50 Best Startups to Work For in Colorado 2023

DAS42

Analytics + Big Data
About us
DAS42 is a modern provider of data analytics consulting. Our bold point of view helps companies clarify their data needs and our execution puts strategy into action. We deliver solutions that democratize data, create a single source of truth, and facilitate innovation for the future. We work with some of the world’s most successful companies ...
TOP PERKS + BENEFITS
Day off for your birthday
Company-sponsored happy hours
Lunch and learns
Vision insurance
Generous parental leave
Continuing education available during work hours

HarperDB

Cloud + Database
About us
HarperDB is a globally-distributed edge application platform. It reduces complexity, increases performance, and lowers costs by combining user-defined applications, a high-performance database, and an enterprise-grade streaming broker into a single package. The platform offers unlimited horizontal scale at the click of a button, and synchronizes ...
TOP PERKS + BENEFITS
Free snacks and drinks
Life insurance
Company-sponsored happy hours
Health insurance
OKR operational model
Flexible work schedule

Bluestaq

Artificial Intelligence + Big Data
About us
Bluestaq: Innovating Data-Driven Solutions Across Critical Sectors

At Bluestaq, we’re more than just a tech company—we’re driving data innovation for some of the world’s most critical sectors, including the military, intelligence, healthcare, public sector, and corporations. We specialize in building secure, scalable data management ...
TOP PERKS + BENEFITS
Flexible work schedule
Onsite office parking
Company sponsored family events
Volunteer in local community
Paid holidays
Team based strategic planning

PlayerLync

Cloud + Edtech
About us
PlayerLync’s mobile workforce enablement platform combines mobile learning, operational support and compliance, content management, and communications in one easy-to-use application.
TOP PERKS + BENEFITS
Remote work program
Free snacks and drinks
Team workouts
OKR operational model
Lunch and learns
Family medical leave

Demand IQ

Artificial Intelligence + Energy
About us
Demand IQ is a solar eCommerce software provider that enables homeowners to purchase rooftop solar installations online through solar provider websites. Demand IQ dramatically improves the solar buying process by giving homeowners the peace of mind that they are getting a fair and transparent deal. Solar providers see significant increases in ...
TOP PERKS + BENEFITS
Return-to-work program post parental leave
Charitable contribution matching
Lunch and learns
Team based strategic planning
Open door policy
Continuing education available during work hours

Tilled

Financial Services + Fintech
About us
Tilled empowers B2B software companies to monetize the payments flowing through their platforms. Through Modern APIs and SDKs, Tilled's turnkey system allows ISVs to be set up and running in a matter of weeks, with no upfront costs or additional headcount required. Without any of the headaches, regulatory compliance, or liabilities of ...
TOP PERKS + BENEFITS
Friends outside of work
OKR operational model
Game Room
Casual Dress
Highly diverse management team
Open door policy

Crafted

Consulting + Consumer Web
About us
Crafted is a product development consultancy that partners with growth stage companies to deliver custom software. Our radical approach to continuous collaboration helps teams see tangible outcomes within 30 days and impacts aggressive growth targets. We do this with experienced teams of engineers, product managers and designers that believe ...
TOP PERKS + BENEFITS
Team workouts
Performance bonus
Open door policy
Company-sponsored outings
Some meals provided
Charitable contribution matching

PickNik Robotics

Aerospace + Computer Vision
About us
We are robotic software experts. We create, integrate, patch, and provide training for robotic applications both in space and on Earth. We have particular expertise in the Robotic Operating System (ROS) and our own open-source manipulation software we call MoveIt.
TOP PERKS + BENEFITS
Generous parental leave
Open door policy
Free snacks and drinks
Unlimited vacation policy
Eat lunch together
Open office floor plan

Campminder

Database + Events
About us
At Campminder, we build web and mobile enterprise SaaS products that help summer camps streamline their business operations. We support our clients with empathy, humility, and heart. With our values-based decision-making framework, we foster a powerful and fulfilling experience for employees and clients alike.

Our #1 priority is ...
TOP PERKS + BENEFITS
Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
Employee awards
Generous PTO
Hiring practices that promote diversity
Some meals provided
Unlimited vacation policy

Nymbl Science

Fitness + Healthtech
About us
Using Nymbl’s evidence-based fall prevention program, older adults can improve their mobility and quality of life by enhancing their balance.
TOP PERKS + BENEFITS
Remote work program
Company-sponsored outings
Vision insurance
Disability insurance
Unlimited vacation policy
Hiring practices that promote diversity

Tendeg, LLC

Aerospace + Hardware
About us
Tendeg LLC is a premier spacecraft deployable company. Our novel designs are enabling exciting missions providing high gain antennas for sensor applications and communications. We have multiple antennas on-orbit and numerous flight deliverables from 2022 to 2023. Our missions include Earth Science (weather, surface deformation and change); and ...
TOP PERKS + BENEFITS
Pet friendly
Hiring practices that promote diversity
Relocation assistance
Paid holidays
Open office floor plan
Onsite office parking

Biofire

Defense + Hardware
About us
Biofire Technologies is on a mission to give gun owners better tools for reducing preventable gun injuries and deaths, especially among children and teens. Our mission-driven approach has earned support from the firearm community, the tech world, and the media.
TOP PERKS + BENEFITS
Bereavement leave benefits
Health insurance
Open office floor plan
401(K)
Paid sick days
Open door policy
What people are saying
"The work at Biofire is impactful and rewarding, but we still treat each other as humans with lives outside of our daily roles. Even with ambitious goals, team leaders and peers all respect each individual’s work-life balance."
Lauren, Recruiter Read all reviews

Optera

Greentech + Social Impact
About us
Optera delivers software for bold climate action. We help corporations worldwide reduce their environmental impact by providing credible carbon accounting for Scope 1, 2, and 3 emissions, actionable insights and forecasts, and tools to collaborate with supply chain and investment partners. Our clients lead many of the world’s most established and ...
TOP PERKS + BENEFITS
In-person all-hands meetings
Company-sponsored happy hours
401(K)
Employee-led culture committees
Paid sick days
Fitness stipend

Ascent CFO Solutions

Business Intelligence + Consulting
About us
Ascent CFO Solutions is a team of fractional financial professionals with deep and diverse experiences who thrive in multi-faceted roles. Our team provides financial modeling, cash flow forecasting, data visualization, funding/capital strategy, fractional CFO consulting, interim CFO and accounting, general accounting, and M&A support to high- ...
TOP PERKS + BENEFITS
Floating holidays
Dedicated diversity and inclusion staff
401(K) matching
Paid volunteer time
Bereavement leave benefits
Promote from within

FusionAuth

Cybersecurity + Security
About us
FusionAuth builds software for developers needing to add authentication to their software products. It's a big problem - every application needs authentication, but building it yourself is a complex distraction. We distribute our free Community software through word-of-mouth reputation to software developers worldwide. We nurture and support ...
TOP PERKS + BENEFITS
Wellness programs
Open office floor plan
401(K) matching
Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
Continuing education stipend
Company equity
What people are saying
"I love working with the team at FusionAuth! I have gotten the opportunity to learn so much and work with people who are incredibly bright as well as real people. My coworkers understand how to balance the hustle of startup culture and life outside. "
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BiggerPockets

Business Intelligence + Fintech
About us
BiggerPockets is the largest online community and complete resource for anyone looking to succeed in real estate investing. With over 2 million members, our goal is to provide everyone with the resources and support they need to find their own success — whether that’s quitting a job to invest or simply creating additional passive income.
TOP PERKS + BENEFITS
Job training & conferences
Team based strategic planning
Some meals provided
Pair programming
Paid sick days
Flexible work schedule

AirDNA

Software + Travel
About us
AirDNA began with a big dream in a balmy California garage in 2015. Since then, the technology startup has grown into the leading provider of data and business intelligence for the billion-dollar travel and vacation rental industry—with offices in Denver and Barcelona.

Our self-serve platform eliminates guesswork and equips Airbnb ...
TOP PERKS + BENEFITS
Employee awards
Unlimited vacation policy
Promote from within
Paid sick days
Company-sponsored outings
Team workouts
What people are saying
"It's never lost on me how rare the culture at AirDNA is. It's not every day that you find a company where people genuinely enjoy spending time together, support each other both personally and professionally, and also produce incredible work. I'm very grateful to work at AirDNA."
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InspiringApps

App development + Artificial Intelligence
About us
InspiringApps (https://www.inspiringapps.com) is a digital product design and development company that creates innovative solutions for clients across various industries. With an award-winning team of experienced designers, developers, and strategists, InspiringApps helps businesses unlock their full potential in the digital world.
TOP PERKS + BENEFITS
Documented equal pay policy
Online course subscriptions available
Company sponsored family events
Pet insurance
Volunteer in local community
Lunch and learns
What people are saying
"InspiringApps is a great place to work. We have a really great group of people that work here. They’re all talented, they’re all self-motivated, and they’re all very kind and respectful. We hope that you apply—and I hope I get to work with you."
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Tortuga AgTech

Agriculture + Greentech
About us
Our agricultural robots perform critical farm services, while empowering growers with revolutionary information. What this means: more sustainable, affordable, profitable, and high quality fresh produce for everyone.
TOP PERKS + BENEFITS
Team based strategic planning
Mean gender pay gap below 10%
Disability insurance
Open office floor plan
Company-sponsored happy hours
Hiring practices that promote diversity

Wunder

Energy + Greentech
About us
We help businesses, municipalities, and schools save money by delivering clean on-site power. We convert simple warehouses into electrified industrial platforms built for the future. We enable the nation’s leading commercial and industrial real estate firms to capture the benefits of solar across their properties.

We align ESG goals ...
TOP PERKS + BENEFITS
Pet friendly
Free snacks and drinks
Vision insurance
Diversity manifesto
Some meals provided
Company equity
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TaskRay

Information Technology + Productivity
About us
TaskRay unifies companies and customers around the post-sale moment so they can deliver on their sales promise. Teams who use TaskRay organize and manage their work and processes as soon as a deal is marked as closed won—all in Salesforce. As a leader in the Salesforce ecosystem, we're on a mission to ensure businesses get off to a great ...
TOP PERKS + BENEFITS
Online course subscriptions available
Home-office stipend for remote employees
Family medical leave
Generous parental leave
Health insurance
Unlimited vacation policy

Xima Software

Cloud + Software
About us
With over 10,000 global clients and counting, Xima Software is a global market-leading SaaS and software platform. Xima’s software enables companies and value-added resellers of all sizes to optimize their businesses operationally through highly configurable contact center solutions via analytics and call reporting, real-time wallboards, skills- ...
TOP PERKS + BENEFITS
Free snacks and drinks
Generous parental leave
Family medical leave
Diversity Program
Open office floor plan
Some meals provided

zLinq

Cloud + Consulting
About us
zLinq is a dynamic and fun start-up that offers an opportunity to build something cool, do it right and have fun while doing it. We exist to transform the communications industry in a way that puts a smile on the faces of our clients, employees and investors. When you think about it, almost everything we do today is running over the communications ...
TOP PERKS + BENEFITS
Pet friendly
Mentorship program
Dental insurance
Hybrid work model
Volunteer in local community
Commuter benefits
What people are saying
"zLinq works hard to ensure we have work/life balance."
Elizabeth, Client Services Read all reviews

Sunday

Agriculture + Chemical
About us
Sunday is a data-driven start-up based in Boulder, Colorado, with a mission to empower consumers to take better care of their land. In just three years, we’ve grown from an idea to a major industry disruptor offering 100,000+ homeowners a more sustainable, safer, and tailored experience in backyards across America

With support from ...
TOP PERKS + BENEFITS
Vision insurance
Unlimited vacation policy
Health insurance
Company sponsored family events
Company equity
Open office floor plan
What people are saying
"Sunday has helped me realize my career goals by empowering me to own my role, offering individual skill-building opportunities, and creating a collaborative work culture. Sunday definitely values self-sufficiency and creative problem-solving, but I feel supported knowing I can always ask for guidance and insights from my management team."
Alex, Manager, Customer Operations & Logistics Read all reviews

Rule4

Consulting + Information Technology
About us
Rule4 provides cybersecurity and emerging technology advisory services from our headquarters in Boulder, Colorado. We follow the spirit of Asimov's fourth rule as we help mission-driven organizations apply technology in efficient, secure ways that make the world better. Rule4 is a Certified B Corporation, which means we always put people ...
TOP PERKS + BENEFITS
Paid volunteer time
OKR operational model
Promote from within
Dental insurance
401(K) matching
Flexible work schedule

CesiumAstro

Aerospace + Hardware
About us
We build high-throughput, plug-and-play phased array communication payloads for space and airborne platforms. Cesium’s full-stack, multi-mission hardware and software products enable a diverse range of commercial and defense objectives. Full-system engineering design is at the heart of every Cesium product. We deliver high-performance solutions ...
TOP PERKS + BENEFITS
Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
Vision insurance
Volunteer in local community
Promote from within
Team based strategic planning
Disability insurance

Arryved

eCommerce + Fintech
About us
Arryved is a mobile point-of-sale platform for breweries, restaurants, taprooms, cideries, brewpubs and other craft establishments. Arryved's POS is focused on the guest experience, removing roadblocks to excellent service and allowing establishments to flex their service model as needed on their busiest days. We are dedicated to providing, ...
TOP PERKS + BENEFITS
OKR operational model
Generous PTO
Team based strategic planning
Open office floor plan
Diversity employee resource groups
Paid volunteer time

Well Data Labs

Big Data Analytics + Business Intelligence
About us
Our team at Well Data Labs exists to serve our community of customers, business partners, and employees. We are always excited to meet new people who share our passion for building products that solve big problems. We hire people who are humble, driven, intellectually curious and passionate. If that sounds like you, we'd love to hear from you ...
TOP PERKS + BENEFITS
Dental insurance
Company-sponsored happy hours
401(K) matching
Life insurance
Wellness programs
Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
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SmarterX

Artificial Intelligence + Big Data
About us
SmarterX helps companies know more about consumer products to make, market and move them better. Our customers are the places you shop everyday like Costco and Albertsons, as well as brands like Lysol, Miracle-Gro and Colgate. They use our product intelligence to identify how to best handle regulated consumer products across the supply chain to ...
TOP PERKS + BENEFITS
Company-wide vacation
Virtual coaching services
Customized development tracks
Continuing education stipend
Employee awards
Generous parental leave

AdAction

AdTech + Digital Media
About us
AdAction is a leading mobile app marketing platform that delivers over 6 million monthly conversions for well-known companies and game developers in the space. We specialize in providing premium demand to publishers worldwide by way of our owned and operated inventory and strategic partnership.
TOP PERKS + BENEFITS
Life insurance
Mental health benefits
Job training & conferences
Paid industry certifications
Free snacks and drinks
Vision insurance
What people are saying
"I'm absolutely thrilled to be at AdAction! The challenges here are diverse and captivating and I'm surrounded by brilliant, and down-to-earth colleagues. Our social events are simply the best! Professional growth and fun go hand in hand."
Oscar, Senior Business Intelligence Analyst Read all reviews

Skupos

Big Data + Information Technology
About us
Skupos drives revenue growth across all segments of the convenience retail industry through technology that connects both retailers and brands to their shoppers. With a focus on independent stores and small chains which make up nearly 80% of the market, the Skupos platform enables both retailers and brands to compete through better understanding ...
TOP PERKS + BENEFITS
Continuing education available during work hours
Mental health benefits
Mean gender pay gap below 10%
Volunteer in local community
OKR operational model
Mother's room

ShapeShift

Blockchain + Fintech
About us
ShapeShift is the leading non-custodial crypto platform that makes the world of digital finance easy and secure.

Since 2014, ShapeShift has pioneered a new era of digital finance, earning a place as one of the most beloved and respected brands leading a dynamic industry. The company offers its users a full featured platform ...
TOP PERKS + BENEFITS
Job training & conferences
Company equity
Friends outside of work
Recreational clubs
Free snacks and drinks
Daily sync

Choozle

AdTech + Digital Media
About us
Choozle is an omnichannel digital advertising platform – and strategic partner that helps advertisers and agencies navigate the modern media landscape with confidence. Detailed consumer data fuels strategic planning and precision media buying. We’re on a mission to propel brands into the spotlight, connecting them with their target audience across ...
TOP PERKS + BENEFITS
Employee-led culture committees
Company-sponsored outings
In-person revenue kickoff
Wellness programs
Open office floor plan
Pay transparency

ThrivePass

Fitness + Healthtech
About us
ThrivePass is a rapidly growing tech company dedicated to innovating the world of employee benefits. Leveraging SaaS technology with traditional & progressive benefits - wellbeing initiatives, pre-tax, benefit enrollment and learning & development - ThrivePass is focused on revolutionizing the employee experience. To that end, we use ...
TOP PERKS + BENEFITS
Commuter benefits
Onsite office parking
Life insurance
Fitness stipend
Lunch and learns
Recreational clubs

PAIRIN

Social Impact + Software
About us
PAIRIN’s mission is to make everyone’s journey relevant and attainable by unifying work and education. PAIRIN facilitates personalized workforce and education connections to foster rewarding and relevant journeys for students and job seekers. We use case management, personalized workflows and integrated data to serve organizations that connect ...
TOP PERKS + BENEFITS
Team based strategic planning
Customized development tracks
Some meals provided
Family medical leave
OKR operational model
Performance bonus

Parsyl

Big Data + Hardware
About us
Parsyl is an insurance technology company that delivers data-driven cargo insurance solutions for essential supply chains including vaccines and medicines, perishable foods and other sensitive goods. Our mission is to end the days of “ship and pray” and build a world where everyone, everywhere can trust the quality of the goods they rely on, from ...
TOP PERKS + BENEFITS
Childcare benefits
Job training & conferences
401(K)
Health insurance
Paid sick days
Fitness stipend
About us
Artifact Uprising® is a Colorado-based company that creates premium quality customizable photo goods for your digital photos. Driven by the belief that everyone has a story to tell, the company is known for elevated design and thoughtfully sourced materials.
TOP PERKS + BENEFITS
Flexible work schedule
Open office floor plan
Mean gender pay gap below 10%
Online course subscriptions available
Unlimited vacation policy
Mental health benefits
What people are saying
"As a member of the customer experience team, I've had the honor of helping customers bring their memories to life in the most meaningful ways. The fast-paced, collaborative environment at AU has allowed me to grow both personally and professionally."
Tina, CX Manager Read all reviews

Verblio

Digital Media + Marketing Tech
About us
Verblio is a content creation platform based in Denver, CO. Content is vital to modern marketing—but it’s really hard to do well and at scale. Verblio makes content creation easy. To help companies create branded content that fuels SEO and drives conversions, Verblio nurtures a network of over 3,000 writers—plus a marketplace business model and an ...
TOP PERKS + BENEFITS
Family medical leave
Open office floor plan
Paid sick days
OKR operational model
Wellness programs
Paid volunteer time

Cured

Digital Media + Healthtech
About us
Cured’s platform solutions enable leading healthcare organizations to better manage patient and key partner relationships in their networks, perform outreach directly to patients via the channels of their preference, and improve patient access experience and efficacy.
TOP PERKS + BENEFITS
Documented equal pay policy
Group brainstorming sessions
Paid holidays
Daily sync
Some meals provided
Hiring practices that promote diversity

MetaRouter

AdTech + Big Data
About us
MetaRouter provides streaming data routing solutions for organizations with security and latency concerns. The MetaRouter platform makes it easy to ingest streaming customer data and connect to internal users, databases or external analytics and marketing tools.
TOP PERKS + BENEFITS
Paid sick days
Continuing education available during work hours
Cross functional training encouraged
Paid holidays
Continuing education stipend
Diversity manifesto

Techint Labs

AdTech + Agency
About us
Here at Techint Labs, we aren't order-takers, but a true extension of your marketing department equipped to take your brand to the next level. We combine research, strategy, technology, and creativity to create custom, high-touch campaigns that are continuously optimized for performance.

DIGITAL, MEDIA, AND DESIGN (OH MY!) ...
TOP PERKS + BENEFITS
Mental health benefits
Disability insurance
Company sponsored family events
Flexible work schedule
Job training & conferences
Family medical leave

Spear Technologies

Cloud + Insurance
About us
Spear Technologies is a SaaS software solution and service provider delivering the property and casualty insurance sector’s first and only policy and claim lifecycle management products built with the Microsoft Power Platform.
TOP PERKS + BENEFITS
Paid sick days
Friends outside of work
Flexible work schedule
Performance bonus
Commuter benefits
Onsite office parking

GigSmart

HR Tech + Mobile
About us
GigSmart is an innovative technology company that connects businesses with qualified, on-demand workers for short and long-term jobs across all industries, nationwide. Businesses can directly access workers in their area and manage schedules, communication, and payment processing all directly through the platform. GigSmart makes it easier for ...
TOP PERKS + BENEFITS
Flexible work schedule
Volunteer in local community
Mentorship program
Pair programming
Company-sponsored outings
Onsite gym
About us
Poppins Payroll happily provides an easier way for household employers to handle taxes and payroll for nannies, caregivers, housekeepers and anyone else who works out of their home. Sign-up with Poppins Payroll takes 10 minutes and once a client is signed up, we do the rest. We get our clients’ tax ids, register their new hires, and set up their ...
TOP PERKS + BENEFITS
Health insurance
Mean gender pay gap below 10%
Friends outside of work
Team workouts
Dental insurance
Daily sync

ENGAGE

Fintech + Logistics
About us
ENGAGE is a data driven solution that digitalizes financial transactions end to end providing business intelligence to operators. Case Studies show a dramatic reduction in costs and increased productivity, while reducing carbon footprint for our clients.
TOP PERKS + BENEFITS
Volunteer in local community
Hiring practices that promote diversity
Eat lunch together
Friends outside of work
Remote work program
Company-sponsored happy hours

Documoto, Inc.

Cloud + Information Technology
About us
We are Documoto, a Denver-based software company with a vision to help equipment manufacturers, their network, and their equipment owners “Keep the World’s Machines Working”. It’s a big vision for a huge market. Our flagship product is an industry-leading SaaS solution that helps our customers drive real innovation in their aftermarket.
TOP PERKS + BENEFITS
Open door policy
Partners with nonprofits
401(K)
Job training & conferences
Company-sponsored happy hours
Health insurance

TrackVia

Cloud + Software
About us
We develop a radically innovative, low-code application platform that empowers businesses with overloaded IT departments and limited developer resources. Our users are able to rapidly configure and deploy their own enterprise apps by leveraging the combined power of relational databases, cloud computing, IoT, and seamless native mobile apps.
TOP PERKS + BENEFITS
Open door policy
Remote work program
Company equity
Paid volunteer time
Company-sponsored outings
Vision insurance

Xyleme

Software
About us
Founded in 2004, Xyleme is a market leading cloud-based provider for learning content management and creation platform specifically built to transfer institutional knowledge faster. The Company’s proven systems manage the entire content lifecycle process- improve productivity, enable sales and growth initiatives, ensure compliance, and drive ...
TOP PERKS + BENEFITS
Dental insurance
OKR operational model
Paid holidays
Commuter benefits
401(K) matching
Hiring practices that promote diversity

EnergyCAP, LLC

Energy + Information Technology
About us
EnergyCAP is the leading energy and sustainability ERP, empowering customers with full control and understanding of their energy and sustainability data to reduce their carbon footprint and drive savings.

For over forty years, thousands of public and private institutions have been using EnergyCAP to streamline accounting processes ...
TOP PERKS + BENEFITS
Performance bonus
Generous PTO
Vision insurance
Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
Life insurance
Paid volunteer time

Perennial

Agriculture + Artificial Intelligence
About us
Perennial is building the world’s leading verification platform for soil-based carbon removal. Our vision is to unlock agricultural soils as the world’s largest carbon sink. To do that, we are building trusted standards, tools, and technologies to help verify climate-smart agriculture.

Perennial uses the world’s most advanced remote ...
TOP PERKS + BENEFITS
Friends outside of work
Mentorship program
Group brainstorming sessions
Generous parental leave
Remote work program
Open office floor plan

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