Voyager Capital

Voyager Capital is a Seattle-based venture capital firm focused on technology startups in the Pacific Northwest and Western Canada. It invests in early-stage and growth-stage B2B software, analytics, cloud infrastructure, big data, and AI-enabled solutions, often leading first venture rounds and providing follow-on support. Founded in 1997, Voyager Capital maintains offices in Seattle, Portland, and Vancouver, and offers portfolio companies strategic guidance, go-to-market support, and team-building resources to help build market leaders.

Erik Benson

Partner

Bruce Chizen

Venture Partner

Diane Fraiman

Partner

Austin Guyette

Partner

Bill McAleer

Partner

Lesly Mohr

Vice President of Finance

James Newell

Partner

Chrismon Nofsinger

Venture Partner

Meredith Powell

Venture Partner

Past deals in Washington

Sofy

Seed Round in 2022
Sofy is a developer of no-code testing software that aims to enhance the quality of mobile applications. The company offers an autonomous testing solution for websites and Android apps, allowing developers to evaluate visual quality, performance, and reliability without the need for scripts or source code. Utilizing artificial intelligence, Sofy's software incorporates trainable robots to support iterative application development. This technology enables developers to effectively manage their application portfolios and assess their performance in comparison to competitors. By focusing on functionality, reliability, and user experience, Sofy facilitates the testing, deployment, and monitoring processes for mobile application developers.

Uplevel

Series A in 2022
Founded in 2018, Uplevel is a software company based in Seattle, Washington. It designs and develops an engineering intelligence platform that transforms unstructured data from software development tools into dynamic, actionable metrics. Using machine learning and organizational science, Uplevel helps enterprises identify hidden bottlenecks to improve productivity, track progress, allocate resources effectively, and meet commitments.

Lighter Capital

Debt Financing in 2021
Lighter Capital is a fintech company based in Seattle, Washington, that offers a unique fundraising solution for early-stage technology companies. Founded in 2010, it specializes in providing non-dilutive growth capital, allowing founders to access up to $2 million quickly and efficiently. Lighter Capital employs a transparent, data-driven approach to financing, streamlining the process compared to traditional funding methods. The firm serves a diverse range of sectors, including software, media, human capital services, food products, and commercial banking, focusing on helping growth-oriented businesses secure the financial resources they need to expand.

Candidate

Seed Round in 2021
Candidate, Inc. is an online staffing and recruiting company that operates a marketplace designed to motivate individuals to act as recruiters within their own networks. Founded in 2020, the company is headquartered in Seattle, Washington. By leveraging personal connections, Candidate encourages users to participate in the recruitment process, creating a unique approach to talent acquisition.

SoundCommerce

Funding Round in 2021
Founded in 2018 by Eric Best and Jared Stiff, SoundCommerce is a Seattle-based data platform empowering brands and retailers to drive profitable growth and enhance customer experiences. Its advanced technology leverages data science to optimize unit economics across merchandising, supply chain, fulfillment, delivery, and customer service.

Candidate

Pre Seed Round in 2020
Candidate, Inc. is an online staffing and recruiting company that operates a marketplace designed to motivate individuals to act as recruiters within their own networks. Founded in 2020, the company is headquartered in Seattle, Washington. By leveraging personal connections, Candidate encourages users to participate in the recruitment process, creating a unique approach to talent acquisition.

Reflective

Seed Round in 2020
Reflective, Inc., founded in 2020 and based in Mercer Island, Washington, specializes in developing an application designed to automate workflow processes. The company's primary offering is Reflective, an app that guides users through tasks and automates recurring processes within a business. This platform provides a no-code system, allowing users to design workflows across various software systems, both cloud-based and on-premise, all within a single interface. By minimizing the need for context switching between different applications, Reflective aims to enhance efficiency for enterprise workers.

Imperative

Venture Round in 2020
Imperative Group, Inc., established in 2013 and headquartered in Seattle, Washington, specializes in a unique assessment and learning system. Its core product, Imperative, is a digital platform that facilitates peer coaching, enabling employees to uncover and apply their intrinsic motivations and purpose at work. This platform, which requires no prior coaching experience, is designed to be accessible to a larger number of employees than traditional coaching methods, making it an efficient and cost-effective solution for employers. Imperative's offerings also include a Certified Purpose Leaders program, Individual and Team Purpose Profiles, and a Purpose Hiring Coach, all aimed at integrating purpose into talent strategy and employee experience. The company's clients span various industries, including Sony Music, MetLife, Zillow, and Airbnb, and its solutions are used for career development, team building, hiring, diversity advancement, and volunteer engagement.

Kaskada

Series A in 2020
Founded in 2018, Kaskada is a machine learning company based in Seattle, Washington. It develops a platform for big data that enables collaboration among data scientists on feature engineering and ensures repeatable success with models running in production.

SoundCommerce

Seed Round in 2019
Founded in 2018 by Eric Best and Jared Stiff, SoundCommerce is a Seattle-based data platform empowering brands and retailers to drive profitable growth and enhance customer experiences. Its advanced technology leverages data science to optimize unit economics across merchandising, supply chain, fulfillment, delivery, and customer service.

Uplevel

Seed Round in 2019
Founded in 2018, Uplevel is a software company based in Seattle, Washington. It designs and develops an engineering intelligence platform that transforms unstructured data from software development tools into dynamic, actionable metrics. Using machine learning and organizational science, Uplevel helps enterprises identify hidden bottlenecks to improve productivity, track progress, allocate resources effectively, and meet commitments.

Uplevel

Seed Round in 2018
Founded in 2018, Uplevel is a software company based in Seattle, Washington. It designs and develops an engineering intelligence platform that transforms unstructured data from software development tools into dynamic, actionable metrics. Using machine learning and organizational science, Uplevel helps enterprises identify hidden bottlenecks to improve productivity, track progress, allocate resources effectively, and meet commitments.

Kaskada

Seed Round in 2018
Founded in 2018, Kaskada is a machine learning company based in Seattle, Washington. It develops a platform for big data that enables collaboration among data scientists on feature engineering and ensures repeatable success with models running in production.

Pioneer Square Labs

Series B in 2018
Pioneer Square Labs, established in 2015 and headquartered in Seattle, Washington, is a venture firm that creates and launches technology startups. It offers a wide range of services, including market research, product development, design, and recruitment, to validate and launch new ideas. Additionally, it provides operational support, such as fundraising, marketing, legal, and HR services, to help these startups grow and succeed.

Make.TV

Venture Round in 2017
Make.TV, Inc. is a Seattle-based company that specializes in cloud-based live video acquisition and management solutions through its Live Video Cloud (LVC) platform. Founded in 2016, Make.TV has established itself as a leader in the integration of mobile devices for contributor-based and crowd-sourced live video, serving prominent clients in the media, entertainment, and technology sectors, including ESL, MTV/Viacom, and FOX Sports Brasil. The company's innovative platform allows broadcasters to collect, curate, and distribute live video streams from diverse sources, including mobile devices, social media, and traditional broadcast infrastructure. By enabling the seamless integration of various live feeds, Make.TV's solutions cater to the needs of content programmers and service providers in industries such as news, sports, esports, and entertainment. The company also maintains a presence in Cologne, Germany.

AutoGraph

Series B in 2016
AutoGraph Inc., established in 2011, specializes in privacy-enhancing technology. Headquartered in Seattle, Washington, with a European base in London, the company develops solutions that empower users to control their personal data online without revealing it. Their flagship product, autoGraph Connect, enables mobile operators to manage subscriber data privacy and explore new revenue streams as networks transition to 5G. AutoGraph maintains a strategic partnership with Mastek.

Ripl

Venture Round in 2016
Ripl, Inc. is a technology company based in Kirkland, Washington, founded in 2012. It offers a mobile application designed to help small businesses and social media influencers create and share visually engaging content across platforms such as Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram. The application allows users to integrate their own photos into professionally-designed templates, facilitating the creation of animated posts from text, images, and links. Ripl provides simple customization options for text, colors, and music, making it accessible for users to generate compelling posts on the go. In addition to its standard features, Ripl also offers a premium subscription service, Ripl PRO, which provides access to an extended library of templates and advanced functionalities like custom brand integration and content scheduling. The company expanded its offerings by launching an Android app in 2017 and a web application for desktop use in 2018, broadening its user base and enhancing the digital marketing capabilities available to its clients.

Lighter Capital

Series B in 2015
Lighter Capital is a fintech company based in Seattle, Washington, that offers a unique fundraising solution for early-stage technology companies. Founded in 2010, it specializes in providing non-dilutive growth capital, allowing founders to access up to $2 million quickly and efficiently. Lighter Capital employs a transparent, data-driven approach to financing, streamlining the process compared to traditional funding methods. The firm serves a diverse range of sectors, including software, media, human capital services, food products, and commercial banking, focusing on helping growth-oriented businesses secure the financial resources they need to expand.

Pioneer Square Labs

Series A in 2015
Pioneer Square Labs, established in 2015 and headquartered in Seattle, Washington, is a venture firm that creates and launches technology startups. It offers a wide range of services, including market research, product development, design, and recruitment, to validate and launch new ideas. Additionally, it provides operational support, such as fundraising, marketing, legal, and HR services, to help these startups grow and succeed.

AnswerDash

Seed Round in 2015
AnswerDash, Inc. is a technology company that specializes in providing contextual answer services for websites and mobile applications. Founded in 2012 and based in Seattle, Washington, AnswerDash offers a cloud-based platform that allows businesses to deliver self-service, point-and-click answers to users, thereby improving customer experience and reducing support costs. The platform integrates seamlessly with existing live chat services, enabling customers to seek personalized assistance when needed. By predicting user questions based on web page content and employing artificial intelligence, AnswerDash ensures that relevant information is readily available at the point of action. The company was previously known as Qazzow, Inc. until its name change in May 2014 and currently operates as a subsidiary of CloudEngage, Inc.

AutoGraph

Series A in 2015
AutoGraph Inc., established in 2011, specializes in privacy-enhancing technology. Headquartered in Seattle, Washington, with a European base in London, the company develops solutions that empower users to control their personal data online without revealing it. Their flagship product, autoGraph Connect, enables mobile operators to manage subscriber data privacy and explore new revenue streams as networks transition to 5G. AutoGraph maintains a strategic partnership with Mastek.

Coolr

Seed Round in 2014
Coolr, Inc was founded in 2014 to unlock the potential in individuals and teams to be more engaged with work in ways that will propel organizations forward. The company is currently in Preview with its service. Coolr is a privately held company headquartered in Seattle, Washington, USA. The company is backed by Trilogy Equity Partners.

Blue Box Group

Series B in 2014
Blue Box Group, Inc. is a provider of cloud hosting and managed services, specializing in open source applications. Founded in 2003 and based in Seattle, Washington, the company offers a range of hybrid cloud solutions, including various Bare Metal server options tailored to specific performance needs, such as high I/O for transaction processing and high memory for in-memory analytics. Additionally, Blue Box Group delivers a managed private cloud product that can be implemented in both hosted and on-premise environments. The company serves a diverse clientele across industries such as healthcare, financial services, digital media, gaming, technology, and retail, enabling customers to concentrate on developing and enhancing their web applications. As of 2015, Blue Box Group operates as a subsidiary of International Business Machines Corporation.

AnswerDash

Series A in 2013
AnswerDash, Inc. is a technology company that specializes in providing contextual answer services for websites and mobile applications. Founded in 2012 and based in Seattle, Washington, AnswerDash offers a cloud-based platform that allows businesses to deliver self-service, point-and-click answers to users, thereby improving customer experience and reducing support costs. The platform integrates seamlessly with existing live chat services, enabling customers to seek personalized assistance when needed. By predicting user questions based on web page content and employing artificial intelligence, AnswerDash ensures that relevant information is readily available at the point of action. The company was previously known as Qazzow, Inc. until its name change in May 2014 and currently operates as a subsidiary of CloudEngage, Inc.

Blue Box Group

Series A in 2013
Blue Box Group, Inc. is a provider of cloud hosting and managed services, specializing in open source applications. Founded in 2003 and based in Seattle, Washington, the company offers a range of hybrid cloud solutions, including various Bare Metal server options tailored to specific performance needs, such as high I/O for transaction processing and high memory for in-memory analytics. Additionally, Blue Box Group delivers a managed private cloud product that can be implemented in both hosted and on-premise environments. The company serves a diverse clientele across industries such as healthcare, financial services, digital media, gaming, technology, and retail, enabling customers to concentrate on developing and enhancing their web applications. As of 2015, Blue Box Group operates as a subsidiary of International Business Machines Corporation.

Blue Box Group

Seed Round in 2012
Blue Box Group, Inc. is a provider of cloud hosting and managed services, specializing in open source applications. Founded in 2003 and based in Seattle, Washington, the company offers a range of hybrid cloud solutions, including various Bare Metal server options tailored to specific performance needs, such as high I/O for transaction processing and high memory for in-memory analytics. Additionally, Blue Box Group delivers a managed private cloud product that can be implemented in both hosted and on-premise environments. The company serves a diverse clientele across industries such as healthcare, financial services, digital media, gaming, technology, and retail, enabling customers to concentrate on developing and enhancing their web applications. As of 2015, Blue Box Group operates as a subsidiary of International Business Machines Corporation.

DNA Response

Series A in 2012
DNA Response is a company that specializes in enhancing online retail sales for brand manufacturers and marketers. By offering order management, e-commerce services, and online marketing support, the company enables brands to optimize their online presence and engage with over 200 million potential customers across major online marketplaces. DNA Response focuses on providing improved visibility, optimized product listings, and controlled pricing strategies to protect brand value and mitigate pricing pressures. The firm utilizes proprietary technologies for marketplace optimization and is managed by experienced professionals with expertise in various aspects of e-commerce. Headquartered in Seattle, Washington, DNA Response also has a subsidiary in India and maintains strategic partnerships in Korea and China.

Medify

Series A in 2011
Medify is a Seattle-based provider of data-driven consumer health information, enabling patients to make informed decisions regarding their health. Under the leadership of CEO Derek Streat, the platform organizes essential information around a wide range of health issues, including thousands of conditions, available treatments, and insights from leading experts and institutions. Medify offers personalized health searches and helps users comprehend key research findings through interactive graphics. Patients, together with their caregivers, can leverage these medical insights to take actionable steps, continuously track updates, compare their health information with others, and engage their support networks effectively.

EnergySavvy

Series A in 2010
EnergySavvy, Inc. is a cloud software company that specializes in providing utility solutions aimed at enhancing customer intelligence, engagement, and action. Founded in 2008 and based in Seattle, Washington, with additional offices in Boulder, Denver, and Cambridge, EnergySavvy offers a cloud-based home energy platform and various software products designed to help consumers understand their energy consumption and reduce utility costs. The company's key offerings include Program Optix and Online Audit, alongside program management services tailored for utilities implementing energy efficiency initiatives. EnergySavvy also provides valuable information on home energy rebates, tax credits, incentives, and financing options. With nearly 40 utility clients and state programs utilizing its services, EnergySavvy focuses on transforming the customer experience and improving operational efficiency in the utilities sector, leveraging expertise in software, user experience, and analytics.

Lighter Capital

Series A in 2010
Lighter Capital is a fintech company based in Seattle, Washington, that offers a unique fundraising solution for early-stage technology companies. Founded in 2010, it specializes in providing non-dilutive growth capital, allowing founders to access up to $2 million quickly and efficiently. Lighter Capital employs a transparent, data-driven approach to financing, streamlining the process compared to traditional funding methods. The firm serves a diverse range of sectors, including software, media, human capital services, food products, and commercial banking, focusing on helping growth-oriented businesses secure the financial resources they need to expand.

Bonanza

Venture Round in 2010
Bonanza, Inc. operates an online marketplace that facilitates the buying and selling of a diverse range of products, including antiques, clothing, collectibles, jewelry, and home goods. Founded in 2007 and based in Seattle, Washington, the company was initially known as Bonanzle before rebranding in 2010. Bonanza aims to simplify the process of starting an online business by removing the technical barriers typically associated with e-commerce. Its platform allows sellers to publish listings with a single click to major buyer channels at no upfront cost, only charging once sales are made. Additionally, Bonanza offers tools for creating high-quality product images and automatically generates webstores for sellers, enhancing their ability to reach repeat customers. The marketplace has received recognition for its user-friendly interface, having been voted as the best online marketplace for "Ease of Use" in multiple annual seller surveys. Bonanza's mission is to foster entrepreneurship by providing an accessible and efficient platform for sellers.

EVO Media Group

Venture Round in 2009
EVO Media Group, founded in 2007 with headquarters in Seattle, WA, operates as an online platform provider. Its flagship product, DevHub.com, is a privately labeled website builder designed to integrate into resellers' marketing offerings, making it easier for users to create and maintain their online presence. The company aims to apply innovative internet technologies and gaming mechanics to simplify previously complex platforms, lowering barriers to entry and incentivizing user engagement.

Yapta

Series C in 2009
Founded in 2007, Yapta specializes in airfare and hotel price tracking solutions for corporate and personal travelers. Its FareIQ service monitors flight prices and sends alerts for significant savings, while RoomIQ tracks hotel bookings for price reductions and amenity gains. Yapta's TravelAI provides analytics on pricing data to help estimate travel budgets.

Yapta

Series A in 2007
Founded in 2007, Yapta specializes in airfare and hotel price tracking solutions for corporate and personal travelers. Its FareIQ service monitors flight prices and sends alerts for significant savings, while RoomIQ tracks hotel bookings for price reductions and amenity gains. Yapta's TravelAI provides analytics on pricing data to help estimate travel budgets.

Ontela

Series A in 2006
Ontela specializes in providing technology infrastructure for wireless carriers, enabling consumers to access and unlock the photos stored on their camera phones. The company's PicDeck technology has gained certification from 30 operators, including major players like Verizon, T-Mobile, and Alltel, and is compatible with over 100 handsets. Additionally, it is preinstalled on devices from the leading global handset manufacturers. Ontela is headquartered in Seattle and has received backing from various investment firms, including Steamboat Ventures, Hunt Ventures, Voyager Capital, and Oak Investment Partners.

GMI

Series C in 2006
GMI (Global Market Insite) is the only company that provides comprehensive integrated solutions for global market intelligence for both market research firms and corporate market research departments at Global 2000 companies. Solutions include Net-MR, a suite of software tools to manage and automate research throughout the project lifecycle, desktop analysis tools, 24x7x365 service bureau capabilities, and one of the world's largest, highly profiled, double opt-in managed panels, spanning across 200 countries. In addition, GMI offers high-value, real-time enterprise feedback solutions for customer, partner and employee programs. Founded in 1999 with world headquartersin Seattle, Wash., GMI has operations on five continents.

GMI

Series B in 2005
GMI (Global Market Insite) is the only company that provides comprehensive integrated solutions for global market intelligence for both market research firms and corporate market research departments at Global 2000 companies. Solutions include Net-MR, a suite of software tools to manage and automate research throughout the project lifecycle, desktop analysis tools, 24x7x365 service bureau capabilities, and one of the world's largest, highly profiled, double opt-in managed panels, spanning across 200 countries. In addition, GMI offers high-value, real-time enterprise feedback solutions for customer, partner and employee programs. Founded in 1999 with world headquartersin Seattle, Wash., GMI has operations on five continents.

GoAhead

Venture Round in 2004
GoAhead Software, Inc. specializes in developing integrated middleware solutions tailored for the telecom, military, and aerospace sectors. Founded in 1993 and based in Bellevue, Washington, the company provides a range of products designed to enhance system management and reliability. Notable offerings include SelfReliant, which focuses on high availability and systems management, and the Application Ready Platform, which supports resource discovery, system model instantiation, and various integration tasks. Additionally, GoAhead develops WebServer, an open-source solution catering to embedded device developers, featuring support for active server pages, embedded JavaScript, and user management. The company's software is utilized across diverse projects, including wireless base station controllers and defense applications.

GoAhead

Venture Round in 2003
GoAhead Software, Inc. specializes in developing integrated middleware solutions tailored for the telecom, military, and aerospace sectors. Founded in 1993 and based in Bellevue, Washington, the company provides a range of products designed to enhance system management and reliability. Notable offerings include SelfReliant, which focuses on high availability and systems management, and the Application Ready Platform, which supports resource discovery, system model instantiation, and various integration tasks. Additionally, GoAhead develops WebServer, an open-source solution catering to embedded device developers, featuring support for active server pages, embedded JavaScript, and user management. The company's software is utilized across diverse projects, including wireless base station controllers and defense applications.

GoAhead

Series B in 1999
GoAhead Software, Inc. specializes in developing integrated middleware solutions tailored for the telecom, military, and aerospace sectors. Founded in 1993 and based in Bellevue, Washington, the company provides a range of products designed to enhance system management and reliability. Notable offerings include SelfReliant, which focuses on high availability and systems management, and the Application Ready Platform, which supports resource discovery, system model instantiation, and various integration tasks. Additionally, GoAhead develops WebServer, an open-source solution catering to embedded device developers, featuring support for active server pages, embedded JavaScript, and user management. The company's software is utilized across diverse projects, including wireless base station controllers and defense applications.

GoAhead

Venture Round in 1998
GoAhead Software, Inc. specializes in developing integrated middleware solutions tailored for the telecom, military, and aerospace sectors. Founded in 1993 and based in Bellevue, Washington, the company provides a range of products designed to enhance system management and reliability. Notable offerings include SelfReliant, which focuses on high availability and systems management, and the Application Ready Platform, which supports resource discovery, system model instantiation, and various integration tasks. Additionally, GoAhead develops WebServer, an open-source solution catering to embedded device developers, featuring support for active server pages, embedded JavaScript, and user management. The company's software is utilized across diverse projects, including wireless base station controllers and defense applications.
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