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Telluride Venture Fund

Telluride, Colorado · Invests in US · Website

Pre-SeedSeedFood & BeverageReal Estate & ProptechClimate & EnergyManufacturingAgricultureClimate & Clean EnergyReal Estate & PropTechManufacturing & Industrial

Thesis

Exceptional entrepreneurs and innovative business ideas exist everywhere, not just traditional tech hubs. TVF invests in companies solving real problems in underserved regions, particularly the Colorado Plateau.

Likely not a fit for

No pure crypto/blockchain speculation, consumer social without monetization, or pure financial engineering

How they invest

Lead or follow
Usually leads
Typical decision
~2 weeks
Warm intro
Not required
Involvement
Takes a board seat
Fund status
Slowing Down
Decision process
Partnership vote

Partners & team

6 contacts on file

JJ

Jesse Johnson

General PartnerFounder · Primary contact

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BW

Bonnie Watson

PartnerManaging Director

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JP

Julie Penner

Team Member

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MB

Marcie Bidwell

Team Member

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KN

Kelly Northcutt

Team Member

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AM

Anne Marie Jodlowski

Team Member

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Portfolio

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SholderHealthcare Digital

Sholder offers a unique approach to mental well-being through one-to-one transformational support, providing a safe space for individuals to reconnect with their inner wisdom and resilience without the need for clinical therapy.

Terra SeedFood Beverage

Terraseed offers vegan multivitamins formulated for optimal health and sustainability, using high-quality, sustainably-sourced ingredients and 100% biodegradable packaging.

Sustaio
TalkGo
InBuildEnterprise Software

AI Powered Invoice Processing for Procore + QuickBooks, designed to automate invoicing, reduce administrative overhead, and provide clear financial tracking for construction teams.

GlycoSurfBiotech Life Sciences

GlycoSurf is a start-up chemical company focused on creating eco-friendly glycolipid surfactants derived from natural sugars. Their products are biodegradable, non-toxic, and designed for various applications including cleaning, cosmetics, and agriculture.

Agua Marina
Recruiting InnovationEdtech

Online Tech Recruitment Training for Recruiting Teams, offering tailored solutions to enhance the skills of recruiters in the tech industry.

Sales ButlerMarketing Adtech

Sales Butler offers a range of internet marketing services including pay-per-click management, social media marketing, sales funnel management, and SEO services, all designed to optimize customer acquisition and improve online presence.

Arundel MetricsHealthcare Digital

Data Maven is a women-owned public health consulting firm specializing in analyzing datasets and delivering reports, guides, data visualizations, and health indices.

Wildflower Education

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Telluride Venture Fund Research Executive Summary The Telluride Venture Fund (TVF) is an early-stage venture capital fund based in Telluride, Colorado, managing the investment activities of the Telluride Venture Network (TVN). Established to support innovative companies in the Colorado Plateau region, TVF focuses on providing seed and early-stage capital to startups that align with regional econom

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