Mines Venture Fund
Overview
Mines Venture Fund is a venture capital fund affiliated with the Colorado School of Mines that provides pre-seed and seed stage funding to companies with ties to the university. The fund focuses on deep tech and applied engineering, including sectors like mining, critical minerals, space engineering, energy, quantum tech, and materials.
Investments
| Company | Date | Stage | Lead |
|---|---|---|---|
| HapWare | Oct 2026 | Pre Seed | Co-investor |
| GelSana Therapeutics | Feb 2024 | Seed | Co-investor |
| Andrenam | Jun 2025 | Seed | Co-investor |
Sector & Stage Mix
Industry, funding stage, and valuation band breakdowns.
FAQ
Where is Mines Venture Fund based?
Mines Venture Fund is headquartered in Golden, Colorado, United States.
When was Mines Venture Fund founded?
Mines Venture Fund was founded in 2023.
How many portfolio companies does Mines Venture Fund have?
Mines Venture Fund has 3 portfolio companies in Caplight's dataset.
What are some companies in Mines Venture Fund's portfolio?
Portfolio companies visible on Caplight include HapWare, GelSana Therapeutics, Andrenam.
What was Mines Venture Fund's most recent investment shown here?
Mines Venture Fund's most recent investment in this portfolio sample was in HapWare in 2026.
What sectors does Mines Venture Fund focus on?
Mines Venture Fund focuses on Healthcare & Life Sciences, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Consumer & Commerce, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure.
What company stages does Mines Venture Fund focus on?
Mines Venture Fund typically invests at the Early stage.