Investment Management - Boulder, Colorado, United States
Caruso Ventures represents Dan and Cindy Caruso's investment portfolio, family office and not-for-profit activities. Most of Caruso Ventures' direct investments are in support of the Colorado ecosystem. In addition, through The Caruso Foundation, Caruso Ventures supports initiatives that inspire entrepreneurship, innovation, and inclusion.Direct Investments, though a modest focus of today's portfolio, will become a higher concentration over time. Most future investments will have a connection to Caruso Ventures' purpose and will leverage our compelling relationships and our strategic engagement. Current investments include Arryved, Boom Supersonic, Codigo Tequila, ColdQuanta, Fireflyon, Honest Jobs, Maybell Quantum Industries, Ninja Nation, Radia, Spark Grills, and Zayo Group.Summary of Compelling Relationships- Ten funds managed by six legacy Zayo investors- Specialized funds that focus on deep tech, blockchain, cyber, real estate technology and bold new ideas- Two fintech-focused funds, each led by highly successful industry veterans- Four health tech funds, including a life sciences and a health tech VC; and hedge funds focused on biotech and healthcare- Two high-impact funds: one focused on growth tech, and the other on global scaleups (Endeavor Catalyst)- A hybrid merchant bank that is a financial partner to family and closely held businesses- A wide range of Tiger Cub funds- A premier quant algorithmic trader- Three investors that focus on liquidity solutions and special situations, particularly associated with the tech ecosystem