Otros recursos COVID-19

A medida que evolucionan los desarrollos en respuesta a la propagación de COVID-19, sabemos que muchas pequeñas empresas tienen preguntas sobre las implicaciones dentro del lugar de trabajo, y las opciones de financiación que ayuden a impulsar sus negocios durante este momento difícil. En esta página estamos recopilando consejos y recursos relevantes como desempleo, licencia familiar remunerada, licencia por enfermedad remunerada, atención médica y más.

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Colorado University

CO Venture Forward

Whether you’re a small business owner or the founder of a high-growth startup, these are trying times. And it’s during these trying times that quick support and feedback from seasoned, battle-hardened mentors can make all the difference in your business operations. If you’re a seasoned business owner, your community needs you! Now more than ever, our shared business community here in Colorado needs help. As with any downturn, small business owners and entrepreneurs are working hard to keep the lights on and minimize the impact to their employees. It’s scary, particularly when you’re not sure if the decisions you’re making are the right ones. That’s where quality mentorship can help.

Area served: Colorado
Audience: Small Business Owners, Self-employed
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Intel Capital Diversity Initiative

Focused on underrepresented tech entrepreneurs. Initially envisioned as a five-year, $125 million fund, the Intel Capital Diversity Initiative was expanded in October 2016 to also invest in startups led by entrepreneurs living with disabilities, U.S.-based entrepreneurs from the LGBTQ community, and U.S. military veterans. Through September 2019, Intel Capital Diversity Initiative has invested $381M in companies led by diverse teams; such companies make up 15 percent of the active portfolio. All Intel Capital investments cover a broad spectrum of innovative industries, including artificial intelligence, autonomous mobility, data center and cloud, 5G communications and next-generation compute. To learn more about our investment sectors, visit Intel Capital Portfolio.

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Innosphere Ventures Incubator Program

Accelerating the success of science and technology companies with a venture capital fund, a robust commercialization program, and facilities. We have locations in Fort Collins, Boulder, Denver, and Castle Rock and continue to grow our presence year after year. We’re a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization with a strong mission to create jobs and grow Colorado’s entrepreneurship ecosystem. The Innosphere Ventures program focuses on ensuring companies are investor-ready, connecting entrepreneurs with experienced advisors, making introductions to corporate partners, exit planning, accelerating top line revenue growth, and so much more! While the Innosphere Ventures incubator program does not take equity in companies, the Innosphere Fund evaluates all companies to be considered for seed stage investments of up to $150,000 at the beginning of the company’s Innosphere engagement.

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Golden Seeds

Our focus on women-led companies is our differentiator. So is a unique, tri-faceted business approach. Golden Seeds brings financial and intellectual capital to our companies and our investors. Our approach employs three primary components: an engaged, nationwide network of over 275 angel investors—one of the largest in the U.S., a family of Venture Capital Funds, an educational program, the Knowledge Institute, dedicated to training and sharing best practices. Golden Seeds typically invests in companies within the B2B & B2C technology, health care, and consumer products or services industries.

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Rockies Venture Club Pitch Application

RVC is one of the largest and most active angel groups in the country. In 2016 RVC investors funded 17 companies by syndicating with a nationwide network of angel groups that are a part of the Angel Capital Association, and local VCs. Every company that pitches with RVC is provided a complimentary pass Pitch Academy. This workshop is used by local SBDC’s and Colorado’s OEDIT Advanced Industries Grant Program. By working with a group of angels, your company only has to go through a due diligence process. The club’s professional due diligence team produces best-of-breed reports that are invaluable in syndicating with other individual angels and groups.

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Female Founders Club

An early-stage fund investing in the exponential power of exceptional female talent. The fund invests in areas where women-led startups have incredible impact: e-commerce, web-enabled products and services, marketplaces, and platforms. Marketplaces: Technology services that connect buyers and sellers across B2B and B2C industries. E-commerce: Direct-to-consumer brands, building their businesses with technology at the core. Web-Enabled Services: Powerful service operations enabled by location and mobile data. Platform: Disruptive networks and communities connected via technology solutions.

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The Venture League

Black Girl Ventures (BGV) is a culturally converging ecosystem igniting economic security, civic engagement, and hyperlocal infrastructure at the intersection of STEM education and entrepreneurship for Black and Brown woman-identifying founders, funders, and veterans. Become a member to: Share and receive resources. Learn from and connect with experts. Make new friends and business connections. Talk through challenges and celebrate victories. Engage in culturally relevant entrepreneurial learning experiences. Gain access to: Coaching. Feedback. Community. Social and Financial Capital. Free and paid membership options.

Area served: Colorado
Audience: Small Business Owners
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Opportunity Zone Capital Accelerator Program

Applications are open from July 20 to August 31 for the second cohort of businesses for an Opportunity Zone program that provides free consulting services to businesses to help them secure OZ business investment. For small businesses and low-income communities, access to working capital is a perennial barrier that is further heightened by current economic conditions. The opportunity zones business incentive provides these businesses with a much needed economic tool. OEDIT is working with the Colorado Center for Innovation in Community Capital (CC4ICC) to encourage investments in opportunity zone businesses throughout the state. As a part of the program, CC4ICC will be guiding 10 opportunity zone businesses through the process of: Developing a pitch deck, Business planning, Connecting with investors, Securing investment.

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Main Street Phoenix Project

Are you a business owner with more than 5 employees? Could you use additional capital to re-open after a COVID related closure, or do you need capital to be able to help re-open at all? Are you interested in ensuring your employees are taken care of, now and into the future? Investments from MSPP and its partners can help you re-open post COVID, or provide you an avenue to sell your business that ensures your employees are taken care of and your business continues.

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BBG Ventures

BBG Ventures is an early-stage fund based in the Meatpacking District of NYC. With over 90% of venture investment going to men, BBG Ventures believes they can get better returns backing the best female founders. Many of their companies have mixed founding teams — and research and personal experience suggest that diverse teams drive the best results.

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