Lewis & Clark College entrepreneurship hub. Bates Center for Entrepreneurship and Leadership. Runs annual Venture Competition (up to $30K), Pitch Day, student-managed investment fund, and paid in-semester internship program. Executive Director: Brian Detweiler-Bedell. Advisory Board requires $10K/year from each member. LC endowment is LP in Oregon Venture Fund. Most popular minor at LC.

Portland + Bend early-stage software VC. Pacific Northwest focus. Hands-on mentorship. Co-invests with Rogue Venture Partners and other regional VCs.

Portland early-stage VC. Partners with visionary entrepreneurs to build category-leading companies. Founder-operators background. Digital health technologies focus.