VertueLab is a nonprofit fighting climate change by providing funding and holistic entrepreneurial support to cleantech startups. Through a decade of work VertueLab has proven that its model can accelerate climate solutions that are key to reversing the climate crisis.
Services
The organization was formed in 2007 as Oregon BEST, a non-profit economic development engine funded by the State of Oregon to support cleantech startups. Oregon BEST was the first organization in the country to make direct, program-related investments in cleantech startups. Since it’s start-up, VertueLab has:
- created 459+ jobs
- founded 60+ companies
- generated $230M+ in follow-on funding by others
- awarded $7M to cleantech entrepreneurs
Key Initiatives include:
- Climate Impact Fund
- Cleantech Accelerator
- Community Building Events
- SBIR Support
Key Employees
David Kenney – President and Executive Director
Jo Brickman – Deputy Director and Director of Impact Strategy
Contact
PO Box 212
Portland, OR 97207
Phone: 971-770-2378
email: info@vertuelab.org
See the March 2021 Geek Lunch featuring VertueLab.
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