Investing in Oregon’s Future
Your Front Door to Angel Investing in Oregon
The Willamette Angel Conference opens the door to a world that has traditionally been difficult to access. By bringing together individuals from across Oregon, WAC demystifies angel investing and creates a collaborative environment where participants learn, evaluate, and invest together. The result is not just better investors, but a stronger, more connected startup ecosystem.
Returning Fall of 2026!
Five Months w/ Big Impact
Those who join WAC often find that the experience extends well beyond a single investment cycle. It’s an opportunity to build conviction as an investor, connect with others who care about Oregon’s future, and explore roles that range from participant to mentor to fund leader. The structure is designed to meet people where they are and grow with them over time.
About WAC 2.0The Willamette Angel Conference was born in the Willamette Valley with a simple but powerful idea: expand access to angel investing while strengthening Oregon’s economic future. From its earliest days, WAC has served as a hands-on learning platform, helping individuals understand the investment process, build confidence, and grow into leaders shaping the flow of capital across the state. In doing so, it has helped cultivate new fund managers and direct investment into sustainable, job-creating businesses rooted in Oregon.
This next chapter builds on that legacy with a renewed focus on education. Through an engaging, interactive curriculum paired with real-world investment experience, participants gain practical tools, frameworks, and insight to make more informed decisions.
Whether you’re new to angel investing or deepening your expertise, WAC offers an accessible, community-driven way to learn, participate, and contribute to Oregon’s innovation economy over time.
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