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Keiretsu Forum Northwest / Rockies

Northwest & Rockies region of Keiretsu Forum, one of the world’s largest angel communities.

Seattle, WA, USA

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Description

The Keiretsu Forum Northwest & Rockies region is a highly active angel investor network spanning eight chapters across the Pacific Northwest (Vancouver BC, Seattle, Bellevue, Portland) and the Rockies (Calgary, Salt Lake City, Boulder, Denver). It consistently ranks among the top angel groups in North America by PitchBook. 
  • Seed & Series A/B: The network provides go-to-market and growth funding support for startups. They focus on high-growth ventures seeking capital in rounds that often aggregate to $1 million to $5 million+.
  • Traction Required: Companies typically need demonstrated traction, such as $750K+ in revenue (or approaching clinical trials for Life Sciences companies). 
  • Method: Entrepreneurs apply online via the Keiretsu Forum website application portal.
  • Materials: A comprehensive business plan and pitch deck are required. No NDA is signed for initial proposals.
  • Fees: There is no fee for the initial pre-screening or deal screening. However, a fee is required if selected to present at the main Forum meetings to cover administrative costs and professional coaching services.


2026 Key Events:
  • Deal Screening meetings are held online on the first and third Wednesdays of each month.
  • The next Seattle Chapter Meeting is scheduled for Thursday, January 15, 2026.
  • The next Life Science Committee Meeting is scheduled for the third Wednesday of each month.

Eligibility

  • Geography: Must be headquartered in the U.S. or Canada.
  • Sectors: Industry-agnostic, with significant activity in Life Sciences/Health Tech, Technology, Real Estate, and Cleantech.
  • Experience: Prior fundraising experience from angel investors is often preferred. 

Process

The process emphasizes rigorous pre-screening and collaborative due diligence: 

  1. Online Application & Pre-Screening: Applications are reviewed by committees for initial fit.
  2. Deal Screening: Selected companies present for 12 minutes (plus 8 mins Q&A) to a screening committee which votes on who proceeds to the main Forum Meeting.
  3. Forum Meetings (Roadshows): Finalists present to the full network of investors across all regional chapters during monthly meetings.
  4. Due Diligence (DD): Interested members form a DD team for a rigorous 3–5 week review of the business, technology, financials, and legal standing.
  5. Investment: Members make individual investment decisions, often syndicating through a single investment vehicle to simplify the cap table.

What an Applicant can Obtain

  1. Strategic Capital: Access to a large pool of capital; in 2024, companies raised an average of $590K from the network.
  2. Expert Mentorship: Guidance and active participation from experienced CEOs, business leaders, and specialists during the due diligence process.
  3. Global Exposure: Potential to present to over 50 Keiretsu chapters across four continents and access a global online deal room.
  4. Fundraising Coaching: Access to over 90 proven strategies and 8+ hours of coaching to strengthen pitch and execution.