Venture Capital in USA – Washington Research Foundation (WRF) Capital

WRF Capital manages Washington Research Foundation\'s seed venture fund by creating and investing primarily in technology-based start-up companies that have strong ties to the University of Washington and other non-profit research institutions. WRF Investment Criteria: The company must be located in Washington State; The company must be commercializing technology from a not-for-profit research institution; The company should have a strong intellectual property position; The company must be pursuing opportunities with large market and growth potential; The company should have defined products with a strategic advantage in the market; The company should have experienced management or the ability to attract experienced management; The opportunity must have definable milestones for the investment and; The company must have a clear exit strategy within 2-7 years. They focus on Advanced Materials, Biotechnology, Information Technology, Medical Devices, and Scientific Instruments sectors. © WRF Capital