Stout Street Announces the Launch of Unmet Frontier Fund to Accelerate Colorado's Deep‑Tech Applications
The fund's focus includes Applications of Quantum, AI, and Robotics inEnergy, Biotech, and Aerospace; monthly open office hours are planned at newsatellite locations statewide.
DENVER, Colorado, September 29, 2025
Stout Street is announcing the launch of the Unmet Frontier Fund, its DeepTech fund strategy that will initially focus on the Rocky Mountain region, specifically in Colorado and New Mexico. It is targeting a $100M fund that will deploy throughout the lifecycle of Deep tech companies in the region. The fund has already secured commitments from the Colorado Venture Capital Authority.
UNMET Frontier Fund I has stated that it will focus on the applications of key enabling technologies in Colorado & New Mexico, specifically Quantum, Artificial Intelligence, and Robotics — with near-term applicationsacross Energy, Biotech, and Aerospace. By emphasizing commercialization and scale-upwithin the region, the fund aims to catalyze cross-sector collaboration between research institutions, industry leaders, and emerging founders.
To broaden access for entrepreneurs across the Front Range and beyond, the fund has announced it will establish satellite offices at the Fitzsimmons campus, Flatiron Park (Boulder), Colorado State University's Fort Collinscampus, Beck Venture Center at theColorado School of Mines in Golden, and New Mexico Innovation Hub in Santa Fe, in addition to its Cherry Creek Office in Denver. The fund has furtherannounced monthly open office hours at each of these locations to meet founderswhere they are, share feedback, and connect teams with resources.
Why it matters for Colorado and New Mexic
About Unmet Frontier Fund I
Unmet Frontier Fund I is managed by Denver-based investment firm Stout Street Capital, which also manages a Generalist early-stage VC strategy with over 90 companies in its portfolio. Unmet Frontier is expected to be formed in late 2025, with an investment focus on the applications of Quantum, AI, and Robotics across Energy, Biotech, and Aerospace in Colorado.
About the Colorado Venture CapitalAuthority (VCA)
The Colorado Venture Capital Authority is a state entity responsible forexpanding access to venture capital for businesses in Colorado, promoting innovation, job creation, and long-term economic growth.
Required statutory disclosure
When the fund references VCA participation to potential investors, Colorado law requires the following notice:
"The State of Colorado does not endorse the quality of management or the potential for earnings of such fund and is not liable for damages or losses to any investor in the fund or any other entity. Selection by the Colorado Venture Capital Authority to participate in this program does not constitute a recommendation or endorsement of the venture capital fund or its investments bythe Colorado Venture Capital Authority."
