FoundersPad

FoundersPad is an enterprise accelerator established in 2012, dedicated to supporting concept to early stage startups in Central Oregon. It aims to foster the local entrepreneurial community by assisting in the development of innovative products and service ideas into successful companies. Originally a venture capital firm, FoundersPad has focused its investments in various sectors, including machine learning, artificial intelligence, enterprise software, consumer technology, and lifestyle products. Through its initiatives, FoundersPad seeks to cultivate a thriving ecosystem for startups in the region.

Chris Capdevila

Principal, Co-Founder and Managing Partner

3 past transactions

The No-Bake Cookie Company

Seed Round in 2017
The No-Bake Cookie Company designs and sells no-bake cookies through retail channels in the United States, including family-owned neighborhood markets, grocers’ bakery and deli sections, and espresso bars. Its range includes chocolate, peanut butter, coconut macadamia, chocolate mint, chocolate walnut, and seasonal pumpkin spice cookies, with an emphasis on clean label, no preservatives, no trans fats, and no artificial colors or flavors; several offerings are gluten-free and packaging is customizable to suit consumer preferences. Founded in 2011, the company is based in Bend, Oregon.

Opstarts

Series A in 2016
Opstarts Inc., established in 2014 and headquartered in San Francisco, specializes in software solutions for business forecasting, projections, and scenario planning. The company's core product is a web-based planning application that streamlines financial modeling, replacing complex spreadsheets with an intuitive, powerful tool. This enables businesses to forecast more accurately and make informed decisions by providing clear insights into expenses, revenues, and cash position. Opstarts' founding team and advisors bring extensive experience in financial and operational modeling, and the company is backed by notable venture capital and angel investors.

Zero Transform

Seed Round in 2016
ZeroTransform is a virtual reality content studio based in Keizer, Oregon, specializing in the development and publication of immersive 3D digital games. With a team that possesses extensive experience in game development, the studio prioritizes virtual reality in its design process from the outset, ensuring that VR enhances the gaming experience rather than being an afterthought. ZeroTransform creates a variety of cinematic digital games that can be enjoyed in both single and multiplayer modes across multiple VR platforms, allowing users to engage in rich, immersive environments.
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