OpConnect
Venture Round in 2024
OpConnect is a technology company that provides turnkey electric vehicle charging infrastructure and a cloud-based software platform for managing charging networks. It designs, develops, and supports charging stations and a wireless communications network, coupled with back-office data management, billing, and mobile apps for drivers. The platform includes payment processing, energy management, reservation systems, and maintenance ticketing, enabling station owners to operate and monetize charging assets while optimizing energy use and renewable integration. OpConnect licenses its charging management software and driver portals to charging providers worldwide, enabling them to deploy and manage their own networks. The company aims to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by accelerating transportation electrification and by protecting the electric grid through efficient energy delivery.
Photon Marine
Seed Round in 2022
Founded in 2021, Photon Marine is dedicated to preserving waterways and oceans by promoting the adoption of electric marine propulsion technology. Based in Portland, Oregon, the company develops commercial marine electric propulsion systems that reduce emissions and operational inefficiencies in workboat fleets.
Enduring Planet
Pre Seed Round in 2022
Enduring Planet supports climate entrepreneurs by offering fast, flexible, and non-dilutive financing. It invests in companies focused on mitigating, removing, adapting to, and building resilience against climate change, prioritizing underrepresented founders and diverse teams.
Overwatch Imaging
Series A in 2022
Overwatch Imaging designs and manufactures multispectral imaging systems with onboard AI software for piloted aircraft and unmanned systems. The systems automate the search for small objects of interest across large geographies and continuous data streams, supporting applications such as automated land surveillance, maritime patrol and search, and linear infrastructure inspection. The software is compatible across sensor platforms and uses computer vision, GPU processing, AI and sensor fusion to autonomously collect and analyze geospatial data in real time, delivering mission-specific intelligence for operators to review and act. Founded in 2016 and based in Hood River, Oregon.
Radious
Pre Seed Round in 2021
Radious is an online platform that connects businesses with on-demand meeting spaces and private offices located near employees' homes. Similar to Airbnb, it offers unique workspaces rented daily, each tailored for specific needs such as meetings or focused work. Radious was founded in Portland, Oregon in 2020.
HILOS
Pre Seed Round in 2021
HILOS is a Portland, Oregon-based company founded in 2019 that offers an end-to-end design platform for footwear and physical products. The platform enables brands to design and launch digitally crafted products using 3D printing and algorithmic design, with real-time collaboration and data-driven workflows, while minimizing inventory and waste. It emphasizes sustainable materials and local, low-labor fulfillment to reduce water use and environmental impact, and it promotes end-of-life recyclability for footwear. The company integrates design, manufacturing, and sustainability to accelerate innovation without overproduction.
The Renewal Workshop
Series A in 2021
The Renewal Workshop Inc. is a company based in Cascade Locks, Oregon, that specializes in manufacturing renewed apparel and upcycled materials from discarded textiles. Founded in 2014, it partners with well-known brands and retailers to transform unsellable returns and excess inventory into a range of products, including jackets, sweatshirts, pants, and swimwear, as well as accessories like luggage packs and gift cards. By integrating resale and renewal services, the company aims to reduce waste in the fashion industry and promote sustainable practices. Through its initiatives, The Renewal Workshop enables clothing brands to enhance their revenue while minimizing their environmental footprint. Its products are available for purchase both online and in physical stores.
Tripgrid Inc. is a company that develops an automated workspace designed to streamline team travel management. Founded in 2016 and headquartered in Portland, Oregon, Tripgrid's platform allows users to create documents and spreadsheets, collaborate with travel planners, and generate team itineraries, all while maintaining traveler profiles and trip documents. The platform facilitates the sharing of updates and travel information through mobile applications, making it easier for coordinators to manage complex group travel and for managers to organize and analyze project-related travel in a single interface. By providing a customizable and efficient workflow management system, Tripgrid helps teams of various sizes reduce the time and effort required to coordinate their travel needs.
Sseko Designs
Seed Round in 2020
Sseko Designs, established in 2011 and headquartered in Portland, Oregon, is a women's fashion accessories company that specializes in designing, manufacturing, and selling leather sandals, handbags, and accessories. Their product range includes various styles of sandals, leather bags, and accessories, catering to both domestic and international markets through retailers and their online platform. Notably, Sseko Designs operates an ethical employment model in Uganda, hiring high-potential women to make sandals, providing them with dignified employment and enabling them to fund their college educations. To date, they have supported 100 women in pursuing higher education and currently employ 50 women in Uganda.
Red Duck Foods
Seed Round in 2020
Red Duck Foods, Inc. is a Portland, Oregon-based company that specializes in producing artisan organic condiments, primarily focusing on a variety of ketchups and sauces. Founded in 2012, the company offers a range of unique ketchup flavors, including classic, spicy, curry, and pumpkin spice, alongside organic barbecue sauces, taco sauces, and cocktail sauce. Committed to health and quality, Red Duck Foods emphasizes the use of organic ingredients and proprietary spice blends to create distinct flavor profiles that enhance meal experiences. The company markets its products through retail outlets across several states, including California, Oregon, and New York, as well as through its online store, ensuring accessibility for customers seeking healthier condiment options. In 2020, Red Duck Foods became a subsidiary of Beaverton Foods, Inc.
Goodwell
Seed Round in 2020
Goodwell Inc. is a manufacturer of sustainable oral hygiene products, including biodegradable toothbrushes, toothpaste, floss, and various dental care accessories. Established in 2014 and headquartered in Portland, Oregon, the company focuses on creating eco-friendly solutions for the personal care industry. Goodwell also operates an online platform to distribute its products, aiming to promote sustainability and environmentally responsible practices in everyday oral care.
Plover, Inc. is a Portland, Oregon-based company established in 2017 that designs and manufactures advanced car wash machines. Utilizing computer vision and robotics, Plover's innovative systems employ steam and water for an effective and efficient cleaning process. The company aims to transform the car wash industry with its next-generation automated car wash technology, positioning itself as a pioneer in the sector.
Madorra
Seed Round in 2020
Madorra Inc. is a medical device company headquartered in Portland, Oregon, founded in 2014. It specializes in developing and marketing solutions for vaginal dryness, primarily targeting post-menopausal women and breast cancer survivors. Madorra aims to empower these women by providing a non-hormonal treatment option, thereby shifting the focus from traditional pharmaceutical approaches to a more innovative device-based solution. The company's products are designed to restore vaginal vibrancy and address vaginal atrophy, enabling women to achieve a fuller and healthier quality of life.
Aunt Fannie’s
Seed Round in 2020
Aunt Fannie's is a manufacturer of eco-friendly cleaning and pest control products based in Portland, Oregon. Founded in 2012, the company focuses on creating non-toxic, food-based solutions that utilize natural ingredients, particularly fruits, to effectively eliminate harmful microbes while promoting beneficial ones. These products provide customers with a safe and environmentally friendly way to maintain clean indoor spaces and manage pests without the risk of chemical exposure or contamination. Aunt Fannie's aims to simplify housekeeping and pest control through its innovative approach to cleaning solutions.
Starve Ups
Seed Round in 2020
Starve Ups is Oregon's first startup accelerator and the only scalerator in the state, dedicated to guiding member companies from their inception to acquisition. Founded on the principle of peer mentoring, Starve Ups emphasizes collaborative support among founders, fostering a community that enhances the growth and development of startups. After 15 years of operation, the organization is undergoing a rebranding to elevate its mission of providing proven peer mentoring for entrepreneurs. This focus on mentorship positions Starve Ups as a pivotal resource for startups looking to navigate the complexities of building and scaling their businesses effectively.
Hemex Health
Seed Round in 2020
Hemex Health, Inc. specializes in developing and manufacturing medical diagnostic devices aimed at populations at risk for malaria and sickle cell disease. Founded in 2016 and based in Portland, Oregon, the company offers innovative products such as the Magneto-Optical Device (MOD), which detects all strains of malaria in under a minute, and the HemeChip, designed to identify hemoglobin disorders. Additionally, Hemex Health provides the SMART solution for early detection of sickle cell disease and malaria through point-of-care testing, enabling healthcare professionals in both clinical and field settings to deliver rapid and affordable diagnostics. The company's portable devices allow physicians, small laboratories, and frontline healthcare workers to diagnose and treat these diseases more efficiently, thereby improving patient outcomes in underserved regions.
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.
FleetNurse
Seed Round in 2020
FleetNurse provides a healthcare staffing solution that connects qualified healthcare professionals to local healthcare facilities. Founded in 2018 and based in Eugene, Oregon, the company aims to help facilities meet staffing needs by linking them with suitable professionals for available shifts.
The Renewal Workshop
Series A in 2019
The Renewal Workshop Inc. is a company based in Cascade Locks, Oregon, that specializes in manufacturing renewed apparel and upcycled materials from discarded textiles. Founded in 2014, it partners with well-known brands and retailers to transform unsellable returns and excess inventory into a range of products, including jackets, sweatshirts, pants, and swimwear, as well as accessories like luggage packs and gift cards. By integrating resale and renewal services, the company aims to reduce waste in the fashion industry and promote sustainable practices. Through its initiatives, The Renewal Workshop enables clothing brands to enhance their revenue while minimizing their environmental footprint. Its products are available for purchase both online and in physical stores.
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.
Wild Friends
Seed Round in 2018
Wild Friends Foods, Inc. is a Portland, Oregon-based company founded in 2011 that specializes in producing and selling non-GMO nut and seed butters, as well as nut butter-based breakfast items. The company offers a range of products, including peanut and almond butters, and is known for its innovative Nut Butter Oats, which are among the first of their kind in the market. Wild Friends emphasizes clean label practices, ensuring that their products are free from emulsifiers and made with high-quality ingredients. The company distributes its products through grocery stores across the United States and also sells items online, including apparel. Wild Friends aims to enhance the nutritional value and taste of traditional foods while promoting sustainability and supporting its partners and employees.
Snap2Insight
Venture Round in 2018
Snap2Insight is a provider of shelf analytics and retail-execution intelligence that helps consumer goods brands, retailers, and merchandisers optimize how products are displayed and promoted from the shelf to the consumer. Its AI-driven platform automates shelf inspection, tracks metrics on merchandising, assortment, and promotions, and enables shopper insights to inform execution decisions. By analyzing images and data across stores, it identifies gaps in SKU presence, display quality, and pricing, and generates execution scores used to prioritize fixes that boost sales lift. The company supports nationwide validation of promotional campaigns and helps retailers improve in-store execution and efficiency. Founded in 2016 and based in Portland, Oregon, Snap2Insight combines computer vision and analytics to translate shelf visibility into measurable retail performance.
Drone Complier
Convertible Note in 2017
Drone Complier is a software company that specializes in drone compliance management solutions. Founded in 2016 and headquartered in Corvallis, Oregon, the company offers a comprehensive application designed to streamline various aspects of drone operations. Its features include airspace mapping, job and flight planning, risk management, invoicing, payments, fleet management, safety management, and logbooks. The software provides an enterprise-grade solution that enables users to manage their drone fleets efficiently, ensuring compliance with regulations set by civil aviation authorities in different countries. Drone Complier has been recognized for its contributions to the drone community, particularly through its collaboration with the Australian Civil Aviation Safety Authority, which selected its application to guide drone pilots on safe and legal flying practices. The company also partners with institutions like Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, demonstrating the practical application of its software in real-world scenarios. With a focus on accessibility and administrative control, Drone Complier aims to enhance safety and compliance for drone operators globally.
LeadMethod
Funding Round in 2017
LeadMethod is a software company specializing in channel partner engagement and sales enablement, aimed at enhancing ROI and fostering loyalty among channel partners. Founded in 2014 and headquartered in Bend, Oregon, LeadMethod serves over 23,000 suppliers, representatives, and distributors, facilitating improved alignment for business growth. The company's channel sales management software maximizes sales opportunities by automating lead capture and distribution processes, allowing clients to visualize revenue projections and sales performance. This platform generates real-time feedback from channel partners, enabling users to make informed, data-driven decisions. Clients typically experience a 10-20% increase in revenue while benefiting from enhanced communication and collaboration with their channel partners. LeadMethod can function as a standalone solution or integrate with more than 65 CRM, marketing automation, or ERP systems for a comprehensive approach.
Sightbox
Convertible Note in 2017
Sightbox is a subscription-based vision service tailored for contact lens wearers. It offers a comprehensive membership that includes an annual eye exam, contact lens fitting, and a yearly supply of contact lenses, all encompassed within a monthly payment plan. By spreading the total cost of vision care over time, Sightbox aims to make eye care more accessible, particularly for those without a current prescription. Each new member is connected with a local optometrist for a thorough exam, which Sightbox coordinates and pays for. The service accommodates various types of disposable lenses, including toric, multifocal, and color options. With a presence across all 50 U.S. states, an annual membership costs $39 per month, with flexible options for those interested in 1-Day lenses. Sightbox operates from its headquarters in the Pittock Block in Portland, Oregon, supported by distribution centers nationwide.
Crowd Supply
Convertible Note in 2017
Crowd Supply, Inc. is a crowdfunding platform that specializes in supporting the development and launch of physical products. Founded in 2012 and based in Portland, Oregon, the company assists creators in launching their projects by providing a range of services including campaign creation, fundraising, and product feedback. It facilitates connections with manufacturers, suppliers, and collaborators through its service provider directory, while also offering resources for media outreach and logistics. Crowd Supply caters to companies at various stages of product development, from pre-launch and crowdfunding to pre-order and fulfillment of completed products. As of October 2018, Crowd Supply operates as a subsidiary of Mouser Electronics, Inc.
Vadio
Convertible Note in 2016
Vadio, Inc. is a technology company based in Portland, Oregon, that specializes in transforming audio streams into interactive video experiences. Founded in 2012, Vadio's platform enables radio stations and media companies to create live online video channels that feature music videos corresponding to the songs being played. This innovative solution not only enhances listener engagement by turning audiences into viewers but also allows for monetization through video advertisements during commercial breaks. Vadio's platform integrates various features, including intelligent curation tools, rights management, and analytics, providing media companies and brands with a comprehensive system to incorporate licensed music videos into their digital offerings. The company has established partnerships with numerous media organizations across six continents, further broadening its reach and impact in the industry.
Simple Emotion
Seed Round in 2016
Simple Emotion, Inc. is a technology company based in Portland, Oregon, established in 2012. It specializes in developing applications aimed at enhancing communication for individuals with developmental disabilities. The company utilizes patented emotion recognition technology to analyze human emotions such as anger, fear, sadness, and happiness through voice analysis. Its software applications are versatile, serving various sectors including contact centers, robotics, and personal assistants. By leveraging emotion and speech analysis algorithms, Simple Emotion's products help organizations improve customer interactions by identifying frustrations and potential opportunities for upselling, thereby facilitating better engagement and communication between humans and technology.
Droplr
Convertible Note in 2016
Droplr Inc., established in Bend, Oregon in 2013 by Josh Bryant and Levi Nunnink, operates an online application specializing in simple yet efficient photo and text-sharing services. The platform facilitates fast file transfers and smooth captures, allowing users to customize screenshots, embed links and multimedia, annotate images, optimize retina shots, preview PDFs, and integrate workflows. Droplr caters to teams and professionals from various industries, including notable clients like Nike and Airbnb, aiming to enhance communication efficiency within organizations.
Amplion
Convertible Note in 2016
Amplion Inc. is a biotechnology company based in Bend, Oregon, that operates BiomarkerBase, a comprehensive database focused on clinical biomarkers. This platform offers detailed information about molecular biomarkers tested in clinical settings, enabling strategic decision-making regarding their commercial use. Amplion's biomarker engine serves as an end-to-end workflow tool, facilitating the extraction, filtering, annotation, and analysis of both structured and unstructured data. Additionally, the company provides an alert service that notifies users via email whenever specific biomarkers or diseases are involved in new tests, drug labels, or clinical trials. Founded in 2013, Amplion leverages machine learning to enhance the biomedical landscape and identify opportunities within drug research and development.
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.
Tripgrid
Pre Seed Round in 2016
Tripgrid Inc. is a company that develops an automated workspace designed to streamline team travel management. Founded in 2016 and headquartered in Portland, Oregon, Tripgrid's platform allows users to create documents and spreadsheets, collaborate with travel planners, and generate team itineraries, all while maintaining traveler profiles and trip documents. The platform facilitates the sharing of updates and travel information through mobile applications, making it easier for coordinators to manage complex group travel and for managers to organize and analyze project-related travel in a single interface. By providing a customizable and efficient workflow management system, Tripgrid helps teams of various sizes reduce the time and effort required to coordinate their travel needs.
Wildfang
Debt Financing in 2016
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.
Onboard Dynamics
Venture Round in 2016
Onboard Dynamics, Inc. is a company based in Bend, Oregon, that specializes in developing compressed natural gas systems designed for integration into automotive engines. Founded in 2013, the company provides solutions that allow natural gas vehicles to be refueled using gasoline gallon equivalent natural gas sourced from low-pressure systems, such as home or business gas lines. Onboard Dynamics aims to serve both private and public fleets of trucks and addresses various applications, including transportation refueling for small fleet operators and methane mitigation. The company's GoFlo® natural gas compression technology simplifies the capture and compression of natural gas, thereby lowering costs and reducing emissions of nitrogen oxides, particulates, and greenhouse gases. By leveraging existing gas purification technologies, Onboard Dynamics strives to create integrated products that capture vented, flared, and stranded natural gas while promoting the production of renewable natural gas from agricultural and other waste streams.
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.
Amplion
Convertible Note in 2016
Amplion Inc. is a biotechnology company based in Bend, Oregon, that operates BiomarkerBase, a comprehensive database focused on clinical biomarkers. This platform offers detailed information about molecular biomarkers tested in clinical settings, enabling strategic decision-making regarding their commercial use. Amplion's biomarker engine serves as an end-to-end workflow tool, facilitating the extraction, filtering, annotation, and analysis of both structured and unstructured data. Additionally, the company provides an alert service that notifies users via email whenever specific biomarkers or diseases are involved in new tests, drug labels, or clinical trials. Founded in 2013, Amplion leverages machine learning to enhance the biomedical landscape and identify opportunities within drug research and development.
CrowdStreet
Series A in 2016
Founded in 2013, CrowdStreet is a Portland-based company that operates an online marketplace connecting accredited investors with institutional-quality commercial real estate investments. Its platform facilitates direct access to diverse investment opportunities, enabling investors and developers to review, compare, and select deals based on their criteria.
The Dyrt
Convertible Note in 2016
The Dyrt, Inc. operates an online portal and mobile application that provides information, reviews, and booking services for campgrounds across the United States. Founded in 2013 and headquartered in Portland, Oregon, the platform offers a free community experience where users can search for campsites, upload photos, and share tips. A premium subscription, The Dyrt PRO, adds features such as trip planning tools, offline search, public land map layers, and discounts on campsites and gear. The service also includes gamified elements, allowing users to earn points and win prizes through contests and challenges. The company’s focus is on enhancing the camping experience through comprehensive data, user-generated content, and convenient booking options.
SpaceView
Convertible Note in 2016
SpaceView Inc. is a company that specializes in design visualization solutions, utilizing augmented reality to enhance sales enablement. Founded in 2012 and based in Portland, Oregon, SpaceView offers a mobile application and a software-as-a-service (SaaS) platform that allows businesses to quickly visualize virtual objects in real environments. This capability enables sales teams to demonstrate how their products will fit in various spaces, facilitating collaboration with clients and streamlining the sales process. The company's solutions are particularly beneficial to industries such as digital signage, display manufacturing, retail design, interior design, and real estate, among others. As of 2017, SpaceView operates as a subsidiary of Atheer, Inc.
Tellagence
Venture Round in 2016
Tellagence is a social analytics company founded in 2011 and based in Portland, Oregon. It develops software that analyzes social networks to map relationship dynamics, predict how information will move, and identify which relationships to cultivate to extend a brand’s reach. The platform uses algorithms to uncover how language is used within networks and to identify audiences based on speech patterns, enabling brands to examine topic discussions, competitor mentions, and content resonance. Tellagence Discover helps brands target audiences within a social graph by language, providing insights to inform content strategy. The software also predicts changes in online consumer behavior within social networks, helping brands allocate marketing resources, track influence, and measure outcomes of social marketing efforts.
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.
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.
Onboard Dynamics
Seed Round in 2015
Onboard Dynamics, Inc. is a company based in Bend, Oregon, that specializes in developing compressed natural gas systems designed for integration into automotive engines. Founded in 2013, the company provides solutions that allow natural gas vehicles to be refueled using gasoline gallon equivalent natural gas sourced from low-pressure systems, such as home or business gas lines. Onboard Dynamics aims to serve both private and public fleets of trucks and addresses various applications, including transportation refueling for small fleet operators and methane mitigation. The company's GoFlo® natural gas compression technology simplifies the capture and compression of natural gas, thereby lowering costs and reducing emissions of nitrogen oxides, particulates, and greenhouse gases. By leveraging existing gas purification technologies, Onboard Dynamics strives to create integrated products that capture vented, flared, and stranded natural gas while promoting the production of renewable natural gas from agricultural and other waste streams.
SpaceView
Seed Round in 2015
SpaceView Inc. is a company that specializes in design visualization solutions, utilizing augmented reality to enhance sales enablement. Founded in 2012 and based in Portland, Oregon, SpaceView offers a mobile application and a software-as-a-service (SaaS) platform that allows businesses to quickly visualize virtual objects in real environments. This capability enables sales teams to demonstrate how their products will fit in various spaces, facilitating collaboration with clients and streamlining the sales process. The company's solutions are particularly beneficial to industries such as digital signage, display manufacturing, retail design, interior design, and real estate, among others. As of 2017, SpaceView operates as a subsidiary of Atheer, Inc.
Cloudability
Series B in 2015
Cloudability Inc. is a financial management company that specializes in cloud cost management software solutions. Established in 2011 and headquartered in Portland, Oregon, the company provides a platform that enables organizations to monitor, manage, and optimize their cloud expenditures. Its services include budgeting alerts, reporting tools, customizable dashboards, and anomaly detection that identifies unusual spending patterns while filtering out false positives. Cloudability's True Cost Explorer allows enterprises to analyze vendor billing comprehensively. The platform aggregates real-time financial data using advanced analytics and machine learning, offering IT, finance, and business teams detailed insights into cloud spending. Cloudability serves a diverse range of clients, including operational teams, product owners, finance departments, and executives, and operates additional offices in Seattle, Boulder, Sydney, and London.
LeadMethod
Convertible Note in 2015
LeadMethod is a software company specializing in channel partner engagement and sales enablement, aimed at enhancing ROI and fostering loyalty among channel partners. Founded in 2014 and headquartered in Bend, Oregon, LeadMethod serves over 23,000 suppliers, representatives, and distributors, facilitating improved alignment for business growth. The company's channel sales management software maximizes sales opportunities by automating lead capture and distribution processes, allowing clients to visualize revenue projections and sales performance. This platform generates real-time feedback from channel partners, enabling users to make informed, data-driven decisions. Clients typically experience a 10-20% increase in revenue while benefiting from enhanced communication and collaboration with their channel partners. LeadMethod can function as a standalone solution or integrate with more than 65 CRM, marketing automation, or ERP systems for a comprehensive approach.
HoneyComb Corporation
Venture Round in 2015
HoneyComb Corporation specializes in the manufacture and sale of drone-based aerial imaging solutions, primarily targeting the precision agriculture and forestry markets. Its flagship product, the AgDrone System, provides high-resolution aerial information through a cloud-based data service that facilitates crop management, yield forecasting, land surveying, and insurance monitoring. In addition to its imaging solutions, HoneyComb Corporation offers service and repair for its products and distributes them through a network of dealers. Founded in 2012 and headquartered in Wilsonville, Oregon, the company is dedicated to advancing agricultural practices through innovative technology and partnerships with universities and research organizations to address real-world challenges.
OnTheGo Platforms
Venture Round in 2015
OnTheGo Platforms, Inc. is a software development company based in Portland, Oregon, focused on gesture-recognition technology for smart glasses and mobile devices. Founded in 2012, the company specializes in creating applications that allow users to control devices through natural hand gestures. Its notable products include BrainWave, an app powered by artificial intelligence that enables users to manage music players, and Ari, which utilizes proprietary computer vision software to transform any Android device equipped with a camera into a virtual touch interface. Additionally, OnTheGo Platforms offers Ari SDK, a software development kit that integrates gesture control capabilities into various applications. The company operates as a subsidiary of Atheer, Inc.
GlobeSherpa
Venture Round in 2015
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.
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.
Crowd Supply
Seed Round in 2015
Crowd Supply, Inc. is a crowdfunding platform that specializes in supporting the development and launch of physical products. Founded in 2012 and based in Portland, Oregon, the company assists creators in launching their projects by providing a range of services including campaign creation, fundraising, and product feedback. It facilitates connections with manufacturers, suppliers, and collaborators through its service provider directory, while also offering resources for media outreach and logistics. Crowd Supply caters to companies at various stages of product development, from pre-launch and crowdfunding to pre-order and fulfillment of completed products. As of October 2018, Crowd Supply operates as a subsidiary of Mouser Electronics, Inc.
Vadio, Inc. is a technology company based in Portland, Oregon, that specializes in transforming audio streams into interactive video experiences. Founded in 2012, Vadio's platform enables radio stations and media companies to create live online video channels that feature music videos corresponding to the songs being played. This innovative solution not only enhances listener engagement by turning audiences into viewers but also allows for monetization through video advertisements during commercial breaks. Vadio's platform integrates various features, including intelligent curation tools, rights management, and analytics, providing media companies and brands with a comprehensive system to incorporate licensed music videos into their digital offerings. The company has established partnerships with numerous media organizations across six continents, further broadening its reach and impact in the industry.
Elli, Inc. is an online designer stationery boutique based in Portland, Oregon, specializing in customizable products for weddings and special events. The company offers a wide range of items including wedding invitations, save the dates, response and enclosure cards, thank you cards, and bridal shower invitations. Additionally, Elli provides seasonal greeting cards, baby shower invitations, graduation announcements, and various party invites, catering to diverse personal celebrations. Their focus is on delivering high-quality, beautifully designed paper goods that allow clients to add a personal touch to their events, reflecting both modern and vintage styles. The company aims to help individuals create unique and memorable moments for themselves and their families.
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.
Tellagence
Seed Round in 2015
Tellagence is a social analytics company founded in 2011 and based in Portland, Oregon. It develops software that analyzes social networks to map relationship dynamics, predict how information will move, and identify which relationships to cultivate to extend a brand’s reach. The platform uses algorithms to uncover how language is used within networks and to identify audiences based on speech patterns, enabling brands to examine topic discussions, competitor mentions, and content resonance. Tellagence Discover helps brands target audiences within a social graph by language, providing insights to inform content strategy. The software also predicts changes in online consumer behavior within social networks, helping brands allocate marketing resources, track influence, and measure outcomes of social marketing efforts.
4-Tell
Debt Financing in 2015
4-Tell, Inc. is a company that provides a platform focused on delivering personalized recommendations and retail business intelligence for various commerce channels, including websites, email, social media, and mobile. Founded in 2009 and based in Portland, Oregon, 4-Tell offers the Smart Commerce℠ Platform and 4-Tell Boost, a software-as-a-service solution that utilizes sales data and product catalogs to generate tailored product recommendations for online shoppers. The company integrates transaction data from both online and offline systems, allowing merchants to gain a comprehensive view of customer behavior, preferences, and engagement. Through its data-driven insights and machine-learning capabilities, 4-Tell empowers merchants to enhance customer relationships and optimize shopping experiences across all channels. As of August 2020, 4-Tell operates as a subsidiary of B7 Interactive, LLC.
Poached Jobs
Seed Round in 2015
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.
Amplion
Seed Round in 2015
Amplion Inc. is a biotechnology company based in Bend, Oregon, that operates BiomarkerBase, a comprehensive database focused on clinical biomarkers. This platform offers detailed information about molecular biomarkers tested in clinical settings, enabling strategic decision-making regarding their commercial use. Amplion's biomarker engine serves as an end-to-end workflow tool, facilitating the extraction, filtering, annotation, and analysis of both structured and unstructured data. Additionally, the company provides an alert service that notifies users via email whenever specific biomarkers or diseases are involved in new tests, drug labels, or clinical trials. Founded in 2013, Amplion leverages machine learning to enhance the biomedical landscape and identify opportunities within drug research and development.
Lumen Learning
Seed Round in 2015
Founded in 2013, Lumen Learning is a Portland, Oregon-based company dedicated to improving educational outcomes by reducing textbook costs. It achieves this through the creation and distribution of affordable digital course materials using open educational resources (OER). Lumen's platform offers interactive learning content, online homework, and personalized feedback, supporting effective teaching practices and enhancing student learning.
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.
HoneyComb Corporation
Seed Round in 2014
HoneyComb Corporation specializes in the manufacture and sale of drone-based aerial imaging solutions, primarily targeting the precision agriculture and forestry markets. Its flagship product, the AgDrone System, provides high-resolution aerial information through a cloud-based data service that facilitates crop management, yield forecasting, land surveying, and insurance monitoring. In addition to its imaging solutions, HoneyComb Corporation offers service and repair for its products and distributes them through a network of dealers. Founded in 2012 and headquartered in Wilsonville, Oregon, the company is dedicated to advancing agricultural practices through innovative technology and partnerships with universities and research organizations to address real-world challenges.
CrowdStreet
Seed Round in 2014
Founded in 2013, CrowdStreet is a Portland-based company that operates an online marketplace connecting accredited investors with institutional-quality commercial real estate investments. Its platform facilitates direct access to diverse investment opportunities, enabling investors and developers to review, compare, and select deals based on their criteria.
Droplr Inc., established in Bend, Oregon in 2013 by Josh Bryant and Levi Nunnink, operates an online application specializing in simple yet efficient photo and text-sharing services. The platform facilitates fast file transfers and smooth captures, allowing users to customize screenshots, embed links and multimedia, annotate images, optimize retina shots, preview PDFs, and integrate workflows. Droplr caters to teams and professionals from various industries, including notable clients like Nike and Airbnb, aiming to enhance communication efficiency within organizations.
GlobeSherpa
Venture Round in 2014
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.
HoneyComb Corporation
Seed Round in 2014
HoneyComb Corporation specializes in the manufacture and sale of drone-based aerial imaging solutions, primarily targeting the precision agriculture and forestry markets. Its flagship product, the AgDrone System, provides high-resolution aerial information through a cloud-based data service that facilitates crop management, yield forecasting, land surveying, and insurance monitoring. In addition to its imaging solutions, HoneyComb Corporation offers service and repair for its products and distributes them through a network of dealers. Founded in 2012 and headquartered in Wilsonville, Oregon, the company is dedicated to advancing agricultural practices through innovative technology and partnerships with universities and research organizations to address real-world challenges.
Amplion
Convertible Note in 2014
Amplion Inc. is a biotechnology company based in Bend, Oregon, that operates BiomarkerBase, a comprehensive database focused on clinical biomarkers. This platform offers detailed information about molecular biomarkers tested in clinical settings, enabling strategic decision-making regarding their commercial use. Amplion's biomarker engine serves as an end-to-end workflow tool, facilitating the extraction, filtering, annotation, and analysis of both structured and unstructured data. Additionally, the company provides an alert service that notifies users via email whenever specific biomarkers or diseases are involved in new tests, drug labels, or clinical trials. Founded in 2013, Amplion leverages machine learning to enhance the biomedical landscape and identify opportunities within drug research and development.
Tellagence
Venture Round in 2014
Tellagence is a social analytics company founded in 2011 and based in Portland, Oregon. It develops software that analyzes social networks to map relationship dynamics, predict how information will move, and identify which relationships to cultivate to extend a brand’s reach. The platform uses algorithms to uncover how language is used within networks and to identify audiences based on speech patterns, enabling brands to examine topic discussions, competitor mentions, and content resonance. Tellagence Discover helps brands target audiences within a social graph by language, providing insights to inform content strategy. The software also predicts changes in online consumer behavior within social networks, helping brands allocate marketing resources, track influence, and measure outcomes of social marketing efforts.
OnTheGo Platforms
Seed Round in 2014
OnTheGo Platforms, Inc. is a software development company based in Portland, Oregon, focused on gesture-recognition technology for smart glasses and mobile devices. Founded in 2012, the company specializes in creating applications that allow users to control devices through natural hand gestures. Its notable products include BrainWave, an app powered by artificial intelligence that enables users to manage music players, and Ari, which utilizes proprietary computer vision software to transform any Android device equipped with a camera into a virtual touch interface. Additionally, OnTheGo Platforms offers Ari SDK, a software development kit that integrates gesture control capabilities into various applications. The company operates as a subsidiary of Atheer, Inc.
Vadio
Venture Round in 2013
Vadio, Inc. is a technology company based in Portland, Oregon, that specializes in transforming audio streams into interactive video experiences. Founded in 2012, Vadio's platform enables radio stations and media companies to create live online video channels that feature music videos corresponding to the songs being played. This innovative solution not only enhances listener engagement by turning audiences into viewers but also allows for monetization through video advertisements during commercial breaks. Vadio's platform integrates various features, including intelligent curation tools, rights management, and analytics, providing media companies and brands with a comprehensive system to incorporate licensed music videos into their digital offerings. The company has established partnerships with numerous media organizations across six continents, further broadening its reach and impact in the industry.
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.
Droplr Inc., established in Bend, Oregon in 2013 by Josh Bryant and Levi Nunnink, operates an online application specializing in simple yet efficient photo and text-sharing services. The platform facilitates fast file transfers and smooth captures, allowing users to customize screenshots, embed links and multimedia, annotate images, optimize retina shots, preview PDFs, and integrate workflows. Droplr caters to teams and professionals from various industries, including notable clients like Nike and Airbnb, aiming to enhance communication efficiency within organizations.
OnTheGo Platforms
Seed Round in 2013
OnTheGo Platforms, Inc. is a software development company based in Portland, Oregon, focused on gesture-recognition technology for smart glasses and mobile devices. Founded in 2012, the company specializes in creating applications that allow users to control devices through natural hand gestures. Its notable products include BrainWave, an app powered by artificial intelligence that enables users to manage music players, and Ari, which utilizes proprietary computer vision software to transform any Android device equipped with a camera into a virtual touch interface. Additionally, OnTheGo Platforms offers Ari SDK, a software development kit that integrates gesture control capabilities into various applications. The company operates as a subsidiary of Atheer, Inc.
4-Tell
Venture Round in 2013
4-Tell, Inc. is a company that provides a platform focused on delivering personalized recommendations and retail business intelligence for various commerce channels, including websites, email, social media, and mobile. Founded in 2009 and based in Portland, Oregon, 4-Tell offers the Smart Commerce℠ Platform and 4-Tell Boost, a software-as-a-service solution that utilizes sales data and product catalogs to generate tailored product recommendations for online shoppers. The company integrates transaction data from both online and offline systems, allowing merchants to gain a comprehensive view of customer behavior, preferences, and engagement. Through its data-driven insights and machine-learning capabilities, 4-Tell empowers merchants to enhance customer relationships and optimize shopping experiences across all channels. As of August 2020, 4-Tell operates as a subsidiary of B7 Interactive, LLC.
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.
SteamFunk Labs Inc., doing business as Vizify, operates an online portal that provides users to create their interactive profile. The company was incorporated in 2011 and is based in Portland, Oregon.
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.
Angel Oregon 2013
Seed Round in 2013
Special purpose vehicle designed for Oregon investments
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.
Tellagence
Venture Round in 2013
Tellagence is a social analytics company founded in 2011 and based in Portland, Oregon. It develops software that analyzes social networks to map relationship dynamics, predict how information will move, and identify which relationships to cultivate to extend a brand’s reach. The platform uses algorithms to uncover how language is used within networks and to identify audiences based on speech patterns, enabling brands to examine topic discussions, competitor mentions, and content resonance. Tellagence Discover helps brands target audiences within a social graph by language, providing insights to inform content strategy. The software also predicts changes in online consumer behavior within social networks, helping brands allocate marketing resources, track influence, and measure outcomes of social marketing efforts.
Vadio, Inc. is a technology company based in Portland, Oregon, that specializes in transforming audio streams into interactive video experiences. Founded in 2012, Vadio's platform enables radio stations and media companies to create live online video channels that feature music videos corresponding to the songs being played. This innovative solution not only enhances listener engagement by turning audiences into viewers but also allows for monetization through video advertisements during commercial breaks. Vadio's platform integrates various features, including intelligent curation tools, rights management, and analytics, providing media companies and brands with a comprehensive system to incorporate licensed music videos into their digital offerings. The company has established partnerships with numerous media organizations across six continents, further broadening its reach and impact in the industry.
Simple Emotion
Seed Round in 2012
Simple Emotion, Inc. is a technology company based in Portland, Oregon, established in 2012. It specializes in developing applications aimed at enhancing communication for individuals with developmental disabilities. The company utilizes patented emotion recognition technology to analyze human emotions such as anger, fear, sadness, and happiness through voice analysis. Its software applications are versatile, serving various sectors including contact centers, robotics, and personal assistants. By leveraging emotion and speech analysis algorithms, Simple Emotion's products help organizations improve customer interactions by identifying frustrations and potential opportunities for upselling, thereby facilitating better engagement and communication between humans and technology.
Wikisway
Seed Round in 2012
Wikisway, Inc. is a Portland, Oregon-based company that specializes in providing visualization software designed to enhance the understanding of connections among people, places, and entities. Founded in 2011, Wikisway's platform enables users to explore relationships and connections within various contexts, particularly focusing on the realm of consumer content on the web. The company's initial product visualizes the interconnections between investors, founders, and companies within the Crunchbase database. With a team that boasts experience across numerous startups globally, Wikisway aims to illuminate complex networks and facilitate deeper insights into the relationships that shape information.
InGrid Solutions
Seed Round in 2012
InGrid Solutions, Inc is a Portland based startup that provides software and apps to the specialty trades to streamline specialty contractors core business around scheduling employees, tracking customers, work performed, and invoicing.
OnTheGo Platforms
Seed Round in 2012
OnTheGo Platforms, Inc. is a software development company based in Portland, Oregon, focused on gesture-recognition technology for smart glasses and mobile devices. Founded in 2012, the company specializes in creating applications that allow users to control devices through natural hand gestures. Its notable products include BrainWave, an app powered by artificial intelligence that enables users to manage music players, and Ari, which utilizes proprietary computer vision software to transform any Android device equipped with a camera into a virtual touch interface. Additionally, OnTheGo Platforms offers Ari SDK, a software development kit that integrates gesture control capabilities into various applications. The company operates as a subsidiary of Atheer, Inc.
GraphAlchemist
Seed Round in 2012
GraphAlchemist is a Portland, Oregon-based company that specializes in platform development and Data Science as a Service for Fortune 500 companies and emerging startups. The firm focuses on deploying enterprise-grade intelligence solutions that enable organizations to visualize and analyze complex data effectively. GraphAlchemist offers a range of services, including Graph Infrastructure as a Service, which addresses challenges in customer contact strategy, configuration management, and vendor relationship management, among others. Additionally, the company provides Data Science as a Service to help organizations uncover insights from their data, along with training services that cover topics such as graph database usage, data modeling, and application deployment. By transforming relational data into graph-searchable visualizations, GraphAlchemist supports both public and private projects, facilitating better data-driven decision-making.
Cloudability
Series A in 2012
Cloudability Inc. is a financial management company that specializes in cloud cost management software solutions. Established in 2011 and headquartered in Portland, Oregon, the company provides a platform that enables organizations to monitor, manage, and optimize their cloud expenditures. Its services include budgeting alerts, reporting tools, customizable dashboards, and anomaly detection that identifies unusual spending patterns while filtering out false positives. Cloudability's True Cost Explorer allows enterprises to analyze vendor billing comprehensively. The platform aggregates real-time financial data using advanced analytics and machine learning, offering IT, finance, and business teams detailed insights into cloud spending. Cloudability serves a diverse range of clients, including operational teams, product owners, finance departments, and executives, and operates additional offices in Seattle, Boulder, Sydney, and London.
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.
Tellagence
Seed Round in 2012
Tellagence is a social analytics company founded in 2011 and based in Portland, Oregon. It develops software that analyzes social networks to map relationship dynamics, predict how information will move, and identify which relationships to cultivate to extend a brand’s reach. The platform uses algorithms to uncover how language is used within networks and to identify audiences based on speech patterns, enabling brands to examine topic discussions, competitor mentions, and content resonance. Tellagence Discover helps brands target audiences within a social graph by language, providing insights to inform content strategy. The software also predicts changes in online consumer behavior within social networks, helping brands allocate marketing resources, track influence, and measure outcomes of social marketing efforts.
Chirpify
Seed Round in 2012
Chirpify, Inc. is a social media loyalty platform based in Portland, Oregon, founded in 2011. The company provides engagement and loyalty solutions for marketers, enabling brands to transform mobile and social media interactions into rewards and foster brand loyalty. Chirpify's platform facilitates "in-stream" marketing and commerce, allowing consumers to engage directly with brands on social media, such as by commenting to initiate purchases. Its offerings include consumer engagement loyalty programs, campaign activation, marketing chatbots, employee advocacy programs, event activation, and customer insights. By creating a currency exchange between social media actions and loyalty programs, Chirpify enhances member acquisition, engagement, and customer lifetime value for businesses.
Angel Oregon 2012
Seed Round in 2012
Special Purpose Vehicle for Oregon investments
GlobeSherpa
Seed Round in 2012
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.
Cloudability
Seed Round in 2011
Cloudability Inc. is a financial management company that specializes in cloud cost management software solutions. Established in 2011 and headquartered in Portland, Oregon, the company provides a platform that enables organizations to monitor, manage, and optimize their cloud expenditures. Its services include budgeting alerts, reporting tools, customizable dashboards, and anomaly detection that identifies unusual spending patterns while filtering out false positives. Cloudability's True Cost Explorer allows enterprises to analyze vendor billing comprehensively. The platform aggregates real-time financial data using advanced analytics and machine learning, offering IT, finance, and business teams detailed insights into cloud spending. Cloudability serves a diverse range of clients, including operational teams, product owners, finance departments, and executives, and operates additional offices in Seattle, Boulder, Sydney, and London.
4-Tell
Venture Round in 2011
4-Tell, Inc. is a company that provides a platform focused on delivering personalized recommendations and retail business intelligence for various commerce channels, including websites, email, social media, and mobile. Founded in 2009 and based in Portland, Oregon, 4-Tell offers the Smart Commerce℠ Platform and 4-Tell Boost, a software-as-a-service solution that utilizes sales data and product catalogs to generate tailored product recommendations for online shoppers. The company integrates transaction data from both online and offline systems, allowing merchants to gain a comprehensive view of customer behavior, preferences, and engagement. Through its data-driven insights and machine-learning capabilities, 4-Tell empowers merchants to enhance customer relationships and optimize shopping experiences across all channels. As of August 2020, 4-Tell operates as a subsidiary of B7 Interactive, LLC.
Comic Rocket
Seed Round in 2011
Comic Rocket is a company that develops web-based applications designed to enhance the reading experience of comics online. Based in Portland, Oregon, and incorporated in 2011, Comic Rocket allows users to discover, read, bookmark, and share both new and established webcomics. The platform functions as a digital reader integrated with social networking websites, providing a space for comic enthusiasts to engage with content and interact socially while enjoying their favorite comics.
Hively, Inc. is a Portland, Oregon-based company that specializes in a web application designed to measure customer happiness and engagement. Founded in 2010, Hively provides a platform that allows businesses to gather real-time feedback from customers through various channels, including email and customer relationship management systems. This streamlined approach eliminates the need for traditional surveys, enabling users to collect insights with a single click. The platform not only facilitates feedback collection but also allows businesses to create teams, track performance, earn points, and reward employees, fostering a motivated workforce. Hively serves a diverse range of industries, including healthcare, financial services, retail, and technology, helping organizations understand customer preferences and improve service delivery. Hively operates as a subsidiary of 11 Bridges, LLC.
SteamFunk Labs Inc., doing business as Vizify, operates an online portal that provides users to create their interactive profile. The company was incorporated in 2011 and is based in Portland, Oregon.
4-Tell, Inc. is a company that provides a platform focused on delivering personalized recommendations and retail business intelligence for various commerce channels, including websites, email, social media, and mobile. Founded in 2009 and based in Portland, Oregon, 4-Tell offers the Smart Commerce℠ Platform and 4-Tell Boost, a software-as-a-service solution that utilizes sales data and product catalogs to generate tailored product recommendations for online shoppers. The company integrates transaction data from both online and offline systems, allowing merchants to gain a comprehensive view of customer behavior, preferences, and engagement. Through its data-driven insights and machine-learning capabilities, 4-Tell empowers merchants to enhance customer relationships and optimize shopping experiences across all channels. As of August 2020, 4-Tell operates as a subsidiary of B7 Interactive, LLC.
SteamFunk Labs Inc., doing business as Vizify, operates an online portal that provides users to create their interactive profile. The company was incorporated in 2011 and is based in Portland, Oregon.