Angel Oregon Life & Bioscience (AOBIO) is designed to support early-stage life and bioscience startups based in Oregon and Southwest Washington by offering investment-readiness education, connectivity within the local bioscience community, and the opportunity to receive an equity investment from local angel investors.

The program is one in a series of Angel Oregon events facilitated by Oregon Entrepreneurs Network in collaboration with Oregon Bioscience Association, Oregon Bioscience Incubator/OTRADI, OHSU and Oregon Nanoscience and Microtechnologies Institute.

2025 will feature two three-week investment-readiness education series for life and bioscience startups at any stage of development. This series will be held online on Thursdays starting at 8:30 am and the cohort will include an in-person pitch practice with feedback from regional thought leaders.

PRICING & REGISTRATION

$100 – OEN Member

$150 – Non-Member

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INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITY

Early stage companies ready for dilutive capital investment may apply to this program. The investment opportunity will be open and finalized in December of 2025.

What is an early stage company eligible to apply for investment through AOBIO?

Those with an established product/service, team, advisory board and roadmap may apply for consideration for the AOBIO equity investment.

The application will require a pitch deck and financials. Interested founders should be able to demonstrate traction for a proof of concept in the form of prior funding (via grants, loans, “friends & family”) and have a clear sense of the company’s valuation.

PROGRAM DETAILS

EDUCATION SESSIONS

• AOBIO FIRST cohort features a three-week investment-readiness education series for life and bioscience startups at any stage of development.
  • Cohort 1: Education Series
    Thursdays, March 6th – March 20th – 8:30 – 10:00 am on Zoom
• AOBIO SECOND cohort features a three-week investment-readiness education series for life and bioscience startups at any stage of development.
  • Cohort 2: Education Series
    Thursdays, September 4th – September 11th – 8:30 – 10:00 am on Zoom

PITCH PRACTICE

• In-Person Practice Pitch session will be hosted by the Oregon Bioscience Incubator/OTRADI.
  • Cohort 1: Pitch Practice
    Thursday, April 3rd – 11:00 am – 1:00 pm
  • Cohort 2: Pitch Practice
    Thursday, September 25th – 11:00 am – 1:00 pm

INVESTMENT ANNOUNCEMENT MIXER

• AOBIO Investment Announcement Mixer will be held in-person on Monday, December 1st from 4:00 – 7:00 pm at McMenamins Mission Theater.

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EDUCATION SESSIONS

All education sessions will be conducted via Zoom. Content portions will be recorded and will be available to all registered participants following the session.

CAPITAL READINESS FOR BIO STARTUPS
Thursday, March 6th  I 8: 30 am

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This session is specifically designed for life & bioscience entrepreneurs seeking to understand the funding landscape and secure investment to scale their innovative ventures. Offering expert insights, practical tools, and networking opportunities to help life & bioscience startups prepare for successful fundraising.

Key components of the session include:

1. Exploring Funding Sources: Understand the various funding avenues available to life & bioscience startups, including venture capital, angel investors, seed funding, government grants, and strategic partnerships.
2. Financial Strategy and Metrics for Bio Startups: Learn the financial basics, such as cash flow management, budgeting, and key performance indicators (KPIs), and how to use them to attract investors and maintain sustainable growth.
3. Navigating the Investment Landscape & Pitching to Investors: Understand what investors look for in a life & bioscience startup, from the founding team to product innovation and market traction, and how to align your business with these criteria. Get expert tips on creating and delivering an effective pitch, highlighting your product’s unique technology, growth potential, and ability to disrupt the market.
4. Legal and Regulatory Considerations: Learn about legal and intellectual property considerations specific to life & bioscience startups, including patents, copyrights, data protection, and regulatory compliance.
5. Understanding Regulatory/FDA Challenges: Learn about regulatory requirements and how to align your product with market needs to increase investor confidence.

This session is designed for entrepreneurs who are ready to take their business to the next level and want to prepare themselves for successful fundraising. Whether you’re in the early stages or ready to scale, this session will help you position your company for long-term growth and financial success.

VALUATIONS & CAP TABLES FOR BIO STARTUPS
Thursday, March 13th  I  8:30 am

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This session is designed to provide founders in the life & bioscience startup ecosystem with essential knowledge on business valuations and capitalization tables (cap tables). Understanding these topics is crucial for making informed decisions about funding, equity distribution, and growth strategies.

Key Highlights:

1. Startup Valuations: Learn about different methods for valuing a startup. Experts will share tips on how to assess the value of your startup at different growth stages. Understand how to account for factors like clinical trial progress, regulatory approvals, and intellectual property.
2. Cap Tables 101: Gain a deep understanding of capitalization tables—how to structure and manage equity ownership, and how they impact decisions related to funding rounds, exits, and ownership dilution.
3. Navigating Equity Ownership: Discover best practices for balancing ownership stakes among founders, investors, and employees, and how to avoid common pitfalls in cap table management and dilution.
4. Preparing for Future Funding Rounds: Get expert advice on how to plan for future investment rounds, including Series A, B, and beyond, while ensuring that your cap table remains manageable and reflects the value of your startup’s progress.
5. Understanding the Unique Challenges of Life & Bioscience Valuations: Dive into the specific challenges that life & bioscience startups face when determining valuation, such as long development timelines, high capital requirements, and uncertainty around regulatory approval. Learn how to build investor confidence through transparent communication about your progress and risks.

Whether you’re looking to raise capital or planning for future funding rounds, this session will equip you with the tools and knowledge to effectively navigate valuations and cap table management in the fast-paced world of startups.

DUE DILIGENCE FOR BIO STARTUPS
Thursday, March 20th  I  8:30 am

This session is tailored to provide life & bioscience startup founders with a comprehensive understanding of the due diligence process—an essential step in securing funding, partnerships, or acquisitions. By exploring the key elements of due diligence, participants will gain insights into how to prepare for and navigate the process effectively.

Key Highlights:

1. Understanding Due Diligence: Learn what due diligence entails, why it’s crucial for  startups, and how it helps build trust with investors, partners, and potential acquirers.
2. Preparing for Due Diligence: Gain practical tips on how to prepare your startup for due diligence, from organizing your ‘data room’ with financial statements to ensuring all contracts and IP documentation are in order.
3. Key Areas of Focus: Dive deep into the critical aspects of due diligence, including financials, legal considerations, intellectual property, team dynamics, and market positioning.
4. Management Team Evaluation: Learn what investors look for in a life & bioscience startup’s leadership team. Gain tips on showcasing the qualifications, experience, and expertise of your team to build confidence in your company’s ability to execute its vision.
5. Red Flags and Common Pitfalls: Learn about the most common issues that arise during due diligence and how to address red flags to avoid delays or lost opportunities.
6. Clinical and Research Data Assessment: Understand how investors assess the strength and validity of your scientific data, research, and development progress. Learn how to organize and present data from preclinical and clinical studies to demonstrate your startup’s potential.

This session is designed to give startup founders and their teams the knowledge they need to navigate the due diligence process with confidence and secure the right partnerships for growth and success.

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