SCAPE

SCAPE sources companies exclusively from Southwest Colorado's startup ecosystem, drawing applicants to its accelerator program through community partnerships and local mentor networks. The firm does not publish a formal scouting program or external outreach mandate beyond its regional focus. All portfolio companies to date have been based in or committed to operating within the Four Corners area.

SCAPE is structured as a hybrid: it operates an accelerator program that provides mentorship, education, and resources to startups, while its affiliated SCAPE Investment Fund partnerships review and make direct investments. The investment committee handles opportunity evaluation, terms, and LP reporting, functioning like an early-stage venture platform built atop the accelerator.

No. SCAPE's mission is explicitly tied to scaling high-growth companies in Southwest Colorado, and all disclosed portfolio activity has been confined to that region. The program uses local mentors and professional advisors, and employment impact metrics track job creation within the immediate community.

Investment decisions are made by SCAPE's Investment Committee, which reviews opportunities, terms, exit decisions, and limited partner reporting. The committee's individual members are not publicly listed by name, though Executive Director Heather Otter serves as the operational lead for the organization.

SCAPE does not publish fund-level IRRs, multiples, or cash-on-cash returns. The firm reports aggregate capital raised by its portfolio companies ($60 million) and local job creation (230 jobs). These are economic-development metrics rather than traditional GP performance benchmarks, reflecting the accelerator's dual mandate.