Pitch Willamette

October 2, 2026 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM (PDT)

Description

Hosted by Launch Mid-Valley, join us for this Shark-Tank-style event where local small businesses will pitch to a panel of investors! Pitch Willamette will showcase local Willamette Valley businesses and giving them a chance to pitch their business to a panel of hungry investors. 7 startups will be selected to pitch and a potentially receive up-to $25,000 cash convertible-note investments. 

The finalists are: 

• ASAP Vision
• Building Lens
• HYCH
• Joie Energy
• Pour Soul Systems
• Revino
• Stiira

The evening will kick off with networking with hors d'oeuvres and drinks. Afterwards we’ll head into the auditorium for the main event: a thrilling pitch competition where local innovative entrepreneurs will present their groundbreaking ideas to a panel of seasoned investors. Don't miss this chance to be inspired and possibly discover the next big thing in the Willamette Valley!

Investors include Helen Anderson - HelloCare; Chris Blackburn - Clutch Inc., NWR Inc., Blackharpe; Rich Duncan - Rich Duncan Construction; Daniel Gossack - DTI Advisers; Rob Jackman - Jackman Wealth Management; Paul Jensen - High Five Advisors; AJ Nash - Tradition Real Estate Partners; and Kristy Runge - HelloCare.

SEDCOR is excited to be bringing more of these Launch Mid-Valley entrepreneurial events and resources to the region the coming year through our Mid-Willamette Valley Regional Innovation Hub initiative funded by Business Oregon.

Business pitch applications closed on July 27, 2024