Pack Ventures

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Stage: Pre-Seed, SeedLead: FollowsCheck: Up to $750KLocation: WA, United StatesContinent: North AmericaWebsite

Pack Ventures is a Seattle-based early-stage venture fund investing in pre-seed and seed stage startups with University of Washington affiliations, having raised $5M for its first fund and targeting $30M for its second fund with check sizes up to $750K. Founded by Ken Horenstein (UW alumni and former Microsoft Ventures investor), the firm focuses on companies spun out of UW or led by alumni across AI, life sciences, and deep-tech sectors. Pack operates as a 506(c) fund leveraging strategic academic and research partnerships within the UW innovation ecosystem. The firm seeks founders with strong UW connections who are building transformative technology companies, particularly in life sciences, software, and healthcare.

AI and Machine LearningBiotechLife SciencesSynthetic BiologyRobotics and AutomationSemiconductors and Computing

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