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Upslope Ventures

Upslope Ventures

Denver, Coloradoupslope.vc

Overview

Upslope Ventures is an early stage venture capital fund that invests in startups across the country . They believe diverse teams are the key to successful businesses and are proud to invest in founders from unique backgrounds looking for creative solutions to market challenges . Upslope Ventures provides more than capital and introductions; they aim to empower entrepreneurs with the resources they need to have their best chance at success – even if they don’t invest .

Year Founded

2014

Portfolio Companies

17

Website

upslope.vc

Investments

Upslope Ventures investments
CompanyDateStageLead
Cloud ElementsFeb 2019Series CCo-investor
PilotlySep 2017SeedCo-investor
PilotlyMar 2017Pre SeedCo-investor
JumpCloudAug 2016Series BCo-investor
AirHelpAug 2016Series ACo-investor

Key People

Kate Beardsley

Managing Partner, Upslope Ventures (FKA Galvanize Ventures)

Lawrence Mandes

General Partner

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Firmographic Details

HeadquartersDenver, Colorado
Year Founded2014

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