Western Technology Investment
Western Technology Investment (WTI) is a pioneering venture debt firm that has been providing capital to startups since 1980. With a focus on minimizing dilution, WTI has supported over 1,400 companies across major innovation sectors. The firm is known for its flexible, scalable, and partner-driven approach, offering debt capital from the seed stage through to public listing. WTI is currently investing from its 11th institutional fund, backed by institutional LPs including endowments, non-profits, academic institutions, and select family offices.
Western Technology Investment
104 La Mesa Drive, Suite 102, Portola Valley, CA 94028
What We Do
WTI offers venture debt to startups, providing a flexible and founder-friendly form of capital that supports growth with less dilution. Their approach includes no 'Material Adverse Changes' clauses, no 'Insolvency Default' clauses, no 'Investor Support' covenants, and no subjective requirements, ensuring startups have access to capital when they need it most.
WTI provides credit facilities that can scale with companies throughout their lifecycle, from seed stage to public listing, allowing businesses to fully utilize their capital.
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Key People
Accounting Ops Manager
Director of Finance
Investment Partner
Principal
Director of Finance and SEC Reporting
Chief Accounting Officer
Accounting Manager
Principal
Jr. Loan Specialist
Operations Manager
Senior Loan Specialist Manager
Accounting Manager
AP/AR Analyst
Venture Partner
Senior Manager of Finance
Investment Partner, CEO
Loan Specialist
Senior Manager of Investments and Operations
Principal
Investment Partner
Director of Investments and Finance
Senior Accountant
Investment Partner
Director of Compliance and Operations
Investment Partner, Chairman
Associate
Principal and Portfolio Manager
CFO & CCO
Investment Partner