Target market Starve Ups is Oregon’s first startup accelerator with a track record of supporting 250+ startups across 20 industries, suggesting strong cross-industry appeal and a proven mentor-driven model to potential portfolio companies and founders seeking accelerators.

Proven outcomes High success metrics include 81% still in business, ~66% raising angel/VC funding, and 26 successes (mergers, acquisitions, or IPOs), indicating a compelling value proposition for founders evaluating accelerator options and for sponsors seeking portfolio upside.

No equity/fees Starve Ups delivers benefits without taking equity or charging fees, which can be a differentiator when engaging founders and potential B2B partners looking for cost-effective collaboration or mentorship programs.

Expansion potential With a focus on founders across all industries in Oregon and SW Washington and a scalable peer mentoring model, there are opportunities to expand partnerships with local universities, corporations, and regional economic development groups to widen reach and deal flow.

Tech-enabled mix The tech stack includes cloud, analytics, and e-commerce components (AWS, Cloudflare, Bootstrap, analytics tools), suggesting potential for technology partnerships, platform enhancements, or sponsored events that leverage their digital infrastructure and data insights.