Outside VC: A Denver-based financial services firm, founded in 2022.
Location
Denver, CO, US
Founded
2022
Outside VC is a Denver-based financial services firm focusing on early-stage investments in fintech startups. The company typically invests in pre-seed and seed rounds, aiming to support innovative solutions that challenge the status quo in the financial sector. Their investment thesis centers on companies building financial systems that serve a broader population beyond the top tier.
Notable portfolio companies include Star Kitchens Group, Starlight, and Zumma. Outside VC, founded in 2022, positions itself as an outsider in the industry, leveraging this perspective to identify unique opportunities. The firm's philosophy emphasizes challenging conventional wisdom and supporting entrepreneurs who are reimagining financial services for underserved markets.
Outside VC - Portfolio Snapshot
Portfolio activity breakdown across disclosed investments and stages
Portfolio Companies3
Current Portfolio Count3
Top Investment Stages
Pre-Seed2 (66.7%)
Seed1 (33.3%)
Stage Mix
Pre-Seed 67%Seed 33%
Concentration shown as share of disclosed investments by stage.
