Venture Mechanics is a vibrant community of entrepreneurs, investors, mentors, and innovators in the venture-scale startup ecosystem. From concept to funding, we empower founders through mentorship, educational events, venture competitions, and the Catapult—our unique Catapult Accelerator model designed for rapid growth and strong ROI. While sector-agnostic, we specialize in Aerospace, AI/ML, ClimateTech, Consumer/CPG, DefenseTech, Drones, E-commerce & Marketing Automation, FinTech/Blockchain/Web3, Hardware & Manufacturing, Health Innovation, InsureTech, PropTech and EdTech.
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No other entity has done more to enhance the Bellevue and Seattle startup ecosystem than Venture Mechanics. I can’t wait to see how much more value they bring as a vital resource for accelerating startups and connecting them with investors and service providers. - Brooks L.
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My life and business has changed since I came to Venture Mechanics. A real community with a heart and purpose to help founders be successful. Doc M.
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Venture Mechanics took me from the brink of giving up on my idea to quitting my job and actively pitching to investors—all in about five months. That transformation speaks volumes about the value they bring to founders. - Joshua A.
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I have been fortunate to discover Venture Mechanics as a way to share my expertise while learning in parallel, and doing so in a welcoming atmosphere. Every time I visit VM, my time is well spent. - Nick W.
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Catapult is a transformative program that provides validation, key insights, and an engaged community of mentors and peers who actively challenge, teach, and support you. They guide you step-by-step, steadily building your confidence to excel at high-stakes tables. - Divya A.
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I’ve mentored and advised hundreds of startup founders and teams over the years. Venture Mechanics Catapult program provides one of the most effective and thoughtfully designed programs I’ve seen for providing founders with the guidance they need to grow and succeed. - Mark K.
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I really enjoy the intimacy of meeting founders, investors and fellow mentors at Venture Mechanics. The events are high quality, casual and very collaborative. Conclaves and workshops are especially informative and a very good opportunity to cross pollinate experiences with other mentor specialities. - Chang C.

