WTIA Startup Program
Overview
The WTIA Startup Program is an accelerator segment of the Washington Technology Industry Association (WTIA). It runs the Founder Cohort, a free, no-equity accelerator program for 20-25 early-stage, venture-scale technology startups in Washington state every six months. The program provides startups with educational curriculum, mentorship, networking, and connections to investors, potential partners, and customers. While it does not invest capital directly, participants receive benefits such as AWS credits and discounts on services like Carta and HubSpot. Since its inception, the program has supported over 311 startups, which have gone on to raise a combined total of over $350 million.
Portfolio Companies
47
Website
washingtontechnology.orgInvestments
| Company | Date | Stage | Lead |
|---|---|---|---|
| Photonic Sentry | Sep 2018 | Accelerator | Co-investor |
| Allio Capital | Aug 2021 | Seed | Co-investor |
| 2nd Chair | May 2024 | Accelerator | Co-investor |
| Identities.AI, Inc. | Jan 2025 | Accelerator | Lead |
| Aira Security | Nov 2025 | Accelerator | Co-investor |
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FAQ
Where is WTIA Startup Program based?
WTIA Startup Program is headquartered in Issaquah, Washington, United States.
When was WTIA Startup Program founded?
Founding year information for WTIA Startup Program is not publicly available.
How many portfolio companies does WTIA Startup Program have?
WTIA Startup Program has 47 portfolio companies in Caplight's dataset.
What are some companies in WTIA Startup Program's portfolio?
Portfolio companies visible on Caplight include Photonic Sentry, Allio Capital, 2nd Chair, Identities.AI, Inc., Aira Security.
What was WTIA Startup Program's most recent investment shown here?
WTIA Startup Program's most recent investment in this portfolio sample was in Aira Security in 2025.
What sectors does WTIA Startup Program focus on?
WTIA Startup Program focuses on Healthcare & Life Sciences, Media, Entertainment & Gaming, FinTech, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Consumer & Commerce, Telecommunications & Networking, FinTech, Enterprise Software, FinTech, Enterprise Software, Consumer & Commerce, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Cybersecurity, Enterprise Software, Enterprise Software, Cybersecurity, Real Estate & PropTech, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Mobility, Transportation & Logistics, Cybersecurity, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Crypto & Web3, Enterprise Software, Enterprise Software, Cybersecurity, Enterprise Software, Enterprise Software, Energy & Sustainability, Enterprise Software, Enterprise Software, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Healthcare & Life Sciences, FinTech, Enterprise Software, Consumer & Commerce, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Enterprise Software, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Enterprise Software, Enterprise Software, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Enterprise Software, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Enterprise Software, Enterprise Software, Enterprise Software, Enterprise Software, Enterprise Software, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Media, Entertainment & Gaming, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Enterprise Software, Enterprise Software, Enterprise Software, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Enterprise Software, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Enterprise Software, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Frontier & Industrial Tech, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Enterprise Software, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Enterprise Software, Enterprise Software, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Cybersecurity, Enterprise Software, Enterprise Software, Consumer & Commerce, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Enterprise Software, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, FinTech, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Consumer & Commerce, Enterprise Software, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Enterprise Software.
What company stages does WTIA Startup Program focus on?
WTIA Startup Program typically invests at the Early stage.