Denver-based Future State is a venture capital firm investing in innovative startups shaping the future of work and learning, providing them with resources and a global network for success.
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Operating
2023
Denver, CO, US
Future State, based in Denver, Colorado, is a venture capital firm founded in 2023 by Taylor McLemore and Adam Wood. The firm focuses on investing in preseed and seed stage companies that are innovating the future of work and learning. Their mission is to support ventures that unlock human potential and economic mobility, aiming to create a labor market based on skills, aptitudes, and potential. Future State provides startups with essential resources and a global network to ensure their success.
Future State has made significant strides in building a movement that fosters economic mobility and skill-based labor markets. By backing inventive entrepreneurs, the firm has contributed to the growth of numerous startups that are redefining the workforce landscape. The team at Future State comprises experienced founders and operators who bring valuable insights and expertise to their portfolio companies. Their impact is evident in the success stories of the ventures they support, driving forward the future of work and learning.
Portfolio Snapshot
Portfolio activity breakdown across disclosed investments and stages
Portfolio Companies1
Current Portfolio Count1
Top Investment Stages
Pre-Seed1 (100.0%)
Stage Mix
Pre-Seed 100%
Concentration shown as share of disclosed investments by stage.
