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Portland Seed Fund
Portland, United States
Portland Seed Fund invests in early‑stage, capital‑efficient, tech‑enabled companies primarily based in Portland and the Pacific Northwest. The firm is sector‑agnostic but favors founders building innovative solutions in...
Portfolio
16+
Employees
5+
Founded
2010
AUM
≈ $40.0M
Investment focus
Stages
Pre-Seed → Series A
Industries
Software OnlyBiotechnologyClean TechnologyFinancial Technology
Geographic scope
United States
Fund details
Funds
Fund III
Vintage 2019 • $13.9M
Commercialization Gap Fund III
Vintage 2024 • $4.0M
Sources
Portland Seed Fund
Portland Seed Fund invests in early‑stage, capital‑efficient, tech‑enabled companies primarily based in Portland and the Pacific Northwest. The firm is sector‑agnostic but favors founders building innovative solutions in software, fintech, healthtech, cleantech and related areas, emphasizing diverse teams and high‑impact technologies.
Portfolio
16+
Employees
5+
Founded
2010
AUM
≈ $40.0M
Funds
Fund III · Vintage 2019 • $13.9M
Commercialization Gap Fund III · Vintage 2024 • $4.0M
Stages
Pre-Seed → Series A
Industries
Software OnlyBiotechnologyClean TechnologyFinancial TechnologyHealthcare Technology
Geographic scope
United States
Sources
Showing 9 of 9 matched portfolio companies
AscendArc builds sub‑1,000 kg geostationary satellites using volume‑production and all‑electric propulsion to cut launch and operating costs while delivering high‑throughput, software‑defined communications. The platform offers a 10‑year design life, reconfigurable payloads, and secure, anti‑jamming capabilities, enabling regional telecom operators and defense agencies to obtain affordable, resilient GEO bandwidth.
Funding: $4.0M
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Funding: $4.0M
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Auth0 provides a cloud‑based identity platform that enables developers to add user authentication, single sign‑on, multi‑factor authentication, and API access control to any application with just a few lines of code. The service includes over 30 SDKs, token vault storage, asynchronous and fine‑grained authorization, and built‑in attack protection, all delivered on a highly available infrastructure with 99.99% uptime.
Customer.io is an all‑in‑one customer engagement platform that unifies first‑party data, messaging, and AI into a single orchestration layer. It enables real‑time data ingestion, dynamic audience segmentation, and automated cross‑channel journeys across email, SMS, push, in‑app, and webhooks, while an AI Agent can generate copy, build campaigns, and provide analytics to improve ROI.
ESS, Inc. provides iron‑flow battery systems that store up to 22 hours of energy using a fire‑safe saltwater electrolyte, delivering unlimited cycling with zero capacity loss over a 25‑year design life. The modular, American‑made solutions can be deployed in months and scale to meet the baseload power needs of utilities, renewable developers, and large‑scale energy users such as AI data centers. By capturing excess renewable generation and releasing it on demand, ESS enables reliable, long‑duration storage with lower operating costs compared to conventional lithium batteries.
Funding: $30.0M
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Funding: $30.0M
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Hemex Health develops the Gazelle® diagnostic device, a portable platform that utilizes cellulose acetate electrophoresis for the rapid detection of hemoglobin disorders such as sickle cell disease and beta-thalassemia. This device enables front-line healthcare workers to provide accurate and affordable testing in remote settings, facilitating timely medical treatment for at-risk populations.
Funding: $12.1M
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Funding: $12.1M
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Icon offers Portable Retirement Plans (PRPs) that provide tax-advantaged savings with automatic payroll contributions, eliminating the fiduciary responsibilities and regulatory complexities associated with traditional 401(k) plans. This solution ensures seamless portability for employees, allowing their retirement savings to follow them across jobs without the need for rollovers or cash-outs.
Funding: $21.4M
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Funding: $21.4M
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OnboardDynamics provides a cloud‑based platform that centralizes documentation, task management, and training resources to streamline new‑employee onboarding. The system automates role‑based workflows, tracks completion in real time, and integrates with HRIS, payroll, and collaboration tools via SSO and APIs, while analytics highlight bottlenecks and measure time‑to‑productivity.
OpConnect offers a cloud‑native SaaS platform that consolidates site assessment, hardware installation, OCPP‑compliant remote management, and 24/7 maintenance for Level 2 and DC fast chargers. The solution provides real‑time utilization analytics, API integration with fleet or property‑management systems, and built‑in billing to shorten deployment cycles and lower total cost of ownership for commercial fleets and multi‑family property owners.
Funding: $5.3M
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Funding: $5.3M
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ToolBelt is a job platform tailored for the residential construction sector, connecting contractors with skilled labor and suppliers through an efficient digital marketplace. The platform mitigates labor shortages and project delays by optimizing hiring workflows and enhancing resource management.
Funding: $7.5M
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Funding: $7.5M
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