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WRF Capital

WRF Capital

Seattle, Washingtonwrfseattle.org

Overview

WRF Capital is the venture capital investment arm of the Washington Research Foundation (WRF). It is an early-stage investor focusing on technology-based start-up companies with strong ties to non-profit research institutions in Washington State. The firm's industry focus includes Life Sciences (biotechnology, pharmaceuticals, medical devices, digital health), Information Technology, and Physical Sciences. WRF Capital often acts as the first investor in pre-seed, seed, and Series A rounds and partners with other angel investors and VCs.

Portfolio Companies

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Investments

WRF Capital investments
CompanyDateStageLead
Tune TherapeuticsJan 2025Series BCo-investor
Archon BiosciencesOct 2024SeedCo-investor
Talus BioAug 2024SeedCo-investor
Outpace BioAug 2024Series BCo-investor
VilyaJun 2024Series ACo-investor

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SeedSeries ASeries BGrowth

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Firmographic Details

HeadquartersSeattle, Washington
Year FoundedN/A

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