Wyoming’s Science & Tech Fund

Backing Bold Technologies from the Start

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We’ve been venture investors in the Mountain Plains region for years and see an opportunity in Wyoming we couldn’t pass up. Backed by Innosphere’s 25+ year legacy of supporting hundreds of successful startups, we bring deep regional expertise, hands-on support, and a commitment to helping Wyoming founders build lasting, high-impact companies.

Partnering with promising entrepreneurs in the Mountain Plains Region to drive innovation

Leading early-stage investments for companies of tomorrow

Innopshere Ventures

Innosphere Ventures has proudly served as a key investor in the mountain plains region for over seven years, supporting groundbreaking technology initiatives. Our Innosphere Wyoming Innovation Fund builds on this successful history with our state-specific fund. Discover more about our previous funds and how we've made an impact by visiting our website. Join us as we continue to foster innovation and drive growth in Wyoming!

Fund I & II Website

Meet the IWYIF Team

Find out more about our Partners

Managing Partner @ IWYIF

Founder @ Innosphere Ventures

Mike Freeman

Mike Freeman brings over 20 years of experience in venture capital, economic development, and startup incubation. He has led multiple investment funds and startup programs, supporting the growth of hundreds of science and technology companies across the Mountain West. His expertise spans fund management, public-private partnerships, and scaling innovation ecosystems.

General Partner @ IWYIF

Jack Hemmelgarn

Jack Hemmelgarn has a background in venture capital, early-stage company research, and innovation ecosystem development. He has worked with dozens of startups on fundraising, market strategy, and commercialization, and has led research efforts on regional capital gaps, emerging technologies, and public-private investment models in the Mountain West.

Ecosystem Partners

We partner with top-tier organizations within the ecosystem to drive innovation and success.

NSF ASCEND Engine

The NSF ASCEND Engine transforms advanced sensing and AI research into real-world climate resilience solutions across Colorado and Wyoming, leveraging the I-25 Innovation Corridor to develop and scale technologies that help communities adapt to environmental challenges.

Wyoming business Council

The Wyoming Business Council drives economic growth across the state, with Wyoming Venture Capital providing early-stage funding to support innovative startups, diversify the economy, and keep high-potential companies rooted in Wyoming.

Innosphere

Rooted in Innosphere’s 25+ year track record of supporting high-growth companies across the Mountain West, Innosphere accelerates science and technology startups through incubation, venture capital, and commercialization support to drive regional innovation and economic impact.

What We Look For

Wyoming-based teams solving big problems

Pre-seed and seed-stage startups ready to grow

Built for scale and long-term venture returns

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320 E Vine Dr #101

Fort Collins, CO

(970) 221-1301