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Anthony Bontrager

Investor at Groopit

Seattle, Washington

Overview 

Anthony Bontrager is the Managing Director at WestRiver Group in Seattle, Washington, with a focus on strategic partnerships, start-ups, and digital media. He has made significant investments in companies like Groopit, QorusDocs, Tagboard, and Tectonic Audio Labs, contributing to their growth and success in various funding stages. With a background in entrepreneurship and executive management, Anthony has successfully led business acquisitions and strategic planning initiatives, demonstrating expertise in venture capital and corporate development. His role at WestRiver Group involves overseeing investments in sectors such as LegalTech, FinTech, and SaaS, highlighting his strong track record in identifying and supporting innovative companies.

Work Experience 

  • Managing Director

    2018 - Current

    WestRiver Group is a thematically-driven investment firm that manages venture funds and builds world-class companies throughout the global innovation economy. Backed by some of the world’s most impactful investors, we employ modern investment practices, thoughtful leadership, and socially responsible principals to create long-term, sustainable value for all our stakeholders.

WestRiver Group is an investment firm providing integrated capital solutions to the global innovation economy.

  • Investor / Director

    2023

Groopit: The AI Problem-Solving Engine

Raised $6,800,000.00 from DataPower Ventures, Cercano Management, WestRiver Group, Tapas Capital and Cascade Seed Fund.

  • Investor (PSL Studio III)

    2023

PSL Ventures is an venture fund that focuses on technology-driven companies.

  • Investor / Director

    2022

Tagboard is a software platform aggregating social media content from multiple networks for end-users, brands and marketers.

Raised $20,900,000.00 from NBA Equity, Ryan Sports Ventures, Blue Star Innovation Partners, Singularity Capital and Greg Norman Group.

  • Investor / Director

    2019

  • Investor / LPAC (TSV Fund III)

    2018

Two Sigma Impact is focused on workforce impact where we anticipate innovative and thoughtful investments in humans.

  • Investor / Advisor (MVL Fund III)

    2018

Madrona Venture Labs is a startup studio that builds companies from scratch.

Raised $30,300,000.00 from Elie Seidman, Madrona, Ralph Pascualy, Mike McSherry, Chad Cohen, Jon Gelsey, Elissa Fink, Court Lorenzini, Erik Blachford and WestRiver Group.

  • Investor / Director

    2018

  • Investor / Director

    2018

  • Investor / LPAC (Funds I & II)

    2018

EIC invests in companies developing the next generation of technology to ensure abundant, clean, and accessible energy.

Education 

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