Pack Ventures is a community-driven venture fund investing in pre-seed and seed stage companies founded by University of Washington (UW) alumni, faculty, and students. Their unique model leverages a community of over 200 experienced UW alumni as LPs and mentors to support the next generation of UW-led startups. They focus on providing not just capital, but also access to a powerful network for hiring, customer introductions, and expert advice, positioning themselves as the first check for the UW ecosystem.