WELCOME!

We're glad you're here! Our goal is to provide updates on the impact of Oregon Venture Fund (OVF) portfolio companies and venture capital in our region.

Take a look around and let us know what you think. Thanks for being here.

FUND + TEAM NEWS 

OCF + OVF and the Exponential Impact

Did you know that the Oregon Community Foundation (OCF) is an investor in OVF? Did you know that OVF has a community giving fund with OCF? Together, we believe in investing in the people of Oregon and we're making a difference.

Check out Melissa Freeman's piece on the impact we are having together. Did you know Melissa is a former OCF employee - she has the inside scoop on both orgs.

Perspective: Why do so few startups receive VC funding?

Our very own Partner, Deepthi Madhava (pictured), provides a candid look at why so few startups receive venture capital funding. She provides data, details and strategies for success (and she does it in a succinct, to-the-point fashion).

Take a look and let us know what you think or what your experience has been - info@oregonventurefund.com.

Calling All OR & Southern WA Entrepreneurs

We plan to invest a record $20M this year alone in startups and growth companies operating in Oregon & Southern Washington - regardless of stage or sector!

We'd love to hear what you're working on and determine if venture capital or OVF is a good fit. Get funded locally.

Connect with Jon Maroney @ jon@oregonventurefund.com or Deepthi Madhava @ deepthi@oregonventurefund.com.

Nominations are Now Open!

For 39 years, the Oregon Technology Awards have celebrated excellence and achievement in the region's technology industry and honored outstanding individuals. On May 16th, companies will be recognized for their accomplishments, leadership, and commitment to the industry and community. Award categories include: Tech Champion, Pre-Revenue, Emerging, Rising Star, Enterprise, Most Disruptive - just to name a few.

Know a deserving individual or company? Nominations are quick and easy to complete. Submit nominations here.

New to the City? Join Us for a Cuppa Joe

Looking to network with other local entrepreneurs in the technology space? Join us at our monthly coffee meetup and stay connected with the Portland entrepreneur tech community together with Oregon Venture Fund. Stop in and say hi, have some coffee on us, meet someone new.

March 15 8:30-10am Location TBD

Connect with Deepthi @ deepthi@oregonventurefund.com for details as they are finalized

PORTFOLIO NEWS

TrovaTrip Announces Scholarship

Like TrovaTrip, we believe that travel enhances the lives of all who experience it and that connecting to others from different backgrounds creates understanding and greater harmony. We also understand that travel is a privilege, and part of making travel more accessible for all is making it a reality for as many people as possible. We're excited that TrovaTrip is launching the 2023 TrovaTrip Scholarship program which provides an opportunity to travel for those who might not otherwise have a chance. Learn more here.

Absci & the Integrated Annotated Molecular Drug Assets

Absci has entered into an exciting drug-development partnership with St. John's Cancer Institute, a world-class clinical and translational oncology center in Santa Monica. The partnership will help reduce the cost and time-to-market for next-generation breakthrough cancer therapies. Absci will integrate SJCI’s extensive clinically annotated molecular data assets into Absci’s target discovery platform. Congrats to CEO Sean McClain (pictured) and team on their steady and important march of technical and business accomplishments. Read the full press release here.

JOBS

Looking for a new gig? Know someone who is? Below are just a few open positions at a few of our portfolio companies. Check them out. Pass them along. Thanks!

VP of Sales - TrovaTrip

FF&E Purchasing Project Manager - Source

Head of Finance / CFO - Rise Brewing

Account Executive - Sila

Check out the OVF job board for the complete, up-to-date list of all 70+ openings.

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Since its founding, OVF and its investors have invested $169M in 73 companies that have created over 4,900 jobs. 30% of our portfolio companies are founded or led by a woman and 21% by an entrepreneur of color.

OVF is made possible by the generosity of our corporate partners

Disclosure: This newsletter is intended to provide general information regarding OVFs investments and impact and not for the purpose of soliciting investors for any OVF Fund. Under no circumstances should the information provided be considered an offer to sell, or a solicitation to buy, any security. Such offer or solicitation may only be made to accredited investors and qualified purchasers pursuant to the current offering documents of the relevant OVF Fund. The information provided may not be reproduced or disseminated to any third parties without the written consent of OVF. The past performance of previous OVF Funds and portfolio companies is not necessarily indicative of future results. Investors in OVF Funds may lose investment capital. There can be no assurance that any future OVF Funds or portfolio companies will achieve comparable results.