Flying Fish Partners

Flying Fish Partners is a Seattle-based early-stage venture capital firm with a specialized focus on applied artificial intelligence and machine learning (AI/ML) startups, as well as the foundational tools and infrastructure that support these technologies. Founded by experienced entrepreneurs and investors, the firm leverages its team's deep operational and technical expertise, often stemming from leadership roles at major tech companies, to provide strategic guidance to its portfolio companies. This hands-on approach is a cornerstone of their investment philosophy, aiming to help founders navigate the complexities of building and scaling AI-driven businesses.

The firm primarily targets Seed and Series A rounds, often taking a lead or co-lead position in these early funding stages. Flying Fish Partners is currently investing out of its fourth fund, a $100 million vehicle, which follows their successful $80 million Fund III. Their initial investments typically range from $1 million to $3 million, reflecting their commitment to providing meaningful early capital to promising ventures. While their sweet spot is within this range, they also have the capacity to participate in larger follow-on rounds or later-stage Series A investments, sometimes extending up to $5 million.

Geographically, Flying Fish Partners maintains a strong presence and focus on the Pacific Northwest's burgeoning tech ecosystem, particularly in Seattle. However, their investment mandate extends across North America, allowing them to back innovative AI/ML companies regardless of their specific location within the continent. The firm seeks to partner with visionary founders who are developing transformative AI applications and the critical infrastructure necessary for the broader adoption and advancement of artificial intelligence.