Longmont Evergreen Opportunity Fund

The Longmont Evergreen Opportunity Fund is an early-stage venture capital fund, providing investments to high-growth businesses within designated Opportunity Zones, in Longmont, Colorado. It focuses on Series A funding for startups in high technology and environmental technology sectors, aiming to foster innovation and stimulate economic development in these areas.

Managed by Junction Ventures, the fund was established in 2020, aligning with the federal Opportunity Zone program to direct private capital into economically challenged communities. The founding insight centered on leveraging this incentive for deployment. Partners Dixon Dick, Ian Netherton, Jan A D'Angelo, and Alexis Khazzam guide its investment strategy.

The fund invests in early-stage US-based startups. Its vision balances competitive financial returns for investors with substantial community impact. By backing scalable businesses within Opportunity Zones, the fund endeavors to address local challenges, cultivate robust economic ecosystems, and promote enduring growth in underserved regions.