PSL Ventures

PSL Ventures is a Seattle-based venture capital firm that invests in early-stage technology companies across the Pacific Northwest. The firm focuses on pre-seed, seed, and Series A investments, partnering with founders to build market-defining businesses. PSL Ventures operates as a separate entity from its affiliated startup studio, Pioneer Square Labs, but collaborates closely to support portfolio companies.

The firm's investment strategy is to lead, co-lead, and participate in financing rounds for technology-driven startups. PSL Ventures has a history of investing in a diverse range of sectors, including software, hardware, and healthcare. The firm is committed to supporting entrepreneurs from the earliest stages, often providing the first check to help founders build their companies.

PSL Ventures has raised two funds to date, with the most recent being a $100 million venture fund announced in March 2021. The fund's limited partners include charitable foundations, institutional investment firms, endowments, pension funds, funds of funds, and technology industry executives and founders. The firm has made numerous investments, with notable exits including Glow and Iteratively. PSL Ventures is dedicated to fostering innovation and supporting the growth of technology companies in the Pacific Northwest region.