Volunteer and Mentor Opportunities

at Rockies Venture Club

Give Back. Guide Forward.

Step into a more active role within RVC by mentoring founders, supporting fellow investors, and contributing to our growing community. Share your expertise, expand your network, and make a lasting impact—while helping shape the future of innovation.

What Volunteer and Mentor Opportunties are there?

Mentoring

Investors have so much more to offer than just a check. Most investors ran their own companies and are looking for an opportunity to give back to the community and share their wisdom to help startups succeed.

Screening

Startup members have access to investors, not just from up on the stage making a pitch, but in casual networking situations that foster one-to-one human relationships vs. a strictly transactional investment.

Due Diligence

Companies approved to pitch receive training and mentoring, a full due diligence report and connections to syndicate partners around the U.S. all at no cost to them!

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Syndication

We invest in the best deals anywhere in the country and many of the deals we see are "syndicated" to us and we share diligence and negotiation with other micro funds and angel groups. Startups moving through investment receive due diligence and syndication at no cost to them.

Events/Social Engagement

There are lots of ways to engage socially at RVC. It starts with face to face (and hybrid) meetings with peer investors, followed by lunch or happy hour.
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Investor Data

We have partners, investors and startups from all over the country and around the world who benefit from RVC's events via Zoom. Local members are invited to come in-person and follow-up for social events afterwards.

Let's Talk Investing

Contact the RVC Membership Team

Frequently Asked Questions

Can't find your question?

What does RVC look for in a deal?

We look for venture capital class companies capable of returning 10x the investment over five years or less.

Which industries does RVC typically invest in?

We're typically agnostic when it comes to industry or sector. However, our most successful companies have been in Technology, Cleantech, and Life Sciences.

What does the deal flow look like?

Each investor forum presents 3-5 companies. Overall, RVC receive around 100 applications per screening cycle. As a member, you can joining the VCA Screening Committee Meetings to access a higher level of deal flow.

What are some more perks of RVC's network?

Network with highly motivated entrepreneurs and experienced, accredited investors at monthly pitch events, including the RVC Signature Series events, such as Cleantech Night, Life Sciences Night, Women's Investor Network, and more. Additionally, there are ample opportunities to mentor entrepreneurs through RVC's educational programs.

What is a Deep Dive?

Deep dives are two hours of face to face interaction between company executives and angel investors. This time provides the chance to answer any questions that may have arisen from the pitch. We typically do Deep Dives for a few select companies. Investor Members gain access to these Deep Dives.

What does the negotiation process look like?

RVC and Lead Investors negotiate a deal that also takes into account a collaborative agreement with followers and syndication partners (other Angel groups, VCs, etc.). The negotiation process includes valuations, board seats, liquidation preferences, securities type, as well as other terms.

How does syndication come into play?

We share due diligence and term sheets with other angel groups, VCs and other investors. This helps engage out of state investors and increase the total amount raised if necessary.

Is RVC a broker dealer?

RVC is not an advisor nor a broker dealer. We are a community of investors who enjoy angel investing and the opportunities that come with it.

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