Keiretsu Forum

Keiretsu Forum is a global investment community founded in 2000, comprising accredited private equity investors, venture capitalists, and corporate and institutional investors. With over 50 chapters and more than 2,500 members worldwide, the Forum focuses on high-quality and diverse investment opportunities while fostering strong interlocking relationships among its members. This collaborative approach not only enhances deal flow but also encourages participation in social and charitable activities. Keiretsu Forum operates across various regions, including multiple chapters in the United States, as well as international locations in China, Spain, and France. Additionally, it manages the Keiretsu Forum India Seed Fund, which invests in sectors such as software, consumer durables, energy, financial services, health, and real estate. Overall, Keiretsu Forum aims to create mutual benefits for its members through organized private equity funding and engagement in impactful investments.

Judith Pacult Iglehart

President, International Chapters

Sonja Markova

Managing Director

Carla Silva

Membership & Finance Director

Randy Williams

Founder and CEO

Past deals in Oregon

UrbanLuxe Homes

Venture Round in 2019
UrbanLuxe Homes is a real estate company.

Hemex Health

Seed Round in 2017
Hemex Health, Inc. develops and manufactures medical diagnostic devices for populations at risk for malaria and sickle cell disease (SCD). Its products include Magneto-Optical Device (MOD), a device to detect all strains of malaria at low concentrations under a minute; HemeChip, a device to identify hemoglobin disorders; and SMART, which provides solutions for early SCD and malaria diagnosis through point-of-care testing and mobile device registries in health facility settings. The company was founded in 2016 and is based in Portland, Oregon.

Topical Remedy

Venture Round in 2017
Topical Remedy is a virtual pharmaceutical development company working on topical treatments for several dermal indications. The company was founded in 2011 and is based in Lake Oswego, Oregon.

Abom

Series A in 2016
Abom, Inc. is a company based in Portland, Oregon, founded in 2014, specializing in the design and development of snow goggles featuring active anti-fog technology. The innovative goggles utilize a metal film embedded in the lens that heats up to prevent fogging, enhancing visibility and performance for users in snowy conditions. Abom brings together a team of inventors, scientists, and designers dedicated to creating advanced gear that addresses common challenges faced by outdoor enthusiasts, thereby improving their overall experience.

Pyatt Broadmark

Venture Round in 2016
Pyatt Broadmark Management is based in Seattle and offers private loans for real estate financing in Washington, Oregon and Idaho. Pyatt Broadmark Management has proven to be a valuable resource for builders, ‘fix and flip’ investment buyers and developers who require quick closings, “outside the box thinking” and the utmost professional service. At Pyatt Broadmark Management, they develop trust with their borrowers based on communication, careful underwriting and fair pricing. That is why they experience so much repeat business and long-term relationships with borrowers. Whether financing single-family homes, tracts of homes or commercial real estate, their experience and personal approach allow us to respond quickly to client needs, and resolve the issues that inevitably arise in real estate development. From initial financing through project completion, Pyatt Broadmark works alongside clients to ensure their success. Whether negotiating with a third-party lender, ensuring adequate reserves for maintenance and repairs, or addressing environmental concerns, they will be your advocate throughout the process.

Indow

Series B in 2015
Indow Windows provides people with comfort and quiet while helping them achieve financial and environmental harmony. Indow Windows are window inserts that press into place on the inside of existing window frames with no nails, screws, or adhesives. It gives all of the energy-saving benefits of double pane windows but has the bonus feature of reducing the noise coming in from outside by 50% or more. An Indow Window is made of a sheet of acrylic glazing edged with our patented Compression Tube. The simple yet elegant design creates a very low profile when installed so that the product disappears and its own Home's beauty shines through. Indow Windows was founded by CEO, Sam Pardue with the mission of maximizing carbon reductions and customer comfort and savings.

Scratch-it

Seed Round in 2015
Scratch-it was an enterprise-class cloud platform that increases traffic and engagement. Validated by millions of customers around the world. Scratch-it gives you the power to succeed. When everyone is stuck doing the same thing, Scratch-it presents your voice in a way that stands out. Intrinsic to the mobile experience, Scratch-it leverages the principles of psychology, touch & design to deliver incredible engagement. Scratch-it lets you easily create, distribute & manage reveal experiences.

Fairway America

Venture Round in 2015
Fairway America is a private equity and advisory firm based in Portland, Oregon, that focuses on commercial real estate asset-based investments within the middle market across the United States. Established in 1992, the firm aims to provide investors with access to the fragmented and opportunity-rich middle market by partnering with select real estate entrepreneurs. Fairway America offers essential operational support and capital to its Sponsor Partners, enabling them to develop and manage investments effectively. The firm specializes in delivering alternative real estate investment products to sophisticated investors, emphasizing sectors such as retail and self-storage. Through its strategic partnerships, Fairway America facilitates investment opportunities that may otherwise be difficult to access.

HoneyComb Corporation

Venture Round in 2015
HoneyComb Corporation specializes in manufacturing and selling drone-based aerial imaging solutions tailored for the precision agriculture and forestry markets. The company's flagship product, the AgDrone System, provides high-resolution aerial information through a cloud-based data service, facilitating crop management, yield forecasting, land surveying, and insurance monitoring. In addition to its drone systems, HoneyComb Corporation offers comprehensive service and repair options. The company operates through a network of dealers to distribute its products. Founded in 2012 and headquartered in Wilsonville, Oregon, HoneyComb Corporation collaborates with universities, extension services, and service providers to foster research aimed at addressing real-world agricultural challenges.

Building Energy

Convertible Note in 2015
Building Energy Inc., headquartered in Portland, Oregon, specializes in developing cloud-based solutions for managing energy disclosure data and compliance in the built environment. The company offers a secure platform that integrates data from various sources, enabling significant improvements in building energy efficiency. Its services include data standardization, management, and compliance solutions tailored for local governments, energy companies, large portfolio managers, and individual building owners. By providing a comprehensive ecosystem of data and applications, Building Energy Inc. aims to enhance decision-making processes and promote better practices within the entire built environment, from design and finance to operation and management. Established in 2012, the company is committed to fostering a trusted network of building data to drive improved outcomes for its clients.

Abom

Series A in 2015
Abom, Inc. is a company based in Portland, Oregon, founded in 2014, specializing in the design and development of snow goggles featuring active anti-fog technology. The innovative goggles utilize a metal film embedded in the lens that heats up to prevent fogging, enhancing visibility and performance for users in snowy conditions. Abom brings together a team of inventors, scientists, and designers dedicated to creating advanced gear that addresses common challenges faced by outdoor enthusiasts, thereby improving their overall experience.

Pyatt Broadmark

Venture Round in 2015
Pyatt Broadmark Management is based in Seattle and offers private loans for real estate financing in Washington, Oregon and Idaho. Pyatt Broadmark Management has proven to be a valuable resource for builders, ‘fix and flip’ investment buyers and developers who require quick closings, “outside the box thinking” and the utmost professional service. At Pyatt Broadmark Management, they develop trust with their borrowers based on communication, careful underwriting and fair pricing. That is why they experience so much repeat business and long-term relationships with borrowers. Whether financing single-family homes, tracts of homes or commercial real estate, their experience and personal approach allow us to respond quickly to client needs, and resolve the issues that inevitably arise in real estate development. From initial financing through project completion, Pyatt Broadmark works alongside clients to ensure their success. Whether negotiating with a third-party lender, ensuring adequate reserves for maintenance and repairs, or addressing environmental concerns, they will be your advocate throughout the process.

Portland Seed Fund

Venture Round in 2014
The Portland Seed Fund finds and surrounds the most promising seed-stage companies with capital, mentoring and contacts to nurture vigorous economic growth in Oregon. The Fund invests in 'classes' of 7-8 entrepreneurs at a time, starting them with an initial $25,000 investment, and seeing what they do in 90 days. The Fund repeats the cycle every six months, resulting in approximately 25 investments every two years. The Fund is sector-agnostic in its investments and favors capital-efficient, highly-scalable companies with high-growth potential. Portland Seed Fund enjoys a unique public-private investor base, including Portland Development Commission, Oregon Growth Account, City of Hillsboro, Oregon Entrepreneurs Network's Catalyst Fund and 18 individual accredited investors.

Puralytics

Series A in 2013
Puralytics Inc. develops and manufactures water purification equipment. It offers personal drinking water purifiers; decentralized water treatment systems for industrial systems and lab requirements; and water purification products for retail and NGOs. The company provides its products for applications, which include industrial laboratory and ultrapure water; well water purification for drinking and livestock; military and remote location drinking water; and point of entry or point of use purification for commercial facilities. Puralytics Inc. was formerly known as UV Cleaning Systems, Inc. The company was founded in 2007 and is based in Beaverton, Oregon.

Avatron Software

Venture Round in 2013
Avatron Software, one of the first mobile app developers, is the developer of the Air Display line of apps. Air Display turns an iPad or Android tablet into a wireless computer monitor with a touchscreen. The desktop edition of Air Display turns a Mac or Windows PC into a monitor for another Mac or PC. Previous Avatron apps included Air Sharing, Air Connect, Air Login, Air Dictate, Air Stylus, Print Sharing, Whiteboarder, and dozens of others. Avatron was founded in April 2008 by Dave Howell, a former Apple software engineering manager, and a team of veteran software engineers from Apple, IBM, Intel, and elsewhere. The company is based in Portland, Oregon.

Oh! Shoes

Angel Round in 2012
Oh! Shoes is an online marketplace designed to offer a wide range of designer footwear for women from different brands with free shipping and return offers, enabling women to buy fashionable footwear at discounted rates.

Indow

Series A in 2012
Indow Windows provides people with comfort and quiet while helping them achieve financial and environmental harmony. Indow Windows are window inserts that press into place on the inside of existing window frames with no nails, screws, or adhesives. It gives all of the energy-saving benefits of double pane windows but has the bonus feature of reducing the noise coming in from outside by 50% or more. An Indow Window is made of a sheet of acrylic glazing edged with our patented Compression Tube. The simple yet elegant design creates a very low profile when installed so that the product disappears and its own Home's beauty shines through. Indow Windows was founded by CEO, Sam Pardue with the mission of maximizing carbon reductions and customer comfort and savings.

RYNO Motors

Venture Round in 2012
RYNO Motors, Inc. designs and manufactures one wheel electric scooters. The company provides a personal mobility device for urban individuals, government, and industrial customers helping them to move in the invisible lines between the roads and sidewalks, urban parks, office elevators, hotel lobbies, amusement parks, and outdoor malls. Its RYNO Micro-cycles allow users to commute with less congestion and fuel costs along with batteries that can be charged into any wall socket. It sells tee shirts online. The company was founded in 2007 and is based in Beaverton, Oregon.

Pyatt Broadmark

Venture Round in 2012
Pyatt Broadmark Management is based in Seattle and offers private loans for real estate financing in Washington, Oregon and Idaho. Pyatt Broadmark Management has proven to be a valuable resource for builders, ‘fix and flip’ investment buyers and developers who require quick closings, “outside the box thinking” and the utmost professional service. At Pyatt Broadmark Management, they develop trust with their borrowers based on communication, careful underwriting and fair pricing. That is why they experience so much repeat business and long-term relationships with borrowers. Whether financing single-family homes, tracts of homes or commercial real estate, their experience and personal approach allow us to respond quickly to client needs, and resolve the issues that inevitably arise in real estate development. From initial financing through project completion, Pyatt Broadmark works alongside clients to ensure their success. Whether negotiating with a third-party lender, ensuring adequate reserves for maintenance and repairs, or addressing environmental concerns, they will be your advocate throughout the process.

Journey gym

Venture Round in 2011
Journey gym leads in a new niche deemed compact portable fitness equipment and its marquee product is the world's first truly portable universal gym.

Red Hills Acquisitions

Venture Round in 2011
Red Hills Acquisitions is uniquely positioned to achieve investor profits during this time of unprecedented opportunity to purchase real estate backed loans and property. The business plan is straight forward: acquire quality loans and properties at a discount and liquidate for a substantial profit. The key to success is cutting through a complex array of distressed and performing loans for sale, as well as real estate assets to find the right deals, expertly managing the process from acquisition to liquidation, and executing a well formulated exit strategy. Red Hills Acquisitions has assembled a complete, yet nimble, in-house team of highly experienced financial and real estate specialists. Together they span the entire spectrum from Wall Street to Main Street, and have long standing established relationships with key strategic partners. The result is a streamlined and efficient investor focused team able to move quickly to seize specific opportunities, and execute purchases and liquidations to maximize returns.

Zapproved

Venture Round in 2010
Founded in 2008, Zapproved LLC is a pioneer of cloud‐based software for corporate legal departments. Their Z-Discovery Suite returns power to in‐house corporate legal teams and helps them navigate electronic discovery with minimal risk and cost, setting new standards for scalability and intuitive design. The company's flagship product, Legal Hold Pro, is widely adopted by Fortune 500 and Global 2000 corporations and has earned recognition with numerous awards, including Best E-Discovery Legal Hold Product at the 2015 and 2016 Legaltech News Innovation Awards. The 2016 and 2017 Deloitte Technology Fast 500 lists have ranked Zapproved as one of the fastest growing companies in North America.

Zevez Corporation

Venture Round in 2010
Zevez Corporation provides accounts payable credit card systems to streamline payments to vendors, improve cash flow, and save on banking fees. Zevez Corporation also provides data services and analytics to assist corporate customers maximize their A/P efficiencies.

CrowdCompass

Venture Round in 2010
CrowdCompass creates event, meeting conference and tradeshow mobile applications for iPhone, iPad, BlackBerry and Android devices. By combining schedules, maps, exhibitor listings, sponsorship opportunities, QR code scanning, messaging and social networking into custom-branded apps, CrowdCompass enables event organizers to produce better connected, less wasteful and more successful events.

DesignMedix

Series A in 2007
DesignMedix is a pharmaceutical drug development company focused on combating the increasing challenge of drug resistance in infectious diseases. The company specializes in creating small molecule drugs that serve dual purposes as both therapeutic agents and resistance reversal agents. Its notable drug candidate, DM1157, offers a potential cure for drug-resistant malaria, particularly benefiting 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. Founded in 2006 and headquartered in Portland, Oregon, the company aims to facilitate effective treatment for infectious diseases, alleviating the burdens faced by medical practitioners.