Funding is one of the most vital aspects of starting or growing a business. It’s also notoriously hard to obtain. The Startup Colorado Funding Database aims to remedy that problem by providing an inclusive and easily-navigable list of funding options for startups and early-stage businesses in Colorado.

Below you’ll find the following funding categories:

Venture:

Colorado-based equity investors, angel investors, and venture capital firms. In general, these funding sources can provide large amounts of capital but are typically reserved for business models that focus on a national or international import/export model with significant growth potential.

Loans:

Colorado-based small business lenders who offer founder-friendly terms. Loan amounts and interest rates vary among lenders and loan types making them a flexible and obtainable option for early-stage companies across all sectors, industries and business types.

Grants:

Comprises many of the state and federal grants available for Colorado-based businesses and startups. Grants can be a great option for a debt-free infusion of capital but many are only available for select regions or industries so be sure to check if you fit the qualifications.

Other:

Remaining funding resources that didn’t fit nicely into the other categories. This list mainly consists of crowdfunding platforms and revenue-sharing firms.