Capybara Ventures

Capybara Ventures is a managed seed capital fund dedicated to supporting technology-based growth businesses in Oregon and Southwest Washington. Based in Portland, the firm has a track record of launching over 25 venture-backed companies, leveraging the extensive experience of its principals in operations management and technical expertise. Through their deep industry relationships, Capybara Ventures aims to facilitate the development and success of innovative businesses within its portfolio.

Robert Ward

Co-Founder and Managing Partner

3 past transactions

Phoseon Technology

Venture Round in 2006
Phoseon Technology is the pioneer of semiconductor light matrix (SLM) technology. The company manufactures high intensity light sources and equipment that use SLM technology to enable faster, cleaner, and more efficient industrial processes for semiconductor inspection, lithography, and the UV curing of photopolymers in adhesives, inks, and coatings. Phoseon’s portfolio of products includes the RX series of high intensity UV light sources, the MX series of through-Silicon automated inspection systems, and the FX series of fluorescent measurement systems for organic materials. Founded in 2002, Phoseon is a venture-funded, privately-held corporation headquartered in Hillsboro, Oregon.

You Software

Series B in 2005
A software company.

Phoseon Technology

Series B in 2005
Phoseon Technology is the pioneer of semiconductor light matrix (SLM) technology. The company manufactures high intensity light sources and equipment that use SLM technology to enable faster, cleaner, and more efficient industrial processes for semiconductor inspection, lithography, and the UV curing of photopolymers in adhesives, inks, and coatings. Phoseon’s portfolio of products includes the RX series of high intensity UV light sources, the MX series of through-Silicon automated inspection systems, and the FX series of fluorescent measurement systems for organic materials. Founded in 2002, Phoseon is a venture-funded, privately-held corporation headquartered in Hillsboro, Oregon.
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