Seattle Angel Conference
Facts
- HQ
- Renton, Washington, US
- Sectors
- Capital Markets
- Founded
- 2012
- Employees
- 52
Derrick Watson announces eōsware wins first place and 409A valuation at PitchForce x Venture Black event during Seattle Tech Week
Derrick Watson announces eōsware won first place and a 409A valuation award at the PitchForce x Venture Black Startup & Investor Speed Dating event during Seattle Tech Week, and highlights the supportive founder-investor ecosystem and mentorship that made the win meaningful. He thanks co-founder Jaymar Freeman and several mentors and organizations, and congratulates fellow winners Rashad Hart and Nicole Rémy.
Dopl Technologies Raises $1.5M to Expand Telerobotic Ultrasound in Underserved Communities
Seattle startup Dopl Technologies raised $1.5 million in a pre-seed round to expand its telerobotic ultrasound services, enabling remote diagnostics for underserved rural patients. The company uses robotic arms controlled remotely by sonographers with advanced haptics and AI to improve diagnostic access and sonographer experience.
Former SeaChange Investors Launch VentureUs Angel Group to Back Early-Stage Pacific Northwest Startups
A group of former SeaChange investors in Seattle have launched VentureUs, an angel investing group focusing on pre-seed and seed startups in the Pacific Northwest. VentureUs streamlines decision-making through an investment board and plans to invest $100,000 to $400,000 in 6-10 startups annually.
Voyager Capital’s James Newell Calls for More Risk-Taking Angel Investors in Seattle Startup Ecosystem
James Newell of Voyager Capital highlights Seattle's need for more angel investors willing to make riskier startup bets and write 'low-conviction' checks, a practice common in Silicon Valley but less so in Seattle's culture. He notes the lack of experienced angel investors and the region's understated approach to investing as barriers to a more vibrant startup ecosystem.
Seattle Startup Dopl Technologies Wins $150,000 for Telerobotic Ultrasound System Enhancing Rural Specialist Care in 2024
Seattle startup Dopl Technologies developed a telerobotic ultrasound system to provide specialist care remotely to rural patients, winning $150,000 at the 2024 Flywheel Investment Conference. The system allows specialists to control ultrasound devices from distant locations, improving patient access and hospital efficiency.
First Row Partners Launches $150K–$200K Startup Competition to Revive Pacific Northwest Angel Investing
Seattle venture capital firm First Row Partners has launched The Ensemble Event Fund, a startup competition offering $150,000–$200,000 to early-stage companies nationwide, aiming to revitalize the Pacific Northwest's angel investor network. The competition engages over 15 angel investors to boost capital deployment amid declining venture funding and a shrinking local angel community.
Advocat, led by former U.S. diplomat and CEO Pradnya Desh, uses AI for contract generation, raises $2.2M and wins Seattle Startup World Cup regional
Seattle startup Advocat, led by CEO and former U.S. diplomat Pradnya Desh, uses AI to generate and track legal contracts to save companies time and money. The 10-person company charges per contract, has raised $2.2 million, and won the Seattle regional Startup World Cup to advance to the global finale.
Apis Health Angel Conference launches health-focused startup competition; winner to be chosen March 24 with pooled funding from 25+ angels
Apis Health Angel Conference, launched by Seattle Angel Conference founder John Sechrest, is a new forum and startup competition to connect investors with health-focused startups and educate new angel investors. Over 50 startups entered the first cohort, narrowing toward a March 24 final where the winner will receive pooled funds from more than 25 angel investors; qualified investors contribute $5,000 and must meet income or asset thresholds.
BrainSpace wins $200,000 from Seattle Angel Conference to advance automated external ventricular drain
BrainSpace won $200,000 from the Seattle Angel Conference to develop an automated external ventricular drain that monitors intracranial pressure; the Bothell startup built a working model with $100,000 in self-funding. Four other finalists — Violett, PetHub, Curie and EarthUP — competed in the conference that trains new accredited angel investors and has invested $4.6 million in 39 startups over ten years.
Fledge founder Michael “Luni” Libes launches Angel Accelerator for accredited investors with free webinars starting Wednesday
Fledge founder Michael “Luni” Libes is launching the Angel Accelerator, an online training program for accredited angel investors with free webinars starting Wednesday through February and paid courses from March to mid-May, plus a simultaneous Africa track. The program builds on last June’s inaugural session and Seattle Angel Conference ties to scale angel investing in socially focused startups.
Survey of 70 Seattle Founders: Local Angels Are Risk-Averse, Hidden and Losing Deals to Seed Funds
A February survey of 70 Seattle-area tech founders found widespread frustration with local angel investors, who are described as risk-averse, conservative, hidden, and out of touch; founders say angels must be more visible, faster, and willing to take bigger risks to compete with active local and Bay Area seed funds.
