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Angel networkActively deployingPre-Seed–Series A · 9 people tracked
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Investment thesis
VentureUs invests in seed and early-stage companies across all industries in the Pacific Northwest (Washington, Oregon, Idaho, Alaska, and British Columbia). Building on the model of its predecessors, Seattle Angel Fund and SeaChange, it uses a collaborative, member-advised process in which an Investment Board screens, analyzes, and decides on investments while any member can participate in diligence. It seeks venture-scale return potential, large accessible markets, product-market fit addressing a known pain point, strong teams with growth plans, competitive differentiation, and realistic financial goals. Members can also make individual 'sidecar' investments to increase their stakes in favored deals.
Source: firm website, verified Aug 3, 2026.
Team · 9 people
from the firm's website & curated & public directoriesWhat they invest in
from 2 of 2 portfolio companiesAI & Machine Learning ×2SaaS ×2AgTech ×1Climate Tech ×1Enterprise Software ×1Hardware ×1IoT ×1Logistics & Supply Chain ×1
HQs:United States×2
Investments · 2 tracked
founders shown can be your intro pathBy year:2025 · 12022 · 12 dated
Nowadays is an AI-powered platform for corporate event planning that handles tasks from venue sourcing to budget management.
AI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareLogistics & Supply ChainSaaSSan Francisco, US
Anna Sun(CEO)inAmy Yan(COO)inAnthony Puterman(Cofounder)Justin Tidwell(Cofounder)inDominik Grabinski(Executive Officer, Director)Max Elder(Director)
Co-investorsThe E14 FundY CombinatorBasis Set VenturesCornucopian Capital ManagementDecacorn CapitalFAST — by GETTYLAB+8 more
Verdi provides hardware controllers and sensors that add automation and remote control to existing farm irrigation systems, letting growers manage valves, pumps, and drip lines at the block, row, or plant level.
AgTechAI & Machine LearningClimate TechHardwareIoTSaaS
Co-investorsBaker Hall CapitalDangerous VenturesEcho River CapitalRareBreed VenturesCyan VenturesJetstream+4 more
Portfolio news
latest coverage across their companiesNowadays · ycombinator.com · Jun 16, 2026
Frequently asked questions
- What stage does VentureUs invest at?
- VentureUs invests at the Pre-Seed, Seed, Series A stages.
- What sectors does VentureUs focus on?
- VentureUs focuses on Sector Agnostic.
Co-investors · 4
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Uber is a technology company operating multisided platforms that connect consumers with ride services, transit, delivery of food and groceries, and freight shipping across more than 70 countries and 15,000+ cities.
Piva Capital is a venture capital firm that invests in companies aiming to shape the future for humanity.
Wireframe Ventures is an early-stage venture firm that backs founders addressing significant global challenges, investing as a first-check partner.
Firms observed investing alongside VentureUs, from public investor directories. Shared companies are the overlap with VentureUs's recorded portfolio.
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