Startup Funding in Washington

Discover 89+ active venture capital funds in Washington. Find the right investors for your startup.

89
Active VC Funds
$InfinityB
Median Check Size
0
Recent Filings (90d)
$InfinityB
Total AUM

Washington Venture Capital Landscape

Ecosystem Overview

Washington ranks #6 globally for startup ecosystem strength, with over 4,800 active startups and12 unicorn companies.

The state has seen 48 successful exits in the past 12 months, demonstrating strong investor confidence and market maturity.

Top Investment Sectors

Cloud InfrastructureArtificial IntelligenceGaming

Market Insights

Investment Climate

Tech-forward state with major cloud and gaming companies providing talent pipeline

Funding Trends

Strong focus on cloud infrastructure and AI platforms

Emerging Opportunities

Edge ComputingDevOps ToolsAR/VR

VC Funds Directory

Verified
pre-seed$100K - $25MInvesting
Verified
growth$1M - $100MPooled Investment Fund
Verified
multi-stage$500K - $100MInvesting
series-a$1M-$10MPooled Investment Fund
seed$2MPooled Investment Fund
Elevar India
SEATTLE, WA
series-a$225MPooled Investment Fund
Voyager Capital
SEATTLE, WA
series-a$125MPooled Investment Fund
series-a$100MPooled Investment Fund
ITERATIVE
SEATTLE, WA
series-a$58MPooled Investment Fund
MADRONA MANAGER
SEATTLE, WA
seed$16MPooled Investment Fund
pre-seed$10MPooled Investment Fund
Stepchange
SEATTLE, WA
pre-seed$10MPooled Investment Fund
Incisive VC
SEATTLE, WA
pre-seed$10MPooled Investment Fund
PEER VC, LP - D1
SEATTLE, WA
pre-seed$8MPooled Investment Fund
AIStudio Fund
SEATTLE, WA
pre-seed$8MPooled Investment Fund
Essence -
SEATTLE, WA
pre-seed$7MPooled Investment Fund
PEER VC, LP - C4
SEATTLE, WA
pre-seed$7MPooled Investment Fund
PEER VC, LP - C3
SEATTLE, WA
pre-seed$7MPooled Investment Fund
PEER VC, LP - D3
SEATTLE, WA
pre-seed$6MPooled Investment Fund
PEER VC, LP - C2
SEATTLE, WA
pre-seed$6MPooled Investment Fund
pre-seed$5MPooled Investment Fund
pre-seed$5MPooled Investment Fund
NW Angel
SEATTLE, WA
pre-seed$5MPooled Investment Fund
SHL Capital QP
SEATTLE, WA
pre-seed$5MPooled Investment Fund
pre-seed$5MPooled Investment Fund
pre-seed$5MPooled Investment Fund
pre-seed$4MPooled Investment Fund
pre-seed$4MPooled Investment Fund
pre-seed$4MPooled Investment Fund
Alter Fund
Seattle, WA
pre-seed$3MPooled Investment Fund
Operator Fund -
SEATTLE, WA
pre-seed$3MPooled Investment Fund
PEER
Seattle, WA
pre-seed$2MPooled Investment Fund
pre-seed$2MPooled Investment Fund
pre-seed$2MPooled Investment Fund
pre-seed$2MPooled Investment Fund
pre-seed$2MPooled Investment Fund
pre-seed$2MPooled Investment Fund
pre-seed$2MPooled Investment Fund
Prasanna Capital
Seattle, WA
pre-seed$2MPooled Investment Fund
pre-seed$2MPooled Investment Fund
pre-seed$1MPooled Investment Fund
pre-seed$1MPooled Investment Fund
pre-seed$1MPooled Investment Fund
pre-seed$1MPooled Investment Fund
SuperAngel.vc QP
SEATTLE, WA
pre-seed$1MPooled Investment Fund
Mentors, LP - D3
SEATTLE, WA
pre-seed$1MPooled Investment Fund
pre-seed$1MPooled Investment Fund
pre-seed$1MPooled Investment Fund
pre-seed$1MPooled Investment Fund
pre-seed$1MPooled Investment Fund
pre-seed$1MPooled Investment Fund
pre-seed$1MPooled Investment Fund
pre-seed$1MPooled Investment Fund
pre-seed$1MPooled Investment Fund
Comeback Capital
SEATTLE, WA
pre-seed$1MPooled Investment Fund
Mentors, LP - C3
SEATTLE, WA
pre-seed$1MPooled Investment Fund
pre-seed$1MPooled Investment Fund
SuperAngel.vc
Seattle, WA
pre-seed$1MPooled Investment Fund
pre-seed$1MPooled Investment Fund
pre-seed$1MPooled Investment Fund
pre-seed$1MPooled Investment Fund
pre-seed$1MPooled Investment Fund
pre-seed$1MPooled Investment Fund
Mentors
SEATTLE, WA
pre-seed$1MPooled Investment Fund
pre-seed$1MPooled Investment Fund
Mentors, LP - B4
SEATTLE, WA
pre-seed$1MPooled Investment Fund
pre-seed$1MPooled Investment Fund
pre-seed$1MPooled Investment Fund
ANTON OSIKA -
LYNNWOOD, WA
pre-seed$1MPooled Investment Fund
Gray Line Partners
SAMMAMISH, WA
series-a$100MPooled Investment Fund
Fortson Gen
STANWOOD, WA
series-a$75MPooled Investment Fund
Raba Partnership
SEATTLE, WA
series-a$60MPooled Investment Fund
ESSENCE VC
Bothell, WA
seed$29MPooled Investment Fund
seed$26MPooled Investment Fund
Two Ravens
BELLEVUE, WA
seed$20MPooled Investment Fund
seed$20MPooled Investment Fund
TheFounderVC
SAMMAMISH, WA
pre-seed$5MPooled Investment Fund
pre-seed$3MPooled Investment Fund
pre-seed$2MPooled Investment Fund
pre-seed$1MPooled Investment Fund
pre-seed$1MPooled Investment Fund
Alfredo Andere -
Lynnwood, WA
pre-seed$1MPooled Investment Fund
Anurag Goel -
LYNNWOOD, WA
pre-seed$1MPooled Investment Fund
Pier 70 INpact
SEATTLE, WA
series-a$150MPooled Investment Fund
pre-seed$1MPooled Investment Fund
Mentors, LP - D2
SEATTLE, WA
pre-seed$1MPooled Investment Fund
pre-seed$1MPooled Investment Fund
pre-seed$1MPooled Investment Fund
pre-seed$1MPooled Investment Fund

How to Approach Washington VCs

1. Research & Targeting

  • • Review recent portfolio companies and investment thesis
  • • Analyze check sizes and stage preferences
  • • Look for sector-specific expertise and connections
  • • Check partner backgrounds and interests

2. Warm Introductions

  • • Leverage portfolio company founders for introductions
  • • Connect through accelerator programs and events
  • • Use LinkedIn and mutual connections effectively
  • • Attend Washington startup and investor meetups

3. Pitch Preparation

  • • Tailor your pitch to the fund's investment criteria
  • • Highlight local market opportunities and advantages
  • • Prepare detailed financial projections and metrics
  • • Show clear path to next funding milestones

Frequently Asked Questions

What's the average check size for Washington VC funds?

Washington VC funds typically invest between $InfinityB per round, with early-stage funds focusing on $500K-$2M seed rounds and growth funds writing checks of $10M+. The median check size is $InfinityB.

How long does the fundraising process typically take?

Most Washington startups take 3-6 months to close their funding round, from initial outreach to signed term sheet. This includes 2-4 weeks for initial meetings, 4-8 weeks for due diligence, and 2-4 weeks for legal documentation.