Angel Oregon Consumer Packaged Goods (AOCPG)
Oregon Entrepreneurs Network’s Capital & Funding Literacy program for early-stage consumer packaged goods founders in Oregon and Southwest Washington who are preparing to raise capital and scale their brands.
Supporting founders across the full consumer product spectrum – including food, beverage, personal care, wellness, lifestyle, and pet products – providing a unified platform for the diverse and rapidly growing CPG ecosystem in the region.
Who is this for?
AOCPG is designed for CPG 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 brand, operations, and financial foundations
- Connect with Oregon’s most engaged investors and CPG ecosystem leaders
- Prepare for successful capital raises, now and in the future
Timeline
Over five immersive weeks, founders move from product and brand clarity to investor confidence – gaining the knowledge, tools, and relationships needed to successfully navigate fundraising in the competitive consumer packaged goods landscape.
Weeks 1 – 3: Core Capital & Funding Literacy Curriculum
Week 4: Pitch Practice & Deep Dive
Week 5: Angel Oregon Pitch Day
Investment Opportunity
This second cohort of each year can apply to be considered for an equity angel investment along with the first cohort of the next investment year. Following a diligence process, investment is presented at the AOCPG Investment Mixer, held in person, in June from 4:00 pm – 7:00 pm.
2027 Cohort Dates
Cohort 1: Tuesday, March 2nd – Tuesday, March 30th
Cohort 2: Tuesday, September 21st – Tuesday, October 19th