OVP Venture Partners

OVP Venture Partners, established in 1983, is a Seattle-based venture capital firm with an additional office in Portland, Oregon. The company specializes in early-stage investments, primarily in the biotech, clean-tech, and technology sectors across the United States. OVP is known for its Entrepreneurs Fund, which brings together leading entrepreneurs from the Pacific Northwest to co-invest in projects alongside the firm, providing deal flow, contacts, and seasoned insights. The firm has a proven track record of navigating various market cycles and has successfully raised and managed multiple funds since its inception.

Bill Funcannon

Controller, Managing Director and CFO

Gerry Langeler

Managing Director

Chad Waite

Managing Director

Past deals in Oregon

EnerG2

Venture Round in 2013
EnerG2, Inc. is a manufacturer of engineered carbon materials based in Seattle, Washington, with an additional facility in Albany, Oregon. Founded in 2003, the company specializes in producing advanced nano-structured carbon materials tailored for energy storage applications. EnerG2's proprietary manufacturing technologies enable the development of high-performance materials that exceed the capabilities of naturally occurring carbons. These materials are designed to enhance power density and cycle life in a range of energy storage devices, including ultracapacitors, lead-acid batteries, and lithium-ion batteries. By focusing on customized electrode materials, EnerG2 aims to improve charge acceptance and device longevity, thereby advancing the efficiency and effectiveness of energy storage solutions.

EnerG2

Series A in 2008
EnerG2, Inc. is a manufacturer of engineered carbon materials based in Seattle, Washington, with an additional facility in Albany, Oregon. Founded in 2003, the company specializes in producing advanced nano-structured carbon materials tailored for energy storage applications. EnerG2's proprietary manufacturing technologies enable the development of high-performance materials that exceed the capabilities of naturally occurring carbons. These materials are designed to enhance power density and cycle life in a range of energy storage devices, including ultracapacitors, lead-acid batteries, and lithium-ion batteries. By focusing on customized electrode materials, EnerG2 aims to improve charge acceptance and device longevity, thereby advancing the efficiency and effectiveness of energy storage solutions.

Collaborative Software Initiative

Seed Round in 2007
Collaborative Software Initiative Inc. is a Portland, Oregon-based company founded in 2007 that focuses on developing and delivering enterprise software. It is known for its innovative collaborative approach, which engages community members, customers, and partners to form core teams for software development. This model allows Collaborative Software Initiative to create high-value products at reduced costs compared to traditional methods. One of its notable offerings is TriSano, a public health application designed for infectious disease surveillance, outbreak management, and bioterrorism response, serving a range of professionals, including epidemiologists and health officials. The company provides its software products under an open-source license or through annual subscriptions that include commercial support, prioritizing open standards and sustainability in its solutions.

Webridge

Series C in 2000
Webridge is a software company that develops and commercializes extranet portal systems. It enables companies to communicate with employees, suppliers, and other business partners through a web browser. Founded in 1996, Webridge is based in Beaverton, Oregon.

Webridge

Series B in 1999
Webridge is a software company that develops and commercializes extranet portal systems. It enables companies to communicate with employees, suppliers, and other business partners through a web browser. Founded in 1996, Webridge is based in Beaverton, Oregon.
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