Madrona

Madrona Venture Group, founded in 1995 and headquartered in Seattle, Washington, is a venture capital firm specializing in seed, startup, Series A, and early-stage investments. The firm primarily focuses on the information technology sector, including consumer internet, software, cloud computing, digital media, artificial intelligence, and related areas.

Madrona aims to be a lead investor in its portfolio companies, often seeking board membership to actively support founders and their ventures. With a strong commitment to the Pacific Northwest, Madrona invests predominantly in companies based in this region, leveraging deep local expertise and networks.

The firm has raised multiple funds over the years, including a $300 million fund in 2012, a $300 million fund in 2018, and its largest fund of $690 million in 2022. Madrona also operates Madrona Venture Labs, an in-house startup incubator launched in 2014 to systematically help founders validate ideas, build early traction, and raise capital.

Madrona’s investment philosophy centers on partnering with technology entrepreneurs "from day one for the long run," supporting innovations that shape the future of work and technology. The firm has backed notable companies such as Apptio, Impinj, Redfin, Rover.com, Smartsheet, and others. Madrona also fosters a vibrant local startup community through initiatives like Leap, a founder community in Seattle, and Launchable, an event series for venture-scalable startups.