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Washington Research Foundation

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Washington Research Foundation supports groundbreaking technology in the life sciences, physical sciences and information sciences.

Seattle, United StatesFounded 2000wrfseattle.org/startup-investments/
54
Investments
5
Exits
AUM
9.3%
Exit Rate

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Investment Thesis & Strategy

Washington Research Foundation invests in groundbreaking technology across life sciences, physical sciences, and information sciences, at various stages of development.

Investment Activity

Deals per year over the last 18 years

1
2005
0
2006
1
2007
2
2008
0
2009
0
2010
0
2011
0
2012
0
2013
1
2014
0
2015
0
2016
0
2017
1
2018
0
2019
1
2020
0
2021
1
2022

Portfolio Companies

Selected investments from their portfolio of 54 companies

V
Vilya
Biotech · Seed, 2022
Active
U
Umoja Biopharma
Biotech · Series A, 2020
Active
L
Lava Therapeutics
Biotech · Series A, 2018
Active
P
PhaseRx
Biotech · Series A, 2014
Active
P
Presage Biosciences
Biotech · Series A, 2008
Active
I
Impel NeuroPharma
Biotech · Series A, 2008
Active
A
Adaptive Biotechnologies
Biotech · Series A, 2007
Active
N
NanoString Technologies
Biotech · Series A, 2005
Active

Notable Exits

CompanyTypeYearValue / Acquirer
Adaptive BiotechnologiesIPO2019$1.4B
PhaseRxAcquisition2018
NanoString TechnologiesIPO2013$150M
VLSTAcquisition2012
DendreonIPO2007

Frequently Asked Questions

Washington Research Foundation focuses on Series A, Series B, Series C+ stage investments.

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