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Blue Startups
AddedFeb 17, 2024
UpdatedJul 3, 2026
Blue Startups

Blue Startups

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Hawaii's premier venture accelerator, Blue Startups, propels scalable tech firms to global success.

Location
Honolulu, HI, US
Founded
2012
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Blue Startups, Hawaii's premier venture accelerator, focuses on helping scalable technology companies achieve global success. The firm typically invests in seed and pre-seed rounds, with occasional angel and Series A investments. Blue Startups has supported a diverse portfolio of companies across various sectors, emphasizing technology-driven solutions.

Notable portfolio companies include Hostfully, which raised $3,025,000, and Turno (formerly TurnoverBnB), with $4,500,000 raised. Blue Startups is led by key partners who bring extensive experience and networks to the table, enhancing their investment philosophy of fostering innovation and scalability. The firm offers unique value-add services such as mentorship, strategic guidance, and access to a robust network of industry experts and investors.

Blue Startups - Portfolio Snapshot

Portfolio activity breakdown across disclosed investments and stages

Total Investments73
Current Portfolio Count57
Total Portfolio Exits1

Top Investment Stages

Seed55 (75.3%)
Pre-Seed15 (20.5%)
Angel2 (2.7%)
Series A1 (1.4%)

Stage Mix

Seed 75%Pre-Seed 21%Angel 3%Series A 1%

Concentration shown as share of disclosed investments by stage.

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Blue Startups - Classification

Also Known As
  • Blue Startups, LLC
NAICS
  • 520000Finance and Insurance
  • 523000Securities, Commodity Contracts, and Other Financial Investments and Related Activities
  • 523900Other Financial Investment Activities
  • 523990All Other Financial Investment Activities
  • 523999Miscellaneous Financial Investment Activities
SIC
  • 7300Business Services
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NAICS
  • 540000Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
  • 541000Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services