Bend Venture Conference
Overview
The Bend Venture Conference (BVC) is the largest and longest-standing angel investment conference in the Pacific Northwest . For over two decades, BVC has served as a pillar of Central Oregon's robust entrepreneurial culture, transforming the community into a hub for startups . The conference connects investors and industry leaders with startup founders seeking to scale, featuring company pitches, networking events, and speakers .
Investments
| Company | Date | Stage | Lead |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rapta, Inc. | Sep 2026 | Seed | Co-investor |
| Photon Marine | Oct 2025 | Grant | Co-investor |
| GO Box Reuse Systems | Oct 2025 | VC Round | Co-investor |
| Health Elements AI | Oct 2024 | Seed | Co-investor |
| Skip Technology | Apr 2024 | VC Round | Co-investor |
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Sector & Stage Mix
Industry, funding stage, and valuation band breakdowns.
FAQ
Where is Bend Venture Conference based?
Bend Venture Conference is headquartered in Bend, Oregon, United States.
When was Bend Venture Conference founded?
Bend Venture Conference was founded in 2004.
How many portfolio companies does Bend Venture Conference have?
Bend Venture Conference has 17 portfolio companies in Caplight's dataset.
What are some companies in Bend Venture Conference's portfolio?
Recent investments visible on Caplight include Rapta, Inc., Photon Marine, GO Box Reuse Systems, Health Elements AI, Skip Technology.
What was Bend Venture Conference's most recent investment?
Bend Venture Conference's most recent investment on Caplight was in Rapta, Inc. in 2026.
What sectors does Bend Venture Conference focus on?
Bend Venture Conference focuses on Healthcare & Life Sciences, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Consumer & Commerce, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Enterprise Software, Real Estate & PropTech, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Energy & Sustainability, Enterprise Software, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Energy & Sustainability, Consumer & Commerce, Real Estate & PropTech, Energy & Sustainability, Energy & Sustainability, Mobility, Transportation & Logistics, Energy & Sustainability, Mobility, Transportation & Logistics, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Enterprise Software, Consumer & Commerce, Enterprise Software, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Enterprise Software, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Enterprise Software, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Frontier & Industrial Tech, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Energy & Sustainability, Frontier & Industrial Tech.
What company stages does Bend Venture Conference focus on?
Bend Venture Conference typically invests at the Early stage.
What is Bend Venture Conference's AUM?
Bend Venture Conference's assets under management are estimated between $0.0 and $50.0M.