Angel Oregon Technology (AOTech) is OEN’s flagship ‘Capital & Funding Literacy’ program for early-stage technology founders in Oregon and Southwest Washington who are serious about raising capital and scaling their companies.
Over five immersive weeks, founders move from capital clarity to investor confidence – gaining the knowledge, tools, and relationships needed to successfully navigate fundraising. The program blends expert-led education through panel discussions, applied learning on each founder’s own company, direct feedback from investors and operators, and culminating exposure at a live Angel Oregon Pitch Day.
From the very first session, founders are encouraged to build and refine their pitch decks in parallel with the curriculum, using each week’s learning to strengthen their business, sharpen their financial narrative, and prepare for real investor conversations. This work comes together during a dedicated fourth week of pitch practice and feedback, and culminates in a live fifth-week Pitch Day in front of OEN, active investors, and community partners.
INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITY
Early stage companies ready for dilutive capital investment may apply to this program. AOTech Cohort 2 for 2026 will be eligible for the investment which will be finalized and announced in August 2027.
What is an early stage company eligible to apply for investment through AOTech?
Those with an established product/service, team, advisory board and roadmap may apply for consideration for the AOTech equity investment.
The application will require a pitch deck and financials. Interested founders should be able to demonstrate traction for a proof of concept in the form of prior funding (via grants, loans, “friends & family”) and have a clear sense of the company’s valuation.
PROGRAM DETAILS
Weeks 1–3: Core Capital & Funding Literacy Curriculum
Tuesdays, 8:30am–10:00am (Virtual on Zoom)
- Tuesday, September 15th
Session 1: Understanding the Funding Stack – Understand funding paths, investor expectations, and capital strategy
- Tuesday, September 22nd
Session 2: Valuations & Cap Tables – Design ownership structures that support growth and fundraising - Tuesday, September 29th
Session 3: Due Diligence – Prepare your company, data, and team for investor scrutiny
Week 4: Practice & Deep Dive
- Tuesday, October 6th
10:00am–1:00pm (Hybrid)
Go-to-Market Strategy Workshop
Founders gain hands-on insight into building traction, customer acquisition, and scalable growth models. - TBD
10:00am–1:00pm (Virtual)
Virtual Pitch Practice with the Angel Oregon Program Director and regional leaders
Week 5: Angel Oregon Pitch Day
- Tuesday, October 20th
10:00am–1:00pm (Hybrid – In-Person Preferred)
Founders pitch live to OEN leadership, active investors, and community partners – creating meaningful opportunities for funding, partnerships, and long-term relationships.
Who This Is For
AOTech is designed for technology founders at any stage of development who want to:
- Understand the capital stack and how to access various types of capital
- Build real fundraising literacy and confidence
- Strengthen their business and financial foundations
- Connect with Oregon’s most engaged investors and ecosystem leaders
- Prepare for successful capital raises, now and in the future
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