Pitch Oregon is entering another year, showcasing the talent and innovation of Pacific Northwest founders. Each year, Pitch Oregon brings together entrepreneurs, investors, and mentors from the region, creating a collaborative and dynamic environment for launching startups on their growth journeys.

Winners of the growth categories for Pitch Oregon 2023 will receive investment through a special purpose vehicle (SPV). A cash prize will be awarded to the Early-Stage winner.

Last year, $875K was invested in six companies and we’re expecting approximately the same again in 2023!

WHO CAN APPLY: Pitch Oregon will have 3 Growth categories and one Early-Stage category. Applicants will self-select which category to apply for. To be eligible for one of the Growth categories, startups must have raised more than $250,000 in total investment or have more than $250,000 in revenue. Pitch Oregon categories include:

•  — Cleantech / Sustainability (growth)
•  — Life science (growth)
•  — Software / Technology (growth)
•  — Early Stage

The application process is closed – finalists will be announced soon!

INVESTORS: Pitch Oregon 2023 SPV is open to all TiE Charter Members and affiliated non-members

•  — $300,000+ target fundraise
•  — $5,000 minimum investment to participate (though we encourage more)
•  — This will be a low-cost investment vehicle (estimated $500-$1,000 fee per investor to cover 10 years of administration); this is a one-time fee and does not recur annually

** Investments will only be made if the winning companies and the investors agree to the terms and conditions of the investments **

In addition, the Elevate Capital Innovation Gap Fund II awarded a $250,000 equitable investment to Ren Energy, $200,000 equitable investment to Myohealth Technologies Inc., and a $100,000 equitable investment to Phosio Corp.

When:  Thursday, February 9, 2023
Where:  The Nines, 525 SW Morrison St, Portland, OR 97204

If you missed and would like to see the program, please check our YouTube Channel where it will be posted a few days after the event – https://www.youtube.com/@TiEOregon/videos

• For any questions related to investing in the Pitch Oregon 2023 SPV, please contact Ben Nahir ([email protected])
• For any questions about Pitch Oregon 2023, the application process, or diligence and selection committees, please contact Luis Balderas Villagrana ([email protected])
• For any questions relating to sponsorship, attendance, or general logistics, please contact Kari Naone ([email protected])

OTHER SPONSORS:

City of Beaverton
Columbia Bank
Tonkon Torp LLP

Interested in sponsoring, please contact [email protected].