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Reflecting on International Women's Day and Celebrating the Women in our community

International Women’s Day serves as an annual reminder to celebrate the achievements of women and to advocate for gender equality worldwide. In the realm of venture capital (VC), this day holds particular significance as it highlights the contributions of women investors, entrepreneurs, and leaders who are reshaping the landscape of innovation and investment.

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Origin Story

In Oregon, we’re famous for shopping local and eating local. With the Oregon Venture Fund, we can now invest local. How did OVF start and how did the fund develop its unique structure and focus?

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The Funded – An Annual Gathering of VC-funded CEOs

Each year the Oregon Venture Fund invites venture-backed CEOs in our region – and their primary VC investors – to an afternoon of connecting, learning, and professional development. We call this event The Funded and it provides an inspiring venue for CEOs to develop their craft, connect, and learn from their peers. This September, we convened 35 CEOs from diverse industries, company stages, and backgrounds at the beautiful Stoller Family Vineyard in the Willamette Valley.

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Compliant Startups

In recent years, Portland has quietly become a thriving hub for compliance-related software startups, gaining momentum in a broad market that includes a diverse range of sectors. While compliance solutions may not be the sexiest of industries, they require a unique skill set that encompasses a deep understanding of regulations and specialized processes, knowledge of internal business operations, and a systems mindset to develop comprehensive yet user-friendly products.

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Investing in AI startups in the age of Generative AI

We've been refining our thinking on investing in Generative AI. We often collaborate with other investors to share knowledge and insight. We held an AI workshop in early July which provided a valuable opportunity for us, along with venture partners and portfolio company leaders, to further our learnings and considerations for venture investing in AI companies.

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