Since 2014, East Seattle Partners (ESP) has made direct investments in early stage and mature middle market companies, as well as commercial real estate and multi-family properties in the Pacific Northwest. East Seattle Partners invests in companies and real estate projects with growth potential, solid business fundamentals and community minded values. We look for opportunities where our capital and expertise are directly involved in building market leaders, developing iconic properties, creating jobs, addressing customer problems, and making positive impacts in the communities and markets in which our investments serve.

Devoting our collective resources to wisely managing investments while accelerating opportunities for our colleagues, partners, shareholders, and communities to thrive

Our colleagues, partners, and shareholders prosper, and nurture their communities for generations to come

FUNDAMENTAL INTEGRITY
As the cornerstone of trust, integrity is the foundation of all that we do

COLLABORATIVE GROWTH
Our future grows stronger when we seek out diverse experiences, incorporate learnings, and promote opportunities among stakeholders

MINDFUL LONG-TERM PERSPECTIVE
As stewards of our financial and philanthropic legacies, we thoughtfully consider the long-term benefits and risk in our decisions

MEANINGFUL IMPACT
Our success is not measured solely by financial performance but also by the positive contributions and security we provide for our stakeholders

ENDURING RELATIONSHIPS
We gratefully nurture resilient bonds, knowing that deep partnerships require care and investment; they have paved the road to our success, as we continue to build for those who follow

We value creative thinking and hard work, and we believe that companies have a responsibility to contribute to the betterment of their communities. In fact, it is one of our investment criteria. So, while we are focused on building enduring companies and properties, we feel compelled to also do so in a manner that lifts up the communities in which these entities are located through the creation of well paid jobs, increased economic vitality, and contributions directly or indirectly to social, educational and healthcare institutions within these communities.

We lead by example, supporting exemplary organizations with time, expertise and funding. Members of our team serve or have served on numerous educational boards, including the University of Washington, Seattle University, and Western Washington University, and healthcare institutions including University of Washington Medicine and Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center, as well as on community service boards such as Amara and the Community Engagement unit of Seattle University. East Seattle Partners also supports the work of East Seattle Foundation, which funds people and organizations building stronger communities through innovative initiatives in the areas of social well-being, health and education.