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Trilogy Equity Partners

North America, Washington, United States, Bellevue

Description

Trilogy Equity Partners is a prominent early-stage venture capital firm headquartered in Bellevue, Washington. With a strategic focus on the Pacific Northwest, the firm is recognized for its role as often the first institutional investor in promising technology companies. Their investment philosophy is rooted in a collaborative approach, working closely with founders to transform innovative ideas into market-leading enterprises.

The firm's diverse portfolio spans critical technology sectors, including enterprise software (SaaS), cloud infrastructure, and consumer technology. Trilogy Equity Partners has a strong track record of identifying and nurturing companies that achieve significant market traction and successful exits. Notable investments include early backing for companies like Remitly, the digital remittance service; Auth0, a leading identity platform acquired by Okta; Outreach, a sales engagement platform; and Rover, a popular pet care marketplace. These examples underscore their ability to spot and support disruptive technologies.

Trilogy Equity Partners has consistently demonstrated its capacity to raise substantial capital to fuel its investment activities. For instance, their Fund IV successfully closed in 2021 with $165 million in commitments, building on the success of their $120 million Fund III, which closed in 2017. This robust financial backing enables the firm to deploy initial checks typically ranging from $1 million for seed-stage opportunities up to $8 million for Series A investments, with significant capital reserved for follow-on rounds. Their active investment strategy is reflected in their extensive portfolio, which includes over 50 companies, showcasing their deep commitment to fostering innovation in the tech ecosystem.

Investor Profile

Trilogy Equity Partners has backed more than 97 startups, with 4 new investments in the last 12 months alone. The firm has led 37 rounds, about 38% of its total and boasts 26 exits across its portfolio.

Investment Focus Highlights

  • Concentrates on Seed, Series A, Series B rounds (top funding stages).
  • Majority of deals are located in United States, Mexico, Canada.
  • Strong thematic focus on Software, Mobile, Machine Learning.
  • Led 2 rounds in the past year.
  • Typical check size: $1M – $8M.

Stage Focus

  • Seed (29%)
  • Series A (27%)
  • Series B (23%)
  • Series Unknown (9%)
  • Series C (4%)
  • Series D (3%)
  • Post Ipo Equity (2%)
  • Convertible Note (1%)
  • Series E (1%)
  • Pre Seed (1%)

Country Focus

  • United States (93%)
  • Mexico (3%)
  • Canada (2%)
  • Israel (2%)

Industry Focus

  • Software
  • Mobile
  • Machine Learning
  • Artificial Intelligence (Ai)
  • Saas
  • Internet
  • Analytics
  • Information Technology
  • Enterprise Software
  • Financial Services
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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Learn who this investor regularly partners with—both firms and angels—and explore their latest activity.

Who does Trilogy Equity Partners frequently co-invest with?

Two Sigma Ventures
North America, New York, United States, New York
Co-Investments: 7
Founders' Co-op
North America, Washington, United States, Seattle
Co-Investments: 14
Pioneer Square Labs
North America, Washington, United States, Seattle
Co-Investments: 8
Techstars
North America, Colorado, United States, Boulder
Co-Investments: 6
Bezos Expeditions
North America, District of Columbia, United States, Washington
Co-Investments: 7
Maveron
North America, California, United States, San Francisco
Co-Investments: 8
Ignition Partners
North America, California, United States, Los Altos
Co-Investments: 9
Foundry Group
North America, Colorado, United States, Boulder
Co-Investments: 7
Madrona
North America, Washington, United States, Seattle
Co-Investments: 12
Alumni Ventures
North America, New Hampshire, United States, Manchester
Co-Investments: 6

Which angels does Trilogy Equity Partners often collaborate with?

RG
North America, Washington, United States, Seattle
Shared Deals: 2
GE
North America, Pennsylvania, United States, Pittsburgh
Shared Deals: 3
ML
North America, New York, United States, New York
Shared Deals: 1
KM
North America, California, United States, San Francisco
Shared Deals: 8
SI
North America, Washington, United States, Seattle
Shared Deals: 2
Ryan Holmes
North America, British Columbia, Canada, Vancouver
Shared Deals: 2
JA
North America, California, United States, San Francisco
Shared Deals: 2
David Shim
North America, Washington, United States, Seattle
Shared Deals: 2
Federico Ranero
North America, Distrito Federal, Mexico, Mexico City
Shared Deals: 2
CF
North America, Washington, United States, Seattle
Shared Deals: 1

What are some of recent deals done by Trilogy Equity Partners?

Row Zero

Seattle, Washington, United States

Row Zero offers a self-serve big data analytics platform with spreadsheet modeling and dashboard sharing capabilities.

AnalyticsBig DataBusiness IntelligenceInformation Technology
SeedMay 6, 2025
Amount Raised: $10,000,000
Opanga Networks

Seattle, Washington, United States

Opanga Networks specializes in delivering machine learning-powered network modernization.

AppsInformation TechnologyMachine LearningTelecommunications
Series UnknownApr 15, 2025
Canvas

Boulder, Colorado, United States

Canvas scans the areas using an iPad or iPhone and then turns them into 3D designs.

3D TechnologyCADInformation TechnologyInterior Design
Series AJan 29, 2025
Amount Raised: $10,000,000
Vieu

Seattle, Washington, United States

Vieu offers a comprehensive AI-generated execution strategy, from prospecting to proposal to procurement.

Artificial Intelligence (AI)Business Information Systems
SeedOct 3, 2024
Amount Raised: $11,000,000
Owlet Baby Care

Lehi, Utah, United States

Owlet Baby Care offers a health monitor that allows parents to view their child's vital signs in real-time.

BabyConsumer ElectronicsHealth CareSoftware
Post Ipo EquityFeb 25, 2024
Amount Raised: $9,250,000
Zuplo

Seattle, Washington, United States

Programmable API management for developers. Simpler, better alternative to Apigee and Kong

Software
SeedNov 8, 2023
Amount Raised: $9,000,000
8Flow

San Mateo, California, United States

8Flow creates an enterprise-grade self-learning workflow automation platform for analyzing and automating customer support workflows.

Artificial Intelligence (AI)Customer ServiceEnterprise SoftwareIT ManagementMachine Learning
SeedJun 1, 2023
Amount Raised: $6,600,000
Maximal Learning

Bellevue, Washington, United States

Maximum Education utilizing AI to help each student reach their full potential.

Artificial Intelligence (AI)EdTechEducation
SeedMay 31, 2023
Amount Raised: $5,700,000
Spiral

Seattle, Washington, United States

Spiral is a software company that scans customer support & feedback data and converts it into specific issues using AI

Artificial Intelligence (AI)B2BCustomer ServiceMachine LearningSaaS
SeedNov 11, 2022
Amount Raised: $1,250,000
Included

Kirkland, Washington, United States

Included is a platform that drives DEI results at every stage of a company's employee lifecycle.

Artificial Intelligence (AI)Data VisualizationHuman ResourcesMachine LearningSaaSSoftware
SeedMay 19, 2022
Amount Raised: $3,500,000