Colt Ventures
Darren Blanton's Single Family Office · Dallas, Texas
$100M estimated AUM
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About Colt Ventures
Colt Ventures is the single-family office of Darren Blanton, based in Dallas, United States, with a presence in New York City. Blanton established the office in 2003 to invest his personal capital, and he has been a private investor for over 30 years, investing in more than 250 companies across all stages. The firm invests across oil and gas, technology, real estate, financial services, consumer/retail, and biotechnology, with deep domain expertise in biotechnology and energy. Notable holdings include the video platform Rumble, where Colt invested alongside Peter Thiel in a round led by Narya Capital. Before founding Colt, Blanton worked with the family office of Perry E. (Bill) Esping and earlier ran Able Investments, a distressed real estate fund. Third-party estimates place assets near $100M.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Colt Ventures?
Colt Ventures is a single family office associated with Darren Blanton, based in Dallas, Texas.
Where is Colt Ventures located?
Colt Ventures is based in Dallas, Texas.
How much does Colt Ventures manage?
Colt Ventures is estimated to oversee approximately $100M in assets. As a private family office it files no public AUM disclosures, so figures are third-party estimates compiled from public sources.