Western Technology Investment
Portola Valley · Pre-Seed–Late Stage · 30 people tracked
Investment thesis
WTI pioneered venture debt as a capital solution to fill gaps in startup financing across multiple innovation sectors. The firm provides flexible, founder-friendly debt that allows companies to grow with minimal equity dilution. Operating with a partner-driven decision-making model rather than a traditional sales/credit culture, WTI offers scalable credit facilities throughout a company's lifecycle, from early stages through public listing, embracing the risks of lending to technology startups.
Source: firm website, verified Jul 21, 2026.
Team · 30 people
from the firm's websiteWhat they invest in
from 38 of 173 portfolio companiesAI & Machine Learning ×13Enterprise Software ×11SaaS ×10Healthtech ×9Consumer ×6Fintech ×6Biotech ×5Data & Infrastructure ×5
HQs:United States×13Colombia×1United Kingdom×1Israel×1
Investments · showing 60 of 173
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Abacum is a board and investor reporting software that helps finance teams prepare and present quarterly meeting materials to boards and investors. It centralizes financial and operational data, automates report generation, and integrates with existing business systems like QuickBooks and Salesforce.
AI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareFintechSaaS
End-to-end financial management software for SMEs in Europe.
Cell therapy platform technology for improved cell isolation and activation.
Akadeum manufactures GMP-compliant ancillary materials for cell and gene therapy applications, specializing in microbubble-based negative selection products. The company serves research, clinical trial, and therapeutic manufacturing environments requiring regulated cell separation products.
Advanced ManufacturingBiotechDeep TechHealthtechMedical DevicesAnn Arbor, US
Ambient provides a knowledge management platform that aggregates customer and organizational context from meetings, chats, emails, and CRM systems, and makes that unified data accessible to AI assistants including Claude, ChatGPT, and Gemini.
AI & Machine LearningData & InfrastructureEnterprise Software
Working to revive the American Castanea tree from extinction at commercial scale.
Secured loan and credit products helping consumers improve credit scores via subscription.
Artisanal gelato company founded in 1932 making high-quality gelato with natural ingredients.
HData is an AI-native platform that digitizes and analyzes regulatory documents, data, and filings to support research and decision-making for utilities, regulators, and energy professionals. The platform serves the energy regulation and utilities sector by automating data discovery, providing regulatory intelligence, and enabling analysis across federal and state regulatory documents.
Data & InfrastructureEnergyFintechGovTechJoliet, US
AI tools for software engineers including code suggestions, debugging, and assistance.
Try-before-you-buy ecommerce software increasing conversion and order value.
CPG company offering frozen pizza and other products through grocery and retail.
Technology-enabled operations partner helping companies scale local operations nationwide.
Modern loan servicing infrastructure for scaling fintech companies.
Canvas Medical develops a customizable and extensible electronic medical record (EMR) platform for ambulatory clinics, featuring developer tools, APIs, and AI capabilities like clinical co-pilots to automate workflows in scheduling, charting, and billing.
AI & Machine LearningDigital HealthHealthtechMedical DevicesSaaS
Andrew Hines(Founder)Beau Gunderson(Founding Engineer)
Next-generation EMR and developer platform for outpatient care with AI-driven automation.
Modular onboard carbon capture for shipping decarbonization.
Tech-forward healthcare platform transforming the healthcare industry in Africa.
Cents Assist is an AI-powered receptionist service built for laundry and laundromat businesses that handles customer calls, texts, and chat inquiries 24/7. The system manages order placement, status updates, payment inquiries, and escalations while integrating with existing Cents and Laundroworks platforms across multiple locations.
AI & Machine LearningData & InfrastructureFuture of WorkHR TechIoTRetail TechSaaS
All-in-one business management system for laundromats and dry cleaners.
Bank account designed for retired seniors with faster social security access.
Automation testing platform for the AI-age to ensure software quality.
Confirm is an AI-powered performance management platform that uses Organizational Network Analysis to map collaboration patterns and provide objective data for fairer employee reviews. The product serves HR leaders and people operations teams at growth-stage and enterprise companies seeking evidence-based talent decisions.
AI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareHR TechSaaS
Jeremy Lerner
B2B e-commerce platform for sourcing and discovery by independent stores.
Full-stack financial management and compliance platform for non-profits.
Home technology installation and servicing company growing through acquisitions.
Data-warehouse and infrastructure for generative-AI on unstructured data.
AI-driven cybersecurity platform for threat detection and response using deep learning.
Transforms agricultural crops into nutritionally complete products with complete protein.
Agentic workflows automating complex professional services tasks with real-time strategy and forecasting.
Elder care benefits business providing personalized advice to caregivers.
Wellness & FitnessBoston, US
Agentic AI platform automating entrepreneurship through AI agent founders.
Property rent management software improving leasing with income verification and concierge.
Frequently asked questions
- What stage does Western Technology Investment invest at?
- Western Technology Investment invests at the Pre-Seed, Seed, Series A, Series B, Series C, Growth, Late Stage stages.
- What sectors does Western Technology Investment focus on?
- Western Technology Investment focuses on Sector Agnostic.
- Where is Western Technology Investment located?
- Western Technology Investment is headquartered in Portola Valley, US.
- Does Western Technology Investment lead rounds?
- Western Technology Investment typically participates in rounds rather than leading them.
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