At a Glance
Graham & Walker is a Seattle-based pre-seed venture capital fund founded in 2019, with Leslie Feinzaig serving as a key partner. The firm has carved out a distinctive niche by focusing specifically on Pacific Northwest startups while maintaining a strong commitment to supporting underrepresented founders.
The firm's investment thesis centers on identifying and nurturing very early-stage companies in the Pacific Northwest region, an area that has seen significant technology growth but historically received less venture attention compared to Silicon Valley or other major tech hubs. By concentrating on pre-seed investments, Graham & Walker positions itself as a first institutional investor for many startups, providing crucial early-stage capital and guidance.
What sets Graham & Walker apart is their explicit focus on underrepresented founders, addressing diversity gaps in venture capital while tapping into overlooked entrepreneurial talent. This approach aligns with broader industry efforts to increase diversity in startup funding while also potentially accessing high-quality deal flow that other investors might miss.
Despite being a relatively young firm, Graham & Walker's geographic focus and commitment to diversity represents an important trend in venture capital toward more inclusive investing practices and recognition of emerging startup ecosystems beyond traditional tech centers.
“Pre-seed fund investing in Pacific Northwest startups with a focus on underrepresented founders.”
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.
Graham & Walker is headquartered in Seattle, WA. Many of their portfolio companies are also based in this region, though they invest across geographies.
Graham & Walker focuses on investments in Aerospace & Defense, Digital Health, Other, Consumer, Fintech. Their portfolio reflects deep expertise and networks within these sectors.
Graham & Walker's typical investment check size ranges from $25K to $400K. Actual amounts may vary based on the stage, sector, and specific opportunity.
