Buerk Accelerator Program
Overview
Buerk Accelerator Program is a university accelerator that supports early-stage, student-led companies from the University of Washington. The program provides mentorship, milestone guidance, workshops, and access to seed funding without taking equity.
Investments
| Company | Date | Stage | Lead |
|---|---|---|---|
| Voltair | Mar 2026 | Seed | Co-investor |
| Kadama | Feb 2020 | Accelerator | Co-investor |
| CathConnect | Jan 2023 | Accelerator | Co-investor |
| Nanodropper, Inc. | Feb 2020 | Accelerator | Co-investor |
| Astrolabe Analytics, Inc. | - | Accelerator | Lead |
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Key People
Angel Lee
Founder Of RAREserved
Caitlin Golden
Co-Founder, Sign Language Virtual Exchange Program
Caroline Hurd
Clinical Assistant Professor, Oregon Site Director - UW Graduate Certificate In Palliative Care, Co-Founder And Faculty - UW Graduate Certificate In Palliative Care
Kyle Johnson
Graduate Research Assistant, Co-founder Of Black Graduate Student Association, Co-founder Of AVELA
Rima Kulikauskas
Director Of Specimen Repository Co-Founder, Merkel Cell Carcinoma Collaborative (MC3) Institute, Research Scientist, Senior
Alison Mehravari
Managing Director, AI Education Research Initiative
Azmera Telahun
Managing Director
Jennifer Morton
Deputy Managing Director
Jodie Buntain-Ricklefs
Managing Director Of Community Outreach
Kyle Asfahl
Managing Director
Mar Smith
Managing Director
Phillip Shekleton
Managing Director
Stacey Samuels
Managing Director
Samuel Valentin
Partner Success Lead
Terra Kerr
Recruiting Partner
Hillary Hoffer Arnold
Director Of Principal Giving
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Sector & Stage Mix
Industry, funding stage, and valuation band breakdowns.
FAQ
Where is Buerk Accelerator Program based?
Buerk Accelerator Program is headquartered in Seattle, Washington, United States.
When was Buerk Accelerator Program founded?
Buerk Accelerator Program was founded in 2010.
How many portfolio companies does Buerk Accelerator Program have?
Buerk Accelerator Program has 6 portfolio companies in Caplight's dataset.
What are some companies in Buerk Accelerator Program's portfolio?
Portfolio companies visible on Caplight include Voltair, Kadama, CathConnect, Nanodropper, Inc., Astrolabe Analytics, Inc..
What was Buerk Accelerator Program's most recent investment shown here?
Buerk Accelerator Program's most recent investment in this portfolio sample was in Voltair in 2026.
What sectors does Buerk Accelerator Program focus on?
Buerk Accelerator Program focuses on Healthcare & Life Sciences, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Consumer & Commerce, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Energy & Sustainability, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Energy & Sustainability, Enterprise Software, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure.
What company stages does Buerk Accelerator Program focus on?
Buerk Accelerator Program typically invests at the Early stage.