Western Technology Investment

Western Technology Investment is a California-based venture debt firm founded in 1980 that provides debt and lease financing to venture-backed technology and life science companies across North America. It targets early- and mid-stage, revenue-generating firms and offers flexible growth capital, sometimes with equity components such as warrants. The firm has extended more than three billion dollars of debt and equity capital to technology and life science companies ranging from early private to publicly traded. Based in Portola Valley, it focuses on technology-driven sectors and supports portfolio companies in scaling operations and achieving milestones through venture lending and growth financing.

JoBeth Abecasis

Venture Partner

JoBeth Abecassis

Venture Partner

Andrew Baldwin

Principal

Jon Beizer

Venture Partner

Dylan Bern

Principal

Josh Brody

Partner

Maddy Burleson

Associate

Jay Cohan

Partner

Ross Glasser

Principal

Greg Goldfarb

Investment Partner

Greg Goldfarb

Investment Partner

David Gravano

Investment Partner

Dave Gravano

Partner

Allison Lee

Principal

Rishabh Nijhawan

Associate

Rudy Ruano

Investment Partner

Jared Thear

CFO and CCO

Ryan Turner

Investment Partner

David Wanek

Partner

Patrick Ward

Associate

Maurice Werdegar

Partner

Past deals in Teenagers

Copper Banking

Seed Round in 2020
Copper Banking is a fintech company focused on providing teens with practical financial education through its app and debit card. It offers real-time account snapshots, in-store/online shopping capabilities via Apple or Google Pay, and exclusive access to financial literacy content curated by experts.

Yada

Pre Seed Round in 2019
Yada is a United States-based company that provides a platform designed for teenagers to share and obtain advice. Its application facilitates the creation and sharing of "threads," which are interactive cards that combine written content with expandable media. This innovative approach allows users to easily gather insights and perspectives, fostering a community where young people can connect and engage with one another on various topics.
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