Great Range Capital

About The Fund

Great Range Capital is a venture capital fund headquartered in Seattle, Washington, with a strong focus on the Pacific Northwest region. They specialize in seed, startup, and early-stage investments, supporting companies in a diverse array of industries including Software, Media, Business Solutions, Manufacturing & Hardware, HealthTech & Fitness, and Logistics & Distribution. With an investment thesis that emphasizes equity participation in high-growth potential entities, they are actively engaged in fostering the next generation of pioneering companies. Their approach to investment is built by founders, for founders, emphasizing a founder-first philosophy. Since the fund's inception in 2008, they have cultivated the most influential network in the region to aid founders in succeeding, from the establishment of a company, through funding phases, to scaling operations. Great Range Capital has been instrumental in numerous 'First Check Investments' with its portfolio companies having raised over $2.5 billion in funding to date. Some of their notable investments include Remitly, Ganaz, and Outreach, with a special mention of their lead in Remitly's seed round and continuous support through its Series D funding. Great Range Capital manages the Techstars Seattle program and created the Amazon-backed Alexa Accelerator, adding 130 companies to their portfolio through these two channels. Furthermore, they established Startup Hall in partnership with the University of Washington to bridge the gap between academic and commercial innovation, reinforcing their commitment to regional development. Through these endeavors, Great Range Capital has become a key player and early backer of over 250 companies in the Pacific Northwest since 2008.