CU New Venture Challenge - aVenture Asset Manager Research
Location
Boulder, CO, US
Founded
2008
The New Venture Challenge (NVC) is a Boulder-based program that connects CU Boulder with the local community to foster entrepreneurship and innovation. NVC offers participants the opportunity to develop their ideas, form startup teams, and compete for funding. The program provides up to $200,000 in funding to promising ventures through its annual competition.
NVC offers year-round events, networking opportunities, and mentorship to help refine ideas and build strong teams. The program culminates in the NVC Finals, where startups pitch for significant funding. Notable portfolio companies include Snark, a startup that has raised $3,000 through the program. NVC's unique value proposition lies in its ability to bridge the academic and entrepreneurial ecosystems, creating a fertile ground for innovation and startup growth.
CU New Venture Challenge - Portfolio Snapshot
Portfolio activity breakdown across disclosed investments and stages
