Founders Co-op

Founded and funded by entrepreneurs, the Founders Co-op is a unique network dedicated to serving entrepreneurs. We have been supporting entrepreneurs in the region since 2008, ranging from funding to scaling. This was the Oregon Territory. The pioneer settlers were affected by the Klondike Gold Rush and thrived in remote environments. The region continues to attract executives and builders who embrace differences. The region's innovation ecosystem flourishes with support. We aim to drive and support entrepreneurial behavior. Techstars Seattle was co-founded by Founders'Co-op in 2010. In 2019, Techstars unveiled the Amazon-driven Alexa Accelerator. In 2017, we took over the Alexa Accelerator. We have invested in an additional 130 companies, bringing the number of early-stage businesses we have backed to 250 in the Pacific Northwest. Startup Hall was established in 2013. We partnered with the University of Washington to create Startup Hall. Startup Hall established a one-of-a-kind platform for organic academic-business connectivity.