Founder's Co-Op

About The Fund

Founder's Co-op is a Seattle-based venture capital firm dedicated to investing in early-stage technology companies within the Pacific Northwest region. Since its inception in 2008, the firm has been a pivotal part of the startup ecosystem, championing a founder-centric approach to venture capital. With a consistent investment ceiling of $1,930,000 per company, they aim to nurture innovation by supporting tech startups from their initial founding through to scaling. The firm boasts a commendable track record, having made its first check investments in 128 companies leading to over $2.5 billion in subsequent funding raised by their portfolio companies. Key successes include Remitly, Ganaz, and Outreach, with Founder's Co-op having led their seed rounds and actively participating in their growth and funding journeys. Founder's Co-op prides itself in building the region's most powerful network to assist founders, emphasizing a deep commitment to local entrepreneurs who embody the pioneering spirit of the Pacific Northwest. Integral to the regional startup landscape, Founder's Co-op has played a role in establishing the Techstars Seattle program and the Amazon-backed Alexa Accelerator, powered by Techstars, investing in an additional 130 companies through these initiatives. Furthermore, they were instrumental in creating Startup Hall, in partnership with the University of Washington, to foster collaboration between academic and commercial innovation sectors. This active engagement with both the startup and academic communities underlines Founder's Co-op's dedication to growing and empowering a unique innovation ecosystem across Washington, Oregon, and British Columbia.