Staenberg Ventures

What is Staenberg Ventures?

Staenberg Ventures is a venture capital firm that focuses on investing in early-stage companies across a variety of sectors. The firm has established a criterion for investments based heavily on the ability to add value to the ventures they invest in. They specifically seek out opportunities where there is a previous connection to the individuals involved, emphasizing the importance of personal networks and relationships in their investment process.

Staenberg Ventures does not entertain unsolicited pitches, commonly referred to as 'over the transom' deals, highlighting their selective and relationship-driven approach to investment. Their investment range is broad, with a minimum investment of $25,000 and a maximum of $1,000,000. The firm specializes in various stages of company development, including Seed, Series A, Series B, Series C, and Pre-IPO rounds.

Located at 2121 Terry Avenue, Seattle, WA, Staenberg Ventures integrates a personal and hands-on strategy to investing, deviating from mechanical or efficiency-oriented methods. The firm values ideas, the people behind them, and particularly those ventures that strive to make a positive impact on the world.

Through its founder, Jon Staenberg, who has an extensive background in technology and entrepreneurship, the firm also actively engages with the startup community by hosting numerous dinners for founders and investors each year.

What they say:

We invest in a broad set of opportunities. My main criteria is can I add value?! Sorry, I don't do "over the transom" deals. Previous connection to some of the people involved required.