Buff Gold Ventures
@buffgoldventures.bsky.social
Venture capital fund for the University of Colorado Boulder
We post about startups, deep-tech, venture capital, and technology commercialization
Learn more at www.buffgoldventures.com
We post about startups, deep-tech, venture capital, and technology commercialization
Learn more at www.buffgoldventures.com
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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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.
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April 25, 2025 at 6:15 PM
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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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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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
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April 10, 2025 at 5:09 PM
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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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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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.
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February 28, 2025 at 6:21 PM
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
#venturecapital #data #startups #investing #entrepreneur
February 6, 2025 at 6:09 PM
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
#venturecapital #data #startups #investing #entrepreneur
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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#Colorado #GoBuffs #Science
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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
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February 4, 2025 at 8:16 PM
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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#Colorado #GoBuffs #Science
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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
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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.
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January 30, 2025 at 12:19 AM
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
January 27, 2025 at 8:22 PM
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
January 23, 2025 at 4:54 PM
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
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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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...
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January 22, 2025 at 5:55 PM
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
www.meetup.com/pitchboulder/
www.meetup.com/pitchboulder/
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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January 21, 2025 at 4:42 PM
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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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
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January 20, 2025 at 3:57 PM
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
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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
January 17, 2025 at 6:11 PM
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
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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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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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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
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January 16, 2025 at 4:46 PM
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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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
#Colorado #venturecapital #startups #entrepreneurship
January 15, 2025 at 8:20 PM
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
#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
January 15, 2025 at 5:20 PM
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
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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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.
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January 14, 2025 at 8:01 PM
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
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#venturecapital #investing #entrepreneurship
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Last week I got to sit down with Joe Dimino for his Famous Interviews podcast. We talked about my career as a VC investor and some of the work I'm most proud of as a founder.
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Famous Interview Featuring VC Investor, Founder & General Hardware Geek Tasso Von Windheim
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January 14, 2025 at 4:41 PM
Learn more about our associate, Tasso on this episode of Famous Interviews with Joe Dimino
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#venturecapital #investing #entrepreneurship
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#venturecapital #investing #entrepreneurship
Excellent insights from the Found podcast from @techcrunch.com
Here are the five best pieces of founder advice I learned as a host of Found
Here are the five best pieces of founder advice I learned as a host of Found
After more than two years — and nearly 100 episodes — as a host of TechCrunch’s recently ended Found podcast, I have learned a lot about how founders approach building their startups. I’ve heard stories about how founders know when it is the right time to…
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January 13, 2025 at 8:10 PM
Excellent insights from the Found podcast from @techcrunch.com
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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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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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...
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January 10, 2025 at 6:12 PM
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!
www.prweb.com/releases/pol...
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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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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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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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.’
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January 8, 2025 at 5:36 PM
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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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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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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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 ...
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January 7, 2025 at 9:28 PM
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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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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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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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
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January 7, 2025 at 5:54 PM
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.
3dprintingindustry.com/news/intervi...
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.
3dprintingindustry.com/news/intervi...
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
#startups #equity #venturecapital #entrepreneurship #data
January 7, 2025 at 4:36 PM
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
#startups #equity #venturecapital #entrepreneurship #data
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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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...
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January 6, 2025 at 8:24 PM
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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