Portland Seed Fund

Portland Seed Fund is a venture capital firm based in Lake Oswego, Oregon, specializing in pre-seed and seed-stage investments across the Pacific Northwest, primarily in Oregon. Established in 2011, the firm focuses on a diverse range of sectors, including B2B software, healthcare IT, e-commerce, and cleantech. It typically makes initial investments between $50,000 and $100,000 and participates in multiple follow-on funding rounds. The fund aims to support around 10 to 20 companies annually, with more than half of its portfolio featuring founders who are either female or people of color. Since its inception, Portland Seed Fund has invested over $8 million in more than 90 companies, which have collectively raised over $370 million from other funding sources. The firm operates with a unique public-private investor model, aligning with various organizations and individual investors to bolster economic growth in the region.

Steve Eichenlau

Managing Director

Jim Huston

Co-Founder and Managing Director

Angela Jackson

Co-Founder and Managing Director

181 past transactions

digs

Seed Round in 2023
Digs is a web-based collaboration platform that leverages AI to make it simple for builders to store documents, collaborate on home builds, and generate automatic digital homeowner handoffs. Digs’ results in more efficient builds and a full digital understanding [digital twin] of the home for the homeowner that is both usable and shareable.

Backpack

Seed Round in 2022
We are a digital pediatric mental health company.

Mpathic

Seed Round in 2022
Mpathic.ai, co-founded by a psychologist and a machine learning engineer, focuses on enhancing communication through its SaaS platform. This platform offers real-time text corrections and modular empathy training games, aimed at improving users' communication skills. The company emphasizes empathy education, particularly for therapists, providing free resources to develop evidence-based listening skills. As therapists undergo training in empathy, they simultaneously contribute to the development of AI models, which are designed to train new therapists in empathic listening. Through this approach, Mpathic.ai seeks to foster a culture of empathy and effective communication in various professional settings.

Enduring Planet

Pre Seed Round in 2022
Enduring Planet is a not-for-profit venture capital firm based in Portland, Oregon, established in 2021 to support the transition to a low-carbon economy. The firm provides growth capital to climate entrepreneurs through revenue-based financing, offering non-dilutive capital in exchange for a fixed percentage of a company's top-line revenue. Investment amounts range from $100,000 to $500,000, typically representing a 2% to 10% revenue share over a 2 to 3-year term. Enduring Planet's funding scales with revenue growth, enabling rapid follow-on investments. The firm focuses on companies within the New Climate Economy, supporting initiatives across mitigation, removal, adaptation, and resilience. Additionally, Enduring Planet prioritizes investments in underrepresented founders, diverse teams, and startups that serve marginalized communities, ensuring broad inclusivity in its investment strategy.

Overwatch Imaging

Series A in 2022
Overwatch Imaging creates customized aerial image-based intelligence systems for long-endurance UAS and light piloted aircraft. Our tactical mapping systems combine high-resolution multi-band cameras in SWaP-efficient stabilized gimbals, and leverage real-time onboard computer vision and AI software to automatically extract key intelligence from massive datasets, allowing our customers to find the needle in the haystack.

Tonsil Tech

Seed Round in 2021
Tonsil Tech is a D2C ecommerce company selling products engineered specifically for removing tonsil stones. We are a team of bioengineers that get tonsil stones & when we couldn’t find a good solution, we decided to make one ourselves. Our mission is to create the safest & most effective tonsil stone products for the millions of people frustrated with them.

Radious

Pre Seed Round in 2021
Radious is an online marketplace for working professionals who find WFH unsustainable. The platform is helping employers expand their talent pool radius and retain their top contributors — all while saving on real estate costs. Radious was founded in 2020 and is based in Portland, Oregon.

Minnow

Seed Round in 2021
Minnow is a video streaming aggregator and discovery platform that consolidates the libraries of popular streaming services into a single accessible interface. Designed to enhance content accessibility, its platform allows users to easily navigate and browse a wide range of movies and series from various entertainment subscription services with a simple one-click streaming feature. This innovative approach aims to simplify the viewing experience for consumers by improving content discovery and making it more convenient to access diverse entertainment options.

The Wild

Venture Round in 2021
Wild Technology, Inc. develops and delivers The Wild, a collaboration platform that enables all project stakeholders to experience design together in real-time. The company’s spatial sketching tool enables rapid prototyping of 3D concepts and provides a way to ideate and share ideas with team. Its Add-In for Autodesk Revit is used in architecture, commercial interior design, and virtual design and construction. The company was incorporated in 2016 and is based in Portland, Oregon.

Skypoint

Seed Round in 2021
SkyPoint provides a comprehensive customer data platform that emphasizes data privacy and compliance for consumer and healthcare brands. The platform simplifies the management of personal data, enabling organizations to integrate data silos through more than 200 built-in connectors while employing machine learning for identity resolution and creating a unified customer view. It features automated tools for data mapping, consent management, and handling data subject requests, ensuring compliance with various privacy regulations such as GDPR, CCPA, LGPD, and PDPA. Additionally, SkyPoint enhances consumer trust by offering a "My Privacy" experience integrated into user accounts, allowing individuals greater control over their personal data and fostering improved customer experiences and brand loyalty.

HILOS

Pre Seed Round in 2021
HILOS is a manufacturer focused on reinventing fashion retail through on-demand custom manufacturing of recyclable footwear and apparel. The company aims to create a local, zero-waste supply chain by integrating 3D printing with hand craftsmanship. HILOS uses sustainable materials that are reusable and resource-efficient, particularly in water conservation, to address issues of overproduction and waste in the fashion industry. By engineering footwear designed for recycling at the end of its life cycle, HILOS provides customers with original, eco-friendly, and comfortable products while restoring supply chains and promoting local fulfillment capabilities.

The Renewal Workshop

Series A in 2021
The Renewal Workshop partners with the world’s best- loved brands and retailers to renew their “unsellable” returns and excess inventory.

Edify

Venture Round in 2020
Edify is the frictionless way to onboard software engineers. Keep the tools you already use and let us do the rest!

ZeroWall

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

Owl Insights

Venture Round in 2020
Owl Insights, Inc., is the provider of precision-guided behavioral care management technology for behavioral health. Through its advanced platform, affectionately termed “The Owl,” the company offers a scalable strategy to integrate measurement-based care and clinical analytics into existing behavioral health treatment workflows covering all major behavioral health conditions. Owl Insights supports health systems and independent behavioral health organizations nationwide to expand access, improve quality care delivery, better manage costs, and support the preparation for value-based care.

Minnow

Seed Round in 2020
Minnow Technologies, Inc. designs and manufactures Internet-connected food pickup kiosks known as Minnow pods, which provide a contact-free solution for food delivery and pickup. Founded in 2017 and based in Portland, Maine, the company has developed an application software that alerts customers when their orders are ready and provides passcodes for secure retrieval. The Minnow pods are versatile and can be utilized in various settings, supporting integration with existing point-of-sale systems, online ordering, and delivery platforms. Through extensive field testing and user-centered design, Minnow aims to enhance food safety and convenience for customers, while also assisting foodservice operators and commercial property managers in delivering a safer pickup experience.

Icon Savings Plan

Seed Round in 2020
Icon Savings Plan, operated by Icon Savings Corporation, Inc., offers innovative online retirement saving plans tailored for both businesses and individuals. Founded in 2018 and based in San Francisco, the company specializes in providing recordkeeping, employee onboarding solutions, and investment options. Its proprietary technology facilitates a portable and universally accessible workplace savings plan, designed to meet the needs of the modern workforce. By delivering a simpler and more cost-effective alternative to traditional retirement plans, Icon Savings Plan enables employers to offer comprehensive retirement solutions that enhance financial literacy and support retirement savings for all employees.

Tripgrid

Series A in 2020
Tripgrid Inc. operates an automated workspace designed to streamline team travel planning and management. Founded in 2016 and headquartered in Portland, Oregon, the company provides a platform that allows users to create and share documents, collaborate with planners, and maintain traveler profiles and trip details. Tripgrid's tools facilitate the coordination of complex group and project travel, allowing managers to capture and organize travel information in a single interface. The platform is customizable, enabling teams to structure their travel data according to their unique needs, thus improving efficiency and reducing the time spent on travel organization. Overall, Tripgrid aims to enhance the experience of managing business travel for teams of various sizes.

Plover

Seed Round in 2020
Plover, Inc. is a Portland, Oregon-based company founded in 2017 that specializes in designing and manufacturing automated car wash systems. The company aims to revolutionize the car wash industry by employing advanced computer vision and robotics to create an innovative cleaning solution. Plover's car wash machines utilize steam and water without the use of chemicals, offering an environmentally friendly alternative for vehicle cleaning. This technology not only enhances the efficiency of the car wash process but also saves time and resources for customers, providing a modern and effective way to maintain automobile cleanliness.

Goodwell

Seed Round in 2020
Goodwell Co creates sustainable products, systems, and patented technologies for the personal care industry.

The Renewal Workshop

Series A in 2019
The Renewal Workshop partners with the world’s best- loved brands and retailers to renew their “unsellable” returns and excess inventory.

Tribute

Pre Seed Round in 2019
Tribute Company develops a workplace mentorship application aimed at enhancing mentorship for women. Founded in 2018 and based in Seattle, Washington, Tribute offers an enterprise SaaS platform that connects employees through shared life experiences and stories. This platform facilitates the creation of corporate mentoring programs, allowing for real-time access to knowledge sharing and micro-mentorship, which fosters team collaboration and productivity. By simplifying the mentorship process and providing employers with valuable insights, Tribute promotes a more authentic way for employees to discover and connect with mentors. The company focuses on addressing the needs of a diverse workforce while demonstrating the effectiveness of diversity and inclusion initiatives within organizations.

Megh Computing

Seed Round in 2018
Megh Computing, Inc. is a technology company that specializes in real-time analytics and artificial intelligence solutions. Founded in 2017 and headquartered in Hillsboro, Oregon, with an additional office in Bengaluru, India, the company provides a platform that accelerates the processing of streaming data using Spark Streaming and machine learning algorithms. This platform is designed to enhance operational efficiency and reduce risk by offering smart-place services that can be deployed across various network infrastructures, from edge to cloud. Megh Computing also provides a video analytics solution tailored for the retail supply chain, enabling users to derive valuable insights from existing cameras and sensors while minimizing false positives through continuous training. Additionally, the company offers a collection of codes for developers to utilize in field programmable gate arrays, which can be deployed in data centers or rented through cloud services.

Wild Friends

Seed Round in 2018
Wild Friends Foods, Inc. produces and sells peanut and almond butter products. The company sells its products through grocery stores in the United States. It also sells peanut products, as well as apparel online. Wild Friends Foods, Inc. was formerly known as Wild Friends Foods, LLC and changed its name to Wild Friends Foods, Inc. in November 2017. The company was founded in 2011 and is based in Portland, Oregon.

Snap2Insight

Venture Round in 2018
Snap2Insight Inc. is a company based in Portland, Oregon, specializing in retail execution analytics that offer insights for consumer packaged goods brands, retailers, and merchandisers. Since its incorporation in 2016, Snap2Insight has developed a platform that leverages artificial intelligence to automate shelf inspections and analyze product displays. The company's technology enables the recognition of new product SKUs and promotions across various categories, helping retailers optimize their merchandising strategies. By partnering with a leading crowdsourcing vendor, Snap2Insight gathers photographic evidence of retail displays nationwide, assessing execution quality and identifying areas for improvement. This approach has proven effective, as demonstrated in a recent promotional campaign where the company provided execution scores that allowed a major health and personal care brand to target stores with low performance, ultimately enhancing sales across over 90% of participating locations.

Zembula

Venture Round in 2018
Zembula is a developer of an enterprise-class cloud platform aimed at enhancing customer engagement and conversion through interactive experiences. The platform utilizes a unique feature where hidden messages can be revealed by scratching a digital image, effectively breaking the monotony of traditional content delivery. This approach is grounded in psychological principles and data-driven insights, enabling businesses to create compelling content that fosters increased traffic and engagement across various channels. By focusing on interactive elements, Zembula empowers businesses to capture the attention of potential customers more effectively.

Streem

Seed Round in 2018
Streem is a technology company that specializes in enhancing real-time communication and collaboration through an intelligent camera platform. By integrating augmented reality, computer vision, and machine learning, Streem allows experts to remotely capture vital information, such as brand models, serial numbers, and measurements. Its proprietary spatial mapping and object estimation technologies facilitate effective remote support, enabling clients to diagnose issues and provide solutions quickly. The platform serves as a digital toolbox, allowing users to save notes and images, streamlining the customer support process across mobile and web applications.

The Riveter

Funding Round in 2018
The Riveter is a membership workspace and community platform for women and allies. They provide daily programming to cultivate skills, from Podcasting 101 to angel investment pitch clinics. Moreover, they also give their members space to focus on wellness, including movement studios with daily classes, meditation rooms, and a full program of relevant conversations and workshops. Founded in 2016, the company is headquartered in Seattle, Washington, United States.

NurseGrid

Venture Round in 2018
Founded by nurses and technology entrepreneurs, NurseGrid makes integrated, intuitive staffing and communication tools just for nurses and nursing departments. NurseGrid has two products: NurseGrid Mobile & NurseGrid Manager. NurseGrid Mobile is the easiest way for nurses and healthcare workers to manage their complex schedules, connect with colleagues, and bring more balance to their work lives. More than 300,000 nurses have downloaded NurseGrid to date and the iOS app enjoys a consistent 5 star average rating on the App Store. NurseGrid Manager allows nursing departments to simplify team communication, staffing, and schedule management, making staff and managers happier and more productive. It complements core scheduling systems such as Kronos, API, and McKesson, filling in the critical gap current technologies leave between schedule creation and timekeeping, and giving nurse leaders a cost-saving, nurse-preferred way to manage day to day staffing and scheduling needs. NurseGrid was launched in 2013.

Bigleaf Networks

Series B in 2018
Bigleaf Networks, Inc. is a cloud-based provider of internet redundancy and optimization services, headquartered in Beaverton, Oregon. Founded in 2012, the company focuses on enhancing the reliability and performance of internet connectivity for businesses reliant on cloud and remote applications. Bigleaf offers solutions that include seamless failover for all applications, circuit-aware load balancing, and true Quality-of-Service over standard internet connections. Its intelligent networking services utilize a plug-and-play router to connect office networks to cloud-based gateway clusters, allowing businesses to gain end-to-end visibility and control over their internet traffic. This approach aims to minimize disruptions, optimize critical applications, and enhance overall connectivity for stakeholders.

The Riveter

Venture Round in 2018
The Riveter is a membership workspace and community platform for women and allies. They provide daily programming to cultivate skills, from Podcasting 101 to angel investment pitch clinics. Moreover, they also give their members space to focus on wellness, including movement studios with daily classes, meditation rooms, and a full program of relevant conversations and workshops. Founded in 2016, the company is headquartered in Seattle, Washington, United States.

The Dyrt

Series A in 2018
The Dyrt, Inc. operates a leading online platform that provides extensive information and ratings on campsites across the United States. Founded in 2013 and based in Portland, Oregon, The Dyrt has developed a community-driven platform where campers can search, review, and book campgrounds. The Dyrt's application, available on both iOS and Google Play, is highly regarded among camping apps, with the website attracting approximately 20 million visits annually. The community has contributed over 1.5 million campground reviews, photos, and tips, making it the most comprehensive camping resource available. In 2020, The Dyrt launched a subscription service called The Dyrt PRO, which offers members discounts at nearly 1,000 campgrounds and enhanced features such as offline access and road trip planning tools. This subscription has seen rapid growth, with new users signing up approximately every three minutes.

Drone Complier

Convertible Note in 2017
Drone Complier is a software company specializing in drone compliance management solutions, founded in 2016 and headquartered in Corvallis, Oregon. The company's offerings include a comprehensive suite of tools for managing drone operations, such as airspace mapping, flight planning, risk management, invoicing, fleet management, and safety oversight. Drone Complier's software is designed to streamline compliance with civil aviation regulations, making it easier for operators to understand where they can legally fly and what certifications are required for commercial operations. The Australian Civil Aviation Safety Authority selected Drone Complier's application as an official resource for informing drone pilots about safe flying locations. The company's solutions have been validated through real-world applications, including partnerships with educational institutions like Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, where they provided critical aerial support during emergencies. By integrating administrative control and mobile accessibility, Drone Complier ensures that both managers and operators are aligned in their drone operations, enhancing safety and efficiency.

LeadMethod

Funding Round in 2017
LeadMethod is a software company focused on channel partner engagement and sales enablement, two factors that drive the most ROI, and channel partner loyalty. LeadMethod works with more than 23,000 suppliers, reps, and distributors to better align their businesses for growth. LeadMethod clients see between a 10-20% increase in revenue and have stronger communication and collaboration with their channel partners. LeadMethod can be used as a stand-alone system or integration with more than 65 CRM, marketing automation, or ERP systems for a total solution. LeadMethodwas founded in 2014 and is based in Bend, Oregon

Sightbox

Convertible Note in 2017
Sightbox offers a subscription-based vision care service tailored for contact lens wearers. Each membership provides a comprehensive eye exam, a contact lens fitting, and an annual supply of contact lenses, all packaged into a manageable monthly payment plan. The service is designed for individuals who need new contacts but lack a current prescription. Upon joining, members are referred to a local optometrist for their eye exam, and Sightbox covers the associated costs. The company supports a wide range of disposable lenses, including toric, multifocal, and color options, available in all 50 U.S. states. Membership costs $39 per month for standard lenses, with an upgrade option for those preferring daily disposable contacts. Sightbox operates from its headquarters in downtown Portland, Oregon, and maintains five distribution centers across the country to facilitate its services.

NemaMetrix

Venture Round in 2017
NemaMetrix, Inc. specializes in developing whole animal electrophysiology equipment to enhance research across various fields, including academic studies, toxicology testing, and drug discovery. The company creates microfluidic devices equipped with electrodes for easy and repeatable extracellular recording of bioelectric activity, as well as RediStain fluorescent kits for improved visualization of C. NemaMetrix's innovative solutions cater to the pharmaceutical drug discovery, academic research, and global health markets. Founded in 2011 and headquartered in Eugene, Oregon, the company is committed to advancing the understanding of human health and facilitating the exploration of treatments for significant medical conditions.

Customer.io

Seed Round in 2017
Customer.io is a software-as-a-service (SaaS) company that specializes in marketing automation focused on customer engagement. Its platform enables businesses to send targeted communications, such as emails, push notifications, and newsletters, based on user behavior. By integrating on-site JavaScript code and a RESTful API, Customer.io gathers data about users and applies predefined rules to identify specific behaviors, such as inactivity or lack of social media connections. Users who meet these criteria receive tailored messages aimed at encouraging desired actions. The platform also offers analytics to measure the effectiveness of these communications, allowing businesses to refine their strategies and enhance user engagement, ultimately driving subscriptions and improving customer relationships.

Complier Enterprise

Convertible Note in 2017
Complier Enterprise provides the software, training and professional services.

Crowd Supply

Convertible Note in 2017
Crowd Supply, Inc. operates a product development and crowd funding platform for physical products. The company’s platform enables to create project campaigns and raise funds; provides product feedback and suggestions; introduces to manufacturers, suppliers, and collaborators through the service provider directory; and provides a list of media outlets, and fulfillment and logistics services. It provides services for companies in various stages of development, including pre-launch, crowd funding, pre-order, and in stock. The company was incorporated in 2012 and is based in Portland, Oregon. As of October 3, 2018, Crowd Supply, Inc. operates as a subsidiary of Mouser Electronics, Inc.

Lish

Convertible Note in 2016
Lish, Inc. is a Seattle-based company that specializes in providing food delivery services tailored for businesses. Founded in 2014, it creates a platform that connects offices with local chefs, restaurants, and caterers to develop customized workplace food programs. Lish offers a variety of meal options including lunches, team breakfasts, happy hour spreads, and dinners, catering to companies of all sizes. Additionally, the company provides gift cards and facilitates both recurring office catering and one-time meal orders for employees at their homes or workplaces. By focusing on local partnerships, Lish aims to deliver healthy, home-cooked meals that enhance the workplace dining experience.

Argent

Convertible Note in 2016
Argent Mill, Inc. is an online retailer based in San Francisco, California, specializing in women's workwear apparel. Founded in 2015, the company focuses on providing stylish and functional clothing designed for professional settings. Its product range includes blazers, tops, trousers, jumpsuits, outerwear, skirts, dresses, and sweaters, as well as various accessories. Argent aims to empower women by offering a collection that blends technical styling with contemporary fashion, ensuring that customers feel both confident and sophisticated in their work attire.

Society Nine

Convertible Note in 2016
Society Nine is a combat sports brand that produces boxing gear, MMA gear, and fashion sportswear for women. The company’s products include gloves, scarves, jackets, hoodies, rash guards, and flat brim hats. Society Nine was founded in 2013.

Complier Enterprise

Convertible Note in 2016
Complier Enterprise provides the software, training and professional services.

Vadio

Convertible Note in 2016
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.

Simple Emotion

Seed Round in 2016
Simple Emotion, Inc. develops applications for people with developmental disabilities. It offers mobile applications and games based on emotion recognition technology that recognizes anger, fear, sadness, and happiness. The company was incorporated in 2012 and is based in Portland, Oregon.

Droplr

Convertible Note in 2016
Droplr Inc. is an online application that facilitates the sharing of digital content, including photos, text, videos, and files. Founded in 2013 by Josh Bryant and Levi Nunnink, the company is based in Bend, Oregon. Droplr offers a user-friendly platform that allows users to customize their screens, embed various media types, and annotate screenshots, enhancing collaboration and communication. The application is designed for speed and ease of use, making it a preferred choice for teams and professionals from well-known companies such as Nike and AirBnB. By providing a seamless experience for capturing and sharing ideas, Droplr caters to the needs of designers, developers, and agencies, ultimately streamlining their workflows and saving time.

Amplion

Convertible Note in 2016
Amplion Inc. operates BiomarkerBase, a comprehensive biomarker database that offers insights into clinical biomarkers and their applications in molecular testing. The database serves as a strategic resource for navigating the clinical biomarker landscape and aids in making informed decisions regarding the commercial use of these biomarkers. Amplion also provides a biomarker engine, an end-to-end workflow tool that processes both structured and unstructured data, allowing users to filter, annotate, and learn from the data. Additionally, the company offers an alert service that notifies users via email about new developments related to specific biomarker targets or diseases in tests, drug labels, or clinical trials. Founded in 2013 and based in Bend, Oregon, Amplion leverages machine learning and biomedical expertise to deliver actionable insights that support drug and diagnostic development in the field of precision medicine.

Indow

Venture Round in 2016
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.

Tripgrid

Pre Seed Round in 2016
Tripgrid Inc. operates an automated workspace designed to streamline team travel planning and management. Founded in 2016 and headquartered in Portland, Oregon, the company provides a platform that allows users to create and share documents, collaborate with planners, and maintain traveler profiles and trip details. Tripgrid's tools facilitate the coordination of complex group and project travel, allowing managers to capture and organize travel information in a single interface. The platform is customizable, enabling teams to structure their travel data according to their unique needs, thus improving efficiency and reducing the time spent on travel organization. Overall, Tripgrid aims to enhance the experience of managing business travel for teams of various sizes.

Wildfang

Debt Financing in 2016
Wildfang Co. is a fashion and lifestyle company based in Portland, Oregon, that specializes in manufacturing and retailing women's apparel inspired by menswear. Established in 2011, the company provides a diverse range of products, including tops like button-ups and sweaters, bottoms such as jeans and shorts, and an assortment of accessories, including bags and jewelry. Wildfang also features a selection of footwear, encompassing boots, flats, and heels. The company is committed to offering gender-neutral clothing that allows women to explore both masculine and feminine styles. It operates an online marketplace, providing a centralized platform for customers to access its unique offerings. Wildfang gained recognition with the support of brand ambassadors like actress Kate Moennig, musician Hannah Blilie, and soccer player Megan Rapinoe.

Owl Insights

Seed Round in 2016
Owl Insights, Inc., is the provider of precision-guided behavioral care management technology for behavioral health. Through its advanced platform, affectionately termed “The Owl,” the company offers a scalable strategy to integrate measurement-based care and clinical analytics into existing behavioral health treatment workflows covering all major behavioral health conditions. Owl Insights supports health systems and independent behavioral health organizations nationwide to expand access, improve quality care delivery, better manage costs, and support the preparation for value-based care.

Onboard Dynamics

Venture Round in 2016
Onboard Dynamics, Inc. is a company based in Bend, Oregon, founded in 2013, that specializes in developing compressed natural gas systems for automotive engines. Its technology allows natural gas vehicles to be refueled from low-pressure sources, such as home or business gas lines, making it suitable for both private and public fleets of trucks. The company focuses on delivering environmental benefits through emissions reductions and offers solutions for small fleet operators, pipeline operations, and methane mitigation across various sectors, including agriculture and fossil fuel production. By leveraging its GoFlo® natural gas compression technology, Onboard Dynamics aims to simplify the capture and movement of natural gas, addressing infrastructure barriers and providing cost-effective alternatives that can significantly reduce costs and greenhouse gas emissions.

IOTAS

Seed Round in 2016
IOTAS, Inc. is a Portland, Oregon-based company that specializes in home automation services specifically designed for apartment residents. Founded in 2014, IOTAS installs a range of smart devices, including outlets, switches, plugs, sensors, and hubs, to create a fully-connected smart home environment. The company offers a comprehensive automation platform that integrates these devices, allowing residents to control and automate lighting and appliances through a single application, voice commands, or scheduled triggers. This technology not only enhances the living experience for residents but also provides property developers with an efficient setup process to attract tenants and reduce utility and management costs. IOTAS aims to transform multifamily units into smart homes, benefiting both residents and property managers.

Brandlive

Venture Round in 2016
Reinventing virtual experiences. As the world bends towards virtual, and Zoom becomes the everyday meeting place, Brandlive empowers companies to create and stream high-end virtual experiences that stand out from the crowd. Strike a pose, bring the pow, and make a splash — in a virtual world, Brandlive products help customers raise the bar in new and memorable ways. With Events, companies can maximize attendee engagement and capture value in a virtual format with audience tracking, rich analytics, and the ability to drive impressions for content and sponsors. With Showrooms, brands create their own compelling go-to-market video hub for their products each season. Each show helps drive business outcomes by educating global teams (both internally and accounts) in a secure fashion on what’s hitting the market next. With Greenroom, users can create professional video content as easily as hosting a video call or webcast. Greenroom gives event hosts access to high-end, integrated video production tools that are designed for anyone to use, not just technical producers.The result is elevated shows that blow everyday video meetings away. (Greenroom is not sold separately from Events or Showrooms)

Amplion

Convertible Note in 2016
Amplion Inc. operates BiomarkerBase, a comprehensive biomarker database that offers insights into clinical biomarkers and their applications in molecular testing. The database serves as a strategic resource for navigating the clinical biomarker landscape and aids in making informed decisions regarding the commercial use of these biomarkers. Amplion also provides a biomarker engine, an end-to-end workflow tool that processes both structured and unstructured data, allowing users to filter, annotate, and learn from the data. Additionally, the company offers an alert service that notifies users via email about new developments related to specific biomarker targets or diseases in tests, drug labels, or clinical trials. Founded in 2013 and based in Bend, Oregon, Amplion leverages machine learning and biomedical expertise to deliver actionable insights that support drug and diagnostic development in the field of precision medicine.

Notion

Venture Round in 2016
Notion Data, Inc. offers a Software-as-a-Service platform tailored for product-focused teams to effectively collect and track performance metrics. Founded in 2015 and headquartered in Portland, Oregon, Notion provides reporting and business intelligence dashboards that facilitate the aggregation of product development data from various sources through an intuitive plug-and-play interface. The platform emphasizes an integrated experience that streamlines workflows, simplifies data capture, and delivers meaningful visualizations, along with a linked activity feed and a comprehensive KPI library. By serving as a central hub for business performance data, Notion addresses the challenges teams face in making data-driven decisions, thereby enhancing their ability to tell the story behind their metrics. As of January 2018, Notion operates as a subsidiary of Jama Software, Inc.

2Morrow

Debt Financing in 2016
2Morrow, Inc. is a digital health company based in Kirkland, Washington, that specializes in evidence-based behavioral change programs and applications. Founded in 2012, 2Morrow's offerings include SmartQuit, a smoking cessation program grounded in Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, My Pocket Coach, a platform for personal goal setting and habit formation, and Healthy Habits, designed to help individuals develop positive habits or eliminate detrimental ones. The company collaborates with employers, health plans, states, and wellness programs to make its programs accessible to those in need through digital platforms. By integrating technology with behavioral science, 2Morrow addresses significant health issues such as smoking, weight management, stress, and chronic pain, aiming to improve individual health outcomes.

CrowdStreet

Series A in 2016
CrowdStreet, Inc. provides an online commercial real estate investing marketplace that connects accredited investors with institutional real estate investments. Its platform enables commercial real estate developers and operators to acquire, convert, and manage investors for their projects. The company also provides investment advisory services to privately managed accounts related to CrowdStreet Marketplace investment offerings. CrowdStreet, Inc. was founded in 2013 and is based in Portland, Oregon.

NurseGrid

Venture Round in 2016
Founded by nurses and technology entrepreneurs, NurseGrid makes integrated, intuitive staffing and communication tools just for nurses and nursing departments. NurseGrid has two products: NurseGrid Mobile & NurseGrid Manager. NurseGrid Mobile is the easiest way for nurses and healthcare workers to manage their complex schedules, connect with colleagues, and bring more balance to their work lives. More than 300,000 nurses have downloaded NurseGrid to date and the iOS app enjoys a consistent 5 star average rating on the App Store. NurseGrid Manager allows nursing departments to simplify team communication, staffing, and schedule management, making staff and managers happier and more productive. It complements core scheduling systems such as Kronos, API, and McKesson, filling in the critical gap current technologies leave between schedule creation and timekeeping, and giving nurse leaders a cost-saving, nurse-preferred way to manage day to day staffing and scheduling needs. NurseGrid was launched in 2013.

The Dyrt

Convertible Note in 2016
The Dyrt, Inc. operates a leading online platform that provides extensive information and ratings on campsites across the United States. Founded in 2013 and based in Portland, Oregon, The Dyrt has developed a community-driven platform where campers can search, review, and book campgrounds. The Dyrt's application, available on both iOS and Google Play, is highly regarded among camping apps, with the website attracting approximately 20 million visits annually. The community has contributed over 1.5 million campground reviews, photos, and tips, making it the most comprehensive camping resource available. In 2020, The Dyrt launched a subscription service called The Dyrt PRO, which offers members discounts at nearly 1,000 campgrounds and enhanced features such as offline access and road trip planning tools. This subscription has seen rapid growth, with new users signing up approximately every three minutes.

Zembula

Seed Round in 2016
Zembula is a developer of an enterprise-class cloud platform aimed at enhancing customer engagement and conversion through interactive experiences. The platform utilizes a unique feature where hidden messages can be revealed by scratching a digital image, effectively breaking the monotony of traditional content delivery. This approach is grounded in psychological principles and data-driven insights, enabling businesses to create compelling content that fosters increased traffic and engagement across various channels. By focusing on interactive elements, Zembula empowers businesses to capture the attention of potential customers more effectively.

SpaceView

Convertible Note in 2016
SpaceView Inc. provides design visualization solutions to help users to visualize a virtual object in a real space. It offers a mobile application and SaaS solution that enables businesses to shorten their sales cycle by enabling their sales teams to show their clients how their products work in their space; collaborate with customers; and increase opportunities for up-sell and cross-sell. The company serves digital signage, display manufacturing, visual merchandising, event management, home furnishing, retail design, interior design, medical, and real estate industries. SpaceView Inc. was founded in 2012 and is based in Portland, Oregon. As of July 12, 2017, SpaceView Inc. operates as a subsidiary of Atheer, Inc.

Tellagence

Venture Round in 2016
Tellagence, Inc., founded in 2011 and based in Portland, Oregon, specializes in social analytics solutions that focus on social prediction. The company analyzes the complexities of social networks and relationships to determine who is most likely to share a brand's messages. Its products utilize advanced algorithms to monitor and understand relationship dynamics within these networks, enabling brands to predict the flow of information and identify key relationships to enhance content reach. One of its key offerings, Tellagence Discover, helps brands pinpoint their target audience based on language usage, providing insights into how audiences discuss various topics, including the brand itself and competitors. This approach allows companies to gain an objective understanding of audience language, informing their content strategies effectively.

Poached

Venture Round in 2016
Poached Jobs, Inc. operates Poachedjobs.com, a hiring platform tailored for the food and beverage industry. The company addresses the significant staffing challenges faced by restaurants, hotels, and bars, where employee turnover often exceeds 70%. Its portal offers a comprehensive range of tools for owners and hiring managers, including features to rate, sort, filter, and manage resumes, as well as an applicant tracking system and interview scheduling capabilities. Job seekers can easily sign up, browse, and apply for various positions posted on the site. Poached Jobs serves a wide array of major cities, including Portland, San Francisco, New York, and Chicago, positioning itself as a vital resource for the hospitality sector. Established in 2011 and based in Portland, Oregon, Poached Jobs has become an essential platform for connecting qualified candidates with employers in the industry.

iFlipd

Seed Round in 2016
iFlipd is a provider of an e-book renting platform designed to make books available to the students throughout the day. The company's platform offers all kinds of books that are available for renting, sharing and also for availing in a pay-as-you-play model structure where the lender can pay as per their choice, enabling students to read books for a minimal fee.

Collexion

Seed Round in 2015
Collexion is an online platform that facilitates the discovery, purchase, and sharing of high-value collectibles and antiques within a global community of collectors. Founded in October 2012 by Peter Kirwan, Doug Taylor, and Matthew Waclawik, and based in San Diego, California, Collexion offers a diverse range of categories for enthusiasts, including art, decorative antiques, toys and games, trading cards, sports memorabilia, clothing, cars, books, and more. The platform combines social and search technologies, allowing users to effortlessly browse collections, engage in discussions, and transact with fellow collectors. This marketplace aims to enhance the collector experience by providing a centralized space for sharing and showcasing unique items.

Homeschool Snowboarding

Series A in 2015
Homeschool Snowboarding has the sole purpose of making the best technical outerwear on the market. Using Breathability, Durability, and Timelesness as the cornerstones of their products, they have put snowboarding outerwear on the market that snowboarders, from amateurs to professionals can enjoy in any kind of snow weather. On the website, customers can log onto find a variety of snow gear ranging from jackets to head gear.

Onboard Dynamics

Seed Round in 2015
Onboard Dynamics, Inc. is a company based in Bend, Oregon, founded in 2013, that specializes in developing compressed natural gas systems for automotive engines. Its technology allows natural gas vehicles to be refueled from low-pressure sources, such as home or business gas lines, making it suitable for both private and public fleets of trucks. The company focuses on delivering environmental benefits through emissions reductions and offers solutions for small fleet operators, pipeline operations, and methane mitigation across various sectors, including agriculture and fossil fuel production. By leveraging its GoFlo® natural gas compression technology, Onboard Dynamics aims to simplify the capture and movement of natural gas, addressing infrastructure barriers and providing cost-effective alternatives that can significantly reduce costs and greenhouse gas emissions.

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.

NemaMetrix

Convertible Note in 2015
NemaMetrix, Inc. specializes in developing whole animal electrophysiology equipment to enhance research across various fields, including academic studies, toxicology testing, and drug discovery. The company creates microfluidic devices equipped with electrodes for easy and repeatable extracellular recording of bioelectric activity, as well as RediStain fluorescent kits for improved visualization of C. NemaMetrix's innovative solutions cater to the pharmaceutical drug discovery, academic research, and global health markets. Founded in 2011 and headquartered in Eugene, Oregon, the company is committed to advancing the understanding of human health and facilitating the exploration of treatments for significant medical conditions.

ESS

Series A in 2015
Since their founding in 2011, ESS has been focused on laying the groundwork for a future powered by clean and reliable energy. With a team that boasts decades of experience in distributed power generation and energy storage technologies, ESS has developed an extremely cost-effective energy management system that combines a safe, abundant and non-toxic iron electrolyte with their patented flow cell design. This combination of high performance with low cost means that ESS’s technology is ideally suited for applications that range in size from retail energy management to utility-scale renewables integration.

SpaceView

Seed Round in 2015
SpaceView Inc. provides design visualization solutions to help users to visualize a virtual object in a real space. It offers a mobile application and SaaS solution that enables businesses to shorten their sales cycle by enabling their sales teams to show their clients how their products work in their space; collaborate with customers; and increase opportunities for up-sell and cross-sell. The company serves digital signage, display manufacturing, visual merchandising, event management, home furnishing, retail design, interior design, medical, and real estate industries. SpaceView Inc. was founded in 2012 and is based in Portland, Oregon. As of July 12, 2017, SpaceView Inc. operates as a subsidiary of Atheer, Inc.

Society Nine

Seed Round in 2015
Society Nine is a combat sports brand that produces boxing gear, MMA gear, and fashion sportswear for women. The company’s products include gloves, scarves, jackets, hoodies, rash guards, and flat brim hats. Society Nine was founded in 2013.

Notion

Seed Round in 2015
Notion Data, Inc. offers a Software-as-a-Service platform tailored for product-focused teams to effectively collect and track performance metrics. Founded in 2015 and headquartered in Portland, Oregon, Notion provides reporting and business intelligence dashboards that facilitate the aggregation of product development data from various sources through an intuitive plug-and-play interface. The platform emphasizes an integrated experience that streamlines workflows, simplifies data capture, and delivers meaningful visualizations, along with a linked activity feed and a comprehensive KPI library. By serving as a central hub for business performance data, Notion addresses the challenges teams face in making data-driven decisions, thereby enhancing their ability to tell the story behind their metrics. As of January 2018, Notion operates as a subsidiary of Jama Software, Inc.

LeadMethod

Convertible Note in 2015
LeadMethod is a software company focused on channel partner engagement and sales enablement, two factors that drive the most ROI, and channel partner loyalty. LeadMethod works with more than 23,000 suppliers, reps, and distributors to better align their businesses for growth. LeadMethod clients see between a 10-20% increase in revenue and have stronger communication and collaboration with their channel partners. LeadMethod can be used as a stand-alone system or integration with more than 65 CRM, marketing automation, or ERP systems for a total solution. LeadMethodwas founded in 2014 and is based in Bend, Oregon

HoneyComb Corp

Venture Round in 2015
HoneyComb Corporation specializes in manufacturing and selling drone-based aerial imaging solutions tailored for precision agriculture and forestry. The company's flagship product, the AgDrone System, integrates advanced drone technology with dual cameras and cloud-based data services, facilitating high-resolution aerial information for applications such as crop management, yield forecasting, land surveying, and insurance monitoring. Additionally, HoneyComb Corporation offers repair services for its products and distributes its solutions through a network of dealers. Founded in 2012 and headquartered in Wilsonville, Oregon, the company actively collaborates with universities, extension services, and industry partners to foster research initiatives that address practical challenges in the agricultural sector.

ONtheGO Platforms

Venture Round in 2015
OnTheGo Platforms, Inc. provides gesture-recognition software for smartglasses and other mobile devices. It offers BrainWave, an Ari-powered app that allows users to control music players; Ari, which uses proprietary computer vision software to turn any Android device with a camera into a virtual touch interface; and Ari SDK, which integrates into applications allowing users to control an array of devices and applications with natural hand gestures. The company was incorporated in 2012 and is headquartered in Portland, Oregon. As of 2015, OnTheGo Platforms, Inc. 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.

NurseGrid

Seed Round in 2015
Founded by nurses and technology entrepreneurs, NurseGrid makes integrated, intuitive staffing and communication tools just for nurses and nursing departments. NurseGrid has two products: NurseGrid Mobile & NurseGrid Manager. NurseGrid Mobile is the easiest way for nurses and healthcare workers to manage their complex schedules, connect with colleagues, and bring more balance to their work lives. More than 300,000 nurses have downloaded NurseGrid to date and the iOS app enjoys a consistent 5 star average rating on the App Store. NurseGrid Manager allows nursing departments to simplify team communication, staffing, and schedule management, making staff and managers happier and more productive. It complements core scheduling systems such as Kronos, API, and McKesson, filling in the critical gap current technologies leave between schedule creation and timekeeping, and giving nurse leaders a cost-saving, nurse-preferred way to manage day to day staffing and scheduling needs. NurseGrid was launched in 2013.

IOTAS

Seed Round in 2015
IOTAS, Inc. is a Portland, Oregon-based company that specializes in home automation services specifically designed for apartment residents. Founded in 2014, IOTAS installs a range of smart devices, including outlets, switches, plugs, sensors, and hubs, to create a fully-connected smart home environment. The company offers a comprehensive automation platform that integrates these devices, allowing residents to control and automate lighting and appliances through a single application, voice commands, or scheduled triggers. This technology not only enhances the living experience for residents but also provides property developers with an efficient setup process to attract tenants and reduce utility and management costs. IOTAS aims to transform multifamily units into smart homes, benefiting both residents and property managers.

Brandlive

Venture Round in 2015
Reinventing virtual experiences. As the world bends towards virtual, and Zoom becomes the everyday meeting place, Brandlive empowers companies to create and stream high-end virtual experiences that stand out from the crowd. Strike a pose, bring the pow, and make a splash — in a virtual world, Brandlive products help customers raise the bar in new and memorable ways. With Events, companies can maximize attendee engagement and capture value in a virtual format with audience tracking, rich analytics, and the ability to drive impressions for content and sponsors. With Showrooms, brands create their own compelling go-to-market video hub for their products each season. Each show helps drive business outcomes by educating global teams (both internally and accounts) in a secure fashion on what’s hitting the market next. With Greenroom, users can create professional video content as easily as hosting a video call or webcast. Greenroom gives event hosts access to high-end, integrated video production tools that are designed for anyone to use, not just technical producers.The result is elevated shows that blow everyday video meetings away. (Greenroom is not sold separately from Events or Showrooms)

Crowd Supply

Seed Round in 2015
Crowd Supply, Inc. operates a product development and crowd funding platform for physical products. The company’s platform enables to create project campaigns and raise funds; provides product feedback and suggestions; introduces to manufacturers, suppliers, and collaborators through the service provider directory; and provides a list of media outlets, and fulfillment and logistics services. It provides services for companies in various stages of development, including pre-launch, crowd funding, pre-order, and in stock. The company was incorporated in 2012 and is based in Portland, Oregon. As of October 3, 2018, Crowd Supply, Inc. operates as a subsidiary of Mouser Electronics, Inc.

Better Bean

Series A in 2015
The Better Bean Company, founded in 2009 and based in Portland, Oregon, specializes in producing and supplying refrigerated beans. The company offers a variety of gourmet bean products, including red beans, black beans, refried black beans, and an assortment of bean dips designed for convenience and flavor. These products are ready to eat or heat, catering to consumers seeking quick meal solutions or snacks. Better Bean's offerings include unique varieties such as Rethought Red Beans, Uncanny Refried Black Beans, Cuban Black Beans, Wholly Chipotle Bean Dip, and Three Sisters Chili. The company's products are available at select retailers and grocers across the United States, including Whole Foods Market and Wegmans, and are characterized by being non-GMO, vegan, and gluten-free.

Lish

Seed Round in 2015
Lish, Inc. is a Seattle-based company that specializes in providing food delivery services tailored for businesses. Founded in 2014, it creates a platform that connects offices with local chefs, restaurants, and caterers to develop customized workplace food programs. Lish offers a variety of meal options including lunches, team breakfasts, happy hour spreads, and dinners, catering to companies of all sizes. Additionally, the company provides gift cards and facilitates both recurring office catering and one-time meal orders for employees at their homes or workplaces. By focusing on local partnerships, Lish aims to deliver healthy, home-cooked meals that enhance the workplace dining experience.

Vadio

Series A in 2015
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.

ONtheGO Platforms

Venture Round in 2015
OnTheGo Platforms, Inc. provides gesture-recognition software for smartglasses and other mobile devices. It offers BrainWave, an Ari-powered app that allows users to control music players; Ari, which uses proprietary computer vision software to turn any Android device with a camera into a virtual touch interface; and Ari SDK, which integrates into applications allowing users to control an array of devices and applications with natural hand gestures. The company was incorporated in 2012 and is headquartered in Portland, Oregon. As of 2015, OnTheGo Platforms, Inc. operates as a subsidiary of Atheer, Inc.

elli

Series A in 2015
Elli, Inc. operates an online boutique specializing in designer stationery and customizable products for weddings and events. Based in Portland, Oregon, the company offers a diverse range of items, including wedding invitations, save-the-date cards, response cards, and various types of greeting and announcement cards. Additionally, Elli provides decor and favors that allow clients to personalize their celebrations with a unique touch. The focus on high-quality design and customization enables brides and event planners to create memorable and personalized experiences for their special occasions.

Bright.md

Series A in 2015
Bright.md is a developer of an AI-powered virtual-care platform designed to modernize direct-to-patient telehealth for healthcare systems. The company partners with premier healthcare organizations to offer SmartExam to more than 10 million patients who are seeking convenient urgent and primary care online, connecting them to their physicians via a home computer or mobile device reducing visits, enabling patients to receive conveniently, high quality, asynchronous, online care from established and trusted health system providers. The company was founded in 2014 and is based in Portland, Oregon.

Tellagence

Seed Round in 2015
Tellagence, Inc., founded in 2011 and based in Portland, Oregon, specializes in social analytics solutions that focus on social prediction. The company analyzes the complexities of social networks and relationships to determine who is most likely to share a brand's messages. Its products utilize advanced algorithms to monitor and understand relationship dynamics within these networks, enabling brands to predict the flow of information and identify key relationships to enhance content reach. One of its key offerings, Tellagence Discover, helps brands pinpoint their target audience based on language usage, providing insights into how audiences discuss various topics, including the brand itself and competitors. This approach allows companies to gain an objective understanding of audience language, informing their content strategies effectively.

Bigleaf Networks

Series A in 2015
Bigleaf Networks, Inc. is a cloud-based provider of internet redundancy and optimization services, headquartered in Beaverton, Oregon. Founded in 2012, the company focuses on enhancing the reliability and performance of internet connectivity for businesses reliant on cloud and remote applications. Bigleaf offers solutions that include seamless failover for all applications, circuit-aware load balancing, and true Quality-of-Service over standard internet connections. Its intelligent networking services utilize a plug-and-play router to connect office networks to cloud-based gateway clusters, allowing businesses to gain end-to-end visibility and control over their internet traffic. This approach aims to minimize disruptions, optimize critical applications, and enhance overall connectivity for stakeholders.

Cloudability

Series B in 2015
Cloudability Inc. specializes in cloud cost management software solutions, providing a platform that allows organizations to monitor and analyze their cloud expenses effectively. Established in 2011 and headquartered in Portland, Oregon, the company offers tools that aggregate spending data into detailed reports, facilitating the identification and allocation of cloud costs. The platform employs real-time analytics and machine learning, enabling IT, finance, and business teams to gain a precise understanding of their cloud expenditures. Key features include budget alerts, custom dashboards, anomaly detection, and True Cost Explorer, which helps enterprises navigate vendor billing. Cloudability serves a diverse clientele, including operations teams, product owners, finance departments, and executives, with additional offices located in Seattle, Boulder, Sydney, and London. The company operates as a subsidiary of Apptio, Inc.

Customer.io

Convertible Note in 2015
Customer.io is a software-as-a-service (SaaS) company that specializes in marketing automation focused on customer engagement. Its platform enables businesses to send targeted communications, such as emails, push notifications, and newsletters, based on user behavior. By integrating on-site JavaScript code and a RESTful API, Customer.io gathers data about users and applies predefined rules to identify specific behaviors, such as inactivity or lack of social media connections. Users who meet these criteria receive tailored messages aimed at encouraging desired actions. The platform also offers analytics to measure the effectiveness of these communications, allowing businesses to refine their strategies and enhance user engagement, ultimately driving subscriptions and improving customer relationships.

4-Tell

Debt Financing in 2015
4-Tell empowers merchants to build meaningful customer relationships and increase revenue by providing a Smart Commerce℠ Platform and the Your Store Experience that enables the delivery and optimization of powerful customer shopping experiences, in-store and online.at online shoppers are likely to buy. We are a full-stack omnichannel personalization solution. From in-store to online, we offer the capabilities, automation and insights that every team across your organization needs to power 1:1 personalized customer experiences.

2Morrow

Seed Round in 2015
2Morrow, Inc. is a digital health company based in Kirkland, Washington, that specializes in evidence-based behavioral change programs and applications. Founded in 2012, 2Morrow's offerings include SmartQuit, a smoking cessation program grounded in Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, My Pocket Coach, a platform for personal goal setting and habit formation, and Healthy Habits, designed to help individuals develop positive habits or eliminate detrimental ones. The company collaborates with employers, health plans, states, and wellness programs to make its programs accessible to those in need through digital platforms. By integrating technology with behavioral science, 2Morrow addresses significant health issues such as smoking, weight management, stress, and chronic pain, aiming to improve individual health outcomes.

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.

ActionSprout

Series A in 2015
ActionSprout, Inc., founded in 2012 and based in Bellingham, Washington, specializes in developing tools that enhance engagement on Facebook. The company's platform allows organizations to encourage supporters to participate in events or petitions directly within Facebook, eliminating the need to redirect users to external websites. This approach significantly increases the likelihood of action completion and social sharing. Each completed action generates an average of 1,500 impressions within the user's social network, promoting viral growth; for every fan who engages, 3 to 5 additional non-fans are likely to participate. ActionSprout also provides organizations with valuable user data, such as names and email addresses, enabling them to strengthen relationships with supporters both on and off the platform.

Poached

Seed Round in 2015
Poached Jobs, Inc. operates Poachedjobs.com, a hiring platform tailored for the food and beverage industry. The company addresses the significant staffing challenges faced by restaurants, hotels, and bars, where employee turnover often exceeds 70%. Its portal offers a comprehensive range of tools for owners and hiring managers, including features to rate, sort, filter, and manage resumes, as well as an applicant tracking system and interview scheduling capabilities. Job seekers can easily sign up, browse, and apply for various positions posted on the site. Poached Jobs serves a wide array of major cities, including Portland, San Francisco, New York, and Chicago, positioning itself as a vital resource for the hospitality sector. Established in 2011 and based in Portland, Oregon, Poached Jobs has become an essential platform for connecting qualified candidates with employers in the industry.

Amplion

Seed Round in 2015
Amplion Inc. operates BiomarkerBase, a comprehensive biomarker database that offers insights into clinical biomarkers and their applications in molecular testing. The database serves as a strategic resource for navigating the clinical biomarker landscape and aids in making informed decisions regarding the commercial use of these biomarkers. Amplion also provides a biomarker engine, an end-to-end workflow tool that processes both structured and unstructured data, allowing users to filter, annotate, and learn from the data. Additionally, the company offers an alert service that notifies users via email about new developments related to specific biomarker targets or diseases in tests, drug labels, or clinical trials. Founded in 2013 and based in Bend, Oregon, Amplion leverages machine learning and biomedical expertise to deliver actionable insights that support drug and diagnostic development in the field of precision medicine.

Lumen Learning

Seed Round in 2015
Lumen Learning, LLC is dedicated to enhancing education through the provision of open educational resources (OER) and digital course materials. Founded in 2012 and headquartered in Portland, Oregon, the company aims to reduce textbook costs and improve student success for K-12 and higher education institutions. Lumen offers a range of educational solutions, including complete OER-based courses, modules, textbooks, and various teaching tools. Their offerings include interactive learning content, online homework, and personalized feedback, all designed to facilitate effective learning and engagement. By integrating learning design and analytics into their resources, Lumen simplifies the adoption of open content, making it a reliable choice for instructors and students alike. The company's courses span multiple disciplines, including biology, business, economics, and psychology, while also providing degree programs in areas such as business and general education. Through its innovative approach, Lumen Learning seeks to foster improved access and affordability in education.

Bright.md

Seed Round in 2014
Bright.md is a developer of an AI-powered virtual-care platform designed to modernize direct-to-patient telehealth for healthcare systems. The company partners with premier healthcare organizations to offer SmartExam to more than 10 million patients who are seeking convenient urgent and primary care online, connecting them to their physicians via a home computer or mobile device reducing visits, enabling patients to receive conveniently, high quality, asynchronous, online care from established and trusted health system providers. The company was founded in 2014 and is based in Portland, Oregon.
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