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At a Glance

Check Size
$25K – $400K
Stage
Pre-Seed, Seed, Series A, Series B+
Sectors
Aerospace & Defense, Digital Health, Other +2
Founded
2019
HQ
Seattle, WA

About Graham & Walker

Graham & Walker operates as a Seattle-based venture capital firm that has carved out a distinctive multi-sector investment approach since its 2019 founding. The firm distinguishes itself through its willingness to invest across traditional venture stages from pre-seed through Series B+, while maintaining focused sector expertise in aerospace & defense, digital health, fintech, and consumer technologies. This stage-agnostic strategy allows Graham & Walker to build deeper relationships with portfolio companies over extended periods, providing capital continuity that many specialized funds cannot offer. The firm's Seattle headquarters positions it strategically within the Pacific Northwest's growing tech ecosystem, complementing the region's established strengths in enterprise software and emerging capabilities in defense technology and healthcare innovation. Graham & Walker's aerospace & defense focus reflects broader industry trends toward dual-use technologies and private sector defense innovation, sectors that have attracted significant venture interest following geopolitical developments and increased defense spending. The firm's digital health investments align with post-pandemic healthcare digitization trends, while their fintech and consumer portfolios tap into evolving financial services and direct-to-consumer market opportunities. While specific portfolio details and fund performance metrics remain largely private, Graham & Walker's multi-stage approach suggests a strategy focused on concentrated bets with the flexibility to double down on successful investments across multiple funding rounds. The firm's relatively recent founding means it operates in a different fundraising environment than many established venture partnerships, potentially offering more flexible terms and decision-making structures. Graham & Walker's sector diversification provides portfolio risk management while allowing the firm to capitalize on varying market cycles across different industries. Their presence in Seattle, rather than traditional venture hubs like San Francisco or New York, may offer access to undervalued opportunities while maintaining lower operational costs.

Investment Thesis

“Pre-seed fund investing in Pacific Northwest startups with a focus on underrepresented founders.”

Sector Focus

Investment Stage

Fund History

As a firm founded in 2019, Graham & Walker represents a relatively new entrant to the venture capital market. Specific details about fund sizes, number of funds raised, or performance metrics have not been widely disclosed. The firm's multi-stage investment approach from pre-seed through Series B+ suggests either a large initial fund or multiple vehicle strategy to accommodate varying check sizes across different investment stages.

SEC Fund Filings

Vehicles filed, last 24 months
1
Latest filing

Graham & Walker filed a Form D for 1 fund vehicle between Sep 26, 2024 and Sep 25, 2026.

Fund vehicleSource
Graham & Walker Venture Fund II, LPSEC Form D, filed

A Form D is the notice a fund files with the SEC when it raises money in a private offering. Feeder funds, parallel funds and SPVs each file their own, so the count measures filing activity, not the number of flagship funds.

Source: SEC EDGAR Form D filings for pooled investment funds, original filings only (amendments excluded). Our filing data starts Jul 1, 2024. Vehicles are matched to Graham & Walker by fund name and checked against the sponsor address and named principals on each filing; offering amounts are not shown. Each “SEC Form D” link opens an EDGAR full-text search for that vehicle’s exact name, where the filing itself is listed. See every new fund filing on the Form D Radar.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What stage does Graham & Walker invest at?

Graham & Walker primarily invests at the Pre-Seed, Seed, Series A, Series B+ stages. This means they focus on companies that are at the earliest idea or prototype phase.

Where is Graham & Walker located?

Graham & Walker is headquartered in Seattle, WA. Many of their portfolio companies are also based in this region, though they invest across geographies.

What sectors does Graham & Walker focus on?

Graham & Walker focuses on investments in Aerospace & Defense, Digital Health, Other, Consumer, Fintech. Their portfolio reflects deep expertise and networks within these sectors.

What is Graham & Walker's typical check size?

Graham & Walker's typical investment check size ranges from $25K to $400K. Actual amounts may vary based on the stage, sector, and specific opportunity.

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