FUSE
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FUSE is the rare young fund that's actually earned its swagger through execution, not just pedigree. All three founding partners are under 35 and founders consistently say they "feel more as part of the team, as opposed to benefactors from on-high." Their network-effects model gets stronger with every investment and LP they add, and having most LPs within 20 minutes of their office means real operational help, not just check-writing. The Microsoft/Amazon executive LP base isn't just for show - portfolio CEOs like Samir Bodas at Icertis call them "relentless and hyper focused on winning." They're hyper-local to Pacific Northwest but that's a feature, not a bug - they know everyone and everything happening in Seattle tech.
- —Best for: PNW founders wanting young, hungry partners who act like co-founders
- —Watch out for: Geographic focus limits them if you're not Seattle/Vancouver area
- —Known for: Network-driven investing with real operational LP support from tech execs
FUSE invests in early-stage software and AI-enabled startups in the Pacific Northwest, focusing on companies that leverage software and AI to improve business processes. They specifically target companies that "automate business processes" and/or "make workers super human at their jobs."
FUSE co-leads Pre-Seed, Seed, and Series A rounds with check sizes ranging from $1M to $10M. Their focus areas include vertical software, embodied AI, applied AI, space tech, and the intersection of hardware and software. Portfolio spans from vertical software to machine learning applications.
Montana native who spent seven years backing early-stage startups at Ignition Partners before co-founding FUSE at age 35. Previously worked in tech M&A at Mooreland Partners and structured finance at KPMG. Founders describe him as bringing "charisma and contagious energy" to portfolio company events.
University of Washington business school grad and former investment banker who served as a principal at Ignition Partners before co-founding FUSE at age 30. Son of two immigrant parents. Known for identifying product-market fit, noting WellSaid's "off-the-charts bottom-up adoption."
Former partner at Headline (formerly e.ventures) for nine years where he led early investments in category-defining companies like Fetch Rewards, Bitwarden, Shopmonkey, and Shipt. Joined FUSE after a "six-year courtship" with Carter and Borumand, focusing on space tech and hardware/software intersection.
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