Firms

Community Access Fund

Seattle, Washington, United States

Community Access Fund is an early-stage venture-capital firm based in Seattle, founded in 2019. It supports startup founders with capital and a network of founders, mentors and advisers, including the Venture Out community for founders from technology companies. Its published team includes Managing Partner Sean Sternbach, Tom Anderton and Patrick Thompson; a public regulatory disclosure also identifies Brant Shrimplin as investor-relations support for Community Access Management III. Community Access Management III LLC is the legally identified management entity in the March 2024 state exempt-reporting-adviser filing, CRD327370, which explicitly publishes the firm’s website. Community Access Fund is the investing brand; its individual funds and special-purpose vehicles remain distinct legal entities. The public portfolio spans AI and developer infrastructure, aerospace, robotics and life-science technology, including Genemod, Luxonis, Agile Space Industries, GrowthBook and Kamiwaza. Five exact private vehicles are reported in the manager’s filing, including Community Access Fund III LLC and four company-specific vehicles. Their reported gross asset values do not establish completed fundraising or paid company checks. The exact current fund commitments and closing dates are not publicly verified.

Founded: 2019
Type: Venture capital