Creating opportunities for entrepreneurs in Oregon and the Pacific Northwest
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About Cascade Seed Fund
Cascade Seed Fund is a regional early-stage investment fund that brings angel and institutional investors together to back great entrepreneurs and strengthen the regional economy.
Why Cascade Seed Fund?
Creating opportunities for Entrepreneurs in Oregon and the Pacific Northwest
At a Glance
- 37 company investments
- Deployed almost $7 million since 2014
- Average investment amount of $150,000
- 40+ jobs created in Oregon annually
4 Investment Themes
- Enterprise/B2B Orchestration through software, data, and intelligence
- Digital Transformation through cloud-based solutions connecting consumers and businesses
- Elevated Consumer Experiences redefining the consumer experience in new and established categories
- Access to Essential Services where healthcare, education or financial services are delivered using new approaches and models
Our Priority and Commitment
- A priority on overlooked entrepreneurs – market disruptors, minorities and those located outside major metropolitan areas
- Commitment to diversity and inclusion
- 20% of invested capital in female led companies
- 50% of our portfolio companies have either a female or minority on their executive team
Recent Articles
Portland Business Journal article about Cascade Seed Fund’s 2020 Progress
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