about Empire

Empire Ventures is a unique venture capital firm who looks to harvest and cross pollinate the most innovative technology companies from the Pacific Northwest and Silicon Valley and leverage our experience, strategic relationships and network to bring significant value.  Founded in 1998, we provide entrepreneurs more than just capital.  We bring experience, leadership, insight, integrity, a vast network and diligence to our portfolio companies.  Our approach is comprehensive.  We believe our job doesn't end upon an investment being made; it intensifies.

We are motivated around one big idea: Partner with the best and brightest entrepreneurs to build world-class organizations.  This winning strategy has contributed to the success of dozens of companies over the years.

Empire compliments the capital we invest with the expertise, networks and active support that build lasting value.   While much of the world is "returning to business basics," Empire is simply continuing to do what we have done since our inception-helping companies solidify their strategies and build a lasting foundation, thus enabling them to compete successfully in large new markets and satisfy their customers.  Our firm was designed to work with young companies, actively supporting their growth every step of the way.  So, our heritage has uniquely prepared us to build businesses using basics that have, for decades, proven to generate lasting value.

Through our team's years helping to build several new ventures and serving as leaders at major corporations including Intel, GE and Phoenix, we have learned that building sustainable businesses requires much more than capital.  Through our passion for working with entrepreneurs and depth of experience building businesses, we provide energy and stability to the process even through the roughest of storms.