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Austin Texas - London - New York City (NY) - Cambridge Massachusetts - Chicago Illinois - Boston Massachusetts - Portland Oregon - San Antonio Texas - Seattle Washington - Atlanta Georgia - Los Angeles California - Washington D.C, U.S.A.
Contact this investorsA.I. (& Big Data) • Cloud Services (& Infrastructure) • Developer tools
Jason Seats serves as Managing Partner at Techstars. Jason was most recently the Managing Director of the Techstars programs in Austin and Cloud in San Antonio. Prior to joining Techstars, Jason was a Founder of Slicehost, an early cloud computing hosting company. In 2008 Slicehost was acquired by Rackspace and became the core for the initial Cloud Servers product. Jason continued on at Rackspace until 2010 as VP of software development for Rackspace Cloud, managing the cloud engineering tea Jason has a B.S. in Computer Science and a B.S. in Electrical Engineering from Parks College of Engineering, Aviation and Technology at Saint Louis University. He is also an Angel Investor. He also serves as Board Member at Convey and DigitalOcean.
San Francisco Bay Area - California, U.S.A.
Contact this investorsSoftware (Web Marketplace Saas..) • Web Security (& Privacy) • Cloud Services (& Infrastructure) • Developer tools
CEO, Board Director, Thought Leader
Ms. Yvonne Wassenaar serves as Chief Executive Officer and Board Member at Puppet. She serves as Board Member at Rubrik. Ms. Wassenaar serves as Chief Executive Officer & Board Member at Puppet. She served as Chief Executive Officer and Board Member at Airware. She is an angel investor. She served as Chief Operating Officer at Airware. She served as Chief Information Officer at New Relic. She joins Airware as its first Chief Operations Officer to focus on scaling Airware's operations globally and leveraging her deep understanding of enterprise needs to accelerate the adoption of Airware's technology. She has over 25 years of experience in helping organizations grow their operations, solutions portfolios, and customer segments throughout the Americas, Europe, and Asia. Ms. Wassenaar is a thought leader in cloud solutions, big data analytics, and business digitization and specializes in helping companies successfully adapt and innovate with these technologies. Ms. Wassenaar previously served as Chief Information Officer at New Relic, a leading digital intelligence company, delivering full-stack visibility and analytics to enterprise customers, where she was instrumental in guiding the company's growth strategy and development of its supporting unified technology and data platform. Prior to that, she served as SVP of Operations at New Relic, prepared the company for its IPO, and led key growth initiatives. She also held multiple leadership positions at VMware, where she helped the company scale from $2B to $6B. She holds an MBA in Strategy and Operations from the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA). He served as Board Member at Medsaf.
Seattle - Washington, U.S.A.
Contact this investorsBioTech • A.I. (& Big Data) • Cloud Services (& Infrastructure)
Managing Director, Madrona Venture Group
Seattle - Oregon, U.S.A.
Contact this investorsSoftware (Web Marketplace Saas..) • Businesses Solutions • A.I. (& Big Data) • Developer tools
Managing Partner at MetaVC Partners
Rye New York - San Francisco California - Portland Oregon - Los Angeles California, U.S.A.
Contact this investorsSoftware (Web Marketplace Saas..) • Other • IT (& TMT) • BioTech • Businesses Solutions • Hardware (& Manufacturing) • CleanTech • HealthTech (& Fitness) • Logistics (& Distribution) • Material Science • Aerospace (& Defense) • Real Estate (& Construction) • Healthcare (& Wellness)
Aurora Capital Group is a Los Angeles-based private investment firm managing $2.2 billion of capital across several private equity funds. Aurora's traditional private equity vehicles focus principally on control-investments in middle-market businesses with leading market positions, strong cash flow profiles, and actionable opportunities for growth in partnership with operating management. Aurora's Resurgence fund invests in debt and equity securities of middle-market companies and targets complex opportunities that are created by operational or financial challenges. Aurora was founded in 1991 and currently invests out of its fifth private equity fund. The firm targets businesses with between $100 million and $1 billion of revenue, a minimum investment size of $25 million in each situation, and the ability to invest several hundred million dollars per transaction. Aurora is currently invested in companies with combined total revenues of over $1.5 billion.
Vancouver - Washington, U.S.A.
Contact this investorsBusinesses Solutions • Cloud Services (& Infrastructure) • Developer tools • Consumer
Software Architect at Salesforce
Co-founder of @sprint-ly, @simplegeo, and @attachments-me. Former Lead Architect at @digg.
Portland Oregon - Denver Colorado - Seattle Washington - Los Angeles California - Washington D.C, U.S.A.
Contact this investorsSoftware (Web Marketplace Saas..) • Other • Education • BioTech • Businesses Solutions • Hardware (& Manufacturing) • Retail (& E-Commerce) • A.I. (& Big Data) • HealthTech (& Fitness) • Food & Beverage • Logistics (& Distribution)
Founded in 1991, Endeavour is currently investing its sixth fund with $675 million in equity. Endeavour partners with management teams to help provide growth equity capital, industry consolidation, management acquisitions, recapitalizations, and ownership transfers. Within its investment parameters, Endeavour makes investments in service and manufacturing companies with 'franchise value' headquartered in the Western United States. Endeavor focuses on five primary industry areas, including food and consumer services, transportation and logistics, education and training, niche manufacturing and business services. The firm may also invest in real estate, project finance, or emerging technology companies outside of its investment parameters. Endeavor can invest $25 to $100 million in one company, and with partners can commit over $100 million in equity for larger transactions. Endeavor maintains offices in Portland, Seattle, Denver, and Los Angeles. Endeavour Structured Equity And Mezzanine Fund (SEAM) (http://endeavourseam.com) was formed in 2009 to invest $5 to $25 million of mezzanine and equity capital in sponsored and non-sponsored lower to middle-market companies located in the Western U.S. SEAM is a sister Fund to Endeavour Capital's private equity funds, and focuses on complementary junior debt opportunities that are outside the parameters of Endeavour's primary equity focus.
Portland Oregon - Denver Colorado - Seattle Washington - Los Angeles California - Washington D.C, U.S.A.
Contact this investorsSoftware (Web Marketplace Saas..) • Other • Education • BioTech • Businesses Solutions • Hardware (& Manufacturing) • Retail (& E-Commerce) • IoT (& Wearables) • A.I. (& Big Data) • HealthTech (& Fitness) • Food & Beverage • Logistics (& Distribution)
Founded in 1991, Endeavour is currently investing its sixth fund with $675 million in equity. Endeavour partners with management teams to help provide growth equity capital, industry consolidation, management acquisitions, recapitalizations, and ownership transfers. Within its investment parameters, Endeavour makes investments in service and manufacturing companies with 'franchise value' headquartered in the Western United States. Endeavor focuses on five primary industry areas, including food and consumer services, transportation and logistics, education and training, niche manufacturing and business services. The firm may also invest in real estate, project finance, or emerging technology companies outside of its investment parameters. Endeavor can invest $25 to $100 million in one company, and with partners can commit over $100 million in equity for larger transactions. Endeavor maintains offices in Portland, Seattle, Denver, and Los Angeles. Endeavour Structured Equity And Mezzanine Fund (SEAM) (http://endeavourseam.com) was formed in 2009 to invest $5 to $25 million of mezzanine and equity capital in sponsored and non-sponsored lower to middle-market companies located in the Western U.S. SEAM is a sister Fund to Endeavour Capital's private equity funds, and focuses on complementary junior debt opportunities that are outside the parameters of Endeavour's primary equity focus.
San Francisco California - Portland Oregon - Denver Colorado - Los Angeles California, U.S.A.
Contact this investorsSoftware (Web Marketplace Saas..) • Other • Education • BioTech • Businesses Solutions • FinTech (& Financials services) • Hardware (& Manufacturing) • Retail (& E-Commerce) • A.I. (& Big Data) • HealthTech (& Fitness) • Food & Beverage • Logistics (& Distribution)
Derek joined Endeavour in 2011. Since that time, he has worked with companies in the food, business services, manufacturing, and transportation industries. Derek helps lead the Food industry focus for Endeavour. He currently serves as an observer on the boards of Arizona Nutritional Supplements, The Aladdin Group and Vigor Industrial. Prior to Endeavour, Derek was an Associate at Diamond Castle, a middle-market private equity firm in New York. Prior to that, he was an Analyst in the investment banking division of Credit Suisse, in the Financial Sponsors Group. Derek received an M.B.A. from Columbia Business School and a B.A.B.A. from the University of Washington. Derek currently resides in Los Angeles, California.
Seattle - Washington, U.S.A. - Canada
Contact this investorsEducation • Hardware (& Manufacturing) • Retail (& E-Commerce) • Sales (& Marketing) • Cosmetics (& Fashion) • A.I. (& Big Data) • Food & Beverage • Payments
Heather Redman is a Co-Founder and serves as Managing Director at Flying Fish Partners. She serves as Advisor at 9Mile Labs. Redman also serves as a Board Member at Beneficial State Bank. Previously, Redman served as Vice President, Business Operations & General Counsel at Indix. She was Senior Vice President at Summit Power Group and Executive and Senior Vice President at each of AtomShockwave, Inc., Getty Images, Inc., and PhotoDisc, Inc. While at PhotoDisc and Atom, she led the negotiations for the successful sale of these companies and negotiated many acquisitions on the buy side. She was also General Counsel of Getty Images, a publicly traded company, and managed that company's listing on NASDAQ. Her career has had equal parts business and law, and has included heading product development and acquisition for Atom, wind power development and project financing for Summit and COO positions. She is experienced in corporate development and finance, business development and intellectual property strategy. She is a consummate networker. She serves as the Vice Chair of the Washington Technology Industry Association board and the Chair of the Seattle Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce Board of Trustees. She has served on the boards of several privately held companies and many industry associations and non-profit companies as well as on numerous advisory boards. She is active in local and national policy and politics. She is also an investor and Advisor in TechStars, 9 Mile Labs, Founders' Co-op, Alliance of Angels and makes approximately ten of her own independent angel investments per year. She is also a Regent of Washington State University (WSU). She holds a JD (with distinction) from Stanford and her BA from Reed.
Salem Oregon - Portland Oregon - Denver Colorado - Los Angeles California, U.S.A.
Contact this investorsSoftware (Web Marketplace Saas..) • Other • Education • BioTech • Businesses Solutions • Hardware (& Manufacturing) • Retail (& E-Commerce) • A.I. (& Big Data) • HealthTech (& Fitness) • Food & Beverage • Logistics (& Distribution)
Founded in 1991, Endeavour is currently investing its sixth fund with $675 million in equity. Endeavour partners with management teams to help provide growth equity capital, industry consolidation, management acquisitions, recapitalizations, and ownership transfers. Within its investment parameters, Endeavour makes investments in service and manufacturing companies with 'franchise value' headquartered in the Western United States. Endeavor focuses on five primary industry areas, including food and consumer services, transportation and logistics, education and training, niche manufacturing and business services. The firm may also invest in real estate, project finance, or emerging technology companies outside of its investment parameters. Endeavor can invest $25 to $100 million in one company, and with partners can commit over $100 million in equity for larger transactions. Endeavor maintains offices in Portland, Seattle, Denver, and Los Angeles. Endeavour Structured Equity And Mezzanine Fund (SEAM) (http://endeavourseam.com) was formed in 2009 to invest $5 to $25 million of mezzanine and equity capital in sponsored and non-sponsored lower to middle-market companies located in the Western U.S. SEAM is a sister Fund to Endeavour Capital's private equity funds, and focuses on complementary junior debt opportunities that are outside the parameters of Endeavour's primary equity focus.
San Francisco California - Portland Oregon - Denver Colorado - Los Angeles California, U.S.A.
Contact this investorsSoftware (Web Marketplace Saas..) • Other • Education • BioTech • Businesses Solutions • FinTech (& Financials services) • Hardware (& Manufacturing) • Retail (& E-Commerce) • A.I. (& Big Data) • HealthTech (& Fitness) • Food & Beverage • Logistics (& Distribution)
Founded in 1991, Endeavour is currently investing its sixth fund with $675 million in equity. Endeavour partners with management teams to help provide growth equity capital, industry consolidation, management acquisitions, recapitalizations, and ownership transfers. Within its investment parameters, Endeavour makes investments in service and manufacturing companies with 'franchise value' headquartered in the Western United States. Endeavor focuses on five primary industry areas, including food and consumer services, transportation and logistics, education and training, niche manufacturing and business services. The firm may also invest in real estate, project finance, or emerging technology companies outside of its investment parameters. Endeavor can invest $25 to $100 million in one company, and with partners can commit over $100 million in equity for larger transactions. Endeavor maintains offices in Portland, Seattle, Denver, and Los Angeles. Endeavour Structured Equity And Mezzanine Fund (SEAM) (http://endeavourseam.com) was formed in 2009 to invest $5 to $25 million of mezzanine and equity capital in sponsored and non-sponsored lower to middle-market companies located in the Western U.S. SEAM is a sister Fund to Endeavour Capital's private equity funds, and focuses on complementary junior debt opportunities that are outside the parameters of Endeavour's primary equity focus.
Oregon's startup and investment ecosystem is characterized by a diverse range of industries and a supportive community for entrepreneurs. Portland stands out as the central hub for startups, with a growing number of companies emerging in the technology, health, and sustainable industries. The state's top universities, such as Oregon State University and the University of Oregon, contribute significantly to the innovation pipeline, producing skilled graduates and fostering research collaborations.
The technology sector, particularly software and clean technology, is a driving force in Oregon's startup landscape. Additionally, the state has a strong focus on sustainable practices, highlighted by advancements in renewable energy and green building. The outdoor and apparel industries are also significant, with companies like Nike headquartered in the region.
Oregon has a vibrant angel investor community, with groups like the Oregon Angel Fund and Portland Seed Fund playing pivotal roles. These networks provide early-stage capital and mentorship, helping startups navigate initial growth phases. Angel investors in Oregon are particularly interested in technology, health, and consumer products.
Venture capital in Oregon is expanding, with firms like Voyager Capital and Seven Peaks Ventures actively investing in local startups. While not as large as Silicon Valley, Oregon's VC landscape is growing, with increased interest in sectors such as fintech, bioscience, and digital media.
The investment climate in Oregon is favorable, with a strong emphasis on sustainability and innovation. The state's economy is robust, and local government initiatives support startups through tax incentives and grants, fostering a conducive environment for business growth.
Oregon offers a wealth of resources for entrepreneurs, including accelerators like PIE (Portland Incubator Experiment) and RAIN (Regional Accelerator & Innovation Network). These organizations provide mentorship, networking opportunities, and workspace to help startups scale. Additionally, organizations like Business Oregon offer financial assistance and guidance.
The future of Oregon's startup ecosystem looks promising, with continued growth anticipated in technology and sustainable industries. As the state attracts more talent and investment, it is poised to become a significant player in the national startup scene, offering ample opportunities for founders and investors alike.
Some of the most active angel investors in Oregon include Nitin Rai, founder of Elevate Capital, and Angela Jackson, a prominent figure in the Portland Seed Fund. These investors have been instrumental in fostering early-stage startups across the state, providing not only capital but also strategic guidance.
Oregon is home to several influential venture capital firms such as Oregon Venture Fund and Rogue Venture Partners. These firms have established a strong presence in the region, investing in a diverse array of industries including technology, healthcare, and sustainable energy.
Angel investments in Oregon typically range from $25,000 to $250,000, while venture capital investments can range from $500,000 to several million dollars. The focus tends to be on innovative startups with scalable business models that have the potential for significant growth.
Oregon's investment landscape is robust, with numerous deals occurring annually. Firms like Oregon Venture Fund and individual angels have collectively participated in hundreds of investments, contributing significantly to the state's startup ecosystem.
The investment market in Oregon is expected to continue growing, driven by a thriving tech scene and increasing interest in sustainable and socially responsible ventures. This trend suggests a promising future for startups seeking capital in the region.
Investors in Oregon often provide more than just funding. They offer mentorship and access to networks that can be crucial for startup success. This support can be as valuable as financial capital, helping young companies navigate early challenges.
The state of Oregon, along with local institutions, offers various programs and incentives to support startups. Initiatives such as tax credits and grants help create a favorable environment for entrepreneurs and investors alike.
Oregon presents a vibrant investment landscape with active angel investors and venture capital firms. The region's supportive ecosystem, combined with its focus on innovation and sustainability, makes it an attractive hub for startup growth and investment.
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