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Impact investorPortland · Seed · 9 people tracked
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Investment thesis
VertueLab focuses on advancing climate solutions by supporting entrepreneurs developing climate tech. Operating since 2007 in the Pacific Northwest, it connects entrepreneurs, investors, policymakers, and impacted communities to address climate challenges. The organization provides technical assistance, mentorship, and access to funding, and runs accelerator programs such as the Cascadia Cleantech Accelerator (a joint program with CleanTech Alliance). Its mission centers on rebuilding solutions rooted in real community needs to drive tangible climate impact.
Source: firm website, verified Aug 16, 2026.
Team · 9 people
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A climate tech founder with executive leadership, brand strategy and entrepreneurship experience, and an MFA from UCLA's film school. She was the first Black woman to run a venture-backed tech company in Germany and is a recognized thought leader on equity and climate.
With over seven years in nonprofit and mission-driven organizations, she leads finance and accounting with a focus on fiscal sustainability and manages day-to-day operations at VertueLab.
A second-generation Mexican American with a background in legal and business administration and a bachelor's degree in Sociology and Business Administration from Portland State University.
Manages VertueLab's institutional funding partnerships with foundations, government entities and corporate foundations, and holds a Master of Public Administration from Arizona State University.
A designer, inventor and entrepreneur who founded Dorsum, holds design, ethnic studies and business degrees, and has worked at Columbia Sportswear and Philips Healthtech Innovation Center.
A leader with 30+ years bringing new technologies to market who pioneered the Intel Labs Venturing Program and invested in early-stage startups; holds a BS from Oregon State and an MBA from Duke.
A Wesleyan University graduate in Anthropology and Environmental Studies who supports VertueLab's communications and mission.
What they invest in
from 1 of 1 portfolio companiesAdvanced Manufacturing ×1Cleantech ×1Climate Tech ×1Deep Tech ×1Enterprise Software ×1
HQs:United States×1
Investments · 1 tracked
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Aquagga develops field-deployable technology that uses a patented hydrothermal process to permanently destroy PFAS chemicals, breaking them down into harmless byproducts.
Advanced ManufacturingCleantechClimate TechDeep TechEnterprise SoftwareTacoma, US
Brian Pinkard(Cofounder)inNigel Sharp(Co-Founder & former CEO)inChristopher Woodruff(Executive Officer, Director)
Co-investorsE8 Angels
Portfolio news
latest coverage across their companiesAquagga · geekwire.com · Nov 19, 2025
Frequently asked questions
- What stage does VertueLab invest at?
- VertueLab invests at the Seed stage.
- What sectors does VertueLab focus on?
- VertueLab focuses on Advanced Manufacturing, Cleantech, Climate Tech, FoodTech, Impact & Social Good, SaaS.
- Where is VertueLab located?
- VertueLab is headquartered in Portland, US.
Media · Podcasts & interviews
featuring the teamThe opportunity in local climate innovation with VertueLab’s Aina Abiodun
ImpactAlpha · Aina Abiodun
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