35 Startup Investors in Washington, D.C. (2026)
40 investor organizations in Washington, D.C. are in the Round Funded catalog: venture capital firms, accelerators and incubators. Below are the top 35 by investments on record: what each one backs, where it is based, how many startups it has invested in, and a way to reach the team behind each once you sign up.
- Investors in the catalog
- 40 in Washington, D.C.
- Top sectors
- Impact & Social Enterprise, Climate & Energy, and Fintech
- Median investments
- 34 investments
- This list
- Updated for 2026
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The top 35 startup investors in Washington, D.C., by investments on record
Street EntrepreneursStreet Entrepreneurs is an inclusive, community-driven accelerator.Washington1,000 investments
AAF Management Ltd.AAF Management Ltd. is an early-stage VC firm focused on Seed and Series A technology companies.WashingtonFintechSaaS & EnterpriseDigital Health & HealthTech138 investments
VILLAGExVILLAGEx is an accelerator program for emerging, technology-enabled ventures.Washington125 investments
Union KitchenWe build successful food businesses by bringing together our Accelerator with access to our Kitchen, Distribution, and Stores.WashingtonFood & BeverageConsumer Goods (CPG)FoodTech & Agriculture120 investments
CivStartCivStart is a non-profit accelerator focused on identifying startup technologies that address the challenges and meet the needs of state.WashingtonGovTech & DefenseArtificial IntelligenceSaaS & Enterprise50 investments
Next Level: Elevating Diverse EntrepreneursNext Level: Elevating Diverse Entrepreneurs is an accelerator pilot program.WashingtonArtificial IntelligenceCybersecurityHealthcare & Biotech45 investments
Construct CapitalConstruct Capital invests in founders building technology to transform the most foundational industries of the economy.WashingtonManufacturing & IndustrialSupply Chain & LogisticsMobility & Logistics40 investments
First InFirst In is a VC firm investing in security technologies focused on cybersecurity, dual-use/defense tech, and data intelligenceWashingtonCybersecurityGovTech & DefenseArtificial Intelligence40 investments
The Land AcceleratorThe Land Accelerator is a selective training program and curated network for entrepreneurs.WashingtonClimate & EnergyFoodTech & AgricultureAgTech & Agriculture34 investmentsThat is 10 of 35.
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Greentech Europe 2023Greentech Europe 2023 is an accelerator for women-led startups in Europe working on sustainability products.WashingtonClimate & EnergyImpact & Social EnterpriseAgTech & Agriculture30 investments
ADAPT: Social Innovation for a More Resilient FutureADAPT: Social Innovation for a More Resilient Future is an accelerator program for impact-driven startups.WashingtonImpact & Social EnterpriseFintechHealthcare & Biotech29 investments
FHI VenturesFHI Ventures is a social enterprise accelerator supporting businesses with the potential for impact and delivering social returns.WashingtonHealthcare & BiotechMedTech & Medical DevicesEdTech8 investments
Laudato Si' ChallengeLaudato Si' Challenge is an accelerator for climate change startups.WashingtonClimate & EnergyFoodTech & AgricultureImpact & Social Enterprise7 investments
Bare VentureBARE Ventures is a venture capital firm investing in high-growth tech and top-performing VC funds.WashingtonSaaS & EnterpriseFintech6 investments
MassLightMassLight supplies capital and a dedicated tech team. We take equity in return.Washington5 investments
AKA VenturesAKA Ventures is a venture capital firm that scales up entrepreneurship.WashingtonCrypto & Web3FintechGaming & Entertainment3 investments
Lionchase North AmericaLionchase North America is an asset management investment firm.WashingtonManufacturing & IndustrialSupply Chain & LogisticsPropTech & Real Estate1 investments
LISC Strategic InvestmentsLISC Strategic Investment (SI) is an impact investing firm that manages national and place-based impact investment funds.WashingtonImpact & Social Enterprise
ACS Entrepreneurial Resources CenterThe American Chemical Society's business accelerator for chemistry-based startupsWashingtonHealthcare & BiotechBiotech & PharmaClimate & Energy
Anise Partners LLCAdvisory firm that unlocks growth opportunities by exporting knowledge and capital between Indonesia and the WestWashingtonImpact & Social Enterprise
BFY CapitalBFY Capital is a financial service company that provides growth capital for consumer brands.WashingtonFintechConsumer & Retail
Cultivate VenturesCultivate Ventures is an investment and advisory firm built to catalyze growth for promising food, wellness and fitness companies.WashingtonFoodTech & AgricultureFood & BeverageSports & Fitness
DHS GroupDHS Group is a private equity and venture capital investments firm.WashingtonHR & Future of WorkImpact & Social Enterprise
FashionBossFashionBoss is an online resource tool that offers educational content, business accelerator and innovative tools to the fashion industry.WashingtonSaaS & EnterpriseFashion & Beauty
PeaceTech AcceleratorUsing cloud technology for scaling social impact ventures to promote peace and stabilityWashingtonImpact & Social EnterprisePitch the investors that back startups like yours.
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How to find the right startup investors in Washington, D.C.
Start with focus, not fame: the stage each investor takes, the sectors it backs and how many startups it has funded. Shortlist the VC firms that write checks at your stage, add the accelerators and incubators that take companies like yours, and write to each with your traction and your ask in the first three lines. An investor with many deals in your sector is a better first email than a famous name with none.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many startup investors are there in Washington, D.C.?
The Round Funded catalog lists 40 investor organizations in Washington, D.C.: venture capital firms, accelerators and incubators. This page shows the top 35 by investments on record; the count updates as the catalog is refreshed.
How is this list ranked?
By the number of investments on record for each firm or program, then by how complete its profile is. It is a catalog ranking, not an editorial one: an investor with many recorded deals sits above a famous name with few.
How do I pitch startup investors in Washington, D.C.?
Open each investor's profile for its stage and sector focus first, then pitch the ones that match. VC firms take cold emails with traction up top; accelerators and incubators take applications through their own site. Sign up to see the contact behind each investor and reach them from your own Gmail.
Are these investors still active?
The catalog is refreshed continuously and each profile shows the investments on record. Check an investor's latest deals on its profile before you write, since focus and fund cycles change during the year.
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