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Martina Welkhoff

Investor

Managing Partner at WXR Fund

Seattle

Writes $100K – $1M checks

About

A serial entrepreneur who founded a mobile gaming startup and later the VR production studio ConveneVR. She has served as Board President of Women in Tech (Seattle), sits on the Washington Technology Association XR Council, is a World Economic Forum Global Shaper, and advises the University of Washington's Center for Leadership and Strategic Thinking.

Invests in

AI & Machine LearningEdTechGamingHealthtechImpact & Social Good

Experience

  1. University of WashingtonLecturercurrent2026 — presentSeattle, Washington, United States
  2. The WXR FundFounding Partnercurrent2017 — presentLos Angeles Metropolitan Area
  3. Center for Leadership & Strategic ThinkingAdvisorcurrent2016 — presentUniversity of Washington, Seattle, WA
  4. Find VenturesAdvisory Board Member2021 — 2025Seattle, Washington, United States
  5. ObsessBoard Member2020 — 2024New York, New York, United States
  6. Journey To LeadJOURNEY Fellow2022 — 2023
  7. World Economic ForumGlobal Shaper2013 — 2018Greater Seattle Area
  8. ConveneVRFounder2017 — 2018Seattle
  9. Seattle Women in Tech (WiT)Board President2013 — 2017Greater Seattle Area
  10. ZealystCEO & Co-founder2010 — 2016Greater Seattle Area
  11. UP GlobalRegional Champion2013 — 2014Greater Seattle Area
  12. Re-Vision LabsAssociate2010
  13. Volunteers of America Western WashingtonVISTA Youth Action Team Coordinator2008 — 2009
  14. Tiger Oak PublicationsEditorial intern2006

Education

  1. Bowdoin CollegeBA, English, Minor in Chemistry2003 — 2007

Skills & more

Facebook2Venture CapitalEmerging TechnologiesBoard DevelopmentSocial Media45Social Media Marketing77Event Planning20Start-ups39Business Networking6Social Networking73Blogging25Strategic Communications18
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From Martina's professional profile.

Deals · 1

Obsess, Inc.Board seat

via WXR Fund · filed Oct 2020 · $3.4M raise

Attribution from SEC filings, press coverage, and firm rosters.

Colleagues at WXR Fund

Abby Albright
Co-Founder and Investor at WXR Fund
Amy LaMeyer
Managing Partner at WXR Fund
Malia Probst
Co-founder and Investor at WXR Fund

Frequently asked questions

Where does Martina Welkhoff work?
Martina Welkhoff is Managing Partner at WXR Fund.
What does Martina Welkhoff invest in?
Martina Welkhoff invests in AI & Machine Learning, EdTech, Gaming, Healthtech, Impact & Social Good.
What check size does Martina Welkhoff write?
Martina Welkhoff typically writes checks of $100K – $1M.

Founder mafias

Bowdoin College mafia7

Also came through, then founded or led a company.

Ted PowerFounded Versa +1Charlie WarrenA.B.Founded ConvexRachel MackBachelor of ArtsFounded Digital MatterTom DavidsonBachelor of Arts (BA)Founded EverFiBrian BristolBachelor of Arts - BAFounded PigeonZack LemanBachelor’s DegreeFounded Jarmin

Same school

Also attended Bowdoin College54

Holly MaloneyInvestment Team at General CatalystKen ChenaultInvestment Team at General CatalystKevin MunnellyInvestor at Third Rock VenturesEmily PawlakVice President at Volition CapitalJohn HarthorneFounder & Managing Director at Two Lanterns Venture PartnersAndrew PalmerCo-Founder of Tamr at Underscore VC

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Shared employers

Also worked at University of Washington89

Joe HorsmanInvestor at Madrona Venture GroupMike FridgenVenture Partner at Madrona Venture GroupSid ShenaiVenture partner at Madrona and co-founder and CEO of Proof DiagnosticsPaul JennyBoard Chair at CincyTechJason PrestonInvestor at Alsop Louie PartnersElliot HershbergScientist, Writer, and Investor on a mission to accelerate The Century of Biology

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