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New single-shot vaccine could offer controlled release of multiple doses over six months | CEPI CEPI to fund new innovation that condenses vaccine doses into one shot.

VitriVax's ALTA technology could allow for multi-dose vaccines to be delivered in one shot. This article from @cepi.net breaks down the benefits of this impactful technology

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Manifest Technologies announces R&D kit for P-VAM 3D printing Manifest Technologies launch evaluation kit for R&D teams to test and explore its Parallax Volumetric Additive Manufacturing (P-VAM) process

Our portfolio company Manifest (formerly Vitro3D) is ramping up commercialization of the fastest 3D printing technology in the world. Read more below

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Five Environmental Startups Leading The Way In 2025 While the sector as a whole is transforming, leading the way are the thousands of startups now emerging.

Our portfolio company Vycarb was just named by Forbes as one of the five environmental startups leading the way in 2025. Read more below:

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Historically, getting from seed to series A takes 18-24 months. That is no longer the case for many young startups. Data from Carta shows that fewer startups are able to match that timeline as VCs become more selective in their investments.

#venturecapital #data #startups #investing #entrepreneur

Jerome Fox receives Presidential Early Career Award for Scientists and Engineers Jerome Fox, an associate professor of chemical and biological engineering at CU Boulder, has received the Presidential Early Career Award for Scientists and

Jerome Fox, CEO of our portfolio company Think Bioscience, was honored by President Biden with the Presidential Early Career Award 🥇 This is the highest honor that the federal government can bestow on early-career scientists

#Colorado #GoBuffs #Science

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A record 35 startups came out of CU Boulder last year University of Colorado Boulder is climbing as a hub for forming new startups.

2024 was a prolific year for CU Boulder entrepreneurship, with 35 new startups! This includes one of our newest portfolio companies, Mana Battery, who is developing high-efficiency sodium ion battery technology

#startups #cuboulder #colorado #venturecapital

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Ever wondered how early-stage startup salaries compare to later stage startups? Here is how some of the salary data stacks up for director-level positions

Data from Carta shows that M&A is close to a record high. So why doesn't it feel that way? Well, startups are also shutting down at a record rate, which points to a large portion of M&As being acquisitions of distressed companies

PitchBoulder | Meetup **HYBRID event, in-Person location Galvanize, Boulder - Remote via Zoom (RSVP for Link)**PitchBoulder is a pitch mentoring platform offering local entrepreneurs an opportunity to present their startup...

Are you an early-stage startup founder living the Boulder/Denver area? Are you looking for feedback on your pitch? If so, check out PitchBoulder for an opportunity to engage with experienced entrepreneurs and investors and level up your pitch deck

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Here's the latest from our portfolio company LongPath Technologies. This new breakthrough from @colorado.edu enhances the sensitivity and efficiency of LongPath's methane sensing technology

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Figure. Trends in Cervical Cancer Mortality Rates and Number of Cervical Cancer Deaths Among US Women Aged Younger than 25 Years, 1992-2021

Cervical cancer mortality in US women <25 years significantly declined between 2016 and 2021, likely due to the widespread adoption of HPV vaccination.

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#MedSky #OncSky

Advisors can be integral to the success of a startup, especially at the early stages. But how much should they be compensated? This data from Carta shows the typical range of advisor equity across different stages. Keep in mind that their compensation should reflect their commitment and value added

Geothermal Heating and Cooling - Pathways to Commercial Liftoff Learn more about the U.S. Department of Energy’s Pathways to Commercial Liftoff Report on Advanced Nuclear Technology

“We are sitting on a continentwide goldmine.”
-@charlesgertler.bsky.social
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Great example of a solution looking for a problem

VitriVax Awarded $3.6M Grant for Polio Vaccine Development BOULDER, Colo., December 04, 2024--VitriVax Awarded $3.6M Grant from Gates Foundation for Polio Vaccine Development

Portfolio company profile: vitrivaxbio.com

VitriVax develops mRNA vaccine technology that improves efficacy and accessibility. This article discusses their new project funded by the Bill & Melinda Gates foundation to improve Polio vaccine formulation

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Q4 of 2024 was a great quarter for Colorado startups as data from Pitchbook shows that the Boulder/Denver region was the fifth most active in terms of deal value. Shoutout to an amazing community that we're fortunate to be a part of!

#Colorado #venturecapital #startups #entrepreneurship

When most people think of startup exits, they think IPOs and large acquisitions. But the reality is that around half of startup acquisitions occur during the pre-seed/seed stage, as this data from Carta shows

Quantum startup incubator launching in Boulder – BizWest A group of partners that includes the University of Colorado is opening a startup incubator for quantum technology companies in Boulder.

This new quantum incubator in Boulder is just another reason why Colorado is one of the best places in the world to start and build a quantum company. Do you know anyone who could benefit from this new space?

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Learn more about our associate, Tasso on this episode of Famous Interviews with Joe Dimino

@spcycajunham.bsky.social

#venturecapital #investing #entrepreneurship

Excellent insights from the Found podcast from @techcrunch.com

Polaris Electro-Optics, Inc. Demonstrates Groundbreaking 102 Gbps PAM-4 Silicon Photonic Modulator Technology /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Polaris Electro-Optics, Inc., a Colorado-based company, announced a major breakthrough for optical data transmission with the successful...

Portfolio company profile: polariseo.com

Polaris Electro-Optics is revolutionizing electro-optic interconnects using their proprietary ferroelectric nematic liquid crystal technology. You can read more about their new modulator technology in this press release!

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This can't be emphasized enough!

LongPath Technologies Expands Methane Sensing Network in the Permian Basin LongPath Technologies, a provider of advanced methane detection and data services, is expanding its methane sensing network across Vital Energy, Inc.’

Portfolio company profile: www.longpathtech.com

LongPath's innovative technology provides continuous, autonomous methane monitoring. This article discusses their plans for expansion in the Permian Basin, with insights from CEO Ian Dickinson.

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Venture Partners at CU Boulder – An Effective Model for Building Startups through University Tech Transfer — Buff Venture Fund Written by Tasso von Windheim, Associate at Buff Gold Ventures Building a startup is expensive and resource intensive. Even more so in deep tech, where commercialization can take 10+ years to get ...

University tech transfer offices and VC investors are often at odds with each other. But it doesn't have to be that way. Learn more about how tech transfer and VC-backed startups can go hand-in-hand in this blog post from our associate @spcycajunham.bsky.social

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INTERVIEW Camila Uzcategui, CEO and co-founder, Vitro3D: High Dimensionality Volumetric Additive Manufacturing Ahead of Formnext 2023, 3D Printing Industry spoke to the winners of the Formnext Start-Up challenge. Camila Uzcategui is the CEO and co-founder of Vitro3D. Her venture into 3D printing commenced from

Portfolio company profile: vitro3d.com

Check out this interview with Vitro3D CEO Camila Uzcategui as she discusses their volumetric printing technology. Unlike other 3D printing technologies, Vitro3D uses light to create objects in minutes instead of hours.

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Equity compensation can reward early employees and ensure alignment towards a common goal. But how much equity is appropriate? This data from Carta provides benchmarks for the first 10 employees.

#startups #equity #venturecapital #entrepreneurship #data

More goals, not just more shots: how universities can skate toward better innovation metrics The National Academy of Inventors recently released a list of the top 100 US universities for issued US patents in 2023, with the University of Colorado ranking 21st. While a welcome development and s...

University patents and IP have become a hot topic of conversation as American Universities look for ways to expand their impact. This blog post from @colorado.edu Associate Vice Chancellor Bryn Rees discusses how universities can amplify the impact of their IP.

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Raising funding in 2025? Here is the latest data from Carta showing valuation and round size benchmarks. It also highlights the funding gap between AI and non-AI startups.

#startups #funding #venturecapital #AI

Colorado eyes pollution regulation expansion on landfill methane emissions Methane from solid waste landfills has become the focus of a new regulatory effort by the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment. CDPHE is proposing to implement rules for landfill metha...

As Colorado looks to expand regulations on methane emissions, our portfolio company LongPath Technologies is using innovative technologies to make methane monitoring cost effective and impactful. LongPath founder Greg Rieker discusses their progress in this article

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The latest Series A fundraising data from Carta shows that SaaS AI continues to command the highest valuations. However, renewables are leading the pack in terms of total cash raised. As we begin 2025, do you expect these trends to hold up?

#venturecapital #startups #fundraising #entrepreneurship