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Washington Research Foundation

Washington Research Foundation, based in Washington, backs life sciences and deep tech startups at Pre-Seed, Seed, and Series A, writing checks from $100k to $3 million and can lead rounds.

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Entry stagePre-seed, Seed, Series A
Check size$100K to $3M
Leads roundsYes
FocusLife sciences, Deep tech
Latest fundn/a
Investing team2 peopleNo activity since Sep

Who you would pitch at Washington Research Foundation

2 people on the investing team. Partners are listed first.

Frank YinSenior Investment Associate
M. Ragan HartSenior Associate for Strategic InvestmentsShe has over a decade of experience in health economics, diagnostics, artificial intelligence, and tech-enabled services.

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Writes $100K to $3M checks. Its smallest check is larger than 5% of firms in the atlas.

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No recent activity since September 2026. Quiet does not mean closed.

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How to reach them[email protected]

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On these lists

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Questions

What stage does Washington Research Foundation invest in?

Washington Research Foundation reports entry at pre-seed, seed, series a.

How much does Washington Research Foundation invest?

Washington Research Foundation reports checks of $100K to $3M.

Does Washington Research Foundation lead rounds?

Yes. Washington Research Foundation says it can lead.

Who are the partners at Washington Research Foundation?

Frank Yin, M. Ragan Hart.

Is Washington Research Foundation active right now?

No recent activity since September 2026.

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