Colt Ventures, founded in 1995 and based in Dallas, is a North American venture capital firm that typically invests between $5 million and $10 million in startups. With an average of less than 2 deals per year, the fund has shown increased activity in 2018 and had a significant year in 2017. The fund has a preference for investing in rounds with 3 participants and has received sponsorship from City Hill Ventures, Silicon Valley Bank, and RBV Capital. Colt Ventures does not have a specific preference for the number of founders in its portfolio startups, but it does prioritize investments in the United States. The fund focuses on industries such as biotechnology and therapeutics and has invested in successful startups like Ignyta and Bonti.