Initialized Capital

Founded in 2012, Initialized Capital is a San Francisco-based early-stage venture capital firm focused on technology sectors. With over $3 billion under management across five funds since inception, the firm invests primarily at seed stage and has helped create over $200 billion in market value among its portfolio companies.

Alejandra Calvo

Associate

Kim-Mai Cutler

Partner

Brett Gibson

Managing Partner

Andrew Lee

Partner

Marinda Luk

CFO

Past deals in Washington

Zeus Living

Series C in 2021
Zeus Living, Inc. is a property management company based in San Francisco, California, founded in 2015. It specializes in renting furnished housing to startups, students, and businesses across several key markets, including the Bay Area, Seattle, Los Angeles, and the District of Columbia. Zeus Living partners with homeowners to furnish and manage their properties, thereby providing attractive rental options for corporate clients and facilitating a higher rental income for property owners. Additionally, the company offers a web-based application that delivers property information, enhancing the user experience for both tenants and homeowners.

TRM Labs

Series A in 2021
TRM Labs Inc. is a blockchain intelligence company that provides a platform focused on token relationship management, utilizing machine learning to assist clients in managing customer relationships and detecting suspicious activities. The platform offers solutions for on-chain anti-money laundering (AML) compliance, including customer due diligence, transaction monitoring, and relationship management specifically tailored for digital asset firms. Additionally, TRM Labs develops enterprise applications and tools that enable organizations to launch blockchain-based products aimed at identifying fraudulent activities such as money laundering and market manipulation. Founded in 2017 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, the company serves a diverse clientele, including financial institutions, cryptocurrency businesses, and government agencies, and has established partnerships with notable organizations such as PayPal, Visa, and federal agencies. TRM Labs is committed to enhancing the safety of the financial ecosystem through advanced data engineering and threat intelligence, backed by a team of experts with extensive experience in law enforcement and technology.

Shelf Engine

Series B in 2021
Shelf Engine is a Seattle-based company founded in 2015 that specializes in an automated prediction platform aimed at minimizing food waste in the grocery sector. By employing machine learning and analyzing historical data, the platform accurately forecasts demand for perishable goods, allowing grocery stores to optimize their ordering processes. This innovative approach not only helps retailers avoid out-of-stock situations but also significantly reduces food and beverage waste. Shelf Engine manages the entire ordering process, including vendor management and shelf optimization, which enhances profit margins for grocery stores. The company operates with a unique buy-back model for unsold items, thereby mitigating financial risk for retailers. With a workforce of over 145 employees, Shelf Engine serves leading grocers across thousands of locations in the United States.

Shelf Engine

Series A in 2020
Shelf Engine is a Seattle-based company founded in 2015 that specializes in an automated prediction platform aimed at minimizing food waste in the grocery sector. By employing machine learning and analyzing historical data, the platform accurately forecasts demand for perishable goods, allowing grocery stores to optimize their ordering processes. This innovative approach not only helps retailers avoid out-of-stock situations but also significantly reduces food and beverage waste. Shelf Engine manages the entire ordering process, including vendor management and shelf optimization, which enhances profit margins for grocery stores. The company operates with a unique buy-back model for unsold items, thereby mitigating financial risk for retailers. With a workforce of over 145 employees, Shelf Engine serves leading grocers across thousands of locations in the United States.

Zeus Living

Venture Round in 2020
Zeus Living, Inc. is a property management company based in San Francisco, California, founded in 2015. It specializes in renting furnished housing to startups, students, and businesses across several key markets, including the Bay Area, Seattle, Los Angeles, and the District of Columbia. Zeus Living partners with homeowners to furnish and manage their properties, thereby providing attractive rental options for corporate clients and facilitating a higher rental income for property owners. Additionally, the company offers a web-based application that delivers property information, enhancing the user experience for both tenants and homeowners.

Horizon Blockchain Games

Seed Round in 2020
Horizon Blockchain Games Inc. is a game studio and blockchain infrastructure company founded in 2017 and headquartered in Toronto, Canada, with additional offices in Montreal, Vancouver, Seattle, Mexico City, and Madrid. The company specializes in developing video games that leverage blockchain technology, providing users with secure access to web3, enabling digital asset ownership. Among its notable offerings are Arcadeum, a video game network and wallet built on the Ethereum blockchain, and SkyWeaver, an online card game. Horizon Blockchain Games also offers tools and resources for developers to create innovative Internet economies and experiences, positioning itself at the intersection of gaming and blockchain technology.

Zeus Living

Series B in 2019
Zeus Living, Inc. is a property management company based in San Francisco, California, founded in 2015. It specializes in renting furnished housing to startups, students, and businesses across several key markets, including the Bay Area, Seattle, Los Angeles, and the District of Columbia. Zeus Living partners with homeowners to furnish and manage their properties, thereby providing attractive rental options for corporate clients and facilitating a higher rental income for property owners. Additionally, the company offers a web-based application that delivers property information, enhancing the user experience for both tenants and homeowners.

TRM Labs

Seed Round in 2019
TRM Labs Inc. is a blockchain intelligence company that provides a platform focused on token relationship management, utilizing machine learning to assist clients in managing customer relationships and detecting suspicious activities. The platform offers solutions for on-chain anti-money laundering (AML) compliance, including customer due diligence, transaction monitoring, and relationship management specifically tailored for digital asset firms. Additionally, TRM Labs develops enterprise applications and tools that enable organizations to launch blockchain-based products aimed at identifying fraudulent activities such as money laundering and market manipulation. Founded in 2017 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, the company serves a diverse clientele, including financial institutions, cryptocurrency businesses, and government agencies, and has established partnerships with notable organizations such as PayPal, Visa, and federal agencies. TRM Labs is committed to enhancing the safety of the financial ecosystem through advanced data engineering and threat intelligence, backed by a team of experts with extensive experience in law enforcement and technology.

Long-Term Stock Exchange

Series B in 2019
The Long-Term Stock Exchange (LTSE) is a national securities exchange regulated by the SEC, established to foster alignment between companies and long-term investors with an emphasis on value creation. Founded in 2015 and headquartered in San Francisco, LTSE aims to reverse the decline in the number of public companies in the United States by offering a new venue for listings that prioritizes long-term growth and sustainability. The organization has assembled a team of experts in finance, regulation, law, and technology, strategically located in New York, San Francisco, and Washington, D.C. Through its innovative approach, LTSE seeks to enhance the experience for public companies and investors, ultimately promoting a healthier financial ecosystem focused on enduring value.

Horizon Blockchain Games

Seed Round in 2019
Horizon Blockchain Games Inc. is a game studio and blockchain infrastructure company founded in 2017 and headquartered in Toronto, Canada, with additional offices in Montreal, Vancouver, Seattle, Mexico City, and Madrid. The company specializes in developing video games that leverage blockchain technology, providing users with secure access to web3, enabling digital asset ownership. Among its notable offerings are Arcadeum, a video game network and wallet built on the Ethereum blockchain, and SkyWeaver, an online card game. Horizon Blockchain Games also offers tools and resources for developers to create innovative Internet economies and experiences, positioning itself at the intersection of gaming and blockchain technology.

Shelf Engine

Seed Round in 2018
Shelf Engine is a Seattle-based company founded in 2015 that specializes in an automated prediction platform aimed at minimizing food waste in the grocery sector. By employing machine learning and analyzing historical data, the platform accurately forecasts demand for perishable goods, allowing grocery stores to optimize their ordering processes. This innovative approach not only helps retailers avoid out-of-stock situations but also significantly reduces food and beverage waste. Shelf Engine manages the entire ordering process, including vendor management and shelf optimization, which enhances profit margins for grocery stores. The company operates with a unique buy-back model for unsold items, thereby mitigating financial risk for retailers. With a workforce of over 145 employees, Shelf Engine serves leading grocers across thousands of locations in the United States.

Zeus Living

Series A in 2018
Zeus Living, Inc. is a property management company based in San Francisco, California, founded in 2015. It specializes in renting furnished housing to startups, students, and businesses across several key markets, including the Bay Area, Seattle, Los Angeles, and the District of Columbia. Zeus Living partners with homeowners to furnish and manage their properties, thereby providing attractive rental options for corporate clients and facilitating a higher rental income for property owners. Additionally, the company offers a web-based application that delivers property information, enhancing the user experience for both tenants and homeowners.

Zeus Living

Series A in 2017
Zeus Living, Inc. is a property management company based in San Francisco, California, founded in 2015. It specializes in renting furnished housing to startups, students, and businesses across several key markets, including the Bay Area, Seattle, Los Angeles, and the District of Columbia. Zeus Living partners with homeowners to furnish and manage their properties, thereby providing attractive rental options for corporate clients and facilitating a higher rental income for property owners. Additionally, the company offers a web-based application that delivers property information, enhancing the user experience for both tenants and homeowners.

IUNU

Pre Seed Round in 2017
IUNU develops an agricultural AI and computer vision platform that supports greenhouse management through a SaaS solution. Its platform provides growers with actionable insights and granular production management capabilities, enabling precise monitoring of crop growth. The LUNA greenhouse AI platform uses computer vision to track plants in real time, identify growing maladies before they affect yields, and promote accountability of growing practices. Founded in 2013 and based in Seattle, the company connects plants, facilities, and people through a single interface, helping commercial greenhouses become precise, predictable, demand-based manufacturers and enabling global access to its technology.

Open Listings

Series A in 2017
Open Listings Co. operates an online home buying platform that simplifies the home purchasing process. Founded in 2014 and based in Los Angeles, California, the company provides users with a personalized real-time feed of property listings and the ability to schedule house tours on-demand. Open Listings empowers buyers to create offers on any home, aiming to make the home buying experience more accessible and affordable. The platform serves customers in California, Washington, Texas, and Illinois, allowing users to benefit from significant savings by reducing commission costs typically associated with traditional real estate agents. In September 2018, Open Listings became a subsidiary of Opendoor Labs, Inc., further enhancing its capabilities in the real estate market.

Open Listings

Venture Round in 2017
Open Listings Co. operates an online home buying platform that simplifies the home purchasing process. Founded in 2014 and based in Los Angeles, California, the company provides users with a personalized real-time feed of property listings and the ability to schedule house tours on-demand. Open Listings empowers buyers to create offers on any home, aiming to make the home buying experience more accessible and affordable. The platform serves customers in California, Washington, Texas, and Illinois, allowing users to benefit from significant savings by reducing commission costs typically associated with traditional real estate agents. In September 2018, Open Listings became a subsidiary of Opendoor Labs, Inc., further enhancing its capabilities in the real estate market.

Helm

Seed Round in 2017
Helm is a consumer privacy and security company based in Bellevue, Washington, that empowers individuals to take control of their personal data. The company develops a personal server solution that enables users to manage their information securely and privately. Helm offers a subscription service that includes features such as email, calendar, and contacts, along with custom domain registration and DNS management. Additionally, the service provides email accounts and aliases, regular updates for features and security, and off-site encrypted data backup storage. Helm's mission is to foster online freedom, privacy, and security, aiming to initiate a new computing revolution that prioritizes user ownership and decentralizes the internet.

Shelf Engine

Seed Round in 2017
Shelf Engine is a Seattle-based company founded in 2015 that specializes in an automated prediction platform aimed at minimizing food waste in the grocery sector. By employing machine learning and analyzing historical data, the platform accurately forecasts demand for perishable goods, allowing grocery stores to optimize their ordering processes. This innovative approach not only helps retailers avoid out-of-stock situations but also significantly reduces food and beverage waste. Shelf Engine manages the entire ordering process, including vendor management and shelf optimization, which enhances profit margins for grocery stores. The company operates with a unique buy-back model for unsold items, thereby mitigating financial risk for retailers. With a workforce of over 145 employees, Shelf Engine serves leading grocers across thousands of locations in the United States.

Drifter Entertainment

Seed Round in 2016
Drifter Entertainment, Inc. is a virtual reality game studio founded in 2016 and located in Kirkland, Washington. The company is dedicated to developing high-quality virtual reality games, drawing on the extensive experience of its team members in creating influential games and gaming platforms. With a focus on innovation in the virtual reality space, Drifter Entertainment aims to produce engaging and immersive gaming experiences that resonate with players. The collective expertise of the team positions the company as a significant player in the evolving landscape of augmented and virtual reality gaming.

Zeus Living

Seed Round in 2016
Zeus Living, Inc. is a property management company based in San Francisco, California, founded in 2015. It specializes in renting furnished housing to startups, students, and businesses across several key markets, including the Bay Area, Seattle, Los Angeles, and the District of Columbia. Zeus Living partners with homeowners to furnish and manage their properties, thereby providing attractive rental options for corporate clients and facilitating a higher rental income for property owners. Additionally, the company offers a web-based application that delivers property information, enhancing the user experience for both tenants and homeowners.

Esper

Seed Round in 2013
Esper is a company that specializes in developing a policy collaboration platform aimed at enhancing the policymaking process within government entities. By providing software that allows government officials to integrate, manage, and analyze policy data, Esper facilitates transparent and data-driven decision-making. The company collaborates with numerous government agencies, including the New York City Police Department, Washington Department of Health, and California State Treasurer’s Office, to streamline internal workflows and support the entire policymaking lifecycle. With a workforce of over 30 employees, Esper has raised more than $14 million in funding to further its mission of creating a unified source of truth for public policy.

FlightCar

Seed Round in 2013
FlightCar, Inc. is a car rental service that operates an online platform connecting car owners with travelers in need of rental vehicles. Founded in 2012 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, FlightCar allows individuals parking at airports to rent out their cars to other approved travelers, thereby providing a cost-effective and convenient alternative to traditional car rental services. The company has expanded its operations to various locations across the United States, including major cities such as Austin, Boston, Chicago, Denver, Los Angeles, New York, Philadelphia, Seattle, and Washington D.C. By facilitating this peer-to-peer car rental model, FlightCar aims to enhance the travel experience for users while promoting a collaborative community among travelers.

Zeus Living

Convertible Note in 2012
Zeus Living, Inc. is a property management company based in San Francisco, California, founded in 2015. It specializes in renting furnished housing to startups, students, and businesses across several key markets, including the Bay Area, Seattle, Los Angeles, and the District of Columbia. Zeus Living partners with homeowners to furnish and manage their properties, thereby providing attractive rental options for corporate clients and facilitating a higher rental income for property owners. Additionally, the company offers a web-based application that delivers property information, enhancing the user experience for both tenants and homeowners.

Exec

Convertible Note in 2012
Exec is a house cleaning service that allows users to book appointments via their iPhone or the web. The company operates in several major U.S. metropolitan areas, including San Francisco, Seattle, San Diego, Los Angeles, New York, Boston, Chicago, and Washington D.C., with plans for future expansion. Exec provides teams of vetted cleaning assistants who perform basic home-cleaning tasks, utilizing environmentally friendly cleaning supplies. By focusing on quality and reliability, Exec aims to simplify the home-cleaning experience for its customers.
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