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Brian Eastman | 2026 Flywheel Fund

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◆ Location

United States

◆ Portfolio

14 companies

◆ Activity

Statusactively investing

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◆ Investment Thesis

Focuses on early-stage companies with a connection to Washington State or the broader Pacific Northwest, particularly those addressing regional challenges like rural healthcare, energy, agriculture, or wildfire.

◆ About Brian Eastman

The 2026 Flywheel Fund is an annual angel investment fund formed by the Flywheel Angel Network to invest in innovative, Washington-based startups selected as finalists at the Flywheel Investment Conference.[2] Managed by Brian Eastman, who brings decades of experience in technology, entrepreneurship, and alternative investing, the fund enables accredited investors to collectively deploy capital into one or more competing companies each spring.[1][2]

◆ Sectors

Digital HealthClean EnergyAgtechClimate TechGovtech

◆ Stages

seed

◆ Geography Focus

Pacific NorthwestUnited States

◆ Team

NameTitleRoleLinks
Brian Eastman2026 Fund ManagerFund Managerin

◆ Notable Investments

OptimlyAlphiAGToolsBrainSpaceBeta HatchOnecourtZilabioworksPrescryptiveGemategSyncfloorCartogramGnaraIasisWashington State startups via the 2026 Flywheel Investment Conference Fund

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◆ FAQ

What does 2026 Flywheel Fund invest in?

2026 Flywheel Fund invests in Digital Health, Clean Energy, Agtech, Climate Tech and Govtech at the seed stage.

Which geographies does 2026 Flywheel Fund focus on?

2026 Flywheel Fund focuses on Pacific Northwest and United States, and is headquartered in United States.