Reference Capital Management

What is Reference Capital Management?

Reference Capital Management is a venture capital firm that invests in companies based in the Northwest and West Coast in the United States and Canada. This includes industries such as IT and TMT, Hardware and Manufacturing, Retail and E-Commerce, and A.I. and Big Data.

Founded in 2006 and headquartered in Portland, Oregon, Reference Capital Management has a clear investment thesis focused on leveraging the Northwest and West Coast's attributes, which include a rich pool of talent, extensive market knowledge, and readily available capital. With an exclusive geographic focus, they actively support the growth of companies in this region.

They are known for delivering Tier 1 returns and their funds have outperformed many index and hedge funds, consistently ranking in the top 25%. Operating under the banner of sustainability, Reference Capital Management acts as the General Partner for the Sustainability Investment Funds (SIF), emphasizing environmental stewardship and innovative technologies. SIF funds seek out companies that effectively use assets including materials, employees, and community resources, implementing strategies for exceptional national and international market returns.

The firm prides itself on a proven track record, with their portfolio companies becoming global competitors, market leaders, and providing lucrative returns for investors.

Reference Capital Management was co-founded by Wayne Embree and Brock Metcalf, PhD, and joined by Dave Williams as a partner in 2011. They leverage their extensive early-stage investment and management experience to work alongside entrepreneurs, fostering innovation and novel processes.

With an investment range of $720,000, they position themselves as partners in turning groundbreaking ideas into profitable enterprises.