Colorado Impact Fund

General contacts

Investor type

PE / VC

Founded

2014

AUM

$80 M

Location

Denver, Colorado, United States

Investment Ticket

$0-1 m

Investment Stage

Series B Series A Seed Late Stage (Series C+)

Region of investment

North America

ESG Focus

Impact investor

Investor profile last updated: 16 August, 2026

Profile

The Colorado Impact Fund (CIF) is a Denver-based venture capital firm founded in 2014. It focuses on investing in high-growth, scalable businesses within Colorado that are committed to improving their communities. The firm is managed by a small team of four, including partners like Jim Kelley and Grace Oliva. CIF distinguishes itself by supporting the entrepreneurial and impact ecosystem in Colorado, aiming to democratize entrepreneurship and address community challenges.

CIF invests primarily in sectors such as clean energy, education, healthcare, natural foods, and technology. The firm typically makes initial investments ranging from $500,000 to $2 million, targeting late seed to Series B stages, and occasionally growth capital. CIF manages approximately $80 million across its funds, including the Colorado Impact Fund I and the Colorado Impact Bridge Fund.

Notable investments by CIF include companies like Honest Jobs - automation/workflow software, CirrusMD - healthcare technology systems, Galvanize - educational software, KMLabs - electrical equipment, and Keystone Tower Systems - alternative energy equipment.

Industry

Education Edtech Financial Services Fintech Food and Beverage Foodtech Healthcare Services Media and Entertainment Other Pharmaceuticals Technology CleanTech HealthTech Energy

Colorado Impact Fund Funds

Name	Type	Industry	Stage	Region	Size	AUM	Launch date
Colorado Impact Fund I	Venture Capital (VC)	Education Edtech Food and Beverage Foodtech Healthcare Services Technology Energy HealthTech	Pre-seed Seed	North America	$5-10 m	$62 M	July 2014

Contacts

Name

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jim kelley Managing Partner

Managing Partner

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Scott Reich Principal

Principal

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FAQs about Colorado Impact Fund

Is Colorado Impact Fund a venture capital or private equity firm?

Colorado Impact Fund is a venture capital and private equity firm. It backs companies at Series B, Series A, Seed and Late Stage (Series C+), writing tickets of $0-1 m.

Where is Colorado Impact Fund located?

Colorado Impact Fund is located in Denver, Colorado, United States.

When was Colorado Impact Fund founded?

Colorado Impact Fund was founded in 2014.

What sectors and industries does Colorado Impact Fund invest in?

Colorado Impact Fund invests in companies and startups in Education, Edtech, Financial Services, Fintech, Food and Beverage, Foodtech, Healthcare Services, Media and Entertainment, Other, Pharmaceuticals, Technology, CleanTech, HealthTech, Energy.

What is Colorado Impact Fund geographical focus of investments?

Colorado Impact Fund invests in companies and startups in North America.

At what stages of companies and startups does Colorado Impact Fund typically invest in?

Colorado Impact Fund invests in companies and startups at Series B, Series A, Seed, Late Stage (Series C+).

What is the usual amount of Colorado Impact Fund investment?

Colorado Impact Fund usually invests $0-1 m on average.

What is the amount of assets of under management (AUM) for Colorado Impact Fund?

Colorado Impact Fund has around $80m assets under management.

When was Colorado Impact Fund last fund created?

Colorado Impact Fund last fund was created/launched in 2014-07-08

Is Colorado Impact Fund impact investor?

Yes, Colorado Impact Fund is impact investor.

What are the contacts of Colorado Impact Fund?

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