Pack Ventures
Venture capitalActively deployingSeattle · 1 people tracked
Also known as Pack Ventures (QP) · PACK VENTURES MANAGEMENT, LLC
Investment thesis
Pack Ventures is a Seattle-based venture firm that backs founders affiliated with the University of Washington from the earliest days of their companies. Its portfolio spans areas such as legal AI, space and national security, and computationally designed biologic drugs, and it supplements capital with community connections and operational support.
Source: firm website, verified Aug 25, 2026.
Team · 1 people
from public directories
Founder mafia
2 people who came through Pack Ventures went on to found or lead other companies.
What they invest in
from 4 of 4 portfolio companiesDeep Tech ×3AI & Machine Learning ×2Hardware ×2Biotech ×1Consumer ×1Future of Work ×1New Materials ×1SaaS ×1
HQs:United States×2
Investments · 4 tracked
founders shown can be your intro pathBy year:2026 · 12025 · 23 dated
Accipiter Biosciences uses computational protein design to develop de novo, single-agent protein therapies that engage multiple cell-surface receptors at once, functioning as agonists.
AI & Machine LearningBiotechDeep TechSeattle, US
Matthew Bick(Executive Officer, Director, Promoter)inJavier Castellanos(Executive Officer, Director, Promoter)Hector De Jesus Rincon Arano(Executive Officer, Promoter)Heather Redman(Director)Randall Schatzman(Director)William Canestaro(Executive Officer)
PartnerKen Horenstein· solo GP
Co-investorsArgonautic VenturesColumbus Venture PartnersWRF Capital
Hearvana is developing acoustic intelligence technology aimed at enhancing listening capabilities for both humans and machines.
AI & Machine LearningDeep TechHardware
Shyam Gollakota(Founder)Malek Itani(Founder)inTuochao Chen(Founder)
Co-investorsAllen Institute for AI (AI2) IncubatorAscend Venture CapitalJ4 VenturesPoint72 VenturesSCB 10XAI2 Incubator+5 more
LifeAt is a digital focus and productivity platform offering virtual environments, planning tools, and focus modes designed to help individuals concentrate while working or studying.
ConsumerFuture of WorkSaaS
Marisa C(Founder)
Co-investorsTRAC (Third Round Analytics Capital)Z Venture CapitalPioneer Square LabsSv Tech Ventures, Inc.
NLM Photonics develops hybrid organic electro-optic modulation materials and devices that integrate into silicon photonics and other photonic integrated circuit platforms to improve modulation efficiency and reduce power consumption.
Deep TechHardwareNew MaterialsSemiconductorsSeattle, US
Lewis Johnson(Co-founder)Gerard Zytnicki(Co-Founder & Corporate Advisor)inPaul Nye(Co-founder)Delwin Elder(Co-founder)Bruce Robinson(Co-founder (advisory))Lewis E. Johnson(Co-Founder & Chief Technology Officer)in
Co-investorsEmerald Technology Ventures AgOregon Venture FundStoryHouse
Portfolio news
latest coverage across their companiesNLM Photonics · nlmphotonics.com · Dec 30, 2025
Frequently asked questions
- Where is Pack Ventures located?
- Pack Ventures is headquartered in Seattle, US.
Media · Podcasts & interviews
featuring the teamThe Hidden Truth of Venture and AI with GP of Pack Ventures Ken Horenstein
Shift AI · Ken Horenstein
Ken Horenstein of Pack Ventures: Launching An Early Stage VC Firm
Founders Live · Ken Horenstein
Ken Horenstein, Pack Ventures - "The ethos and foundation of Pack started here on campus" - Sound Investments | Acast
Ken Horenstein · shows.acast.com
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Co-investors · 1
Team Ignite is an early-stage venture capital firm investing at the pre-seed and seed stages, using a network-first, high-volume approach to back ambitious founders.
Firms observed investing alongside Pack Ventures, from public investor directories. Shared companies are the overlap with Pack Ventures's recorded portfolio.