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CU New Venture Challenge
AddedFeb 17, 2024
UpdatedJun 28, 2026
CU New Venture Challenge

CU New Venture Challenge

Operating

Colorado-based NVC fosters entrepreneurship by connecting CU Boulder with the community for idea development and funding.

Location
Boulder, CO, US
Founded
2008
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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

Total Investments1
Current Portfolio Count1
Total Portfolio Exits0

Top Investment Stages

Grant1 (100.0%)

Stage Mix

Grant 100%

Concentration shown as share of disclosed investments by stage.

Recent Investments

Snark logo

Snark

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CU New Venture Challenge - Classification

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
  • 610000Educational Services
  • 541000Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
  • 611000Educational Services
SIC
  • 8200Educational Services
  • 8290Schools And Educational Services, Not Elsewhere Classified