Portland Seed Fund

About The Fund

Portland Seed Fund, founded in 2010 and based in Portland, Oregon, is an early-stage venture capital firm with a focus on Seed and incubation investments. Boasting itself as a top-performing fund in the Pacific Northwest, they have an explicit vision of powering entrepreneurs with potential and visionaries with investment insight. The fund has grown from a promising idea into a catalyst for economic impact, championing life- and planet-saving technologies while delivering superior returns for investors. With over $40 million under management across five funds, and an investment sweet spot around $25,000, Portland Seed Fund has a strong track record, investing in over 200 capital efficient companies which demonstrate the potential to scale and generate wealth. Their expertise stretches across various sectors including software, media, business solutions, FinTech, hardware, retail, cleantech, A.I., HealthTech, Cannabis, cloud services, real estate, social online platforms, and is taking strides towards woman-focused initiatives. While they are sector-agnostic, there is a notable leaning towards tech-enabled companies. A vast majority of Portland Seed Fund's investments are in Oregon and the Pacific Northwest, reflecting their strong roots in the region but with a reach that goes beyond geolocality. Thier notable exits include high-impact companies like Auth0, ESS Inc., Sightbox, Hubb, among others. As a firm, they also underscore the importance of investing in diverse teams, believing in the value of assorted perspectives in fostering innovation and growth. Engaging actively with the entrepreneurial community, Portland Seed Fund operates out of Fund IV and Intrepid Oregon Fund, with an enduring commitment to discovering and nurturing groundbreaking deep science and technology companies that promise scalability and industry impact.