Benaroya Capital

About The Fund

Benaroya Capital is a venture capital firm with a rich history dating back to 1956 when it was the Benaroya Company focusing primarily on real estate projects. Transitioning in 1984, they sold their extensive real estate portfolio and shifted their attention towards philanthropy and venture capital investments, particularly investing in promising enterprises based in the Northwest. They reentered the real estate scene in 1995 and have since developed a comprehensive approach to investments. Benaroya Capital takes an active role in their relationships with funded companies, having seen three of its portfolio companies go public and over twenty achieve private exits. Their prior technology investments have been diverse, including notable companies such as Tegic, Coinstar, Zones, Commquest, Peapod, Open Interface, and Capital Stream. Along with venture capital, the firm has continued its involvement in real estate, managing a diverse portfolio that includes data center properties, offices, high-tech, medical, retail, and industrial properties within the Pacific Northwest. They are known for offering cost-efficient green design data centers and providing tailored Build-to-Suit solutions that leverage their expertise in quality, speed, and value. Additionally, they provide short-term financing for various real estate projects, with an affinity for loans in the $20 - $50 million range for entitled or existing projects. The firm's investment capacity ranges from a minimum of $575,000 to a maximum of $5,800,000, with a keen interest in emerging industries such as PropTech, Entertainment, Sports, A.I., Big Data, HealthTech, Fitness, Gaming, eSports, Logistics, Distribution, Medical Devices, Hospital Services, Real Estate, Construction, Healthcare, and Wellness.