Vault Capital

Vault Capital, founded in 1998 and based in Seattle, Washington, is a venture capital firm that focuses on investing in technology-driven companies across various sectors. The firm emphasizes new materials, ubiquitous computing, biotechnology, and medical devices, among others. Vault Capital is committed to supporting scientists and entrepreneurs in developing innovative solutions and launching market-leading companies. The firm operates with a strong ethical foundation, believing that fair dealings foster a cohesive community. Vault Capital's experienced advisors collaborate closely, leveraging their collective expertise to tackle strategic challenges effectively. By valuing trust, respect, and individuality, the firm cultivates an environment that encourages creativity and leadership within entrepreneurial teams.

Petra Franklin

Co-Founder and Managing Partner

7 past transactions

Glowforge

Series A in 2015
Glowforge Inc., established in 2014 and headquartered in Seattle, Washington, specializes in manufacturing 3D laser printers designed for cutting, engraving, and shaping a wide array of materials including leather, wood, acrylic, paper, foam, fabric, glass, and metal. The company's printers leverage advanced software and sensors to enable users to create intricate designs on various surfaces, making them versatile tools for both personal and professional use.

Glowforge

Seed Round in 2015
Glowforge Inc., established in 2014 and headquartered in Seattle, Washington, specializes in manufacturing 3D laser printers designed for cutting, engraving, and shaping a wide array of materials including leather, wood, acrylic, paper, foam, fabric, glass, and metal. The company's printers leverage advanced software and sensors to enable users to create intricate designs on various surfaces, making them versatile tools for both personal and professional use.

HouseValues

Venture Round in 2004
HouseValues, founded in 1999 by a second-generation real estate agent, specializes in providing marketing and technology solutions tailored for real estate professionals. The company offers subscription-based software and advertising products designed to help real estate agents, agent teams, and brokerage firms generate a consistent flow of prospects. Additionally, HouseValues equips its clients with essential tools and training to effectively convert these prospects into clients, thereby enhancing their business growth and management capabilities in a competitive market.

Daptiv

Venture Round in 2002
Daptiv, founded in 1997 by Shane Jones as eProject Inc., is a leading provider of project portfolio management (PPM) solutions based in Seattle, Washington. The company offers flexible PPM software that includes demand management, resource planning, time management, storage, version control, alerting, discussions, and polling services. Daptiv helps businesses across various sectors improve strategic planning and execution by providing expert professional services tailored to enhance project outcomes. With over 100,000 subscribers, the company serves a wide range of industries including business services, consumer products, education, energy, financial services, healthcare, manufacturing, media and entertainment, pharmaceuticals, real estate, retail, telecommunications, and more.

Daptiv

Venture Round in 2000
Daptiv, founded in 1997 by Shane Jones as eProject Inc., is a leading provider of project portfolio management (PPM) solutions based in Seattle, Washington. The company offers flexible PPM software that includes demand management, resource planning, time management, storage, version control, alerting, discussions, and polling services. Daptiv helps businesses across various sectors improve strategic planning and execution by providing expert professional services tailored to enhance project outcomes. With over 100,000 subscribers, the company serves a wide range of industries including business services, consumer products, education, energy, financial services, healthcare, manufacturing, media and entertainment, pharmaceuticals, real estate, retail, telecommunications, and more.

mylackey.com

Series B in 2000
mylackey.com was the first one-stop provider of localized services online; dedicated to offering a variety of quality services to businesses and consumers, including dry cleaning, laundry, deliveries, errand-running, house cleaning, auto detailing and more. mylackey.com is a part of one of the fastest-growing segments on the Internet – the push to deliver services online, straight to the front door.

Terabeam

Pre Seed Round in 1997
Terabeam is an American company that designs and manufactures free-space optical transceivers for internet access in downtown areas. Terabeam was founded in 1997 and is located in Kirkland, Washington. As of August 29, 2008, the company operates as subsidiary of Renaissance Electronics & Communications LLC.
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