Keiretsu Forum is the largest global network of accredited angelinvestors, venture capitalists and corporate/institutional investors. The organization currently has 18 chapters and more than 750 accredited investor members on three continents, including North America, Europe and Asia. A large percentage of these members are in the Northwest which encompasses Seattle, Bellevue, Portland and Boise. “Keiretsu” stands for collaboration, the culture in which the forum thrives.

Members of Keiretsu Forum provide early-stage capital in the range of $250k-$3m to high-quality, diverse investment opportunities, including emerging technologies, healthcare/life sciences, real estate, consumer products and other industries with high growth opportunity. Members collaborate in the due diligence, but make their own individual investment decisions.

Membership in Keiretsu Forum is by invitation only and is extended to individuals who share the vision and will actively contribute to their community.

Keiretsu Forum members possess and share diverse industry expertise, from software, telecom and life sciences to retail and information technology. Presenting entrepreneurs have the opportunity to enjoy exposure to the investors, access to a wealth of feedback and insights, and a portal into the markets, relationships and executive talent found within the Keiretsu Forum network.

The members of the Keiretsu Forum have also founded a non-profit counterpart, the Keiretsu Forum Northwest Charitable Foundation to encourage charitable giving among members and friends of the Keiretsu Forum. The Keiretsu Forum Charitable Foundation elevates the awareness of giving within the Keiretsu Forum and supports the causes with which its members are actively involved.

The Keiretsu Forum community, founded in 2000 in East Bay of San Francisco, CA, is strengthened through education on angel investing, as well as charitable and social activities (details here).