W Fund
Overview
The W Fund makes earliest-stage investments to accelerate the success of Washington's most promising technology-based start-up companies originating from research institutions and students across the state . The firm seeks to invest in early-stage technology companies spinning out from the University of Washington or universities and research institutions across Washington . The firm seeks to invest in the life sciences, software, information technology, engineering, and clean tech sectors .
Investments
| Company | Date | Stage | Lead |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lona Biotherapeutics Ltd. | Feb 2016 | Series A | Co-investor |
| newmo, Inc. | Oct 2024 | Series A Extension | Co-investor |
| UTAITE Inc. | May 2024 | Series A Extension | Co-investor |
| HyperSciences, Inc. | Dec 2017 | Convertible Debt | Co-investor |
| Simplifyber | Jul 2022 | Seed | Co-investor |
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Sector & Stage Mix
Industry, funding stage, and valuation band breakdowns.
FAQ
Where is W Fund based?
W Fund is headquartered in Seattle, Washington, United States.
When was W Fund founded?
W Fund was founded in 2012.
How many portfolio companies does W Fund have?
W Fund has 28 portfolio companies in Caplight's dataset.
What are some companies in W Fund's portfolio?
Portfolio companies visible on Caplight include Lona Biotherapeutics Ltd., newmo, Inc., UTAITE Inc., HyperSciences, Inc., Simplifyber.
What was W Fund's most recent investment shown here?
W Fund's most recent investment in this portfolio sample was in newmo, Inc. in 2024.
What sectors does W Fund focus on?
W Fund focuses on Media, Entertainment & Gaming, Media, Entertainment & Gaming, Consumer & Commerce, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Real Estate & PropTech, Consumer & Commerce, Mobility, Transportation & Logistics, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Energy & Sustainability, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Enterprise Software, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Mobility, Transportation & Logistics, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Enterprise Software, FinTech, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Enterprise Software, Media, Entertainment & Gaming, Mobility, Transportation & Logistics, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Consumer & Commerce, Enterprise Software, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Crypto & Web3, Energy & Sustainability, Frontier & Industrial Tech, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Enterprise Software, Enterprise Software, Enterprise Software, Media, Entertainment & Gaming, Enterprise Software, Enterprise Software, FinTech, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Media, Entertainment & Gaming, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Media, Entertainment & Gaming, Energy & Sustainability, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Energy & Sustainability, Enterprise Software, Enterprise Software, Media, Entertainment & Gaming, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Crypto & Web3, Enterprise Software.
What company stages does W Fund focus on?
W Fund typically invests at the Early stage.
What is W Fund's AUM?
W Fund's assets under management are estimated between $0.0 and $50.0M.