Archivist

Archivist Capital is a Portland-based financial services firm led by software executive Stephen Marsh. The firm focuses on early-stage investments, typically engaging in pre-seed and seed rounds. Archivist Capital targets innovative companies within the technology sector, particularly those with strong growth potential.

Notable portfolio companies include Brandlive, which has raised $3.2 million, Qualtik with $1.95 million, and Responsive, which has secured $1.5 million in funding. Stephen Marsh, leveraging his extensive experience in the software industry, provides strategic guidance to portfolio companies. Archivist Capital emphasizes a hands-on investment philosophy, offering unique value-add services such as mentorship and operational support to help startups scale effectively.