westside pitch
westside pitch
Look no further than the Washington County Pitch Competition—the premier platform for entrepreneurs in the heart of Oregon!
Eligible competitors include all entrepreneurs that either operate their business or live in Washington County. Selected businesses will have developed a unique product or service solution that solves a big problem in a national or international market.
Companies will compete for equity investments, cash prizes, as well as in-kind services provided by local businesses. Additionally, the event offers a great opportunity to increase the visibility of the businesses to both investors and the general public.
Westside Pitch is 1 of 3 Pitch Oregon Pitch Competitions taking place in the Portland Metro area including Washington, Multnomah, Clackamas, and Clark counties.
Westside Pitch will take place on May 8th.
Click here for details on 2024 results, and click below to apply!
Applications for Westside Pitch 2025 are now open and will be closing March 26th. Click below to apply, or contact us for more info.
** Investments will only be made if the winning companies and the investors agree to the terms and conditions of the investments **
categories | timeline
Timeline:
Application Deadline - March 21st
Finalist Announcement - March 28 - April 4th
Pitch Competition - May 8th
This competition will feature two winning categories:
Pre-Seed:
Raising up to $500,000
Likely pre-revenue
May have traction with beta testers or early adopters
Focused on validating product-market fit and developing MVP
Seed:
Raising over $500,000
Has existing revenue
Product already in market with customer feedback
Focused on scaling and growth
Startups will be evaluated based on these criteria to determine the winners in each category. This structure allows us to recognize and support companies at different stages of their entrepreneurial journey.
2024 WESTSIDE Pitch Finalists
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A food robotics company, forging a world where people can come together over a cup of delicious bubble tea. Learn more…
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The fast, all-in-one hiring platform. Learn more…
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Individual single, serve artisian sauces. Learn more…
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Ourtifact captures the story of your love as a beautifully crafted, podcast-like audio keepsake. Learn more...
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Delivering Wine Country to your door. Learn more...
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Stiira is an easy-to-use leave management software solution that streamlines the entire leave process. Learn more…
Make a donation or become a sponsor
Whether you plan to sponsor or contribute a tax-deductible donation, TiE Oregon/TiE Oregon Foundation ensures that your support is contributing to our next generation of innovators and strives to grow a workforce that understands the global marketplace and entrepreneurship.
Click below to make a donation, or contact Kari.Naone@oregon.tie.org for more information.
GET INVOLVED / CONTACT:
Kari Naone
TiE Oregon Executive Director
Kari.Naone@oregon.tie.org
