Blue Startups

Blue Startups is a Honolulu-based venture accelerator founded in 2012 by Henk Rogers, Maya Rogers. See sector focus and contact routes.

About Blue Startups

Blue Startups is a Honolulu-based venture accelerator founded in 2012 by Henk Rogers, Maya Rogers, and Chenoa Farnsworth to support early-stage technology companies with mentorship, seed funding, and global network access. The firm invests in scalable technology companies across software (SaaS), travel tech, sustainable solutions, and e-commerce, targeting entrepreneurs aiming for global growth rather than just local success. Its typical initial investment ranges from $25,000 for pre-revenue startups to $100,000 for those with significant traction, with up to $250,000 reserved for follow-on rounds in future funding. Blue Startups typically takes an equity stake of 2% to 5% in participating companies, requiring more equity than cash-only investors due to the extensive program services provided. Notable portfolio companies include startups from its multiple cohorts, though specific named examples beyond cohort participants are not publicly detailed in available sources. The accelerator distinguishes itself by combining a 12-week intensive program—featuring 8 weeks in Honolulu, 3 weeks virtual, and 1 week in San Francisco—with up to $1 million in disco

Blue Startups at a glance

Role
Managing Director
Location
Honolulu, Hawaii, United States
Investor type
Venture Capital

Frequently asked about Blue Startups

What does Blue Startups invest in?
Blue Startups (Honolulu, Hawaii, United States) — sector focus: E Commerce.
How do I contact Blue Startups?
Blue Startups's published profile links (website, LinkedIn or X where available) are listed on the StartupFundraising.com investor profile.
Where is Blue Startups headquartered?
Blue Startups is based in Honolulu, Hawaii, United States.

Details on this firm come from filing and round data held in the StartupFundraising directory, refreshed on ingest. Founders use profiles like this one to qualify fit and to shortlist investors in Honolulu.

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