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Here’s a roundup of interesting startup links I came across today:

The startup bubble that no one is talking about

Above is a graph that displays the amount of Form Ds filed, where the entity (read: company/firm) name contains the phrases “fund I”, “fund II”, “fund III”, and “fund IV”. The x-axis is not the prettiest, but it is broken down by quarter. You can see that the line for “fund I” sees by far the greatest peak around quarter 3 of 2022, with a steep drop off immediately after. The other lines have a similar, but less pronounced trend.

Although the Portland Business Journal recently shared that coworking seems to be falling out of fashion in Portland, there are still some interesting and creative pursuits that continue to further the model around here. The longest running coworking space in town — NedSpace — just expanded its footprint. And now Kinship, a “fashion coworking studio” just opened its doors.

Here’s a roundup of interesting startup links I came across today:

Inside Portland’s Most Unlikely Farm: Nexgarden Farms Grows Microgreens in the South Waterfront

As Nexgarden approaches its sixth year, Pearson is working toward a goal many small business owners share: creating systems robust enough to operate without her constant presence. “I’d like to get the farm operating and refined enough where I’ve got a handbook, and I’ve got a couple employees I trust, and it runs.”

You’ve been working on that game for a while. Spending your free time refining the artwork. Making sure the game dynamics make sense. Squashing bugs that threaten to shake players from suspended disbelief. Well done. But you know what would make that game even better…? Other people playing it. And that’s the opportunity that PIG Squad is offering during the Portland Retro Gaming Expo.

Technically, it’s not headquartered here. But Minimus — which boasts a bunch of Twistlock alums — has a Portland presence which includes Brian Lake, the COO of the startup. So it made sense for me to start tracking on them.

Here’s a roundup of interesting startup links I came across today:

Opinion: Reforming Portland’s high-tax system will protect programs, not gut them – oregonlive.com

I’m not relocating my business. I’m not pulling my kid out of school. I’m not joining the quiet exodus to Clark County or the loud one to Arizona. I still believe in this place – deeply. But belief has its limits, and as a resident, taxpayer and business owner in Multnomah County, I’ve hit mine.

Here’s a roundup of interesting startup links I came across today:

Alaska Airlines adds facial recognition tech at automated bag drop kiosks in Seattle and Portland – GeekWire

Alaska Airlines announced the launch of optional facial ID verification at automated bag drop units at airports in Seattle and Portland, part of a broader push to streamline the travel experience.

Not seeing much of the “summer slowdown” as far as startup and tech events go. Here’s a list of events that may be of interest to you, this week.