://creditmountain.co/” link_label3=”More info” target3=”_blank” read_more_button_style=”yes” image1=”853″ title_color1=”#16bb69″ text_color1=”#4c4c4c” title_color2=”#0acb6c” text_color2=”#383443″ title_color3=”#0acb6c” text_color3=”#383443″ image2=”852″ image3=”859″][vc_separator type=”transparent” thickness=”15″][cover_boxes title1=”Buderflys” text1=”Comfortable headphones designed specifically for spoken word content.” link1=”https://buderflys.com/” link_label1=”More info” target1=”_blank” target2=”_blank” target3=”_blank” read_more_button_style=”yes” image1=”860″ title_color1=”#16bb69″ text_color1=”#4c4c4c” title_color2=”#0acb6c” text_color2=”#383443″ title_color3=”#0acb6c” text_color3=”#383443″][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row css_animation=”” row_type=”row” use_row_as_full_screen_section=”no” type=”full_width” angled_section=”no” text_align=”left” background_image_as_pattern=”without_pattern” css=”.vc_custom_1553625362671{padding-top: 100px !important;padding-right: 30px !important;padding-bottom: 100px !important;padding-left: 30px !important;background-color: #e0e0e0 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Here are the basics we
look for in Startups
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If you still think we could be a fit for your fast-growing startup, please click the link below to get started.
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Get in Touch
[/vc_column_text][vc_separator type=”normal” color=”#ffffff” thickness=”1″ up=”10″ down=”5″][vc_separator type=”transparent” thickness=”40″][vc_row_inner row_type=”row” type=”full_width” text_align=”left” css_animation=””][vc_column_inner][vc_column_text]Whether you’re with the media, another fund, or a founder looking for funding. We are an active part of the community and happy to talk. Click below to sign up for regular updates from SpringTime Ventures in our newsletter.[/vc_column_text][vc_separator type=”transparent” thickness=”20″][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner row_type=”row” type=”full_width” text_align=”center” css_animation=””][vc_column_inner width=”1/6″][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”2/6″ css=”.vc_custom_1553554074564{padding-right: 25px !important;}”][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1553554152504{border-right-width: 0px !important;}”]
You can find us in
Denver. Boulder. Austin.
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