Eagle ID — the only VC HQ'd specifically in Eagle. Venture arm of Alturas (real estate + operating companies). Co-foundry model: long-term partnership vs. quick flips. Intermountain West + Pacific Northwest focus. 2 investments to date: Pitch Aeronautics (hardware, Sep 2024), Idaho Fitness Factory. Backs innovative Idaho entrepreneurs.

Boise early-stage VC. Founded 2009 by two Boise State University students (Travis Hawkes, Brian Jorgenson). Idaho + Utah focus. Software, commercial real estate, high-growth opportunities. Also founded Capital Auto Loan (one of largest auto lenders in ID + UT). Frequently co-invests with StageDotO. Co-hosts Seed to Growth Conference at Sun Valley.

Statewide Idaho SBIR/STTR specialist. Helps Idaho companies compete for federal R&D funds. Partnership of state, university, and federal mentors. Innovation Centers statewide. Free services. Key bridge between Idaho startups and DoD/federal contracting — directly relevant given Idaho's defense/dual-use tech ecosystem (Hill AFB, NSA data center in Bluffdale UT nearby).

Boise VC exclusively focused on Idaho-based startups. Founded by Idaho natives. Long-term investment orientation — does not flip companies on 3–5yr cycle. Builds winning companies with strong cultures. Backs founders with proven growth track records.

Boise early-stage VC. 42 investments, 2 funds. Founder/Managing Partner: Mike Self. Seed through Series A. IT/software, B2B, fintech, cleantech. Deep operational involvement alongside founders. Co-hosts Seed to Growth Conference at Sun Valley Lodge annually with Capital Eleven. Notable: PlexTrac, Teal Communications (co-invested w/ Madrona), CMG ($30M Series C lead 2025), Ovation (exit 2024). Co-i

Boise membership-based startup accelerator and community hub. Flagship Idaho entrepreneurship program. Programs: Startup Velocity Series, pitch nights, Boise Entrepreneur Week (BEW — annual flagship event). Capital track connects founders with seed and Series A investors. Trailhead Seed Fund provides early capital. Covers tech, health tech, cyber, creative sectors.