Madrona Venture Labs
Venture capitalSeattle · Pre-Seed–Series C · 59 people tracked
Investment thesis
Madrona believes in partnering deeply with founders across all stages of company building, providing not just capital but also strategic expertise, operational support, and network access. While technology-agnostic in approach, the firm is particularly focused on areas with transformative potential including intelligent applications and AI-driven agents, AI infrastructure platforms, low-code/no-code solutions, AI-enabled biotech, and next-generation consumer applications. The firm emphasizes the reality that technology is reshaping every sector and commits to building lasting, significant companies rooted in the dynamic innovation ecosystem anchored by major technology institutions and academic centers.
Source: firm website, verified Aug 6, 2026.
Team · 59 people
from the firm's website
Founder mafia
2 people who came through Madrona Venture Labs went on to found or lead other companies.
Frequently asked questions
- What stage does Madrona Venture Labs invest at?
- Madrona Venture Labs invests at the Pre-Seed, Seed, Series B, Series C stages.
- What sectors does Madrona Venture Labs focus on?
- Madrona Venture Labs focuses on AI & Machine Learning, Biotech, Consumer, Enterprise Software, Sector Agnostic.
- Where is Madrona Venture Labs located?
- Madrona Venture Labs is headquartered in Seattle, US.
- Does Madrona Venture Labs lead rounds?
- Yes, Madrona Venture Labs leads investment rounds.
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