Tech Investors

WRF Capital

WRF Capital is an investing group that provides funding to qaulifying tech sector companies.

Venture Investor Overview

Venture Investor
WRF Capital
Status
Active
Investor Type
Other
Activity Level
Funds Raised
Industry Focus
Biopharmaceutical
Healthcare IT
Healthcare Services
Life Sciences

Contact Information

Contact
Ronald Howell
Title
Chief Executive Officer
Mailing Address
2815 Eastlake Ave. East 300
Seattle, WA 98102
USA
Email Address

Background Information

Overview
Washington Research Foundation (WRF) helps Washington State research institutions capture value from their emerging technologies, through intellectual property management and start-up investment activities. From its licensing successes, WRF built a seed venture fund, WRF Capital to invest in local private technology companies. WRF Capital's gains are used to support research and entrepreneurship at Washington State research institutions.
Profile
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Social Media
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Company News
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Facebook
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YouTube
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Last Transaction
10/30/2024

Transaction History

Our records indicate that WRF Capital invested in the VC transactions listed below. Dollar amounts are for the entire raise, which may include other investors.

Company
Date
Amount
10/30/2024
$20,000,000
8/20/2024
$11,200,000
8/1/2024
$144,000,000
2/1/2024
$4,650,000
11/1/2023
$10,000,000
7/19/2023
$5,200,000
7/12/2023
$1,350,000
8/30/2022
$1,900,000
2/17/2022
$2,200,000
1/28/2022
$3,100,000
7/29/2021
$6,000,000
4/1/2021
$30,000,000
9/7/2020
$6,400,000
6/12/2020
$5,700,000
5/26/2020
$1,100,000
3/5/2020
$6,000,000
1/15/2020
$15,400,000
5/31/2018
$12,000,000
4/30/2018
Unknown
11/29/2017
$3,200,000
7/26/2017
$5,900,000
7/21/2017
$12,000,000
7/6/2017
$7,000,000
4/27/2017
$2,500,000
12/13/2016
$7,000,000
6/2/2015
$2,500,000
3/25/2014
$1,200,000
12/17/2013
$2,400,000
6/30/2013
$4,151,000
5/23/2013
$34,000,000
1/31/2013
$1,400,000
11/1/2012
$5,800,000
4/19/2012
$38,000,000
3/31/2012
$5,158,300
12/20/2011
$5,000,000
12/12/2011
$6,000,000
6/30/2011
$2,399,900
5/25/2011
$2,100,000
12/31/2010
$1,999,900
12/31/2010
$9,999,997
7/7/2010
$17,500,000
5/19/2010
$6,900,000
4/26/2010
Unknown
3/31/2010
$17,508,500
7/9/2009
$1,600,000
6/30/2009
$2,101,800
5/29/2009
$1,500,000
5/20/2009
$42,500,000
2/27/2009
$12,000,000
1/21/2009
$1,500,000
9/30/2008
$3,634,000
9/30/2008
$2,525,000
9/30/2008
$600,000
1/30/2008
$2,500,000
1/11/2008
$40,000,000
9/26/2007
$41,200,000
9/5/2007
$40,000,000
8/13/2007
$6,000,000
8/15/2005
$11,100,000

 


Investor Contacts

Title
Name
Email & Social
Managing Director
William Canestaro
  William Canestaro LinkedIn Profile  William Canestaro Twitter Account  William Canestaro News  William Canestaro on Facebook
Chief Executive Officer
Ronald Howell
  Ronald Howell LinkedIn Profile  Ronald Howell Twitter Account  Ronald Howell News  Ronald Howell on Facebook
Managing Director
Loretta Little
  Loretta Little LinkedIn Profile  Loretta Little Twitter Account  Loretta Little News  Loretta Little on Facebook

 


Funds

No fund closings have been recorded for this company.

 


Portfolio Companies

WRF Capital has invested in the companies below, according to our database records. If we are missing a portfolio company, please let us know.

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