Founders Co-Op

Founders' Co-op is a Seattle-based venture capital firm established in 2008, specializing in seed-stage investments in technology companies. As the largest and longest-running seed-stage fund in the Pacific Northwest, it focuses on supporting early-stage entrepreneurs and fostering the growth of innovative software companies in the region. The firm has built a reputation as a trusted partner for founders, providing them with the resources and connections necessary to attract top-tier growth investors. Additionally, Founders' Co-op serves as a key access point for out-of-region investors seeking opportunities within the Pacific Northwest's burgeoning startup ecosystem.

Rudy Gadre

General Partner, Fund III

Aviel Ginzburg

General Partner

Past deals in Oregon

Clickety

Seed Round in 2021
Clickety is a computer software company founded in 2019 and based in Portland, Oregon. It specializes in information technology and customer relationship management (CRM). The company offers a personal relationship management system that enables users to capture and visualize their daily work activities. This platform is designed to help employers and businesses improve workflow efficiency by organizing and executing tasks more effectively. By providing tools to track and manage work, Clickety aims to enhance productivity and facilitate better networking for its clients.

Brave Care

Series A in 2021
Brave Care, Inc. is a healthcare provider specializing in urgent pediatric services. Founded in 2017 and based in Portland, Oregon, the company operates clinics that address a variety of childhood illnesses and injuries. Services offered include treatment for allergies, asthma, coughs, ear pain, eye problems, fever, and urinary tract infections. Brave Care also provides care for minor fractures, strains, sprains, and head trauma, along with pediatric-specific laboratory services and on-site x-ray capabilities. The clinics are equipped to perform procedures such as stitches and tissue glue application for wound closure, as well as mild sedation for uncomfortable treatments.

ZeroWall

Seed Round in 2020
ZeroWall operates as an enterprise security company.

Source

Venture Round in 2020
Krowdsourced Inc., operating as Source, is a Portland-based company that provides a comprehensive platform for the commercial construction industry. Established in 2018, Source connects professionals, including architects, designers, owners, and contractors, with manufacturers and product representatives to facilitate the sourcing of materials and solutions. The platform offers access to a wide array of resources, including finished samples, product pricing, technical documents, and project research assistance. By enabling users to discover and order building materials, finishes, fixtures, and other architectural and interior products, Source enhances collaboration within the commercial design sector. Additionally, the platform allows manufacturers to upload their product and sales representative information, thereby streamlining the communication process and improving overall efficiency in the construction supply chain.

Brave Care

Seed Round in 2019
Brave Care, Inc. is a healthcare provider specializing in urgent pediatric services. Founded in 2017 and based in Portland, Oregon, the company operates clinics that address a variety of childhood illnesses and injuries. Services offered include treatment for allergies, asthma, coughs, ear pain, eye problems, fever, and urinary tract infections. Brave Care also provides care for minor fractures, strains, sprains, and head trauma, along with pediatric-specific laboratory services and on-site x-ray capabilities. The clinics are equipped to perform procedures such as stitches and tissue glue application for wound closure, as well as mild sedation for uncomfortable treatments.

Brave Care

Seed Round in 2019
Brave Care, Inc. is a healthcare provider specializing in urgent pediatric services. Founded in 2017 and based in Portland, Oregon, the company operates clinics that address a variety of childhood illnesses and injuries. Services offered include treatment for allergies, asthma, coughs, ear pain, eye problems, fever, and urinary tract infections. Brave Care also provides care for minor fractures, strains, sprains, and head trauma, along with pediatric-specific laboratory services and on-site x-ray capabilities. The clinics are equipped to perform procedures such as stitches and tissue glue application for wound closure, as well as mild sedation for uncomfortable treatments.

Stackery

Venture Round in 2018
Stackery, Inc., founded in 2016 and based in Portland, Oregon, specializes in developing open-source tools that enable developers to design, deploy, monitor, and scale cloud infrastructure, particularly focusing on serverless applications. Its flagship product, the Stackery Serverless Operations Console, allows users to automate operations and maintain control over their serverless environments, enhancing performance and reliability. By utilizing familiar components such as Docker clusters, virtual networks, and load balancers, Stackery streamlines the deployment process through intuitive design practices. The company's solutions support Functions-as-a-Service (FaaS), helping businesses reduce infrastructure costs and improve time-to-market while ensuring operational visibility and control for production workloads.

Stackery

Venture Round in 2017
Stackery, Inc., founded in 2016 and based in Portland, Oregon, specializes in developing open-source tools that enable developers to design, deploy, monitor, and scale cloud infrastructure, particularly focusing on serverless applications. Its flagship product, the Stackery Serverless Operations Console, allows users to automate operations and maintain control over their serverless environments, enhancing performance and reliability. By utilizing familiar components such as Docker clusters, virtual networks, and load balancers, Stackery streamlines the deployment process through intuitive design practices. The company's solutions support Functions-as-a-Service (FaaS), helping businesses reduce infrastructure costs and improve time-to-market while ensuring operational visibility and control for production workloads.

Reflect

Seed Round in 2016
Reflect Technologies, Inc. is a data visualization platform that provides software developers with tools to integrate analytics capabilities into their applications. Founded in 2015 and based in Portland, Oregon, the company offers a user-friendly studio and a flexible API, allowing developers to create embedded analytics and visualizations efficiently. Reflect's platform simplifies the design and implementation of data visualization, enabling developers to focus on enhancing the user experience while addressing product gaps and creating new revenue streams. The company was acquired by Puppet, Inc., further expanding its reach and capabilities in the data analytics space.

SkyWard

Seed Round in 2015
Skyward IO, Inc. specializes in enterprise-grade software for fleet and operations management, particularly for commercial drone businesses. The company's flagship product, The SkyWard System, is a cloud-based software that integrates a comprehensive drone airspace map with flight planning tools and a digital system of record. This solution addresses various operational needs, including regulatory compliance, fleet and personnel management, and the establishment of safe and efficient flight procedures. Founded in 2012 by professionals with expertise in aviation and computer science, Skyward aims to uphold high standards of safety and professionalism in the evolving field of aviation. Based in Portland, Oregon, the company has operated as a subsidiary of Verizon Enterprise Solutions since 2017.

Vadio

Angel Round in 2012
Vadio, Inc. is a technology company based in Portland, Oregon, that specializes in transforming traditional audio streaming into engaging video experiences. Established in 2012, Vadio's platform allows content creators, such as radio stations and media companies, to detect songs being played live and seamlessly stream corresponding music videos in real-time. This innovation not only enhances listener engagement by converting audio streams into rich media channels but also provides monetization opportunities through video advertisements during commercial breaks. Vadio's solution integrates with social media to convert fans into digital content consumers and offers analytical tools for actionable insights. The company has formed partnerships with numerous media organizations worldwide, enabling them to enhance their digital offerings with licensed and curated music videos.

AppFog

Series B in 2011
AppFog is a Platform-as-a-Service (PaaS) provider that facilitates the creation and management of cloud-native applications. It supports various programming languages, including Java, Python, PHP, and Ruby, and offers the flexibility to integrate with multiple cloud infrastructures, such as CenturyLink Cloud and AWS across several regions. The platform allows users to deploy, manage, and scale applications seamlessly within public, private, and hybrid cloud environments. Additionally, AppFog provides a powerful command line interface and a robust API, enabling customers to effectively manage their applications' lifecycle and optimize their cloud resources.

AppFog

Series A in 2011
AppFog is a Platform-as-a-Service (PaaS) provider that facilitates the creation and management of cloud-native applications. It supports various programming languages, including Java, Python, PHP, and Ruby, and offers the flexibility to integrate with multiple cloud infrastructures, such as CenturyLink Cloud and AWS across several regions. The platform allows users to deploy, manage, and scale applications seamlessly within public, private, and hybrid cloud environments. Additionally, AppFog provides a powerful command line interface and a robust API, enabling customers to effectively manage their applications' lifecycle and optimize their cloud resources.

Airship

Series B in 2010
Airship is a company that specializes in customer engagement by providing a comprehensive platform for delivering targeted messages across various channels, including push notifications, emails, SMS, and in-app messages. Founded in 2009 and based in San Francisco, Airship helps brands strengthen their relationships with customers through relevant and timely communication. The platform offers tools for audience segmentation, allowing clients to tailor messages based on user behavior, preferences, and location. Additionally, Airship supports mobile marketing automation, enabling businesses to trigger messages at critical moments in the customer journey. The company's services are utilized by marketing and digital experience teams across a range of industries, including retail, healthcare, gaming, and technology, enhancing their ability to engage customers effectively. Airship also provides strategic consulting and support services, further solidifying its role as a vital partner for brands looking to enhance their customer experience.

Airship

Series A in 2010
Airship is a company that specializes in customer engagement by providing a comprehensive platform for delivering targeted messages across various channels, including push notifications, emails, SMS, and in-app messages. Founded in 2009 and based in San Francisco, Airship helps brands strengthen their relationships with customers through relevant and timely communication. The platform offers tools for audience segmentation, allowing clients to tailor messages based on user behavior, preferences, and location. Additionally, Airship supports mobile marketing automation, enabling businesses to trigger messages at critical moments in the customer journey. The company's services are utilized by marketing and digital experience teams across a range of industries, including retail, healthcare, gaming, and technology, enhancing their ability to engage customers effectively. Airship also provides strategic consulting and support services, further solidifying its role as a vital partner for brands looking to enhance their customer experience.
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