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Watershed Growth Ventures

Venture capital

Spokane · Seed–Series A · 8 people tracked

Also known as Watershed Ventures

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Investment thesis

Watershed Growth Ventures focuses on early-stage, high-growth companies, combining capital investment with strategic consulting to help portfolio companies navigate pivotal 'watershed moments.' The firm positions itself as a hands-on partner, leveraging its team's experience and network to reduce execution risk and accelerate growth toward profitability and long-term success. Founded by Dan Eckert, who is well-connected in the healthcare industry, the firm emphasizes transformative partnerships, innovation, and positive societal impact.

Invests inHealthtechSector Agnostic

Source: firm website, verified Sep 27, 2026.

Stage
Seed–Series A
HQ
Spokane, US
Instruments
Equity
Last 12 months
1 investment
Tracked investments
2

Team · 8 people

from the firm's website & curated & public directories
Jim Sacherman· Partnerin
Cheryl Farbod· Project Managerin
Derek Young· Consultant & Senior Adviserin
Dylan Eckert· Technology Leadin
Jonathan Stamm· Consultant & Senior Adviserin
Mike Johnson· Consultant and Business Partnerin

What they invest in

from 2 of 2 portfolio companies

Fintech ×1Travel & Hospitality ×1

HQs:Japan×1Thailand×1

Investments · 2 tracked

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By year:2026 · 12025 · 12 dated

Flex Capitalflex-capital.jp𝕏May 2026

Flex Capital provides debt financing for startups and SMEs in Japan, offering unsecured, unguaranteed products including venture debt (up to ¥300M), revenue-based financing, and invoice payment financing.

Fintech

Co-investorsAngel Bridge Co.,Ltd.Eniac VenturesFlex Capital PartnersMaveronPear VCThe Family Fund+1 more

Penguinpenguin.travelSep 2025 · $29.7M

Penguin is a Thai travel company whose booking app brings airfares held by local Southeast Asian travel agencies onto an online channel.

Travel & Hospitality

Kittikorn KunnalekhaTaxsa BunnagVachara AemavatZhaocheng(muyi) Fan(Founder)in

Co-investors500 GlobalGreycroftHudson Structured Capital ManagementOverwater Ventures LlcSnowflake VenturesStone Point

Frequently asked questions

What stage does Watershed Growth Ventures invest at?
Watershed Growth Ventures invests at the Seed, Series A stages.
What sectors does Watershed Growth Ventures focus on?
Watershed Growth Ventures focuses on Healthtech, Sector Agnostic.
Where is Watershed Growth Ventures located?
Watershed Growth Ventures is headquartered in Spokane, US.

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