The short answer
Our database lists 381 startup investors based in Washington, DC. 101 are angels or syndicates and 126 list pre-seed as a stage they invest in. (Zalarma investor database, as of 2026-11-01.)
What stages they back
Of the 326 records in Washington, DC that list a stage, here is how many invest at each one (investors often list several).
Investors by stage
Who they are
The mix of investor types tells you where your first checks are most likely to come from.
Investors by type
Sectors they focus on
Sector focus as listed on each record. Generalists who list many sectors are counted in each.
Investors by sector focus
Typical check sizes
Based on the 328 records that list a check size (we use the low end of a stated range).
Investors by typical check size
Firms with the most investors listed in Washington, DC
Firms ranked by how many of their investors in Washington, DC appear in our database with a stage listed. A useful starting map of who is active locally, not a ranking of quality.
| Firm | Main stages | Listed |
|---|---|---|
| Paladin Capital Group | Seed, Series A | under 10 |
| Camber Creek | Seed, Series A, Series B+ | under 10 |
| BlueRun Ventures | Seed, Series A | under 10 |
| Construct Capital | Seed, Series A | under 10 |
| Lockheed Martin Ventures | Seed, Series A, Series B+ | under 10 |
| Accion Venture Lab | Seed, Series A | under 10 |
| Flourish Ventures | Seed, Series A | under 10 |
| Accolade Partners | Seed, Series A | under 10 |
| Hustle Fund | Pre-seed, Seed | under 10 |
| Revolution | Seed, Series A | under 10 |
| QED Investors | Seed, Series A | under 10 |
| New Markets Venture Partners | Seed, Series A, Series B+ | under 10 |
How to raise in Washington, DC
- Angels are a big part of the picture (101 in our Washington, DC data). Angel groups and syndicates pool smaller checks, so one group yes can fill a meaningful part of a pre-seed round.
- Use a warm-intro plan for the top 25 names and a short cold email for the rest.
More Washington, DC investor lists
About this data
Counts are records in the Zalarma investor database, as of 2026-11-01: angels, venture firms and their partners, micro-VCs, family offices, corporate VCs and accelerators that list startup investing. One investor can appear in several stage or sector rows. Stage, sector and check size come from what each record lists, so not every record has every field. Counts under 10 are not shown. Firm names are listed; we do not publish personal contact details on this site. Read how we build and check the data.
Frequently asked questions
How many startup investors are in Washington, DC?
The Zalarma investor database lists 381 startup investors based in Washington, DC as of 2026-11-01, including angels, venture firms and their partners, family offices, corporate VCs and accelerators.
Are there pre-seed investors in Washington, DC?
Yes. 126 startup investors in Washington, DC list pre-seed as a stage they invest in, and 306 list seed.
Do Washington, DC investors only fund Washington, DC companies?
No. Many invest regionally or nationally, but local investors are often the fastest first checks because they can meet you and check references in person. Check each investor's focus before reaching out.
How do I get introduced to these investors?
Shortlist the 20 to 30 investors whose stage, sector and check size fit your round, then look for a warm path through founders they backed, local angel groups, lawyers and accelerators. Zalarma can build that shortlist for you.