VentureUs
Angel networkActively deployingPre-Seed–Series A · 4 people tracked
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 · 4 people
from the firm's website & public directoriesFrequently 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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