Brianna McDonald

General Partner

NW Angel · Seattle, Washington, United States

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NW Angel was established to build the early-stage ecosystem and expand the overall investment community by fostering closer ties between angels, the family office capital, the institutional investor community, and portfolio companies. NW Angel is a private investor approach to investing in innovation and technology, leveraging the years of experience of best practices for early-stage investing. Additionally, NW Angel provides its investors access to proprietary deal flow by investing alongside the active angels, syndication with like-minded capital partners to invest additional capital in completing rounds, and sourcing follow-on capital where appropriate.

Owner

Ecosystem Venture Group · Greater Seattle Area

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Ecosystem Venture Group is an early-stage investment firm that bridges the gap between traditional venture capital and private equity. EcoVG empowers entrepreneurs to build sustainable businesses while providing investors with well-vetted, high-potential opportunities by offering strategic investment analysis, operational support, and fair deal structures. The startup funding ecosystem has long faced challenges — entrepreneurs struggling to secure fair and strategic funding, investors navigating uncertain terrain, and a system prioritizing short-term gains over sustainable success. EcoVG is changing the game by offering a hands-on, strategic approach, empowering startups with the tools to thrive while providing investors with well-vetted, high-potential opportunities.

Owner, Northwest & Rockies Region

Keiretsu Forum · Seattle, Washington, United States

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Keiretsu Forum Northwest & Rockies Chapter is a dynamic and influential investment community that fosters innovation and entrepreneurial growth. As an integral part of the global Keiretsu Forum network, this chapter brings together seasoned investors, industry experts, and visionary entrepreneurs in a collaborative ecosystem. Distinguished by its commitment to high-quality deal flow and comprehensive due diligence, the Keiretsu Forum Northwest & Rockies Chapter serves as a catalyst for connecting promising startups with strategic capital. The chapter hosts regular forums where entrepreneurs moving through a structured process present their innovative ventures to a diverse group of angel investors and venture capitalists. The process allows investors and CEOs to diligence and cultivate relationships to discover if the opportunity aligns with the investor portfolio. With a focus on creating lasting relationships, the Keiretsu Forum Northwest & Rockies Chapter goes beyond facilitating fin…

Member

Entrepreneurs'​ Organization · Seattle, Washington, United States

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EO is a global, peer-to-peer network of more than 12,000+ influential business owners with 160 chapters in 50 countries. Founded in 1987, EO is the catalyst that enables leading entrepreneurs to learn and grow, leading to greater success in business and beyond

Member

International Women's Forum · Seattle, Washington, United States

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IWF's membership includes more than 7,000 diverse and accomplished women from 33 nations on six continents. We answer high-achieving women leaders’ need for a community of diverse thinkers. We are shaping a future in which leadership has no gender and the next generation is inspired and equipped to transform the world.

Managing Partner

McDonald Ventures · Seattle, Washington, United States

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McDonald Ventures LLC provides professional services to emerging growth companies and fund managers on capital formation structures and investor relations strategies. Provide professional services to emerging growth companies and fund managers on capital formation structures and investor relations strategies. Responsible for working with emerging companies to accelerate growth through strategic planning, due diligence preparation and targeted introductions. Advise on proper corporate structure necessary to facilitate company financing and revenue growth; assemble fundraising and due diligence materials to raise capital. Partner with Founder to work with over 30 startup companies to meet their unique capital needs through global network of over 1,500 Angel Investors, many in the Pacific Northwest chapter.

Charter Member

TiE Seattle · Seattle, WA

TiE Seattle was founded in 2000 by a group of successful entrepreneurs to support entrepreneurship in the greater Seattle area. TiE Seattle hosts numerous programs and events throughout the year to bring together entrepreneurs, intrapreneurs, mentors, advisors, service providers, and investors, thereby growing the network and strengthening the platform. TiE events are sponsored by the leading VCs, enterprises, and law firms fostering entrepreneurship in the Seattle startup ecosystem. TiE Seattle has carried out its mission through various programs, such as the Investment Outlook Panel, where Experts provide predictions for the year, and the CEO Roundtable, where you build powerful relationships that help you scale your business.