The short answer
Our database lists 114 startup investors in Washington, DC focused on fintech — 30% of the 381 startup investors we list in the state. (Zalarma investor database, as of 2026-11-01.)
What these investors look for
- Be clear on licensing and partners early: which bank, processor or licensed partner sits behind your product, and what compliance work is already done.
- Fintech investors look hard at unit economics and fraud/loss assumptions. Put your loss, chargeback or default assumptions on one slide.
- Regional banks, credit unions and insurers run venture programs and pilots; they can be customers, partners and investors at the same time.
What stages they back
Of the 114 records in this group that list a stage, here is how many invest at each one (investors often list several).
Investors by stage
Who they are
The mix of investor types tells you where your first checks are most likely to come from.
Investors by type
Sectors they focus on
Sector focus as listed on each record. Generalists who list many sectors are counted in each.
Investors by sector focus
Typical check sizes
Based on the 112 records that list a check size (we use the low end of a stated range).
Investors by typical check size
Firms with the most of these investors in Washington, DC
Firms ranked by how many of their investors in this slice appear in our database with a stage listed. A starting map, not a ranking of quality.
| Firm | Main stages | Listed |
|---|---|---|
| Accion Venture Lab | Seed, Series A | under 10 |
| QED Investors | Seed, Series A | under 10 |
| Impulsum Ventures | Seed, Series A, Series B+ | under 10 |
| Flourish Ventures | Seed, Series A | under 10 |
| Grotech Ventures | Seed, Series A | under 10 |
| Ardent Venture Partners | Pre-seed, Seed, Series A | under 10 |
| Blu Venture Investors, LLC | Seed, Series A | under 10 |
| Hustle Fund | Pre-seed, Seed | under 10 |
| Energy Impact Partners | Pre-seed, Seed | under 10 |
| Revolution | Seed, Series A | under 10 |
| Zeal Capital Partners | Pre-seed, Seed, Series A | under 10 |
| Tofino Capital | Pre-seed, Seed, Series A | under 10 |
Next steps
- See all startup investors in Washington, DC.
- Compare with Fintech nationally.
- Plan your outreach with the warm intro playbook.
About this data
Counts are records in the Zalarma investor database, as of 2026-11-01: angels, venture firms and their partners, micro-VCs, family offices, corporate VCs and accelerators that list startup investing. One investor can appear in several stage or sector rows. Stage, sector and check size come from what each record lists, so not every record has every field. Counts under 10 are not shown. Firm names are listed; we do not publish personal contact details on this site. Read how we build and check the data.
Frequently asked questions
How many fintech investors are in Washington, DC?
The Zalarma investor database lists 114 startup investors in Washington, DC focused on fintech, as of 2026-11-01.
Where in Washington, DC are they?
They are spread across the state; no single city has 10 or more.
How do I reach them?
Shortlist the investors whose check size and focus fit your round, look for a warm path through founders they backed or local angel groups, and send a short, specific note to the rest. Zalarma can build the shortlist for you.