Why We Invested: Magnify.io
Customer success teams are now tasked with doing more with less, as they face growing responsibilities and the need to prove their value. This is where Magnify comes in, using automation to transform how customer success is managed.
Austin Family Foundation invests in OVF
We are pleased to announce the Austin Family Foundation became an investor in Oregon Venture Fund this month.
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.
Lewis & Clark College Invests Locally to Benefit Students
Lewis and Clark College Invests Locally to Benefit Students
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?
Aligning investments with charitable purpose: Place-based fund selects OVF
Oregon attracts and retains individuals and families who develop a deep passion for this place. The beauty of our rivers, waterfalls, ocean, forests, high desert, and fertile valleys inspires us to care for the land, care for the people, and find ways to live sustainably to protect this great place. Oregon is fortunate to have a growing group of philanthropists and family foundations that refer to themselves as place-based investors. They intentionally focus and restrict the geography of their investing and charitable giving to support the communities and ecology in the greater Oregon region.
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.
Why We Invested: Gutsy
We're excited to be part of Gutsy’s $51M financing, one of the cybersecurity industry’s largest ever seed rounds. Thanks to the advocacy of Gutsy’s CRO and OVF venture partner Brian Lake, OVF was the only Pacific NW fund invited to participate in Gutsy’s hotly sought-after seed round.
