Linden Rhoads, The W Fund

Linden Rhoads invests exclusively in early-stage technology and life science spin-outs from Washington. See sector focus, stage focus and contact routes.

About Linden Rhoads

Linden Rhoads invests exclusively in early-stage technology and life science spin-outs from Washington State research institutions, primarily targeting check sizes of $250,000 to $500,000 per company. Her distinctive thesis focuses on commercializing university discoveries, with a portfolio including notable companies like Vicis (medical devices), Mobisante (ultrasound imaging), and C-SATS (acquired by Johnson & Johnson). As the General Manager of The W Fund, she has backed approximately 19 such spin-outs since the fund's 2013 launch, emphasizing sectors like biotech, cleantech, and information technology.

Linden Rhoads at a glance

Role
General Manager & Board Member
Organization
The W Fund
Location
Seattle, WA
Investor type
Venture Capital
Focus areas
Pharmaceuticals and Biotechnology, Software
Stages
Seed, Series A

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What does Linden Rhoads invest in?
Linden Rhoads at The W Fund (Seattle, WA) — sector focus: Pharmaceuticals and Biotechnology, Software; stage focus: Seed, Series A.
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Linden Rhoads's published profile links (website, LinkedIn or X where available) are listed on the StartupFundraising.com investor profile.
Where is Linden Rhoads based?
Linden Rhoads is based in Seattle, WA.

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