Madrona Ventures

Madrona Ventures was founded in 1995 and has established itself as the Pacific Northwest's premier venture capital firm. The firm has deep roots in the Seattle tech ecosystem, with early investments in Amazon and other regional success stories that helped define the area's technology landscape. Madrona focuses on early-stage investments across AI, cloud infrastructure, enterprise software, and consumer technology, typically leading Series A and B rounds while also making select seed investments. The firm is known for its hands-on approach and strong network within the Pacific Northwest, often serving as a bridge between Seattle-area startups and Silicon Valley resources. Led by partners including Tom Alberg, Matt McIlwain, and others, Madrona has consistently been ranked among the top-performing regional VC firms. The firm's investment philosophy emphasizes backing exceptional entrepreneurs building category-defining companies, with a particular strength in enterprise software and infrastructure technologies. Their portfolio includes notable exits like Snowflake, Smartsheet, and Auth0, demonstrating their ability to identify and scale significant technology companies.