Gary Ritner
Founder & Manager at Puget Sound Venture Club
Gary Ritner is Founder & Manager at Puget Sound Venture Club and Owner at Ritner & Company. He founded Puget Sound Venture Club, an angel fund established in 1985 that is still running, and has expertise in venture capital, private equity, and raising angel capital for early-stage companies.
Seattle’s Oldest Angel Group Puget Sound Venture Club Merges with Alliance of Angels After Nearly 40 Years
Puget Sound Venture Club, Seattle's oldest angel group founded by Gary Ritner in 1985, is merging its membership with Alliance of Angels to create a larger impact on the Pacific Northwest startup ecosystem. The merger involves around 30 members, no financial transaction, and plans for Ritner to remain actively involved in the combined group.
Organizations
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Puget Sound Venture Club Founder & Manager 1985–present · current
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Ritner & Company Owner 1977–present · current
Education
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University of Washington Business, Finance · 1961–1962
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Shelton High School and Las Vegas High School General Studies
