Bellingham Angel Investors

Bellingham Angel Investors, established in 2005, is an angel investment network comprising up to 50 accredited investors focused on early to mid-stage companies in the Pacific Northwest and British Columbia, particularly in Whatcom, Skagit, and Island counties. The group seeks investment opportunities primarily in the healthcare and technology sectors. Bellingham Angel Investors favors companies with strong management teams, products or services backed by intellectual property, existing revenue-generating customers, and a defined exit strategy. By concentrating on these criteria, the network aims to support the growth of promising startups in the region.

Katy von Kuhn

Executive Director

8 past transactions

Allotrope Medical

Series A in 2021
Allotrope Medical Inc. is a Houston-based medical device company that specializes in manufacturing surgical devices aimed at enhancing surgical procedures. The company's flagship product, StimSite, is an intuitive handheld device designed specifically to assist surgeons in quickly and accurately identifying ureters during operations. This device not only aids in ureter localization but also functions as a blunt dissection tool, streamlining the surgical process. By employing a simple single-button design, Allotrope Medical's device eliminates the need for additional pre and post-operative procedures, thereby improving efficiency in pelvic surgeries. Established in 2016, the company focuses on innovative solutions that enhance surgical accuracy and patient safety.

Spine Align

Seed Round in 2020
Spine Align, LLC is a medical device company based in Baltimore, Maryland, founded in 2017. The company specializes in developing innovative imaging technology that provides real-time, three-dimensional measurements of spinal alignment during corrective surgeries. Its flagship product offers on-demand, full-length assessments of a patient's spine, significantly reducing the time required for measurements by 95% and minimizing radiation exposure by 80% compared to traditional methods. By enabling intraoperative alignment measurements, Spine Align aims to assist medical professionals in standardizing outcomes for primary spine surgeries and addressing the high revision rates associated with these procedures.

Membrion

Series A in 2020
Membrion, Inc. is a technology company based in Seattle, Washington, that specializes in the manufacture and commercialization of advanced membranes designed to filter various molecules, including ions, under a wide range of conditions such as temperature extremes, acidity, and biological sensitivity. Founded in 2016 as a spin-out from the University of Washington, Membrion focuses on applications in flow batteries, water purification, fuel cells, and pharmaceuticals. The company’s ion exchange membrane technology, which utilizes silica gel, offers clients membranes characterized by extended lifespans and reduced costs. Membrion has received significant funding from multiple sources, including academic institutions, charitable trusts, and private investors, facilitating the transition from research to commercial production.

IoCurrents

Seed Round in 2018
ioCurrents, Inc. is a Seattle-based company that specializes in developing cloud-based solutions for the boating industry. Founded in 2015, it offers the MarineInsight Platform, a cloud service that notifies users about issues or events related to their boats, and the DataHub, an onboard mini-computer that collects and analyzes data from existing boat systems. By integrating these components, ioCurrents enables boaters to gain insights into their vessels' health and maintenance needs through a comprehensive IoT sensor network. This technology transforms large-scale maritime sensor data into actionable intelligence, helping maritime operators monitor critical metrics in real-time and reduce the risk of unexpected breakdowns and costly repairs.

Membrion

Seed Round in 2018
Membrion, Inc. is a technology company based in Seattle, Washington, that specializes in the manufacture and commercialization of advanced membranes designed to filter various molecules, including ions, under a wide range of conditions such as temperature extremes, acidity, and biological sensitivity. Founded in 2016 as a spin-out from the University of Washington, Membrion focuses on applications in flow batteries, water purification, fuel cells, and pharmaceuticals. The company’s ion exchange membrane technology, which utilizes silica gel, offers clients membranes characterized by extended lifespans and reduced costs. Membrion has received significant funding from multiple sources, including academic institutions, charitable trusts, and private investors, facilitating the transition from research to commercial production.

Simply Posted

Seed Round in 2017
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Buildpulse

Seed Round in 2016
Buildpulse Inc. is a company that specializes in building analytics, providing a platform designed to audit and manage commercial buildings. Acquired by CopperTree Analytics in 2018, Buildpulse offers an affordable service that delivers actionable insights across both legacy and modern building automation systems. Its cloud-based platform connects swiftly to the automation systems of buildings, enabling the proactive identification of issues and faults while prioritizing workflow. By unlocking data from building and HVAC lighting systems, Buildpulse empowers users, particularly in educational institutions, to analyze problems at both the building and system levels through detailed reporting. The company is headquartered in Seattle, Washington.

ActionSprout

Series A in 2015
ActionSprout, Inc., founded in 2012 and based in Bellingham, Washington, develops tools centered around Facebook to enhance engagement for nonprofit organizations, news entities, and political campaigns. The company offers a platform that allows users to conduct social action campaigns directly within Facebook, eliminating the need to redirect supporters to external websites for tasks such as event sign-ups or petition signatures. This integration significantly boosts completion rates and encourages social sharing, as each action taken can generate approximately 1,500 impressions across the user's friend network. Additionally, ActionSprout captures essential user data, including names and email addresses, which organizations can leverage to deepen relationships with supporters on and off Facebook. By facilitating compelling social interactions, ActionSprout helps its clients tell better stories, expand their reach, raise funds, and enhance engagement with their communities.
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