Oregon Venture Fund

Oregon Venture Fund, established in 2007 and based in Portland, Oregon, is a prominent venture capital firm dedicated to supporting startups and early-stage growth companies primarily located in Oregon and Southwest Washington. The firm invests across a diverse range of sectors, including energy, healthcare, consumer products, technology, and life sciences, among others. It typically commits between $500,000 and $4 million per investment round, with an annual investment of approximately $15 million. Oregon Venture Fund focuses on nurturing innovative businesses that demonstrate high growth potential, aiming to create significant job opportunities within the region. With a portfolio that has led to the creation of over 4,200 jobs, the firm is recognized as one of the most active and effective venture funds in North America.

Alline Akintore

Partner

Drew Bernard

Partner and Investor

Lynn Fletcher

Partner, Operations and Investor Support

Deepthi Madhava

Partner

Jon Maroney

General Partner, Connecting and Cultivating

Rany Raviv

Venture Partner

Drew Smith

Partner

Ethan Smith-Gillespie

Member and Investor

Stewart Yaguda

Investor

79 past transactions

Hydrolix

Series C in 2025
Hydrolix is a data lake platform that aims to enhance the cost efficiency of log data management for organizations dealing with large volumes of data. The company specializes in providing high-performance, scalable data storage solutions that cater to both structured and unstructured data. Its technology features high-density compression and scale-to-zero controls, allowing clients to perform sub-second interactive queries while minimizing costs related to data ingestion, querying, and storage. With a focus on real-time analytics, Hydrolix addresses the challenges of data management, ensuring consistent performance as data volumes grow. Their platform is designed to adapt to the evolving data needs of enterprises, making it a valuable asset for organizations looking to optimize their data handling capabilities.

NLM Photonics

Venture Round in 2025
NLM Photonics is a semiconductor technology company focused on advancing electro-optic modulation technology to enhance networking, computing, and sensing applications. Building on over 20 years of research from the University of Washington, NLM's patented Hybrid Organic Electro-Optic (OEO) Technology allows for low-voltage and low-power data transfer between electronic components and photonic systems, particularly in fiber optics and LIDAR technologies. This innovation addresses the inefficiencies associated with conventional silicon photonics, which struggle to scale bandwidth and power efficiency. NLM's technology can be integrated into existing silicon photonics processes with minimal disruption, significantly improving power efficiency and enabling higher data throughput. Its capabilities have garnered interest from hyperscale data center operators and commercial fabrication facilities, supported by strategic partnerships with leading materials and photonics companies. By providing a scalable solution for demanding applications, NLM Photonics positions itself at the forefront of the evolving landscape of optical computing and communications.

Distributional

Series A in 2024
Distributional is a company focused on enhancing the safety, reliability, and security of artificial intelligence systems. It develops an AI testing and evaluation platform that offers tools for continuous monitoring, generating test cases, and analyzing results. This platform ensures that AI systems perform as intended, allowing organizations to trust their AI implementations. By providing these capabilities, Distributional enables customers to deploy AI products more frequently and harness the full potential of AI within their operations.

Platformr

Seed Round in 2024
Platformr is a technology company that specializes in streamlining AWS cloud migration and modernization. It offers a cloud governance platform that efficiently configures AWS infrastructure, sets up AWS landing zones, and deploys scalable, well-architected workloads, enabling businesses to focus on core operations and growth.

Hydrolix

Series B in 2024
Hydrolix is a data lake platform that aims to enhance the cost efficiency of log data management for organizations dealing with large volumes of data. The company specializes in providing high-performance, scalable data storage solutions that cater to both structured and unstructured data. Its technology features high-density compression and scale-to-zero controls, allowing clients to perform sub-second interactive queries while minimizing costs related to data ingestion, querying, and storage. With a focus on real-time analytics, Hydrolix addresses the challenges of data management, ensuring consistent performance as data volumes grow. Their platform is designed to adapt to the evolving data needs of enterprises, making it a valuable asset for organizations looking to optimize their data handling capabilities.

digs

Seed Round in 2024
Digs is a web-based collaboration platform tailored for builders, utilizing artificial intelligence to streamline document storage and enhance project collaboration throughout home construction. The platform supports the sharing of final fixtures, selections, and house plans with realtors and homeowners, ensuring a comprehensive digital understanding of the home. By automating the homeowner handoff process, Digs facilitates more efficient building practices, allowing stakeholders to access and manage essential information in a user-friendly manner. This focus on a human-centric design promotes effective communication and collaboration among all parties involved in the home-building process.

Wicked Saints

Seed Round in 2023
Wicked Saints Studios is a company focused on developing a unique game studio platform. This platform leverages behavioral technology to create interactive media experiences. The company's approach integrates narrative augmented reality (AR) to engage users who prioritize mental health and global awareness. By offering real-life quests facilitated through AR, Wicked Saints Studios aims to provide meaningful and immersive experiences for its clients.

Source

Series A in 2023
Krowdsourced Inc., operating as Source, is a Portland-based company that provides a comprehensive platform for the commercial construction industry. Established in 2018, Source connects professionals, including architects, designers, owners, and contractors, with manufacturers and product representatives to facilitate the sourcing of materials and solutions. The platform offers access to a wide array of resources, including finished samples, product pricing, technical documents, and project research assistance. By enabling users to discover and order building materials, finishes, fixtures, and other architectural and interior products, Source enhances collaboration within the commercial design sector. Additionally, the platform allows manufacturers to upload their product and sales representative information, thereby streamlining the communication process and improving overall efficiency in the construction supply chain.

Hydrolix

Series A in 2023
Hydrolix is a data lake platform that aims to enhance the cost efficiency of log data management for organizations dealing with large volumes of data. The company specializes in providing high-performance, scalable data storage solutions that cater to both structured and unstructured data. Its technology features high-density compression and scale-to-zero controls, allowing clients to perform sub-second interactive queries while minimizing costs related to data ingestion, querying, and storage. With a focus on real-time analytics, Hydrolix addresses the challenges of data management, ensuring consistent performance as data volumes grow. Their platform is designed to adapt to the evolving data needs of enterprises, making it a valuable asset for organizations looking to optimize their data handling capabilities.

digs

Seed Round in 2023
Digs is a web-based collaboration platform tailored for builders, utilizing artificial intelligence to streamline document storage and enhance project collaboration throughout home construction. The platform supports the sharing of final fixtures, selections, and house plans with realtors and homeowners, ensuring a comprehensive digital understanding of the home. By automating the homeowner handoff process, Digs facilitates more efficient building practices, allowing stakeholders to access and manage essential information in a user-friendly manner. This focus on a human-centric design promotes effective communication and collaboration among all parties involved in the home-building process.

Eclypsium

Series B in 2022
Eclypsium, Inc. is a cybersecurity company based in Portland, Oregon, established in 2017. It specializes in developing a cloud-based device security platform designed to protect the firmware and hardware layers of organizational infrastructure, including laptops, servers, and networking equipment. The platform enables security teams to gain insights into vulnerabilities below the operating system, allowing them to implement essential security controls effectively. Additionally, Eclypsium focuses on digital supply chain security, ensuring the integrity of critical software, firmware, and hardware. By addressing risks associated with complex technology supply chains, Eclypsium supports enterprises and government agencies in safeguarding their infrastructure against threats originating from unprotected components.

TrovaTrip

Series A in 2022
TrovaTrip is a travel management platform designed to assist creators, entrepreneurs, and businesses in monetizing their audiences through group travel experiences. The platform enables hosts to plan and sell group trips, manage bookings, and facilitate payments, while also offering features for pre-trip communication. In addition to organizing travel, TrovaTrip allows hosts to provide paid or donation-based livestreams and sell digital products such as ebooks and recorded workshops. By streamlining the process of creating and managing group travel, TrovaTrip aims to make travel more accessible and affordable for both hosts and travelers.

KIVO

Seed Round in 2022
Kivo is a developer of a document management and collaboration platform tailored for early-stage life science organizations. The company's platform facilitates submission assembly and management, offering orchestration tools that enhance regulatory publishing and content tracking. Kivo's repository adheres to the industry-standard EDM reference model and features over 130 ICH and regional document templates, ensuring consistency across all submission documents. By streamlining the authoring process, Kivo enables life science companies to optimize their regulated development efforts effectively.

Customer.io

Series A in 2022
Customer.io is a software-as-a-service (SaaS) company that specializes in marketing automation. It provides tools for sending relevant messages based on user behavior across web and mobile platforms. The platform uses data collected through on-site JavaScript code and a RESTful API to trigger emails, push notifications, messages, and newsletters tailored to specific user conditions, such as inactivity or lack of engagement with certain features. By measuring the effectiveness of these communications, Customer.io helps businesses improve their engagement strategies, drive subscriptions, and enhance customer success.

Wayfinder

Series A in 2022
Wayfinder, founded at Stanford University's d.school, provides a comprehensive K-12 curriculum focused on developing essential future-ready skills beyond traditional social-emotional learning. The program emphasizes Self-Awareness, Adaptability, Empathy, Collaboration, Agency, and Purpose, aiming to connect classroom learning with real-world applications. Wayfinder includes the Waypoints assessment suite for real-time insights into student growth, supporting targeted instruction and timely interventions. Since 2015, it has been positively received by students and teachers alike, showing improvements in engagement, social awareness, and sense of purpose. The program serves students globally, including major US school districts, and has earned high ratings from the Collaborative for Academic, Social, and Emotional Learning (CASEL) and Common Sense Education.

Clickety

Seed Round in 2021
Clickety is a software company established in 2019 with a remote-first workforce spanning at least four states. It specializes in developing Customer Relationship Management (CRM) software tailored for non-sales roles. The platform enables employers and businesses to capture, visualize, and manage their daily interactions and tasks related to people, enhancing productivity and record-keeping.

TrovaTrip

Venture Round in 2021
TrovaTrip is a travel management platform designed to assist creators, entrepreneurs, and businesses in monetizing their audiences through group travel experiences. The platform enables hosts to plan and sell group trips, manage bookings, and facilitate payments, while also offering features for pre-trip communication. In addition to organizing travel, TrovaTrip allows hosts to provide paid or donation-based livestreams and sell digital products such as ebooks and recorded workshops. By streamlining the process of creating and managing group travel, TrovaTrip aims to make travel more accessible and affordable for both hosts and travelers.

Sila

Series A in 2021
Sila Inc., established in 2018 and based in Portland, Oregon, specializes in developing banking and payments infrastructure for software teams. It offers Sila, a comprehensive API suite enabling user identification, bank account connection, and secure money transfers using stablecoin technology. The company's platform facilitates rapid integration of financial services into applications, with a focus on compliance and fraud prevention.

Cloud Campaign

Series A in 2021
Cloud Campaign, Inc. is a software company that provides a social media management platform specifically designed for marketing agencies. Founded in 2017 and headquartered in Portland, Oregon, with an additional office in San Francisco, the company enables agencies to efficiently manage multiple brands on social media. Its platform offers features such as simplified content scheduling, in-depth analytics, automated client reporting, and collaborative workspaces, which help agencies streamline processes like client approvals and content creation. By enhancing operational efficiency, Cloud Campaign allows marketing agencies to manage more clients effectively, optimize their service offerings, and increase profitability.

Hydrolix

Seed Round in 2021
Hydrolix is a data lake platform that aims to enhance the cost efficiency of log data management for organizations dealing with large volumes of data. The company specializes in providing high-performance, scalable data storage solutions that cater to both structured and unstructured data. Its technology features high-density compression and scale-to-zero controls, allowing clients to perform sub-second interactive queries while minimizing costs related to data ingestion, querying, and storage. With a focus on real-time analytics, Hydrolix addresses the challenges of data management, ensuring consistent performance as data volumes grow. Their platform is designed to adapt to the evolving data needs of enterprises, making it a valuable asset for organizations looking to optimize their data handling capabilities.

Bumped

Series A in 2020
Bumped, Inc. is a technology company based in Portland, Oregon, that offers a unique platform enabling publicly traded consumer brands to reward their customers with fractional shares of stock as loyalty rewards. Founded in 2017, Bumped aims to create one-to-one relationships between brands and their customers by allowing consumers to receive stock or exchange-traded funds in return for their purchases. This innovative approach transforms loyal shoppers into shareholders, granting everyday individuals access to the stock market while simultaneously enhancing brand loyalty. Through its application, Bumped tracks customer spending with participating brands and facilitates the distribution of stock rewards, thereby aligning the interests of businesses and their customers.

Eclypsium

Series B in 2020
Eclypsium, Inc. is a cybersecurity company based in Portland, Oregon, established in 2017. It specializes in developing a cloud-based device security platform designed to protect the firmware and hardware layers of organizational infrastructure, including laptops, servers, and networking equipment. The platform enables security teams to gain insights into vulnerabilities below the operating system, allowing them to implement essential security controls effectively. Additionally, Eclypsium focuses on digital supply chain security, ensuring the integrity of critical software, firmware, and hardware. By addressing risks associated with complex technology supply chains, Eclypsium supports enterprises and government agencies in safeguarding their infrastructure against threats originating from unprotected components.

Sila

Seed Round in 2020
Sila Inc., established in 2018 and based in Portland, Oregon, specializes in developing banking and payments infrastructure for software teams. It offers Sila, a comprehensive API suite enabling user identification, bank account connection, and secure money transfers using stablecoin technology. The company's platform facilitates rapid integration of financial services into applications, with a focus on compliance and fraud prevention.

Qualtik

Seed Round in 2020
Qualtik, Inc. is a technology company that specializes in developing a platform for commercial real estate portfolio analysis and reporting. Founded in 2019 and headquartered in Portland, Oregon, with an additional office in Austin, Texas, Qualtik's software is designed specifically for commercial lenders, including banks, debt funds, and credit unions. The platform, known as Spark, enables users to manage their commercial real estate and collateralized debt portfolios by providing real-time valuation, stress testing, scenario analysis, and customizable reporting. Qualtik's advanced filtering capabilities allow users to analyze individual loans or entire portfolios, uncover insights, identify risks, and make informed strategic decisions. By collating and organizing real estate data, Qualtik enhances visibility and accessibility, enabling clients to effectively manage their investments.

Absci

Series D in 2020
Absci is a drug and target discovery company that leverages deep learning AI and synthetic biology to enhance the therapeutic potential of proteins. Its Integrated Drug Creation Platform streamlines the process of identifying novel drug targets, discovering optimal biotherapeutic candidates, and generating the necessary cell lines for manufacturing. By combining biologic drug discovery and cell line development into a single, efficient workflow, Absci collaborates with biotech and pharmaceutical innovators to develop next-generation protein-based drugs. These innovations include Bionic Proteins, which feature nonstandard amino acids, and other unique drug designs that may be unattainable through conventional methods. Absci's mission is to facilitate the development of improved medicines by effectively translating innovative ideas into viable drugs.

Qualtik

Pre Seed Round in 2019
Qualtik, Inc. is a technology company that specializes in developing a platform for commercial real estate portfolio analysis and reporting. Founded in 2019 and headquartered in Portland, Oregon, with an additional office in Austin, Texas, Qualtik's software is designed specifically for commercial lenders, including banks, debt funds, and credit unions. The platform, known as Spark, enables users to manage their commercial real estate and collateralized debt portfolios by providing real-time valuation, stress testing, scenario analysis, and customizable reporting. Qualtik's advanced filtering capabilities allow users to analyze individual loans or entire portfolios, uncover insights, identify risks, and make informed strategic decisions. By collating and organizing real estate data, Qualtik enhances visibility and accessibility, enabling clients to effectively manage their investments.

Bigleaf Networks

Series B in 2019
Bigleaf Networks, Inc. is a provider of cloud-based optimization and redundancy services based in Beaverton, Oregon. Founded in 2012 and formerly known as Bigleaf Networks LLC, the company specializes in enhancing internet and network connectivity for businesses. Its services are designed to improve reliability and performance for organizations that depend heavily on internet connectivity, thereby minimizing the risk of business disruptions. Bigleaf offers features such as seamless failover for applications, circuit-aware load balancing, and true Quality-of-Service, which allow businesses to fully leverage cloud and remote applications. By utilizing a plug-and-play router connected to cloud-based gateway clusters, Bigleaf enables comprehensive visibility and control over internet traffic flows, allowing companies to prioritize critical applications in real-time.

InVivo Biosystems

Venture Round in 2019
InVivo Biosystems specializes in early biological and biomedical research by utilizing alternative, non-mammalian model organisms. The company develops and commercializes proprietary systems for the genetic modification of simple microscopic living animals, such as C. elegans and zebrafish, through its transgenic platform. These organisms serve as human proxies for disease research and drug discovery, helping researchers gain insights into genetic mutations and human health. InVivo Biosystems offers essential services to pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and academic institutions worldwide, aiming to accelerate their research and drug development efforts. The company's mission focuses on enhancing the understanding of high-impact disorders, including Alzheimer’s disease, epilepsy, and cancer, by providing an affordable and accessible research platform that facilitates mutant phenotyping, drug screening, and toxicological assessments.

Source

Seed Round in 2019
Krowdsourced Inc., operating as Source, is a Portland-based company that provides a comprehensive platform for the commercial construction industry. Established in 2018, Source connects professionals, including architects, designers, owners, and contractors, with manufacturers and product representatives to facilitate the sourcing of materials and solutions. The platform offers access to a wide array of resources, including finished samples, product pricing, technical documents, and project research assistance. By enabling users to discover and order building materials, finishes, fixtures, and other architectural and interior products, Source enhances collaboration within the commercial design sector. Additionally, the platform allows manufacturers to upload their product and sales representative information, thereby streamlining the communication process and improving overall efficiency in the construction supply chain.

Salt & Straw

Venture Round in 2019
Salt & Straw Inc. is an ice cream company founded in 2011 by cousins Kim and Tyler Malek, headquartered in Portland, Oregon. The company operates ice cream stores in various locations, including Los Angeles and San Francisco. Salt & Straw is known for its unique and innovative ice cream flavors, which are crafted by hand using local and organic ingredients. Notable offerings include black olive brittle and goat cheese, green apple and wasabi flowers, iris liqueur, and edible flowers sorbet. The company aims to provide customers with a distinctive ice cream experience, allowing them to enjoy a wide variety of flavors both in-store and through online orders.

Megh Computing

Seed Round in 2018
Megh Computing, Inc. is a technology company that specializes in real-time analytics, leveraging artificial intelligence to enhance operational efficiencies and reduce risks. Founded in 2017 and headquartered in Hillsboro, Oregon, with an additional office in Bengaluru, India, the company offers a platform that accelerates applications for processing data streams using machine learning and deep learning algorithms. This platform is designed to deliver smart services applicable across various networks, from edge to cloud, enabling users to extract actionable insights in real-time. Megh Computing also provides solutions for video analytics, addressing critical use cases in the retail supply chain. Additionally, it offers a collection of code for developers to implement in field-programmable gate arrays, facilitating deployment in data centers and cloud environments.

Hubb

Series B in 2018
Hubb, LLC is a technology company based in Vancouver, Washington, founded in 2012. It provides an integrated app platform designed to streamline the complex workflows associated with organizing conferences and meetings. The Hubb Platform enhances event experiences by offering tools for both attendees and sponsors. Attendees can plan their schedules and receive real-time updates, while sponsors can manage their profiles and booth locations independently. The platform supports virtual, onsite, and hybrid events, emphasizing attendee engagement and brand interaction. Built by event-management professionals, Hubb aims to give event planners greater control and flexibility in managing their events.

Rumpl

Venture Round in 2018
Rumpl Inc. is a company based in Portland, Oregon, that specializes in the manufacturing and marketing of blankets designed for both indoor and outdoor use. Founded in 2013, Rumpl utilizes advanced technical materials to enhance the functionality and durability of its products. The company sells its blankets primarily through online channels, catering to consumers looking for versatile and high-performance options for various settings.

Bumped

Series A in 2018
Bumped, Inc. is a technology company based in Portland, Oregon, that offers a unique platform enabling publicly traded consumer brands to reward their customers with fractional shares of stock as loyalty rewards. Founded in 2017, Bumped aims to create one-to-one relationships between brands and their customers by allowing consumers to receive stock or exchange-traded funds in return for their purchases. This innovative approach transforms loyal shoppers into shareholders, granting everyday individuals access to the stock market while simultaneously enhancing brand loyalty. Through its application, Bumped tracks customer spending with participating brands and facilitates the distribution of stock rewards, thereby aligning the interests of businesses and their customers.

Rigado

Series A in 2018
Rigado Inc. is a manufacturer of Bluetooth low energy modules and a provider of edge-as-a-service infrastructure tailored for commercial Internet of Things (IoT) solutions. The company offers a range of products, including Bluetooth connectivity solutions, evaluation boards, and a firmware package for wireless functionality. Rigado's edge computing capabilities are designed to support applications such as asset tracking and smart buildings, featuring flexible wireless gateways and a containerized computing platform. Additionally, Rigado provides comprehensive product development services, including electrical design, RF and wireless engineering, software design, mechanical design, and industrial design. The company serves various sectors, including health and fitness, kiosks, payment systems, and military research. Founded in 2010 and based in Portland, Oregon, Rigado has established strategic partnerships with several industry leaders to enhance its offerings and facilitate large-scale IoT deployments.

Absci

Series C in 2018
Absci is a drug and target discovery company that leverages deep learning AI and synthetic biology to enhance the therapeutic potential of proteins. Its Integrated Drug Creation Platform streamlines the process of identifying novel drug targets, discovering optimal biotherapeutic candidates, and generating the necessary cell lines for manufacturing. By combining biologic drug discovery and cell line development into a single, efficient workflow, Absci collaborates with biotech and pharmaceutical innovators to develop next-generation protein-based drugs. These innovations include Bionic Proteins, which feature nonstandard amino acids, and other unique drug designs that may be unattainable through conventional methods. Absci's mission is to facilitate the development of improved medicines by effectively translating innovative ideas into viable drugs.

Streem

Seed Round in 2018
Streem is an innovative technology company that specializes in enhancing real-time communication and collaboration through its intelligent camera platform. The company integrates augmented reality, computer vision, and machine learning to facilitate remote assistance, allowing users to capture vital information such as brand models, serial numbers, and measurements. Streem’s tools enable users to generate notes and images through a digital toolbox, streamlining the process of diagnosing customer inquiries and delivering prompt support. In addition to its collaboration capabilities, Streem offers unlimited cloud storage for media files, allowing users to store, stream, and share content without using device storage space. This seamless integration ensures instant access to files from any device, enhancing both individual and organizational workflows.

Bigleaf Networks

Series B in 2018
Bigleaf Networks, Inc. is a provider of cloud-based optimization and redundancy services based in Beaverton, Oregon. Founded in 2012 and formerly known as Bigleaf Networks LLC, the company specializes in enhancing internet and network connectivity for businesses. Its services are designed to improve reliability and performance for organizations that depend heavily on internet connectivity, thereby minimizing the risk of business disruptions. Bigleaf offers features such as seamless failover for applications, circuit-aware load balancing, and true Quality-of-Service, which allow businesses to fully leverage cloud and remote applications. By utilizing a plug-and-play router connected to cloud-based gateway clusters, Bigleaf enables comprehensive visibility and control over internet traffic flows, allowing companies to prioritize critical applications in real-time.

Wildfang

Series A in 2017
Wildfang Co., established in 2013, is a Portland-based fashion retailer specializing in menswear-inspired apparel for women. The company manufactures and retails a wide range of products including tops, bottoms, accessories, and shoes, all designed to cater to women seeking gender-neutral clothing options. Wildfang's online marketplace offers an extensive collection of androgynous styles, empowering women to embrace both masculine and feminine fashion senses.

Rigado

Seed Round in 2017
Rigado Inc. is a manufacturer of Bluetooth low energy modules and a provider of edge-as-a-service infrastructure tailored for commercial Internet of Things (IoT) solutions. The company offers a range of products, including Bluetooth connectivity solutions, evaluation boards, and a firmware package for wireless functionality. Rigado's edge computing capabilities are designed to support applications such as asset tracking and smart buildings, featuring flexible wireless gateways and a containerized computing platform. Additionally, Rigado provides comprehensive product development services, including electrical design, RF and wireless engineering, software design, mechanical design, and industrial design. The company serves various sectors, including health and fitness, kiosks, payment systems, and military research. Founded in 2010 and based in Portland, Oregon, Rigado has established strategic partnerships with several industry leaders to enhance its offerings and facilitate large-scale IoT deployments.

IOTAS

Series A in 2017
IOTAS, Inc. is a Portland, Oregon-based company that specializes in home automation services specifically designed for apartment residents. Founded in 2014, IOTAS installs and configures a variety of smart devices, including outlets, hubs, switches, plugs, and sensors, to create a fully connected smart home environment. The company's platform seamlessly integrates pre-installed hardware with software, allowing residents to control and automate their lighting and devices according to their preferences and schedules. By streamlining the installation process for property developers, IOTAS enhances the attractiveness of multifamily units, enabling property owners to offer modern amenities, reduce utility and management costs, and appeal to prospective tenants looking for advanced living solutions.

Customer.io

Seed Round in 2017
Customer.io is a software-as-a-service (SaaS) company that specializes in marketing automation. It provides tools for sending relevant messages based on user behavior across web and mobile platforms. The platform uses data collected through on-site JavaScript code and a RESTful API to trigger emails, push notifications, messages, and newsletters tailored to specific user conditions, such as inactivity or lack of engagement with certain features. By measuring the effectiveness of these communications, Customer.io helps businesses improve their engagement strategies, drive subscriptions, and enhance customer success.

Outdoor Project

Series A in 2017
Outdoor Project LLC, established in 2012 and headquartered in Portland, Oregon, operates as a subsidiary of onXmaps Inc. The company runs an online community for outdoor adventure and travel enthusiasts, offering comprehensive content and guides for various human-powered activities such as hiking, camping, kayaking, and more. Its platform provides reliable maps, detailed trip-planning tools, and the ability to book guides and purchase gear, aiming to simplify outdoor adventure planning in the digital age.

The Wild

Seed Round in 2017
The Wild is a cloud-connected extended reality (XR) platform that focuses on enhancing collaboration among architecture, engineering, and construction (AEC) professionals. By enabling users to present, collaborate, and review projects in immersive and interactive environments, The Wild allows teams to work together in real time, regardless of their physical location. Its platform facilitates the effective communication of spatial concepts during design reviews, helping clients to make more informed decisions by experiencing designs collectively in a virtual space.

Hubb

Series A in 2016
Hubb, LLC is a technology company based in Vancouver, Washington, founded in 2012. It provides an integrated app platform designed to streamline the complex workflows associated with organizing conferences and meetings. The Hubb Platform enhances event experiences by offering tools for both attendees and sponsors. Attendees can plan their schedules and receive real-time updates, while sponsors can manage their profiles and booth locations independently. The platform supports virtual, onsite, and hybrid events, emphasizing attendee engagement and brand interaction. Built by event-management professionals, Hubb aims to give event planners greater control and flexibility in managing their events.

Polysync

Seed Round in 2016
Founded in 2013, Polysync Technologies builds solutions to help partners safely accelerate their development, testing, production, and market deployment of driverless vehicle mobility solutions. Automotive engineering services, developers, government agencies, and universities around the world rely on Polysync for autonomous software and vehicle development. Polysync's products are in operation in more than 17 countries, with offices in Portland, OR, Palo Alto, CA, Detroit, MI, and Europe.

Brandlive

Venture Round in 2016
Brandlive is a company that specializes in creating high-quality virtual experiences tailored for businesses. As the demand for virtual engagement grows, Brandlive provides a platform that enables companies to produce and stream live video content effectively. Its offerings include Events, which enhance attendee engagement through audience tracking and rich analytics, and Showrooms, which serve as video hubs for product launches and training, facilitating secure and informative presentations for global teams. Additionally, Brandlive features Greenroom, a user-friendly tool for creating professional video content, allowing event hosts to produce high-caliber shows without extensive technical expertise. By focusing on real-time interactions and personalized experiences, Brandlive helps brands foster meaningful connections with their audiences and achieve business objectives in the digital landscape.

Notion

Venture Round in 2016
Notion Data, Inc. offers a Software-as-a-Service platform tailored for product-focused teams to effectively collect and track performance metrics. Founded in 2015 and headquartered in Portland, Oregon, Notion provides reporting and business intelligence dashboards that facilitate the aggregation of product development data from various sources through an intuitive plug-and-play interface. The platform emphasizes an integrated experience that streamlines workflows, simplifies data capture, and delivers meaningful visualizations, along with a linked activity feed and a comprehensive KPI library. By serving as a central hub for business performance data, Notion addresses the challenges teams face in making data-driven decisions, thereby enhancing their ability to tell the story behind their metrics. As of January 2018, Notion operates as a subsidiary of Jama Software, Inc.

Poached Jobs

Venture Round in 2016
Poached Jobs, Inc. is a staffing solutions provider specializing in the food and drink industry through its platform, Poachedjobs.com. Founded in 2011 and based in Portland, Oregon, the company connects hospitality workers with employers, offering a marketplace where job seekers can find both full-time and on-demand shift opportunities. The platform equips employers with tools to manage candidate resumes effectively, allowing them to rate, sort, filter, and make notes on applicants. This functionality helps businesses fill open positions quickly and efficiently, ultimately reducing turnover and associated costs. Poached Jobs serves a diverse range of customers across major cities, including Portland, San Francisco, New York, Chicago, Seattle, Austin, Dallas, Houston, Boston, Denver, Los Angeles, and Washington, D.C.

Absci

Series A in 2016
Absci is a drug and target discovery company that leverages deep learning AI and synthetic biology to enhance the therapeutic potential of proteins. Its Integrated Drug Creation Platform streamlines the process of identifying novel drug targets, discovering optimal biotherapeutic candidates, and generating the necessary cell lines for manufacturing. By combining biologic drug discovery and cell line development into a single, efficient workflow, Absci collaborates with biotech and pharmaceutical innovators to develop next-generation protein-based drugs. These innovations include Bionic Proteins, which feature nonstandard amino acids, and other unique drug designs that may be unattainable through conventional methods. Absci's mission is to facilitate the development of improved medicines by effectively translating innovative ideas into viable drugs.

Perfect Company

Venture Round in 2015
Perfect Company is a leading developer of connected smart kitchen products, founded in 2013 and headquartered in Vancouver, Washington. The company specializes in creating innovative solutions that enhance food and drink preparation at home through smart scales and guided recipe applications. In addition to its consumer-focused products, Perfect Company also provides technology solutions for the restaurant and hospitality industries. Their platform incorporates digital workflow automation and connected equipment, allowing restaurant staff to perform tasks efficiently and accurately, thereby minimizing training needs, reducing waste and food costs, and increasing service speed.

MobileRQ

Debt Financing in 2015
MobileRQ is a provider of a mobile marketing platform that enables brands to effectively engage with their customers. The company focuses on enhancing the customer experience by delivering personalized and relevant content directly to users' smartphones. By utilizing intelligent analysis of messaging, MobileRQ helps enterprises tailor their communications to match individual user contexts, thereby fostering customer loyalty and driving revenue. The platform equips global consumer brands with the tools necessary to compete in a market where exceptional customer experiences are paramount.

Bright.md

Series A in 2015
Bright.md Inc. is a healthcare technology company based in Portland, Oregon, focused on developing software solutions for the diagnosis and treatment of low-acuity medical conditions. The company offers SmartExam, an AI-powered virtual care platform that enables patients to receive online care for common health concerns without the need for video consultations. By partnering with leading healthcare organizations, Bright.md provides access to its services for over 10 million patients seeking urgent and primary care from their own devices. The platform facilitates efficient care navigation, triage, and treatment options, allowing patients to address their health needs asynchronously and conveniently. Founded in 2012 as Bright Health Solutions LLC, the company aims to modernize telehealth services for healthcare systems, effectively creating a virtual front door for patient care.

Bigleaf Networks

Series A in 2015
Bigleaf Networks, Inc. is a provider of cloud-based optimization and redundancy services based in Beaverton, Oregon. Founded in 2012 and formerly known as Bigleaf Networks LLC, the company specializes in enhancing internet and network connectivity for businesses. Its services are designed to improve reliability and performance for organizations that depend heavily on internet connectivity, thereby minimizing the risk of business disruptions. Bigleaf offers features such as seamless failover for applications, circuit-aware load balancing, and true Quality-of-Service, which allow businesses to fully leverage cloud and remote applications. By utilizing a plug-and-play router connected to cloud-based gateway clusters, Bigleaf enables comprehensive visibility and control over internet traffic flows, allowing companies to prioritize critical applications in real-time.

Customer.io

Convertible Note in 2015
Customer.io is a software-as-a-service (SaaS) company that specializes in marketing automation. It provides tools for sending relevant messages based on user behavior across web and mobile platforms. The platform uses data collected through on-site JavaScript code and a RESTful API to trigger emails, push notifications, messages, and newsletters tailored to specific user conditions, such as inactivity or lack of engagement with certain features. By measuring the effectiveness of these communications, Customer.io helps businesses improve their engagement strategies, drive subscriptions, and enhance customer success.

ActionSprout

Series A in 2015
ActionSprout, Inc., founded in 2012 and based in Bellingham, Washington, develops tools centered around Facebook to enhance engagement for nonprofit organizations, news entities, and political campaigns. The company offers a platform that allows users to conduct social action campaigns directly within Facebook, eliminating the need to redirect supporters to external websites for tasks such as event sign-ups or petition signatures. This integration significantly boosts completion rates and encourages social sharing, as each action taken can generate approximately 1,500 impressions across the user's friend network. Additionally, ActionSprout captures essential user data, including names and email addresses, which organizations can leverage to deepen relationships with supporters on and off Facebook. By facilitating compelling social interactions, ActionSprout helps its clients tell better stories, expand their reach, raise funds, and enhance engagement with their communities.

Lumen Learning

Seed Round in 2015
Lumen Learning, LLC is a provider of open educational resources (OER) aimed at enhancing educational experiences for K-12 and higher education institutions. Founded in 2012 and based in Portland, Oregon, the company focuses on creating affordable digital course materials designed to replace traditional textbooks and reduce costs for students. Lumen's offerings include a comprehensive range of OER-based courses, which feature readings, assessments, and various multimedia resources. The company's materials promote active learning and personalized feedback, utilizing learning analytics to improve student engagement and success. Lumen also supports educational institutions with services like virtual training sessions, content analytics, and continuous improvement solutions. Its course offerings span various subjects, including biology, business, mathematics, and psychology, facilitating both degree programs and individual learning modules.

Bright.md

Seed Round in 2014
Bright.md Inc. is a healthcare technology company based in Portland, Oregon, focused on developing software solutions for the diagnosis and treatment of low-acuity medical conditions. The company offers SmartExam, an AI-powered virtual care platform that enables patients to receive online care for common health concerns without the need for video consultations. By partnering with leading healthcare organizations, Bright.md provides access to its services for over 10 million patients seeking urgent and primary care from their own devices. The platform facilitates efficient care navigation, triage, and treatment options, allowing patients to address their health needs asynchronously and conveniently. Founded in 2012 as Bright Health Solutions LLC, the company aims to modernize telehealth services for healthcare systems, effectively creating a virtual front door for patient care.

OPAL

Series A in 2014
Opal Labs Inc. is a marketing collaboration platform based in Portland, Oregon, founded in 2009. The company provides an online platform that enables organizations to effectively plan, create, view, edit, and approve their brand marketing content. By promoting alignment among marketing teams, Opal facilitates strategic campaign creation, streamlines the review process, and enhances content management, thereby reducing complexity and breaking down silos within organizations. The platform integrates seamlessly with various distribution methods, allowing teams to work together more efficiently and achieve successful marketing outcomes.

Veelo

Seed Round in 2014
Veelo is a sales enablement and learning platform that aims to enhance sales effectiveness and improve marketing return on investment. The platform empowers sales professionals by providing predictive content recommendations and virtual coaching tailored to specific sales opportunities, thereby facilitating more effective selling conversations. Additionally, Veelo supports the onboarding and training of new hires by offering tools that deliver scientifically proven coaching methods. Through its cloud-based solutions, the company provides real-time, relevant, and actionable knowledge, enabling clients to generate same-day productivity reports that help accelerate business growth.

Muut

Seed Round in 2014
Muut, formerly known as Moot, operates as a developer of an online discussion platform designed to facilitate meaningful conversations on websites. The platform prioritizes a clean user interface and deep integration with sites, ensuring that discussions remain natural and focused on topics of interest to users. Muut's platform is characterized by its simplicity, responsiveness, and lightweight design, making it easy for users to implement a forum and commenting service without unnecessary features or distractions.

Inpria

Venture Round in 2014
Inpria Corporation is a specialized manufacturer based in Corvallis, Oregon, focusing on the design, development, and production of EUV metal oxide photoresists for the semiconductor industry. Founded in 2007, Inpria has established itself as a pioneer in the use of inorganic photoresists and thin films for nanoscale patterning. The company's patented photo-condensed molecular oxides allow for the direct deposition of atomically smooth, dense, and photopatternable metal oxide films from solution. This innovation enhances performance while simplifying processing. Inpria's products are meticulously optimized to meet industry specifications related to resolution, sensitivity, and line width roughness, offering a comprehensive solution that includes photoresists, developers, and ancillary materials to support advanced semiconductor manufacturing.

Little Bird

Venture Round in 2014
Little Bird, Inc. is an influencer marketing platform based in Portland, Oregon, founded in 2011. The company specializes in providing tools for influencer discovery and engagement, enabling clients to identify key individuals in their industry and connect with them for enhanced brand awareness and social impact. Little Bird's platform allows users to discover and share content from influencers, create targeted influencer lists for social campaigns, and analyze social engagement. The company caters primarily to modern marketers in sectors such as technology, entertainment, and financial services, helping them navigate the complexities of the social web to build social capital, expand their reach, and drive business growth. In October 2012, the company changed its name from Plexus Engine Inc. and, as of November 2016, operates as a subsidiary of Sprinklr Inc.

OPAL

Seed Round in 2013
Opal Labs Inc. is a marketing collaboration platform based in Portland, Oregon, founded in 2009. The company provides an online platform that enables organizations to effectively plan, create, view, edit, and approve their brand marketing content. By promoting alignment among marketing teams, Opal facilitates strategic campaign creation, streamlines the review process, and enhances content management, thereby reducing complexity and breaking down silos within organizations. The platform integrates seamlessly with various distribution methods, allowing teams to work together more efficiently and achieve successful marketing outcomes.

Brandlive

Series A in 2013
Brandlive is a company that specializes in creating high-quality virtual experiences tailored for businesses. As the demand for virtual engagement grows, Brandlive provides a platform that enables companies to produce and stream live video content effectively. Its offerings include Events, which enhance attendee engagement through audience tracking and rich analytics, and Showrooms, which serve as video hubs for product launches and training, facilitating secure and informative presentations for global teams. Additionally, Brandlive features Greenroom, a user-friendly tool for creating professional video content, allowing event hosts to produce high-caliber shows without extensive technical expertise. By focusing on real-time interactions and personalized experiences, Brandlive helps brands foster meaningful connections with their audiences and achieve business objectives in the digital landscape.

Jama Software

Series B in 2013
Jama Software, Inc. is a developer of a requirements management platform that aids organizations in creating complex products and mission-critical software systems. Founded in 2006 and headquartered in Portland, Oregon, with an additional office in Haarlem, the Netherlands, Jama Software offers Jama Connect, a solution designed to streamline the product development lifecycle from idea to launch. The platform enables detailed impact assessments from a single source, enhancing collaboration and reducing errors associated with disparate data sources. It serves various industries, including aerospace and defense, automotive, consumer electronics, enterprise software and services, financial services and insurance, industrial technology, medical devices, and semiconductors. By managing both operational and strategic elements of product development, Jama Software helps organizations improve product quality, mitigate risks, and accelerate their time to market.

GlobeSherpa

Series B in 2013
GlobeSherpa is a Portland, Oregon-based software company specializing in mobile application development for transit agencies and parking management companies. We strive to be the most innovative provider of mobile software and services that enable our clients to improve operations and better serve their customers. Founded in 2010, we provide a secure technology platform for transit service operators interested in moving to open payments, open data, and mobile fare collection with minimal infrastructure investment. Our team is composed of seasoned software engineers, graphic and user experience designers, and project managers. We focus on application development for native and mobile web applications, as well as server side integration and development of enterprise applications for the transit industry. Using these skills, GlobeSherpa helps transit providers integrate their legacy fare and eFare collection efforts and information technology services with a usable, reliable, and beautiful mobile platform that riders will want and use.

Celly

Seed Round in 2013
Celly, Inc. is a Portland, Oregon-based company that specializes in developing a mobile social network known as Celly. Founded in 2008, Celly provides a versatile platform accessible via Android and iPhone apps, as well as web, email, and text messaging. The Celly solution allows users to create both public and private social networks for various groups, including middle schools, high schools, colleges, businesses, families, and community organizations. Users can join instantly using a text message and can engage in exchanging group messages, conducting polls, sending reminders, and issuing web alerts. Celly is particularly useful for fostering communication among teams, clubs, churches, neighborhoods, and social movements.

Pacific Light Technologies

Seed Round in 2012
Pacific Light Technologies is an early-stage materials company specializing in the production of engineered nanomaterials aimed at enhancing solid-state lighting and display applications. Based in the Portland metropolitan area, the company focuses on developing optical nanomaterials that serve as alternatives to conventional phosphors. By utilizing on-chip quantum dot products, Pacific Light Technologies aims to improve the efficacy of LEDs, enabling higher color quality and efficiency in color-converted lighting solutions. Their core competency lies in the integration of these advanced nanomaterials into consumer products, positioning the company as a key player in the evolving landscape of lighting technology.

CrowdCompass

Series A in 2011
CrowdCompass specializes in developing mobile applications tailored for events, meetings, conferences, and tradeshows. Their offerings include custom-branded apps that integrate schedules, maps, exhibitor listings, sponsorship opportunities, QR code scanning, messaging, and social networking features. By leveraging these tools, CrowdCompass assists event organizers in creating more connected and efficient experiences, ultimately enhancing the overall success of their events. The company supports various mobile platforms, including iPhone, iPad, BlackBerry, and Android devices, ensuring accessibility for a wide range of users.

Meridian

Seed Round in 2011
Meridian Apps, Inc. ("Meridian") is an enterprise mobile software company for location-based businesses. Retailers, hospitals, museums, subways, corporate campuses and other venues use the Meridian's platform to build indoor-GPS apps to engage with their visitors. Customers include Macy's, New York City subway system, American Museum of Natural History, Boston Children's Hospital, Intel and the Venetian hotel-resort-casino. Supporting Meridian deployment is the location-based services industry's first content management system, Meridian Editor. Within minutes, enterprise customers can use the Meridian Editor's AppMaker to build a full-featured app with turn-by-turn directions, add multimedia and integrate with third-party features. And app developers can use Meridian's SDKs to add indoor navigation and indoor positioning to existing apps. Meridian was developed by the founders of Spotlight Mobile, an award-winning mobile-app development firm known for their app for Barnes & Noble, American Museum of Natural History, Conde Nast and Nike.

The Clymb

Series A in 2011
The Clymb is a premier online retail platform that specializes in connecting outdoor enthusiasts, athletes, and professionals with exclusive access to discounted sporting goods. Founded in 2009 in Portland, Oregon, The Clymb operates as a private member network, offering prices up to 70% below retail on top-tier apparel, footwear, and gear from leading manufacturers. Membership is by invitation only, fostering a community of dedicated individuals who share a passion for outdoor activities. The company emphasizes a curated shopping experience, combining expert selection with exceptional service, enabling members to live healthier and more adventurous lives while ensuring the integrity of its partner brands.

ClearFlow

Venture Round in 2010
ClearFlow, Inc. is a medical device company focused on developing technologies to address clinical challenges related to obstructed catheters. The company specializes in active blood and fluid evacuation systems, with its flagship product, the PleuraFlow Active Clearance Technology, designed to maintain chest tube patency following cardiothoracic surgery. This system effectively prevents the retention of blood and fluids in the chest cavity, thereby reducing the risk of post-surgical complications. ClearFlow’s proprietary technology is also being adapted for use in various medical segments, including urinary and gastrointestinal catheters, as well as wound drainage systems. Founded in 2006 and headquartered in Anaheim, California, ClearFlow aims to enhance patient recovery processes and overall surgical outcomes by ensuring optimal catheter performance. The company also operates a service center in Maastricht, the Netherlands.

Second Porch

Series A in 2010
Second Porch is a vacation rental listing and house swap application designed to enhance social interactions among users on Facebook. The platform allows homeowners to list their properties, offering a unique opportunity for personal connections and fostering trust in the rental process. Travelers can discover vacation rentals through their social networks, ensuring a level of accountability and familiarity. Second Porch provides private visibility for homeowners who prefer to share their listings exclusively with friends, while users can search for accommodations based on various criteria such as location, budget, recommendations, and relationships with property owners or previous guests. This approach creates a personalized marketplace for vacation rentals, leveraging the power of social connections.

Giftango

Series A in 2009
Giftango is a provider of a digital gift card delivery platform that aims to enhance the consumer experience through mobile and digital payment solutions. The company specializes in the prepaid marketplace, offering applications that enable merchants to manage digital gift cards and customer loyalty programs efficiently. Giftango's services include sending digital gift cards via mobile, email, and social media, as well as supporting the incentives industry and app developers. With a management team composed of professionals with extensive experience from notable companies such as Intel, Microsoft, and American Express, Giftango is well-equipped to address the needs of merchants and consumers alike in the evolving landscape of digital payments and rewards.

RNA Networks

Series A in 2009
RNA Networks specializes in providing innovative data center infrastructure services designed to enhance business performance. The company’s Memory Virtualization Platform (MVP) transforms memory into a shared network resource, enabling applications to run more efficiently without requiring changes to existing software. RNA Networks' products are compatible with commodity hardware and optimize the use of existing data center resources. This approach not only accelerates application performance in various environments but also supports critical functions such as data analytics, business intelligence, and customer relationship management. By reducing dependency on traditional data center infrastructure, RNA Networks helps clients achieve their operational capacity and performance objectives.

Revelation

Series A in 2008
Revelation is a company that specializes in developing innovative web applications tailored for qualitative market research. Established in 2007, Revelation Project enhances the capabilities of researchers by allowing them to engage with consumers in various settings, thus providing a more accurate understanding of the consumer experience. The company offers a comprehensive suite of online research support services, which includes project site setup, participant management, methodology support, study design, on-site research training, recruiting, incentive fulfillment, and language translation. By streamlining the research process, Revelation enables researchers to collect more data efficiently and cost-effectively.

AWS Elemental

Seed Round in 2007
AWS Elemental, founded in 2006 and based in Portland, Oregon, is a leading provider of software-defined video solutions for multiscreen content delivery. The company specializes in software-based video processing that allows for the distribution and monetization of video over IP networks. AWS Elemental's solutions are designed to offer flexibility, scalability, and performance, enabling high-quality video to be transformed into new revenue streams through cloud-based and virtualized deployment models. Serving over 600 prominent media franchises globally, the company assists pay TV operators, content programmers, broadcasters, and enterprise clients in delivering video content seamlessly across various devices. AWS Elemental maintains a global presence with offices in multiple countries, including the United States, the United Kingdom, France, Hong Kong, Singapore, Japan, China, Russia, India, and Brazil.

DesignMedix

Series A in 2007
DesignMedix, Inc. is a pharmaceutical drug development company focused on creating small molecule drugs to combat drug resistance in infectious diseases. Founded in 2006 and based in Portland, Oregon, the company is known for its drug candidate DM1157, which aims to provide a cure for drug-resistant malaria, particularly in vulnerable populations such as children and pregnant women. In addition to malaria, DesignMedix is developing treatments for other conditions, including trichomonas vaginalis, helicobacter pylori, and various bacterial and parasitic diseases. The company's innovative approach involves covalently linking a chemical moiety from a resistance reversal agent to serve dual purposes as both a therapeutic and a resistance reversal agent, thereby facilitating more effective treatment options for healthcare providers.
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