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Launch Oregon
Launch Oregon brings innovators, investors and partners together to move ideas from the research bench to the wider world. It is dedicated to accelerating the...
Launch Oregon
Launch Oregon brings innovators, investors and partners together to move ideas from the research bench to the wider world. It is dedicated to accelerating the translation of research and innovation at the University of Oregon into commercial ventures, connecting relationships with resources to transform discoveries into impact. It assists UO startups with establishing a board of directors, hiring executive leadership, and attracting strategic advisors and investors. It has been described as a nonprofit venture fund established by the University of Oregon in partnership with the University of Oregon Foundation to provide capital, leadership, talent and infrastructure for new startups.
General information
Firm type
Private Equity
Year founded
2023
Location
Region
North America
Country
United States
City
Eugene
Corporate office
Eugene, OR, United States
Principals
Nate Costa
Managing Director
Anshuman “AR” Razdan
Launch Oregon Co-Chair
Paul Weinhold
Launch Oregon Co-Chair
Bruce Blonigen
Board of Directors
Jamie Moffitt
Board of Directors
Kelly Bosch
Board of Directors
Jennifer Savage
Board of Directors
Robert E. Guldberg
Board of Directors
Susan Stevens
Independent Director
Darren Johnson
Board of Directors
Bryan Wolf
Board of Directors
Sector focus
Frequently asked questions
How does Launch Oregon source deal flow?
The firm sources from a network of Oregon-based accelerators, university entrepreneurship programs and regional angel groups. Its explicit focus on in-state founding teams creates a funnel for companies that emerge from Oregon State University, University of Oregon, and the Portland startup corridor, giving it visibility into deals before they attract out-of-state venture dollars.
Does Launch Oregon co-invest with other Oregon venture firms?
Yes. Public descriptions indicate the firm actively co-invests alongside established Oregon seed managers and angel networks. This syndication model reduces single-deal risk for its investor base and ensures portfolio companies have access to larger follow-on capital pools without immediately seeking a lead investor from the Bay Area or Seattle.
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