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Upcoming Events

  • RVC Signature Series: Life Sciences Night 2025

    • Wednesday, August 27, 2025
    • 3:00 PM - 7:00 PM
    • In-person @ University of Denver
    • 88
    Register



    RVC Signature Series: Life Sciences Night


    Life Sciences offer special opportunities for entrepreneurs, angel investors and Venture Capitalists alike. There are huge markets in healthcare and the investment profits at exit is often different and more robust than other industries as large companies often use acquisition as an R&D strategy.  For angel and VC investors, life science investments can be one of the most profitable sectors.

    Rockies Venture Club, The Colorado Bioscience Association and Innosphere have joined in partnership to present Life Sciences Night, which will showcase investment ready Colorado life sciences startups, a panel discussion from local VCs, and valuable networking opportunities for entrepreneurs, investors, and mentors.

    • Are you wondering what the changes at the FDA will do to impact new and established life science and healthcare companies?
    • Are you wondering if it makes sense for angel investors to get involved in investing in therapeutics?
    • Are you wondering how the liquidity crunch is impacting life science companies?

    Well you can learn the answers to these questions and more at the Life Sciences Night!

    In partnership with

    Innosphere-logo - American Cyber Security Management

    After the conclusion of presentations, all accredited investors in attendance are invited to join the Rockies Venture Club Investor Forum. RVC Investor Forums serve to pool the wisdom, expertise, and capital of many individual angels. At this forum, investors will privately discuss the merits and risks of each venture. There is no requirement to invest and each investor has an opportunity to indicate interest in following or leading a specific deal. Both new and experienced investor members are welcome at forums -- this is the best way to learn hands-on about angel investing!

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  • RVC Pitch Academy - September 2025

    • Wednesday, September 10, 2025
    • 12:00 PM - 5:00 PM
    • Hybrid: Thrive Ballpark, 1415 Park Ave W, Denver, CO, 80205 or Virtual via Zoom
    Register

    The RVC Pitch Academy is a half-day workshop designed to do much more than just polish a founder’s pitch and presentation skills. From delivering a compelling presentation to negotiating a successful deal, this workshop will prepare founders to understand many of the terms and processes used by VCs and sharpen their venture strategy.

    Key topics include:

    • Preparing a business for a deal
    • Designing a deck
    • Delivering the pitch
    • Communicating the value for venture funding
    • Balancing pitching a product vs. pitching a company
    • Raising equity vs. convertible debt
    • Communicating risks that don’t raise red flags
    • Understanding investor psychology
    • Following up with interested investors

    RVC’s Pitch Academy instructors have years of experience working with angel + venture capital investors; the Pitch Academy content reflects deep and useful insights about investor priorities and interests. Multiple instructors ensure one-on-one engagement, including pitch practice with real-time feedback.

    For early-stage companies, this is the most cost-effective fundraising consulting you can get! Pitch Academy is free to RVC Investor and Entrepreneur members.

    Learn more about membership: RVC Membership

    Founders: Please bring a pitch deck and laptop to practice.

    Note: To pitch to investors at an upcoming RVC Investor Forum, you must apply to pitch and be accepted by the RVC investment screening committee. 

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  • RVC Life Sciences Screening Committee - September 2025

    • Tuesday, September 30, 2025
    • 12:00 PM - 1:30 PM
    • Virtual via Zoom



    RVC Life Sciences Screening Committee

    September 2025

    Join the RVC Screening Committee to review and select pitch applications for the upcoming Investor Forum. Each cycle, RVC receives over 100 applications for the opportunity to present to our network of investors. The RVC team then selects the top applicants for each cycle to discuss with investor members during the screening committee meetings.

    During this session, we will set our focus on Life Sciences. Industry verticals that typically apply to the RVC Life Sciences Application include but are not limited to Biotech, Digital Health, Food Science, Geonomics, Health Informatics, Kinesiology, Prosthetics, and Medical Devices. We encourage you to join us whether you are an industry expert or novice seeking to grow your investor knowledge!

    For this cycle, we will be reviewing and selecting applications to pitch at the upcoming RVC October 2025 Investor Forum. 

    To prepare for this session, review the links below:

    If you are an entrepreneur, and are interested in applying to pitch at the upcoming Investor Forum, submit an RVC Pitch Application.

    RVC Screening Committee Meetings are Investor Member only events. To learn more about investor membership, check out RVC Membership or email info@rockiesventureclub.org.   

    RVC Screening Committee Meetings are hosted Virtually via Zoom. Pre-screening lists and the meeting agenda will be shared with registrants in the weeks prior to the screening committee meeting, so be sure to sign up early!

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  • RVC Cleantech Screening Committee - September 2025

    • Tuesday, September 30, 2025
    • 2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
    • Virtual via Zoom
    Register



    RVC Cleantech Screening Committee

    September 2025

    Join the RVC Screening Committee to review and select pitch applications for the upcoming Investor Forum. Each cycle, RVC receives over 100 applications for the opportunity to present to our network of investors. The RVC team then selects the top applicants for each cycle to discuss with investor members during the screening committee meetings.

    During this session, we will set our focus on Cleantech. Industry verticals that typically apply to the RVC Cleantech Application include but are not limited to AgTech, Energy Storage, Materials, Chemicals, Recyclables, Renewable Energy, Natural Resource Management, and WaterTech. We encourage you to join us whether you are an industry expert or novice seeking to grow your investor knowledge!

    For this cycle, we will be reviewing and selecting applications to pitch at the upcoming RVC October 2025 Investor Forum. 

    To prepare for this session, review the links below:

    If you are an entrepreneur, and are interested in applying to pitch at the upcoming Investor Forum, submit an RVC Pitch Application.

    RVC Screening Committee Meetings are Investor Member only events. To learn more about investor membership, check out RVC Membership or email info@rockiesventureclub.org.   

    RVC Screening Committee Meetings are hosted Virtually via Zoom. Pre-screening lists and the meeting agenda will be shared with registrants in the weeks prior to the screening committee meeting, so be sure to sign up early!

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  • RVC Technology Screening Committee - October 2025

    • Wednesday, October 01, 2025
    • 12:00 PM - 1:30 PM
    • Virtual via Zoom



    RVC Technology Screening Committee

    October 2025

    Join the RVC Screening Committee to review and select pitch applications for the upcoming Investor Forum. Each cycle, RVC receives over 100 applications for the opportunity to present to our network of investors. The RVC team then selects the top applicants for each cycle to discuss with investor members during the screening committee meetings.

    During this session, we will set our focus on Technology. Industry verticals that typically apply to the RVC Technology Application include but are not limited to Artificial Intelligence, SaaS, Blockchain, Cybersecurity, Data Analytics, Consumer Products & Goods, and Food and Beverage. We encourage you to join us whether you are an industry expert or novice seeking to grow your investor knowledge!

    For this cycle, we will be reviewing and selecting applications to pitch at the upcoming RVC October 2025 Investor Forum.

    To prepare for this session, review the links below:

    If you are an entrepreneur, and are interested in applying to pitch at the upcoming Investor Forum, submit an RVC Pitch Application.

    RVC Screening Committee Meetings are Investor Member only events. To learn more about investor membership, check out RVC Membership or email info@rockiesventureclub.org.   

    RVC Screening Committee Meetings are hosted Virtually via Zoom. Pre-screening lists and the meeting agenda will be shared with registrants in the weeks prior to the screening committee meeting, so be sure to sign up early!

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  • RVC Angel Accelerator: Introduction to Angel Investing & Lunch - Fall 2025

    • Friday, October 03, 2025
    • 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
    • Hybrid: In-person @ Thrive Workplace Ball Park, 1415 Park Ave W, Denver, CO 80205 or Virtual via Zoom
    Register



    Introduction to Angel Investing

    October 3rd, 2025 @ Thrive Ballpark

    Are you "Angel Curious"? Join this session for FREE!


    How does someone learn how to be a successful Angel Investor?

    Engage in the RVC Angel Accelerator program to acquire the necessary skills for successful angel investing. Without such training, new investors might spend years and over $250,000 to learn effective investment strategies on their own. Through hands-on exercises and mentorship from experienced investors, Angel Accelerator offers significant benefits including a promising return on investment, potential tax advantages, insights into cutting-edge innovation, and opportunities to connect with fascinating individuals.

    Join the Fall 2025 Cohort!

    Beginning with this introduction session, cohort members will dive into the Angel Accelerator program through a combination of asynchronous learning, mastermind sessions, RVC Investor Forums, and virtual office hours. The Angel Accelerator Curriculum is designed to span 10 weeks with 2-5 hours of participation per week. The program can be completed entirely remote, however, there are multiple opportunities to engage in person!

    I'm in! Except... what's the cost?

    Become an RVC Active Investor Member to receive the full workshop and a toolkit full of angel investing resources. RVC Active Investor Membership is $1,495/annually, with no term or investment commitments. With RVC Active Investor Membership, you also receive free access to the 100+ events we host annually, which include Monthly Investor Forums, Signature Series Nights, Mastermind Sessions, Due Diligence Deep Dives, Investor Screening Committees, and more!

    Have Questions? Send us an email!

    info@rockiesventureclub.org

    Hybrid: In-person @ Thrive Workplace Ball Park, 1415 Park Ave W, Denver, CO 80205 or Virtual via Zoom

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    • RVC Pitch Academy - October 2025

      • Tuesday, October 14, 2025
      • 12:00 PM - 5:00 PM
      • Hybrid: Thrive Ballpark, 1415 Park Ave W, Denver, CO, 80205 or Virtual via Zoom
      Register

      The RVC Pitch Academy is a half-day workshop designed to do much more than just polish a founder’s pitch and presentation skills. From delivering a compelling presentation to negotiating a successful deal, this workshop will prepare founders to understand many of the terms and processes used by VCs and sharpen their venture strategy.

      Key topics include:

      • Preparing a business for a deal
      • Designing a deck
      • Delivering the pitch
      • Communicating the value for venture funding
      • Balancing pitching a product vs. pitching a company
      • Raising equity vs. convertible debt
      • Communicating risks that don’t raise red flags
      • Understanding investor psychology
      • Following up with interested investors

      RVC’s Pitch Academy instructors have years of experience working with angel + venture capital investors; the Pitch Academy content reflects deep and useful insights about investor priorities and interests. Multiple instructors ensure one-on-one engagement, including pitch practice with real-time feedback.

      For early-stage companies, this is the most cost-effective fundraising consulting you can get! Pitch Academy is free to RVC Investor and Entrepreneur members.

      Learn more about membership: RVC Membership

      Founders: Please bring a pitch deck and laptop to practice.

      Note: To pitch to investors at an upcoming RVC Investor Forum, you must apply to pitch and be accepted by the RVC investment screening committee. 

      Show details

    • Angel Accelerator Virtual Office Hours - October 2025

      • Thursday, October 23, 2025
      • 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
      • Virtual via Zoom



      Virtual Office Hours

      October 23rd, 2025

      Virtual via Zoom

      Discussion Topic: Valuations & Term Sheets

      How does someone learn how to be a successful Angel Investor?

      Engage in the RVC Angel Accelerator program to acquire the necessary skills for successful angel investing. Without such training, new investors might spend years and over $250,000 to learn effective investment strategies on their own. Through hands-on exercises and mentorship from experienced investors, Angel Accelerator offers significant benefits including a promising return on investment, potential tax advantages, insights into cutting-edge innovation, and opportunities to connect with fascinating individuals.

      Become a Member!

      This Virtual Office Hours session is associated with an ongoing cohort. Become an RVC Active Investor Member to reserve your spot in the next Angel Accelerator cohort!  Each cohort dives into the Angel Accelerator program through a combination of asynchronous learning, mastermind sessions, RVC Investor Forums, and virtual office hours. The Angel Accelerator Curriculum is designed to span 10 weeks with 2-5 hours of participation per week. The program can be completed entirely remote, however, there are multiple opportunities to engage in person!

      With RVC Active Investor Membership, you also receive free access to the 100+ events we host annually, which include Monthly Investor Forums, Signature Series Nights, Mastermind Sessions, Due Diligence Deep Dives, Investor Screening Committees, and more!

      Apply to Angel Accelerator Today:

      www.rockiesventureclub.org/angel501

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      • RVC October 2025 Investor Forum & Happy Hour

        • Thursday, October 23, 2025
        • 3:00 PM - 7:00 PM
        • Hybrid: In-person @ Thrive Ballpark, 1415 Park Ave W, Denver, CO, 80205 or Virtual via Zoom
        Register



        RVC October 2025 Investor Forum

        Hosted at Thrive Ballpark

        RVC Investor Forums bring together accredited angel investors interested in fast-growing, early-stage companies in Colorado. These forums serve to pool the wisdom, expertise, and capital of many individual angels. At this forum, investor members will hear pitches, and afterwards the founders are excused and investors discuss the merits and risks of each venture. There is no requirement to invest and each investor has an opportunity to indicate interest in following or leading a specific deal. Both new and experienced investor members are welcome at forums -- this is the best way to learn hands-on about angel investing! 


        Meeting Agenda:

        Welcome and Introductions

        3:00pm to 3:15 pm

        Deal-in-Play Discussion

        3:15pm to 4:00pm

        Company Pitches

        4:00 pm to 5:00pm

        Investor Only Discussion

        5:00 to 5:30pm

        Happy Hour

        5:30 to 7:00pm


        Presenting Companies

        TBD


        To attend this event, you must be accredited: Net worth of at least one million US dollars, not including the value of one’s primary residence, or have made at least $200,000 each year for the last two years [or $300,000 if jointly filing] and have the expectation to make the same amount this year. We do not require a minimum investment.

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      • RVC Women's Investor Network Screening Committee - October 2025

        • Wednesday, October 29, 2025
        • 2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
        • Virtual via Zoom
        Register


        RVC Women's Investor Network

        Screening Committee

        October 2025

        Join the RVC Screening Committee to review and select pitch applications for the upcoming Women's Investor Network Investor Forum. Each cycle, RVC receives over 100 applications for the opportunity to present to our network of investors. The RVC team then selects the top applicants for each cycle to discuss with investor members during the screening committee meetings.

        During this session, we will be screening applications from all industries, including but not limited to Technology, Cleantech, and Life Sciences. For this investor forum, applicants must have a female co-founder/executive to be considered for selection. We encourage you to join us whether you are an industry expert or novice seeking to grow your investor knowledge!

        For this cycle, we will be reviewing and selecting applications to pitch at the upcoming RVC Signature Series: Women's Investor Network Night.

        To prepare for this session, review the links below:

        If you are an entrepreneur, and are interested in applying to pitch at the upcoming Investor Forum, submit an RVC Pitch Application.

        RVC Screening Committee Meetings are Investor Member only events. To learn more about investor membership, check out RVC Membership or email info@rockiesventureclub.org.   

        RVC Screening Committee Meetings are hosted Virtually via Zoom. Pre-screening lists and the meeting agenda will be shared with registrants in the weeks prior to the screening committee meeting, so be sure to sign up early!

        Show details

      • RVC Pitch Academy - November 2025

        • Tuesday, November 04, 2025
        • 12:00 PM - 5:00 PM
        • Hybrid: Thrive Ballpark, 1415 Park Ave W, Denver, CO, 80205 or Virtual via Zoom
        Register

        The RVC Pitch Academy is a half-day workshop designed to do much more than just polish a founder’s pitch and presentation skills. From delivering a compelling presentation to negotiating a successful deal, this workshop will prepare founders to understand many of the terms and processes used by VCs and sharpen their venture strategy.

        Key topics include:

        • Preparing a business for a deal
        • Designing a deck
        • Delivering the pitch
        • Communicating the value for venture funding
        • Balancing pitching a product vs. pitching a company
        • Raising equity vs. convertible debt
        • Communicating risks that don’t raise red flags
        • Understanding investor psychology
        • Following up with interested investors

        RVC’s Pitch Academy instructors have years of experience working with angel + venture capital investors; the Pitch Academy content reflects deep and useful insights about investor priorities and interests. Multiple instructors ensure one-on-one engagement, including pitch practice with real-time feedback.

        For early-stage companies, this is the most cost-effective fundraising consulting you can get! Pitch Academy is free to RVC Investor and Entrepreneur members.

        Learn more about membership: RVC Membership

        Founders: Please bring a pitch deck and laptop to practice.

        Note: To pitch to investors at an upcoming RVC Investor Forum, you must apply to pitch and be accepted by the RVC investment screening committee. 

        Show details

      • Angel Accelerator Virtual Office Hours - November 2025

        • Thursday, November 06, 2025
        • 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
        • Virtual via Zoom



        Virtual Office Hours

        November 6th, 2025

        Virtual via Zoom

        Discussion Topic: Lead Investors & Board Members

        How does someone learn how to be a successful Angel Investor?

        Engage in the RVC Angel Accelerator program to acquire the necessary skills for successful angel investing. Without such training, new investors might spend years and over $250,000 to learn effective investment strategies on their own. Through hands-on exercises and mentorship from experienced investors, Angel Accelerator offers significant benefits including a promising return on investment, potential tax advantages, insights into cutting-edge innovation, and opportunities to connect with fascinating individuals.

        Become a Member!

        This Virtual Office Hours session is associated with an ongoing cohort. Become an RVC Active Investor Member to reserve your spot in the next Angel Accelerator cohort!  Each cohort dives into the Angel Accelerator program through a combination of asynchronous learning, mastermind sessions, RVC Investor Forums, and virtual office hours. The Angel Accelerator Curriculum is designed to span 10 weeks with 2-5 hours of participation per week. The program can be completed entirely remote, however, there are multiple opportunities to engage in person!

        With RVC Active Investor Membership, you also receive free access to the 100+ events we host annually, which include Monthly Investor Forums, Signature Series Nights, Mastermind Sessions, Due Diligence Deep Dives, Investor Screening Committees, and more!

        Apply to Angel Accelerator Today:

        www.rockiesventureclub.org/angel501

          Show details

        • RVC Deal-in-Play Virtual Investor Forum 2025

          • Wednesday, December 03, 2025
          • 3:00 PM - 6:00 PM
          • Virtual via Zoom
          Register



          RVC Deal-in-Play Virtual Investor Forum

          Virtual via Zoom

          RVC Investor Forums bring together accredited angel investors interested in fast-growing, early-stage companies in Colorado. These forums serve to pool the wisdom, expertise, and capital of many individual angels. At this forum, investor members will hear pitches, and afterwards the founders are excused and investors discuss the merits and risks of each venture. There is no requirement to invest and each investor has an opportunity to indicate interest in following or leading a specific deal. Both new and experienced investor members are welcome at forums -- this is the best way to learn hands-on about angel investing! 


          Meeting Agenda:

          Welcome and Introductions

          3:00pm to 3:15 pm

          Deal-in-Play Discussion

          3:15pm to 4:00pm

          Company Pitches

          4:00 pm to 5:00pm

          Investor Only Discussion

          5:00 to 6:00pm


          Presenting Companies

          TBD


          To attend this event, you must be accredited: Net worth of at least one million US dollars, not including the value of one’s primary residence, or have made at least $200,000 each year for the last two years [or $300,000 if jointly filing] and have the expectation to make the same amount this year. We do not require a minimum investment.

          Show details

        • RVC Pitch Academy - December 2025

          • Tuesday, December 09, 2025
          • 12:00 PM - 5:00 PM
          • Hybrid: Thrive Ballpark, 1415 Park Ave W, Denver, CO, 80205 or Virtual via Zoom
          Register

          The RVC Pitch Academy is a half-day workshop designed to do much more than just polish a founder’s pitch and presentation skills. From delivering a compelling presentation to negotiating a successful deal, this workshop will prepare founders to understand many of the terms and processes used by VCs and sharpen their venture strategy.

          Key topics include:

          • Preparing a business for a deal
          • Designing a deck
          • Delivering the pitch
          • Communicating the value for venture funding
          • Balancing pitching a product vs. pitching a company
          • Raising equity vs. convertible debt
          • Communicating risks that don’t raise red flags
          • Understanding investor psychology
          • Following up with interested investors

          RVC’s Pitch Academy instructors have years of experience working with angel + venture capital investors; the Pitch Academy content reflects deep and useful insights about investor priorities and interests. Multiple instructors ensure one-on-one engagement, including pitch practice with real-time feedback.

          For early-stage companies, this is the most cost-effective fundraising consulting you can get! Pitch Academy is free to RVC Investor and Entrepreneur members.

          Learn more about membership: RVC Membership

          Founders: Please bring a pitch deck and laptop to practice.

          Note: To pitch to investors at an upcoming RVC Investor Forum, you must apply to pitch and be accepted by the RVC investment screening committee. 

          Show details

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