Invests at
Angel
does not invest at this round
Pre-seed
invests at this round
Seed
invests at this round
Series A
invests at this round
Series B
does not invest at this round
Check size
- $100k to $250k
- $250k to $500k
- $500k to $1M
- $1M to $3M
Lead or follow
Can Lead
Focus
Specialist
About
WRF supports scientific research and early-stage companies in Washington. It provides funding and licensing pathways to commercialize university inventions and supports research acceleration. The organization focuses on life sciences, physical sciences and information sciences, leveraging the Bayh-Dole Act to enable technology transfer and commercialization. It uses three primary mechanisms—grantmaking, licensing, and investment via WRF Capital—to build Washington's innovation ecosystem. Since 1996, WRF Capital has backed more than 130 local startups, reinvesting returns to fund further research and ventures.
Sectors
Notable investments
Investors
How to reach them
investments@wrfcapital.com
Sources
- wrfseattle.org
- www.wrfseattle.org/startup-investments
- www.wrfseattle.org/about-us/our-team
- www.wrfseattle.org/startup-investments/active-portfolio-and-exits
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