Mike Guerchon

Founded in 2007, the Oregon Venture Fund is a community supported, professionally managed, collaborative venture capital fund backed by the leaders of the regions business, technology, and entrepreneurial communities. Pitchbook consistently places OVF in the top 25% of all global venture funds (2025). OVF invests $15-20 million annually in the most promising startups and growth companies, regardless of stage or sector, in Oregon and Southern Washington. Learn more about OVF in our quick overview video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jxiH6O4BEp0 Over 6500+ jobs have been created by the 90 companies in the portfolio. Some of OVF’s largest investors include the State of Oregon, Oregon Community Foundation, and Meyer Memorial Trust. In 2023, the group launched Oregon Venture Fund XV, to accommodate additional institutional investors and family offices. The $25M+ fund has a 5-year investing period and invests alongside each annual Oregon Venture Fund in the same portfolio. OVF receives generous support from Tonkon Torp LLP, Geffen Mesher & Co., and Stoel Rives.

Founded in 2007, the Oregon Venture Fund is a community supported, professionally managed, collaborative venture capital fund backed by the leaders of the regions business, technology, and entrepreneurial communities. Pitchbook consistently places OVF in the top 25% of all global venture funds (2025). OVF invests $15-20 million annually in the most promising startups and growth companies, regardless of stage or sector, in Oregon and Southern Washington. Learn more about OVF in our quick overview video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jxiH6O4BEp0 Over 6500+ jobs have been created by the 90 companies in the portfolio. Some of OVF’s largest investors include the State of Oregon, Oregon Community Foundation, and Meyer Memorial Trust. In 2023, the group launched Oregon Venture Fund XV, to accommodate additional institutional investors and family offices. The $25M+ fund has a 5-year investing period and invests alongside each annual Oregon Venture Fund in the same portfolio. OVF receives generous support from Tonkon Torp LLP, Geffen Mesher & Co., and Stoel Rives.

The Elliot Group is a global retained executive search and strategic consulting firm that is exclusively dedicated to the hospitality, foodservice, manufacturing and retail service industries. With the headquarters in New York and offices in Georgia, New Hampshire and Texas, The Elliot Group professionals have more than 275 years of combined experience, and are sought out by equity and financial groups for their counsel on human capital issues and executive search. They provide a wide range of services and expertise to many of the top global companies in their industry segments. For more information on The Elliot Group go to: www.TheElliotGroup.com