Scout startups in Bend

Learn where early startup activity happens in Bend and how to turn local context into a stronger scouting practice.

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Startup ecosystem standing

Where Bend ranks

Rankings that list Bend
Ranking	Edition	Position	Since last edition	Trust	What it measures
Global Startup Ecosystem Index (cities)	2025	#252	No prior edition	B	Ecosystem, Activity, Finance, Business Climate

Positions as published in each edition. The ranking name opens its method and trust notes, the edition opens the full list, and publisher sources are listed below. Trust grades cover method, transparency and whether places are paid for.

8 organizations with a profile

Who's based in Bend

Investors 5

Investor

Seven Peaks Ventures

Empowering entrepreneurs to disrupt industries.

Investor

Cascade Seed Fund

Investing in early-stage technology and consumer brands.

Investor

LMNT Ventures

Investing in the future of robotics and decarbonization.

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Incubators 2

Incubator

Bend Entrepreneur Lab

Empowering early-stage tech entrepreneurs in Central Oregon.

Incubator

The EdTech Incubator

Transforming education into a competitive advantage.

Venture studios 1

Venture studio

Koru Ventures, LLC

Building the future through innovation and investment.

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Raising in Bend

Investors based here, and the programs that take teams at your stage.

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Investors

Finding startups in Bend

Accelerators and incubators here see the earliest teams first.

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Scouts

Scouting in Bend

Campuses and communities are where teams form before anyone funds them.

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Questions about Bend

How does Bend rank as a startup ecosystem?

Its best position is #252 in StartupBlink Index (cities) (2025).

How many startup investors are based in Bend?

Superscout has profiles for 5 investors based in Bend, including Seven Peaks Ventures, Cascade Seed Fund and LMNT Ventures.

Are there accelerators or incubators in Bend?

Yes. Superscout lists 2 incubators and 1 venture studio based there, including Bend Entrepreneur Lab and Koru Ventures, LLC.

Geographic proximity

Nearby cities to Bend

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Eugene

142 km away

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Corvallis

165 km away

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Portland

195 km away

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Medford

230 km away

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