Elevate Capital is Oregon’s first institutional venture capital fund that specifically targets investments in underserved entrepreneurs—such as women and ethnic minorities, or those with limited access regionally to capital and opportunities.

They support visionaries with disruptive ideas and products through two specialized investment vehicles.

Venture Capital

Elevate Capital

Nitin Rai

Sharon Richardson Howell

Chris Bright

Ana Chaud

Benjamin N.

Kumar Sripadam

Raghu Raghavan

Donna Lehmann

Ben Nahir

Brandon Ross

Barbara Johnson

Pam Gates

The Venture Partners team at Elevate Capital is responsible for identifying, evaluating, and securing investment opportunities in underserved entrepreneurs and their disruptive ideas. They engage in due diligence, provide strategic guidance, and leverage their expertise and networks to support the growth and success of portfolio companies.

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