Defunkify
Series A in 2021
Defunkify is a manufacturer based in Eugene, Oregon, specializing in laundry cleaning and deodorizing products. Founded in 2017, the company offers a range of items including laundry detergent designed for activewear, fabric and gear deodorizers, an active odor shield, and laundry stain removers. Defunkify utilizes green chemistry to create high-performance, lower-toxicity products that have gained popularity in the market. The company sells its products through various online platforms, including major retailers and its own website, reaching over 1,800 locations nationwide. Defunkify's innovative approach includes nano-engineered coatings that effectively eliminate and prevent odors, allowing users to wear clothing multiple times before washing.
Defunkify
Convertible Note in 2020
Defunkify is a manufacturer based in Eugene, Oregon, specializing in laundry cleaning and deodorizing products. Founded in 2017, the company offers a range of items including laundry detergent designed for activewear, fabric and gear deodorizers, an active odor shield, and laundry stain removers. Defunkify utilizes green chemistry to create high-performance, lower-toxicity products that have gained popularity in the market. The company sells its products through various online platforms, including major retailers and its own website, reaching over 1,800 locations nationwide. Defunkify's innovative approach includes nano-engineered coatings that effectively eliminate and prevent odors, allowing users to wear clothing multiple times before washing.
EV Connect
Series A in 2018
EV Connect provides electric vehicle (EV) charging solutions, operating a cloud-based platform for managing charging stations and drivers. Established in 2010, the company offers charge station-agnostic command and control, enterprise integration via open API, driver communications, and demand-response functionality across multiple networks. Its clients include Avista Utilities, Love’s Travel Stops, Marriott, Hilton, Western Digital, ADP, New York Power Authority, and numerous municipalities.
Abom is a Portland-based company founded in 2014 that designs and manufactures snow goggles featuring active anti‑fog technology. Its lenses incorporate a metal film that heats to prevent condensation, and the goggles use microcontroller‑controlled heating, ball‑rated polycarbonate, and UV protection to keep users safe in harsh conditions. The team comprises inventors, scientists, and designers focused on creating high‑performance gear that enhances outdoor experiences.
EV Connect
Convertible Note in 2017
EV Connect provides electric vehicle (EV) charging solutions, operating a cloud-based platform for managing charging stations and drivers. Established in 2010, the company offers charge station-agnostic command and control, enterprise integration via open API, driver communications, and demand-response functionality across multiple networks. Its clients include Avista Utilities, Love’s Travel Stops, Marriott, Hilton, Western Digital, ADP, New York Power Authority, and numerous municipalities.
Fairway America
Venture Round in 2017
Fairway America is a private equity and advisory firm based in Portland, Oregon, that specializes in commercial real estate asset-based investments targeting the U.S. middle market. Founded in 1992, the firm aims to provide investors with access to the fragmented middle market and offers essential operational support and capital to its Sponsor Partners. Fairway America collaborates with select middle-market real estate entrepreneurs to deliver critical services and innovative investment solutions. The firm focuses on Small Balance Real Estate (SBRE) strategies and offers a comprehensive suite of services, including fund architecture, back-end administration, direct investments, investment management technology, and capital raising opportunities. Through these initiatives, Fairway America facilitates access to alternative real estate investment products for sophisticated investors while supporting the growth of its entrepreneurial partners.
Topical Remedy
Venture Round in 2017
Topical Remedy is a virtual pharmaceutical development company working on topical treatments for several dermal indications.
The company was founded in 2011 and is based in Lake Oswego, Oregon.
Indow
Venture Round in 2016
Indow, based in Portland, Oregon, specializes in manufacturing interior window inserts that enhance energy efficiency and comfort for both residential and commercial buildings. Their innovative inserts are designed to block drafts completely, reduce noise by up to 70%, and offer significant savings on heating and cooling costs. Constructed from acrylic glazing and edged with a patented Compression Tube, these inserts install easily without the need for mounting brackets, making them a non-destructive and cost-effective solution for underperforming windows. Indow's product line includes seven grades tailored for various needs, such as comfort, noise reduction, and UV blocking. The company targets a substantial market, particularly focusing on owner-occupied homes built before 1950 and catering to a range of demographics. Indow's unique combination of ease of installation, effective performance, and aesthetic appeal positions it favorably against traditional window replacement options. Additionally, Indow is actively pursuing new product developments and strategies to streamline customer engagement and enhance market reach, further solidifying its competitive advantage in the window insulation sector.
Building Energy
Convertible Note in 2016
Building Energy Inc., based in Portland, Oregon, specializes in developing cloud-hosted solutions for managing energy disclosure data and compliance within the built environment. The company provides a comprehensive platform that integrates data from various sources, enabling significant improvements in energy efficiency for buildings. Its offerings include secure cloud hosting, data standardization, management, compliance, and loading solutions. By serving local governments, energy companies, large portfolio managers, and individual building owners, Building Energy empowers clients to make informed decisions and enhance operational practices. Established in 2012, the company aims to create a trusted network of building data and applications that fosters better profitability and practices across the entire ecosystem of design, finance, construction, and management.
Indow, based in Portland, Oregon, specializes in manufacturing interior window inserts that enhance energy efficiency and comfort for both residential and commercial buildings. Their innovative inserts are designed to block drafts completely, reduce noise by up to 70%, and offer significant savings on heating and cooling costs. Constructed from acrylic glazing and edged with a patented Compression Tube, these inserts install easily without the need for mounting brackets, making them a non-destructive and cost-effective solution for underperforming windows. Indow's product line includes seven grades tailored for various needs, such as comfort, noise reduction, and UV blocking. The company targets a substantial market, particularly focusing on owner-occupied homes built before 1950 and catering to a range of demographics. Indow's unique combination of ease of installation, effective performance, and aesthetic appeal positions it favorably against traditional window replacement options. Additionally, Indow is actively pursuing new product developments and strategies to streamline customer engagement and enhance market reach, further solidifying its competitive advantage in the window insulation sector.
Abom
Convertible Note in 2015
Abom is a Portland-based company founded in 2014 that designs and manufactures snow goggles featuring active anti‑fog technology. Its lenses incorporate a metal film that heats to prevent condensation, and the goggles use microcontroller‑controlled heating, ball‑rated polycarbonate, and UV protection to keep users safe in harsh conditions. The team comprises inventors, scientists, and designers focused on creating high‑performance gear that enhances outdoor experiences.
Building Energy
Convertible Note in 2015
Building Energy Inc., based in Portland, Oregon, specializes in developing cloud-hosted solutions for managing energy disclosure data and compliance within the built environment. The company provides a comprehensive platform that integrates data from various sources, enabling significant improvements in energy efficiency for buildings. Its offerings include secure cloud hosting, data standardization, management, compliance, and loading solutions. By serving local governments, energy companies, large portfolio managers, and individual building owners, Building Energy empowers clients to make informed decisions and enhance operational practices. Established in 2012, the company aims to create a trusted network of building data and applications that fosters better profitability and practices across the entire ecosystem of design, finance, construction, and management.
Abom is a Portland-based company founded in 2014 that designs and manufactures snow goggles featuring active anti‑fog technology. Its lenses incorporate a metal film that heats to prevent condensation, and the goggles use microcontroller‑controlled heating, ball‑rated polycarbonate, and UV protection to keep users safe in harsh conditions. The team comprises inventors, scientists, and designers focused on creating high‑performance gear that enhances outdoor experiences.
EV Connect
Convertible Note in 2014
EV Connect provides electric vehicle (EV) charging solutions, operating a cloud-based platform for managing charging stations and drivers. Established in 2010, the company offers charge station-agnostic command and control, enterprise integration via open API, driver communications, and demand-response functionality across multiple networks. Its clients include Avista Utilities, Love’s Travel Stops, Marriott, Hilton, Western Digital, ADP, New York Power Authority, and numerous municipalities.