SeaChange Fund, founded in 2015 as Seattle Angel Fund, has invested more than $5 million in 15 early-stage Pacific Northwest startups, across seven industries. These investments help support nearly 200 jobs in the region. ​

SeaChange

A seed stage firm that focuses on investing in science-driven startups.

SK Ventures

Creative Destruction Lab (CDL) is a no-fee/no-equity organization that delivers an objectives-based mentoring program for massively scalable, pre-seed stage, science- and technology-based companies. Its nine-month program allows founders to learn from experienced entrepreneurs, increasing their likelihood of success. Founded in 2012 by Professor Ajay Agrawal at the University of Toronto’s Rotman School of Management, the program has expanded to thirteen sites across seven countries: Seattle, Oxford, Paris, Atlanta, Estonia, Wisconsin, Vancouver, Calgary, Montreal, Berlin, Melbourne and Halifax.

Creative Destruction Lab (CDL)

​Flying Fish is an early-stage venture capital firm that invests in applied and platform AI/ML startups as well as supporting tools and infrastructure. The fund was founded by former Microsoft AI operators in 2016 and is fueling the next generation of technical leaders in every industry who are building companies with machine learning at the core of their strategy.

Flying Fish Partners

Madrona Venture Labs is an enterprise AI startup studio. They partner with entrepreneurs from day one to build and fund companies from scratch. The studio provides support in validating ideas, building early traction, and securing funding. Madrona Venture Labs leverages decades of investment experience and a network of industry experts to help founders create successful companies.

Madrona Venture Labs

We invest wherever the Seattle Mariners play on TV. When I say “we”, I mean me and Jen, our mighty Chief of Staff. Marketplace, Consumer Brands, Ecommerce, B2B Software are my sweet spots. Preferred stage is pre-seed, preferred check $250-$750K. Ascend’s Limited Partners are a diverse group of technology leaders, financiers, and entrepreneurs.

Ascend

SpringRock Ventures is a venture capital firm that helps entrepreneurs building compelling companies in an evolving sector. The venture capital firm focuses on digital health, devices, services, oral health, SAAS, consumerization/eCommerce of healthcare, IT, wellness, HIPAA and other innovative companies improving general health. They invest in early to late-stage, high growth-potential companies with some demonstrated customer acceptance.  SpringRock Ventures was founded in 2015 and is based in Seattle, Washington, USA.

SpringRock Ventures

BHG VC is the corporate venture capital arm of BHG Financial.

BHG VC

Vouched

Vouched develops patent-pending AI (CV/ML) to visually verify identity and onboard users in seconds. Vouched works with companies in regulated and sensitive industries including healthcare, real estate, gig and sharing, retail, operations and logistics, and financial services and banking, among others. Vouched has identified hundreds of thousands of people from around the world. It is proficient in hundreds of ID types, including all IDs in the U.S., Canada, Vietnam, and Great Britain, as well as passports for 30+ countries.

Vouched is an AI-driven identity verification platform founded in 2018 that provides real-time verification solutions for regulated and commercial businesses. The company's proprietary AI and computer vision technology analyzes photo identity documents including passports and driver's licenses, performs facial recognition through selfie verification, and examines text data such as addresses. The platform covers more than 85% of the global population. In addition to visual identification, Vouched's solution validates customer identification against state DMV registries and government databases in real-time. The company offers three main products: Identity Essential for basic verification, Identity Advanced for deeper data checks, and Identity Premier for enhanced fraud prevention. In November 2023, Vouched expanded its offerings with VouchedAuto for the automotive sector and VouchedRx for telehealth providers. The company's technology identified more than 99% of known fraud cases. In January 2024, Vouched was named Seattle's startup of the Year by Hackernoon.com.

Ensuring the right people access the right resources at the right time

Identity & Access Management

Peter Horadan new Vouched CEO, expected to drive rapid IDV growth

Vouched is an AI-driven identity verification platform founded in 2018 that provides real-time verification solutions for regulated and commercial businesses. The company's proprietary AI and computer vision technology analyzes photo identity documents including passports and driver's licenses, performs facial recognition through selfie verification, and examines text data such as addresses. The platform covers more than 85% of the global population. In addition to visual identification, Vouched's solution validates customer identification against state DMV registries and government databases in real-time. The company offers three main products: Identity Essential for basic verification, Identity Advanced for deeper data checks, and Identity Premier for enhanced fraud prevention. In November 2023, Vouched expanded its offerings with VouchedAuto for the automotive sector and VouchedRx for telehealth providers. The company's technology identified more than 99% of known fraud cases. In January 2024, Vouched was named Seattle's startup of the Year by Hackernoon.com.
Key customers and partnerships
Vouched served more than 300 banks, fintech companies, and healthcare providers. Its notable customers include Hims Health, Alloy, BHG Financial, and Driveway (a subsidiary of Lithia Motors). After implementing Vouched's identity verification solution, Driveway reported a 40% reduction in average onboarding time and an 80% decrease in fraud-related profit losses. The company's technology works with more than 500 ID types across over 60 countries.

Vouched Raises $6.3M to Expand AI Identity Verification Offering to Telemedicine and Healthcare

Global Identity and Document Verification

Vouched launches biometric ID verification software for auto retailers

Vouched, the AI Experts on Identity Verification, Won Seattle’s Startup of the Year from Hackernoon and Asked ChatGPT to Generate this Self-Deprecating News Release

Vouched | Partners

Digital Identity Verification

Vouched, an identity verification startup backed by Zulily co-founders, raises $6.3M

Vouched raises $6.3 million to expand its AI driven identity verification offering to telemedicine and healthcare providers

Vouched Raises $6.3 Million for Identity Verification Platform

Vouched Launches New Identity Verification Solution for Telehealth Providers

Vouched Unveils AI-Driven Identity Verification Solution for Automotive Sector: Accelerating Onboarding and Fortifying Security to Boost Sales

FortifID is a software company that puts individuals back in control of their identity and directly connects individuals to institutions. The company building a network to power secure, trusted &amp; robust consumer data for the digital world, also enabling individuals to seize control over the use of their personal data. They solve the needs ofbusinesses that use, buy or sell personal data, as well as the privacy needs of consumers for business using personal data, for business selling personal data, and for individuals. Their vision is a data solution for the digital age using blockchain and next-gen concepts from MIT. FortifID was founded in 2017 and is based in Mountain View, California, USA.

FortifID

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 Keycloak is an open-source identity and access management (IAM) solution developed by Red Hat. It provides robust user authentication, authorization, and single sign-on (SSO) capabilities, allowing users to securely access multiple applications and services with a single set of credentials. Keycloak supports industry-standard protocols such as OpenID Connect, OAuth 2.0, and SAML 2.0, ensuring interoperability and seamless integration with various applications and frameworks.
 
 
 One of Keycloak's key features is its ability to act as an identity provider (IdP), handling user authentication and attribute assertions. It can also function as a service provider (SP), relying on external IdPs for authentication and authorization. Keycloak offers a user-friendly administration console, where administrators can manage users, roles, and permissions, as well as configure authentication methods, federation settings, and authorization policies.
 
 
 Keycloak supports user federation, allowing it to integrate with existing user stores such as LDAP and Active Directory. It also enables identity brokering, empowering users to authenticate using their existing social media accounts or external identity providers. Additionally, Keycloak provides customizable login pages, password recovery mechanisms, and support for multi-factor authentication, enhancing security and user experience.
 
 
 As an open-source project, Keycloak benefits from community contributions, ensuring its continuous improvement and adaptation to evolving business needs. Organizations can leverage the extensive documentation, forums, and resources provided by the Keycloak community for support and guidance during implementation and customization.
 
 
 
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Keycloak

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 miniOrange provides Identity and Access Management (IAM) solutions offering a range of products, including Single Sign-On (SSO), Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA), and Cloud Access Security Broker (CASB). Its solutions secure access to various applications and cloud services while enabling seamless user experiences.&nbsp;
 
 
 miniOrange's technology allows organizations to implement access control policies based on factors like IP addresses, locations, devices, and time restrictions, providing granular control over data access. Additionally, its solutions integrate with platforms such as Microsoft 365, ServiceNow, Oracle EBS, and Zoom, enabling businesses to enhance security across their digital ecosystems. With a strong focus on compliance and data protection, miniOrange's IAM offerings help enterprises mitigate risks associated with unauthorized access, data breaches, and cyber threats.
 
 
 Key customers and partnerships
 
 
 miniOrange's client base spans various industries, including government entities, healthcare organizations, and enterprises across the US.&nbsp;
 
 
 miniOrange partners with companies like Oracle, Microsoft, ServiceNow, and Zoom, integrating their IAM solutions to secure access to these platforms seamlessly. Its extensive app integration library, comprising over 5,000 applications, allows organizations to optimize resources and costs while streamlining authentication and access management processes.
 
 
 
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miniOrange

One Identity provides identity security solutions focused on protecting and unifying four core elements: Identity Governance and Administration (IGA), Access Management (AM), Privileged Access Management (PAM), and Active Directory Management. The company's solutions help organizations manage identities across on-premises, cloud, and hybrid environments through a modular and integrated approach to user account management. In October 2021, One Identity acquired OneLogin, which expanded its capabilities to include Single Sign-On, multi-factor authentication, directory integration, and user provisioning. The combination allowed customers to take a comprehensive approach to identity security through a unified identity security platform.

One Identity

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 SailPoint provides identity security solutions for enterprises. Its identity governance and administration (IGA) platform, IdentityIQ, allows organizations to manage and secure access to applications, data, and cloud resources across their entire IT infrastructure. IdentityIQ automates user provisioning, access requests, access certifications, and policy enforcement, ensuring that users have the appropriate level of access based on their roles and responsibilities.
 
 
 IdentityIQ integrates with various enterprise systems, including cloud, mobile, and on-premises applications, through connectors and APIs. This integration allows for synchronized user access management across the organization's technology landscape. The platform's key components include, 1)Identity Cube, a centralized repository for user identities and access rights, 2)Policies for enforcing organizational and regulatory standards, 3)Workflows for automating identity-related processes, and 4)Tasks, scheduled or event-driven processes for executing specific activities).
 
 
 SailPoint's identity governance solution helps organizations streamline audit and compliance processes, enhance security posture, and improve operational efficiency. It offers features such as role-based access control (RBAC), separation of duties (SoD) enforcement, password management, and compliance reporting. The platform leverages AI and machine learning (ML) capabilities to automate tasks, analyze identity data, and assist in determining appropriate access levels.
 
 
 In August 2022, SailPoint was acquired by Thoma Bravo in an all-cash transaction valued at ~USD 6.9 billion. Subsequently, it was delisted from the New York Stock Exchange.
 
 
 Key customers and partnerships
 
 
 SailPoint has established partnerships with various technology companies and has a strong customer base spanning multiple industries. Some notable customers are General Electric, Vodafone, ADP, and Western Union. SailPoint has also formed a partnership with Circle Security, a decentralized threat prevention platform, to enhance the security offerings for its customers.
 
 
 SailPoint actively collaborates with industry leaders, such as Cisco and Rapid7, to expand its identity security solutions and integrate with their respective products and services. The company maintains a partner ecosystem, including managed security service providers (MSSPs) and resellers, to facilitate the deployment and adoption of its identity governance solutions across various market segments.
 
 
 
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SailPoint

Platforms that manage and control user access to systems, applications, and resources and govern the policies, processes, and controls necessary to ensure appropriate access levels, permissions, and entitlements are granted to users based on their roles, responsibilities, and organizational requirements

Platforms that manage and maintain controls, policies, and systems that govern the entire lifecycle of an employee's access to company resources, systems, and data

Platforms that provide an additional layer of security beyond traditional username and password authentication, including controls such as one-time passwords (OTP), biometric data recognition (such as fingerprint, facial recognition), hardware tokens, or push notifications to mobile devices as a means to strengthen the authentication process

Platforms that manage and secure the digital identities and access rights of customers or users across various applications, services, and resources of an organization

Platforms that focus on managing user credentials, including passwords, to ensure secure access to systems, applications, data and resources

Platforms that enable users to authenticate once and gain access to multiple systems, applications, or services without the need to provide separate credentials for each system or resource access and usage

IAM solutions enable personalization by tailoring user rights, roles, and access to services based on individual profiles

IAM solutions enhance transparency and accountability by controlling user access, monitoring activity, facilitating audits, and preventing unauthorized access, ensuring business data integrity

AI/ML in IAM help automate risk analysis, anomaly detection, and adapt access controls, improving security.

Certain customer IAM providers also offer biometric authentication solutions

This is a key demand driver for IAM solutions as companies switch to a hybrid work environment, driving the increased need to manage user identity and access to organizational resources

Companies offering IAM solutions offer their solutions under a B2B SaaS model

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