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WRF Capital

"The mission of WRF Capital is to realize venture returns by investing in local private technology companies. The gains from the activities of WRF Capital are used to support research and entrepreneurship at Washington State research institutions."

Investment Criteria    Value Added    Portfolio Companies

WRF Capital manages Washington Research Foundation's seed venture fund by creating and investing primarily in technology-based start-up companies that have strong ties to the University of Washington and other non-profit research institutions in Washington State.

WRF Capital invests in two types of companies:

• WRF Founded Company - WRF Capital and an entrepreneur create a business concept and start a company.
• Non-WRF Founded Company - WRF Capital invests in a company opportunity presented by an entrepreneur.

In both cases, WRF Capital actively seeks co-investors.

WRF Capital invests up to $2 million in its portfolio companies.  Proceeds from investments are used to make financial gifts to Washington State research institutions.