Startup Haven

Venture Capital and Private Equity Principals

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HQ: Seattle, WA, US
Sectors: Venture Capital and Private Equity Principals
Founded: 2006
Employees: 8
Last fund: Startup Haven Fund II, LP · $2M · 2024 SEC Form D
Funds raised: 2 funds SEC Form D filings
Total capital: $3.3M SEC Form D filings

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Taylor Soper / GeekWire May 20, 2025

Seattle Startup Community Foundations Doubles Capitol Hill Space, Plans Bellevue Expansion to Support Growing Members

Seattle startup community Foundations, founded by Aviel Ginzburg, is doubling its Capitol Hill office space and planning an expansion in Bellevue to support its 236 members, including 55 founders-in-residence. The community offers a no-equity, no-fee environment that helps startups grow together, with recent graduates choosing to remain engaged as the program evolves.

Taylor Soper / GeekWire Mar 27, 2025

Seattle Opens AI House and Foundations Startup Hubs Amid Growing AI Ecosystem

Seattle launched two new startup hubs, AI House and Foundations, to support its growing AI ecosystem, hosting events with notable figures like venture capitalist Vinod Khosla and Mayor Bruce Harrell. These hubs aim to foster collaboration and growth within Seattle's burgeoning AI startup community.

Taylor Soper / GeekWire Feb 12, 2025

Seattle's Foundations Launches Founder-in-Residence Program Without Equity Requirement for Early-Stage Startups

Seattle-based startup community Foundations has launched a new Founder-in-Residence program designed to support early-stage founders without requiring equity. The program offers mentorship, accepts companies at various development stages, and operates on a rolling basis with a typical six-month participation.

Taylor Soper / GeekWire Nov 12, 2024

Seattle’s Startup Haven Founded by Bob Crimmins in 2006 Expands with New HQ and $4.5M Early-Stage Startup Fund

Startup Haven, founded by Seattle entrepreneur Bob Crimmins in 2006 as a poker game gathering for founders and investors, has grown to over 2,500 members across 18 cities. Recently, it partnered with Seattle’s Columbia Tower Club and The Collective to open a physical headquarters offering events and co-working space, while Crimmins also launched a $4.5 million fund investing in early-stage startups globally.

Cara Kuhlman / GeekWire Mar 24, 2021

Startup Haven launches Startup Haven Ventures, adds Westerdal, Yu and Mbemba; PSL promotes three; Adam Selipsky named AWS CEO

Startup Haven, founded by Bob Crimmins, launched Startup Haven Ventures and expanded its team to include Jay Westerdal, Arry Yu and Claudius Mbemba; the fund targets pre-seed, capital-efficient companies with a Pacific Northwest focus and made its first investment in Verdi. Seattle’s Pioneer Square Labs promoted Palvi Mehta, David Zager and Ben Gilbert; separately, Tableau CEO Adam Selipsky will become AWS CEO, replacing Andy Jassy.