文章盘点西雅图21家顶级风险投资机构，介绍包括 Madrona 和 FUSE 在内的投资方，并概述其关注行业与投资阶段。
Seattle is more than just big tech headquarters; it's a city full of new ideas. The local funding scene has both long-established firms and newer ones ready to back the next big thing.
You have veterans like Madrona, with over 500 investments and more than 100 exits under its belt. Then there are firms like Acequia Capital, which has backed over 450 companies.
Below is our list of the best 21 VC firms in Seattle.
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Madrona partners with technology founders from day one, focusing on sectors including applied AI, fintech, and life sciences. With a history of backing successful companies like Snowflake and Redfin, they help build and scale enduring businesses from the earliest stages.
Year Founded1995 FoundersBen Gilbert, Gerald Grinstein, Paul Goodrich, Tom Alberg, William Ruckelshaus Investment StageEarly Stage, Late Stage, Post-Ipo, SeedNº of Investments548 (203 as Lead Investor) Nº of Exits110 (11 IPO'd) Contactinformation@madrona.com / 206.674.3000With a sharp focus on Seattle's tech ecosystem, FUSE provides seed and Series A funding to early-stage software companies. The firm partners with local founders to help build the next generation of defining businesses for the Pacific Northwest.
Year Founded2020 FoundersBrendan Wales, Cameron Borumand, Kellan Carter Investment StageEarly Stage, Late Stage, SeedNº of Investments55 (33 as Lead Investor) Nº of Exits2 Contactinfo@fuse.vcBy investing in early-stage companies, Elevar Equity helps scale essential products and services for underserved customers in emerging markets. Their model is built on the conviction that high financial returns and deep social impact are intrinsically connected.
Year Founded2008 FoundersChris Brookfield, Johanna Posada, Maya Chorengel, Sandeep Farias Investment StageConvertible Note, Early Stage, Late Stage, Private Equity, SeedNº of Investments84 (30 as Lead Investor) Nº of Exits8 (2 IPO'd) Contactinfo@elevarequity.com / 4257497028Not Boring Capital provides early-stage and seed funding to startups with compelling stories to tell. The fund then uses its own media platform to help these companies craft and share their narrative with a wider audience.
Year Founded2019 Founders— Investment StageEarly Stage, SeedNº of Investments33 Nº of Exits2As a firm founded by ex-software operators, Tola Capital invests globally across all stages in companies building essential enterprise software. They provide hands-on support to founders with the goal of backing solutions that create long-term, transformational change in how businesses work.
Year Founded2010 FoundersSheila Gulati, Stacey Giard Investment StageEarly Stage, Late Stage, Private Equity, SeedNº of Investments77 (37 as Lead Investor) Nº of Exits18 Contactinfo@tolacapital.com / +1 206-225-8465They invest in and accelerate early-stage blockchain companies across the globe. They connect these startups with a decentralized community of advisors, mentors, and developers to help build out the broader blockchain ecosystem.
Year Founded2018 FoundersKate Mitselmakher, Sam Onat Yilmaz, Sheikh Mohammed Irfan Investment StageEarly Stage, SeedNº of Investments32 (2 as Lead Investor) Nº of Exits— Contactinfo@bloccelerate.comAscend invests in pre-seed startups across the Pacific Northwest, focusing on marketplaces, consumer brands, ecommerce, and B2B software. They provide initial funding between $250K and $750K while connecting founders to a network of experienced technology leaders and entrepreneurs.
Year Founded2019 FoundersKirby Winfield Investment StageConvertible Note, Early Stage, SeedNº of Investments88 (9 as Lead Investor) Nº of Exits9Specializing in the Global South, they invest in applied Generative AI startups from seed to late stage. They connect founders into a collaborative network across tech hubs from São Paulo to Jakarta, integrating sustainable ESG management into their investment strategy.
Year Founded2012 FoundersDave Richards, Will Poole Investment StageEarly Stage, Late Stage, SeedNº of Investments68 (8 as Lead Investor) Nº of Exits1 Contactinfo@capria.vc / +1 206-880-0360A small, network-focused firm, Acequia Capital provides capital to technology companies from early to late stages. Their portfolio features some of tech's biggest successes, including Stripe, Airbnb, and SpaceX.
Year Founded2010 FoundersHank Vigil Investment StageConvertible Note, Early Stage, Late Stage, SeedNº of Investments467 (19 as Lead Investor) Nº of Exits60 (13 IPO'd) Contactinfo@acecap.com / (206) 726-7886Arrington XRP Capital makes investments in blockchain-based capital markets with a focus on digital assets and web3. They back companies at all stages from seed to initial coin offerings, helping build foundational protocols such as Solana, Polkadot, and Algorand.
Year Founded2017 FoundersGeoffrey Arone, Michael Arrington Investment StageEarly Stage, Initial Coin Offering, Late Stage, SeedNº of Investments112 (29 as Lead Investor) Nº of Exits1 Contactcontact@arringtonxrpcapital.com / +1 (310) 871-435111 Additional Seattle VC Firms Worth Pitching
Our top picks are just the beginning of what Seattle's venture scene has to offer. Together, the following firms have invested in nearly 600 startups and seen 50 of them through to an exit.
They represent a mix of newer and more established players in the city. Here’s a look at the rest of the venture capital firms funding what's next in Seattle.