About Keiretsu Forum Northwest & Rockies

Keiretsu Forum Northwest & Rockies is one of the most active and influential groups within the global Keiretsu network. With eight dynamic chapters across the Pacific Northwest and the Rockies, we unite a powerful community of accredited investors, venture capitalists, family offices, and serial entrepreneurs. We have consistently ranked among the top 5 most active angel groups in North America by PitchBook and earned a reputation for identifying and backing ventures with scalable potential.

At Keiretsu Forum Northwest & Rockies, our values shape how we invest, collaborate, and lead. They guide every decision, every relationship, and every deal we pursue. We call it The Keiretsu Way - a culture built on GRIT that powers long-term success for our community.

Growth: We are continuous learners who bring creative solutions to ensure growth

Resiliency: We learn from our mistakes and keep moving forward.

Integrity: We exhibit honesty and authenticity founded on strong moral principles.

Transparency: We provide open and forthright communication to problem-solve and build strong relationships.

“Great Association…”
Keiretsu Forum is made up of dedicated investors, business leaders, venture capitalists, corporate partners, and serial entrepreneurs, with membership by invitation only. We maintain strong relationships with venture capital firms, universities, and investment banks, providing access to the capital, talent, technology, and resources essential for building successful ventures.

“…With Quality Deal Flow”
Our high-quality, diverse deal flow is driven by our community of members, who invest in startups across sectors like emerging technologies, real estate, life sciences, healthcare, and biotech, as well as any industry with strong growth potential. Presenting entrepreneurs gain exposure to 250+ potential investors, along with access to valuable resources, customers, board members, advisors, referrals, and feedback.

Keiretsu Forum Northwest & Rockies spans eight chapters across two regions. In the Northwest, our chapters include Vancouver, Seattle, Bellevue, and Portland. In the Rockies, we’re active in Calgary, Salt Lake City, Boulder, and Denver.

Our community of chapters enables: 

• Support of our portfolio companies and presenting entrepreneurs with equity and resources in different capital markets
• Collaborative business and social relationships between chapters
• Contributions towards the economic growth and job creation of the chapter region
• Access to quality deal flow for our members throughout our local chapters and our international network