Jon-Erik Borgen

Jon-Erik Borgen is the President and CEO of Borgen Investment Group, a Denver-based private investment firm specializing in private equity and venture capital investments across various industries and stages. The firm focuses on sectors such as technology, consumer goods, healthcare, financial services, energy, real estate, media, telecommunications, transportation, education, retail, manufacturing, agriculture, hospitality, and construction. Borgen Investment Group invests in companies at seed, early, and growth stages, with investment sizes ranging from $500,000 to $20 million. In addition to his role at Borgen Investment Group, Jon-Erik Borgen serves as the Managing Director of FirstTracks Ventures LLC, a direct investment fund focused on seed and growth stage companies in Colorado and beyond. FirstTracks Ventures invests in companies located across the globe, providing financing for seed stage capital requirements with an investment size of $50,000 to $200,000. The firm also makes follow-on investments. Jon-Erik Borgen holds an undergraduate degree from Middlebury College, conferred in 1999, and an MBA from Daniels College of Business, conferred in 2013. He has been actively involved in the startup ecosystem, including efforts to bring a National Women’s Soccer League expansion franchise to Denver, resulting in the establishment of Denver Summit FC. His investment philosophy emphasizes a partnership and collaborative approach, focusing on building strong relationships with portfolio companies to drive mutual success.

Strong management team, Scalable business model, Clear path to profitability, Competitive market position, Innovative product or service, Demonstrated market demand, Potential for significant growth, Alignment with firm’s values and mission, Ability to execute business plan, Commitment to long-term success