Northwest Venture Associates

Northwest Venture Associates was a venture capital firm based in Spokane and Seattle, Washington, that focused on early-stage investments in the Pacific Northwest. Founded in 1994, the firm managed several funds, including Northwest Venture Partners III, and targeted sectors such as information technology, life sciences, and consumer products. In the healthcare sector, the firm provided critical seed and Series A funding to biotechnology and medical device companies, helping to foster the regional life sciences ecosystem. Notable investments included companies in the drug delivery and diagnostics spaces. The firm is currently inactive, as its principals have transitioned to other roles in the investment and entrepreneurial community.