IT Services for Boulder Startups That Scale at Startup Speed

From pre-launch to Series B, we provide flexible, scalable IT infrastructure for Boulder's innovation economy. Deploy in days, scale instantly, pay only for what you need.

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Why Boulder Startups Choose LocalEdgeIT

We understand the startup journey. Fast deployment, flexible pricing, and technology that scales with your growth.

01

We Move at Startup Speed

Deploy your IT infrastructure in days, not months. We understand that time-to-market matters and move as fast as you do.

02

No Long-Term Contracts

Month-to-month terms that give you flexibility. Scale up during growth, scale down during pivots. No penalties, no lock-in.

03

Startup-Friendly Pricing

Start at $500/month for essential support. Add services as you grow. 50-70% less than hiring a full-time IT person.

04

We Know Boulder's Ecosystem

Connected with CU Boulder's startup scene, local accelerators, and Boulder's venture community. We understand your world.

05

Modern Tech Stack Expertise

AWS, Azure, GCP, Kubernetes, microservices, CI/CD. We speak your dev team's language and support modern workflows.

06

Investor-Ready Infrastructure

Proper security, compliance, documentation. Build technical infrastructure that impresses investors and passes due diligence.

IT Solutions for Every Stage of Your Startup Journey

Different needs at different stages. We provide the right support at the right time.

Pre-Launch

Idea to MVP

Stage: Pre-revenue, 1-3 people

  • Google Workspace or Microsoft 365 setup
  • Cloud infrastructure foundation (AWS/Azure/GCP)
  • Security basics: MFA, password management
  • Development environment setup
  • Basic backup and disaster recovery
  • Technology stack consultation

Starting at $500/month

Seed Stage

Product-Market Fit

Stage: Early revenue, 4-10 people

  • Scalable cloud architecture
  • Team collaboration tools (Slack, Zoom, etc.)
  • Enhanced security and monitoring
  • Dev/staging/production environments
  • IT support for growing team
  • Compliance foundations (SOC 2 prep)

$1,500 - $3,000/month

Series A

Rapid Growth

Stage: Scaling, 10-50 people

  • Enterprise-grade infrastructure
  • Advanced security and compliance (SOC 2, HIPAA)
  • DevOps and CI/CD pipelines
  • 24/7 monitoring and support
  • Fractional CTO services
  • Rapid team onboarding processes

$3,000 - $6,000/month

Series B+

Scale & Enterprise

Stage: Established, 50+ people

  • Multi-region cloud deployment
  • Enterprise security and compliance
  • Advanced DevOps and automation
  • Dedicated account management
  • Executive technology leadership
  • M&A technical due diligence support

Custom pricing for your scale

Startup-Focused IT Services

Everything you need to build, scale, and secure your technology infrastructure.

Cloud Infrastructure

AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud setup and management. Build scalable, cost-effective infrastructure from day one.

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Security & Compliance

Build security into your product and operations. SOC 2, HIPAA, GDPR compliance support for investor readiness.

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IT Support for Teams

Fast, developer-friendly helpdesk support. Slack integration, rapid response times, and expertise you can trust.

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Fractional CTO

Strategic technology leadership without the $200K+ salary. Build your roadmap, architecture, and team strategy.

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DevOps & CI/CD

Modern deployment pipelines, infrastructure as code, containerization. Support your dev team with best practices.

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Boulder Startups: Don't Hire a Full-Time IT Person

Save $80K+ per year and get better results with fractional IT services.

Factor Fractional IT Services Full-Time IT Hire
First Year Cost $6K - $36K
Flexible, scale as needed		 $80K - $120K
+ benefits, taxes, equity
Time to Deploy 3-5 days
Immediate productivity		 3-6 months
Recruiting, hiring, ramping
Expertise Depth Full team of specialists
Cloud, security, DevOps, etc.		 One person's skillset
Limited breadth
Coverage 24/7 monitoring available
Team has your back		 40 hours/week
Vacation, sick days, churn
Scalability Instant scaling
Add/reduce services monthly		 Fixed capacity
Hire/fire as you grow
For Startups Perfect fit
Flexible, cost-effective, expert		 Too expensive early
Hard to justify pre-Series A
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Supporting Boulder's Startup Success Stories

We've helped dozens of Boulder startups scale from pre-launch to Series B and beyond.

SaaS Startup (Seed Stage)

Challenge: 5-person team needed enterprise-grade security for B2B sales but had no IT budget for full-time staff.

Solution: Implemented SOC 2 compliance, cloud security, and IT support for $2,500/month—85% less than hiring.

Result: Passed enterprise security reviews, closed 3 major customers, raised Series A.

E-Commerce Startup (Series A)

Challenge: Rapid growth from 8 to 35 employees in 6 months overwhelmed existing IT infrastructure.

Solution: Scaled cloud infrastructure, implemented DevOps automation, provided 24/7 support.

Result: Zero downtime during 10x traffic growth, seamless team onboarding, infrastructure costs reduced 30%.

HealthTech Startup (Pre-Launch)

Challenge: Building HIPAA-compliant infrastructure on tight budget before product launch.

Solution: Designed compliant cloud architecture, implemented security controls, prepared for audit.

Result: Launched on time, passed HIPAA audit first try, saved $150K vs. consultants + full-time hire.

AI/ML Startup (Seed Stage)

Challenge: Complex cloud infrastructure for machine learning workloads, limited technical operations expertise.

Solution: Built scalable GPU compute infrastructure, implemented MLOps pipelines, cost optimization.

Result: 60% reduction in cloud costs, 10x faster model training, infrastructure that scales automatically.

Connected to Boulder's Innovation Ecosystem

We're deeply embedded in Boulder's startup community and understand what it takes to build successful tech companies here.

Boulder Startup Community

Boulder has one of the most vibrant startup ecosystems in the country. From CU Boulder's innovation programs to Techstars and local venture capital, we're connected to the community driving Boulder's tech economy.

We Understand Your Journey

  • Working with limited pre-revenue budgets
  • Moving at startup speed with constrained resources
  • Building investor-ready infrastructure
  • Passing enterprise security reviews
  • Scaling through rapid growth phases
  • Managing technical debt while shipping features
  • Preparing for due diligence and fundraising

Boulder Tech Expertise

We support startups across Boulder's key innovation sectors:

  • SaaS & Enterprise Software - Cloud-native architecture, DevOps, security
  • HealthTech & Biotech - HIPAA compliance, secure data handling
  • CleanTech & Sustainability - IoT infrastructure, data analytics
  • E-Commerce & Consumer - Scalable infrastructure, payment security
  • AI/ML & Data Science - GPU compute, MLOps, data pipelines
  • Hardware & IoT - Connected devices, edge computing

Local Startup Resources

  • CU Boulder New Venture Challenge participants
  • Techstars Boulder companies
  • Boomtown Accelerator alumni
  • Boulder Chamber startup members
  • Catalyst startup program participants

Startup-Friendly Pricing That Scales With You

Start small, scale fast. No long-term contracts, no setup fees, no surprises.

Launch

$500/month

Pre-launch to MVP

  • 1-5 people
  • Google Workspace or M365 setup
  • Cloud infrastructure basics
  • Security fundamentals (MFA, passwords)
  • Email support (4-hour response)
  • Monthly strategy call
  • Perfect for: Idea stage, pre-revenue
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Growth

$1,500/month

Seed to Series A

  • 5-15 people
  • Everything in Launch, plus:
  • 24/7 system monitoring
  • Slack integration & faster support
  • Cloud architecture review
  • Security enhancements
  • SOC 2 preparation
  • Bi-weekly strategy sessions
  • Perfect for: Seed stage, early traction
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Scale

$3,000+/month

Series A and beyond

  • 15+ people
  • Everything in Growth, plus:
  • Fractional CTO services
  • DevOps and automation
  • Advanced security & compliance
  • 15-minute response time
  • Dedicated account manager
  • On-site support included
  • Perfect for: Series A, rapid scaling
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All plans include: No setup fees • Month-to-month terms • Cancel anytime • Scale up or down as needed

Ready to Build Your Startup's IT Foundation?

Get startup-friendly pricing and deploy your IT infrastructure in days, not months.

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Contact Information

Service Area

Boulder, CO
Supporting Boulder's Startup Ecosystem

Response Time

Initial consultation within 24 hours
Deploy infrastructure in 3-5 days