FUSE

1899

Founded

16

Investments

United States

Offices

Venture Fund

Investor Type

About

FUSE is an early-stage venture capital firm dedicated to investing in emerging software and AI-enabled startups within the Pacific Northwest, including Seattle and western Canada. Founded in 2020, FUSE has rapidly grown its committed capital to over $420 million, comprising an inaugural $170 million fund and a subsequent $250 million oversubscribed fund launched in September 2023. The firm focuses on leading Seed and Series A rounds, with investments ranging from $1 million to $10 million, aiming to support the next generation of B2B technology entrepreneurs in building category-defining businesses of lasting value.

FUSE's strategic limited partner base includes current and former executives from leading Pacific Northwest companies such as Microsoft, Amazon, Nike, Starbucks, Costco, T-Mobile, Avalara, DocuSign, Smartsheet, and Icertis, providing portfolio companies with unparalleled access to expertise, customers, and potential future M&A opportunities. The firm's portfolio includes 31 startups to date, spanning vertical software to machine learning applications, including Zuper, which automates field services workflows for businesses, and WellSaid Labs, the enterprise choice for AI-created voice.

Portfolio Companies

Zuper, WellSaid Labs, Pictory, Route Line, Avante, Bttn, Carbon Robotics, Digs, FreightMate, Goodship

Gepgraphic Focus

Seattle, Pacific Northwest, Western Canada

Key Differentiators

Strong local network of over 300 elite operators, executives, and founders, Strategic limited partner base from leading Pacific Northwest companies, Focus on early-stage investments in the Pacific Northwest region

Thypical Investment Size

$1 million to $10 million

Total Funds Raised

$420 million

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Productivity Tools

SaaS

Software

Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning (AI/ML)

Seattle

Pre-Seed

Seed

Series A

United States