Does your venture need a little more capital? OEN Venture Northwest 2011 may be the answer

While stories of Portland and Oregon startups landing funding are becoming more and more common these days, there are still any number of local startups who are still looking for ways to break into the realm of venture funding.

And one of the best ways to make those connections with local investors? Getting in front of the crowd at OEN Venture Northwest.

Sound interesting? As luck would have it, you can still apply to do just that.

So you’re a rock-star company and ready to secure that next round of funding? Apply to OEN’s Venture Northwest 2011 and vie for a chance to be one of the 10 lucky companies to be featured. Not only will your application be reviewed by a selection committee filled with investors, but if you are selected, you will be invited to present and demonstrate your solution at the conference, as well as attend the prestigious Intel/Perkins Coie Investor Reception on the eve of the main event.

Who will be there? Well, the following investors are already signed up. And there are sure to be more rolling in before the even in November.

Wondering what kinds of companies make the stage? Here are the lists from 2010, 2009, and 2008.

Want to be one of those 10 companies? Well, you’re going to have to apply. And even though, the application deadline isn’t until September 2, the application process—and the materials required to complete it—can get pretty involved. So it’s best that you start getting your act together sooner rather than later.

Published by Rick Turoczy

More than mildly obsessed with the Portland startup community. Founder and editor at Silicon Florist. Cofounder and general manager at PIE. Follow me on Twitter: @turoczy View all posts by Rick Turoczy