Madrona Venture Group

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Investor type

Founded

1995

AUM

$6 000 M

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States

Investment Ticket

$5-10 m

Investment Stage

Series A Seed Series B Late Stage (Series C+)

Region of investment

Europe North America Asia

Investor profile last updated: 16 August, 2026

Profile

Madrona Venture Group is a Seattle-based venture capital firm founded in 1995. The firm was established by Tom Alberg and a team of local business leaders with a focus on supporting early-stage technology companies. Madrona's team consists of experienced investors with diverse backgrounds, providing a hands-on approach to help founders turn visionary ideas into successful companies.

Madrona invests in companies across various sectors including AI, biotechnology, consumer and marketplace, data and infrastructure, deep tech, and security. The firm targets investments in the seed, early, and acceleration stages, primarily focusing on Seattle, the Bay Area, and beyond. Madrona is known for its substantial total assets under management, encompassing several funds over the years.

Notable investments by Madrona include Smartsheet - work management software, Runway - AI-driven creative tools, Cohesity - data management, Statsig - feature management platform, and Coda - document collaboration platform. They are recognized for their engagement with startups like Snowflake in the data warehousing sector and Rover in pet care services.

Industry

Fintech E-commerce/Marketplace Consumer Products Biotechnology AI Software Security Media and Entertainment Deeptech Marketing and Advertising Developer Tools Data infra Education Financial Services SaaS Transportation Healthcare Services HealthTech Telecommunications

Madrona Venture Group Funds

Name	Type	Industry	Stage	Region	Size	AUM	Launch date
Madrona Venture Fund VIII	Venture Capital (VC)	Education Financial Services Fintech Marketing and Advertising Media and Entertainment SaaS Security Software Transportation	Pre-seed Seed	North America	$5-10 m	$345 M	December 2020
Fund VII Extension Fund	Venture Capital (VC)	Education Financial Services Fintech Healthcare Services SaaS Security Software Transportation HealthTech	Pre-seed Seed	North America	$5-10 m	$120 M	December 2021
Madrona Fund 9	Venture Capital (VC)	Education Financial Services Fintech Marketing and Advertising Media and Entertainment SaaS Security Software	Pre-seed Seed	North America	$5-10 m	$430 M	September 2022
MADRONA ACCELERATION FUND IV	Venture Capital (VC)	Financial Services Fintech Healthcare Services SaaS Security Software Telecommunications Transportation HealthTech	Pre-seed Seed	North America	$5-10 m	$770 M	January 2025

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FAQs about Madrona Venture Group

Is Madrona Venture Group a venture capital or private equity firm?

Madrona Venture Group is a venture capital firm. It backs companies at Series A, Seed, Series B and Late Stage (Series C+), writing tickets of $5-10 m.

Where is Madrona Venture Group located?

Madrona Venture Group is located in Seattle, Washington, United States.

When was Madrona Venture Group founded?

Madrona Venture Group was founded in 1995.

What sectors and industries does Madrona Venture Group invest in?

Madrona Venture Group invests in companies and startups in Fintech, E-commerce/Marketplace, Consumer Products, Biotechnology, AI, Software, Security, Media and Entertainment, Deeptech, Marketing and Advertising, Developer Tools, Data infra, Education, Financial Services, SaaS, Transportation, Healthcare Services, HealthTech, Telecommunications.

What is Madrona Venture Group geographical focus of investments?

Madrona Venture Group invests in companies and startups in Europe, North America, Asia.

At what stages of companies and startups does Madrona Venture Group typically invest in?

Madrona Venture Group invests in companies and startups at Series A, Seed, Series B, Late Stage (Series C+).

What is the usual amount of Madrona Venture Group investment?

Madrona Venture Group usually invests $5-10 m on average.

What is the amount of assets of under management (AUM) for Madrona Venture Group?

Madrona Venture Group has around $6 000m assets under management.

When was Madrona Venture Group last fund created?

Madrona Venture Group last fund was created/launched in 2025-01-30

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