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Springtime Ventures

Rolling form for U.S. seed-stage tech founders.

Description

SpringTime Ventures is a Denver, Colorado–based seed-stage venture capital firm that invests in high-growth software startups across healthcare, fintech/insurtech, logistics, supply chain, and marketplace sectors within the United States. SpringTime positions itself as an early institutional partner helping founders scale, connect with syndicate partners, and prepare for follow-on rounds.

Pre-Seed / Seed: Primary focus — SpringTime leads or participates in seed rounds for companies with early traction in its focus areas.
Series A: Can participate in subsequent rounds and follow-on financings alongside other investors.

Typical Check Size: Generally targets initial checks around $250K–$750K, often in the $400K–$600K band depending on terms and syndication context.
Target Ownership Taken: SpringTime Ventures does publish a rough target — the firm aims for ~4%–5% ownership with its initial check, though the exact figure depends on negotiated valuation and round size.
• This ~4%–5% target reflects the firm’s intention to take a meaningful minority position in seed-stage deals without assuming control.
Equity Structure: Usually priced preferred equity or SAFE/convertible structures in line with traditional seed deals; governance rights (e.g., observer or director roles) are negotiated deal-by-deal.

Submission Method: Founders can apply via an online submission form on SpringTime’s website and schedule an initial conversation; warm introductions from investors or ecosystem partners can also help start discussions.
Deal Process: Typically involves a 30-minute intro call, a deeper follow-up, and a partner call before due diligence and term negotiation.

Eligibility

Sector Focus: Software companies in healthcare tech, fintech/insurtech, logistics & supply chain, and marketplaces (no biotech, pharma, hardware, or consumer packaged goods).
Geography: U.S.-based companies with incorporation and customer base primarily in the United States.
Stage: Pre-seed and seed; occasionally early institutional continuation rounds. 
Company Profile: Businesses with scalable tech, early traction, and teams ready to grow; pre-revenue companies may get considered if team and opportunity are exceptionally strong. 

Process

Intro Call: Explore product, team, and fit. 
Follow-Up Deep Dive: Detailed discussion about metrics, market, and runway. 
Partner Discussion & Diligence: Assessment of traction, competitive landscape, and strategy. 
Term Negotiation: Equity percentage, governance rights, and closing terms are finalized with founders and co-investors.

What an Applicant can Obtain

Strategic Capital: Seed investment in the $250K–$750K range tailored to runway extension and scaling.
Network & Support: Access to SpringTime’s ecosystem of founders, VCs, and operational advisors; introductions for future rounds.
Follow-On Reserves: SpringTime typically maintains capacity to invest in later rounds for high-performing companies.