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Unlock Venture Partners

We are founders and operators that invest in world-changing, seed-stage tech entrepreneurs in Seattle and Los Angeles.

Seattle, WA, USA

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Description

Unlock Venture Partners is an early-stage venture capital firm that focuses on being a "bridge" between the tech ecosystems of Seattle and Los Angeles. As a venture capital firm, they do not have a standard "program application" or cohort-based intake. Instead, they accept pitches from founders who fit their investment thesis. 

  • Submission: Founders can reach out via their Official Website or through a warm introduction.
  • Focus: They look for "high-conviction" founders who are leveraging Data and AI to disrupt traditional categories.

Eligibility

  • Geography: Strong preference for startups based in Seattle (Pacific Northwest) or Los Angeles (Southern California).
  • Sector Focus: Technology-agnostic but with a heavy emphasis on B2B SaaS, FinTech, Digital Media, and Marketplaces that utilize data as a core asset.
  • Team: They look for founders with deep domain expertise and the ability to scale rapidly.

Process

  1. Sourcing: They identify opportunities through their deep local roots in the PNW and SoCal regions.
  2. Review: Evaluation of the team’s technical pedigree and the defensibility of the product.
  3. Diligence: A standard VC diligence process focusing on market size, unit economics, and tech stack.
  4. Active Partnership: Once they invest, they take an active "roll-up-your-sleeves" approach to help with subsequent hiring and fundraising. 

What an Applicant can Obtain

  • Capital: They provide early-stage capital to lead or co-lead rounds.
  • Regional Connectivity: Direct access to the talent and customer pools in two of the most active tech hubs on the West Coast.
  • Follow-on Capital: They often reserve capital to support their portfolio companies through subsequent Series A and B rounds.