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Common Forge Ventures
Common Forge Ventures is a venture studio and digital agency based in Denver, Colorado. The company develops software businesses from the ground up, offering...
Common Forge Ventures
Common Forge Ventures is a venture studio and digital agency based in Denver, Colorado. The company develops software businesses from the ground up, offering services such as prototyping, design, go-to-market strategies, and long-term support and maintenance. Common Forge Ventures partners with entrepreneurs and corporate teams to create solutions addressing common human problems.
General information
Firm type
Venture Capital
Year founded
2019
Location
Region
North America
Country
United States
City
Denver
Corporate office
Denver, CO, United States
Principals
Chris Onan
Co-Founder & Managing Director
Ari Newman
Partner
Sector focus
Frequently asked questions
How does Common Forge source its deal flow?
The firm sources primarily through the Colorado and broader Rocky Mountain technology networks, leveraging Onan's relationships from Foundry Group and Newman's extensive Techstars alumni network. Common Forge also draws referrals from the Rockies Venture Club and the dense concentration of startup accelerators in the Denver-Boulder corridor. The firm does not publicly operate a scout program or formal co-investor syndicate.
Does Common Forge invest outside the United States?
The firm's disclosed investments are concentrated in the United States and Canada, with a particular density in Colorado. No publicly disclosed portfolio companies are headquartered outside North America. Common Forge's partnership network and sourcing model are built around the US venture ecosystem, and the firm has not indicated plans for geographic expansion beyond its current footprint.
Is Common Forge currently investing out of an active fund?
Common Forge launched in 2019, but the firm has not publicly announced a specific fund vehicle or disclosed its total assets under management. The partnership structure and investment pace suggest a single fund or rolling capital vehicle, though the firm has made no formal announcement of a Fund I close or a subsequent fundraise. All investment activity should be verified through direct inquiry with the firm.
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