Kokopelli Capital

Kokopelli Capital is a micro-VC firm investing in early-stage startups, primarily at pre-seed and seed stages, in the Rocky Mountain and Austin regions, based in Durango, Colorado. The firm raised a $1.4M Fund I in 2017, making over 35 direct investments, typically $25k-$50k, and syndicating larger checks. Fund I achieved top 25% TVPI performance (Cambridge Associates Q2 2020), with 4 portfolio company acquisitions including Halp (acquired by Atlassian) and Sitter. Notable portfolio companies include Woof, Goally, and Kindara, which have attracted follow-on funding from firms such as Union Square Ventures, True Ventures, and Bessemer. Founded in 2016 by Cory Finney and Jamie Fletcher. Its business model centers on raised a $1.4M Fund I in 2017, operates a syndicate on AngelList for co-investments.

Kokopelli Capital operates as a micro-venture capital fund, specializing in early-stage investments across the Rocky Mountain region. The firm typically deploys $100,000 to $300,000 into pre-seed and seed-stage companies. Its strategy focuses on supporting nascent businesses within non-coastal entrepreneurial ecosystems, often co-investing alongside lead investors.

Founded around 2017, Kokopelli Capital was established by partners Cory Finney, Jamie Finney, and Fletcher Richman. Their insight recognized underserved startup potential across the Rocky Mountain region. This led them to create a firm leveraging deep local networks for early-stage opportunities outside traditional tech hubs.

The fund primarily serves early-stage companies seeking growth capital within its geographic focus. Kokopelli Capital’s long-term vision involves fostering these regional ecosystems. It supports founders through strategic co-investments and follow-on rounds, aiming to generate strong returns by backing scalable businesses aligned with its investment thesis.