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Cascade Seed Fund — 2025 Investments

2 investments dated 2025 · listed companies and verified rows first · show all

Hesthest.comOct 2025

Hest designs and makes portable camping mattresses, sleeping pads, and pillows using memory foam for outdoor and travel use.

ConsumerDirect to ConsumerSeattle, US

Aaron Ambuske(Executive Officer, Director)inZac West(Director)

BoardJim Crisera(Director)

Co-investorsAscend Venture CapitalLong Way VenturesAlliance of AngelsAscend

Upward Financialupwardli.comin𝕏Oct 2025

Upward provides software infrastructure for companies to launch credit products that increase credit visibility for consumers, helping lenders achieve higher approval rates while offering consumers access to lower interest rates.

FintechSaaSSeattle, US

Aaron Gregory(CEO & Co-founder)inChris Hasz(CTO & Co-Founder)inDanielle Hill(COO & Co-founder)in

BoardCatherine Williams(Director)inWilliam Finney(Director)

Co-investorsAltari VenturesBreakwater VenturesCyberAgent CapitalDundee Venture CapitalJ4 VenturesLong Way Ventures+6 more

Rows marked “SEC filing” are inferred from directors named on the company's SEC Form D — public regulatory data, not a portfolio list published by the firm.