Trends and Opportunities for Portland Founders: An Investor Perspective
mié, 14 may
|Metro Region Innovation Hub
Investor Erika Lucas, founder of StitchCrew and VEST, shares her perspective on the evolving investment landscape and what it means for Portland-based founders.
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14 may 2025, 12:00 – 14:00
Metro Region Innovation Hub, 2130 SW 5th Ave, Portland, OR 97201, USA
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Trends and Opportunities for Portland Founders: An Investor Perspective with Erika Lucas
Venture capital investment in the Portland metro area surged to $172 million across 25 deals in Q1 of 2025—nearly triple the amount from the same period last year—according to PitchBook and the NVCA. But despite the strong start, recent macroeconomic uncertainty has tempered expectations for the rest of the year.
Join us for an insightful conversation with Erika Lucas, founder of StitchCrew and VEST, as she shares her perspective on the evolving investment landscape and what it means for Portland-based founders. Drawing from her extensive experience in private equity, economic development, and startup advocacy, Erika will highlight key trends shaping the entrepreneurial ecosystem—and where she sees the biggest opportunities for growth and funding.
Whether you're actively fundraising or seeking to understand the investor mindset, this session is a must-attend for entrepreneurs looking to navigate the current funding landscape.
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