About Seattle Venture Labs
Building bridges between global innovation and American scale
Our Mission
Seattle Venture Labs exists to build the bridge between regional success and global dominance. We recognize that the world's most ambitious founders are not constrained by their ideas, but by their geography. Our mission is to transform foreign disruptors into US venture-backed powerhouses, providing the operational infrastructure, market access, and capital connections that turn international startups into American success stories.
The Seattle Advantage
While Silicon Valley is the bank, Seattle is the engine room. This city builds the infrastructure that runs the modern world. For an international founder, Seattle offers a unique strategic advantage: it is the geographic midpoint between the capital markets of the East and the innovation hubs of Asia. It is a city of builders, not just talkers. By basing your US operations here, you gain access to the same talent pool that built AWS and Azure, while maintaining a cost of operation that allows your seed capital to extend significantly further than in the Bay Area.
Enterprise Access
Proximity to Microsoft, Amazon, and other tech giants provides unparalleled opportunities for enterprise partnerships and pilot contracts.
Talent Pool
Access to the same engineering talent that built cloud infrastructure, AI platforms, and enterprise software at scale.
Cost Efficiency
Your seed capital goes further in Seattle than in the Bay Area, allowing you to build more runway and hire more aggressively.
Geographic Bridge
Strategic location between Asian markets and East Coast capital, making it ideal for cross-border operations.
Leadership Team
Founder Name
Managing Partner
Background in venture capital, international business, and operational scaling.
Partner Name
Operating Partner
Former operator with experience scaling B2B SaaS companies from seed to Series B.
Partner Name
Legal & Operations
Expert in cross-border corporate structuring and international startup legal frameworks.
Our team combines deep venture capital experience with operational expertise in scaling international startups. We've been in your shoes—navigating visa complexities, understanding cultural nuances, and building bridges between markets.
Our Values
Rigorous Selection
We accept less than 2% of applicants because we dedicate 100% of our resources to those who make the cut.
Operational Partnership
We don't just invest—we operate. Our partners work alongside you as fractional co-founders.
Long-term Commitment
Access to our Alumni Forum ensures your support network remains active long after graduation.