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From an initial field of 24 companies, the following five have been vetted by a core group of BVC investors (and yes, some brews might have been consumed in the month of analysis and research challenging each companies' claims). 

Athletepath (David Embree; Portland, OR; www.athletepath.com)

This web based service provides event data aggregation, ticketing for event directors and monetization of amateur athletes. Launched in April this year, Athletepath quickly grew to serve 8,000 athlete profiles, is building a database of over 350,000 athletes, and works with major brands to sell products.

 

Indow Windows (Sam Pardue; Portland, OR; www.indowwindows.com)

Indow™ Windows are great looking, easy to install, thermal window inserts that deliver double pane window performance at a fraction of the cost. The company sells Indow Windows wholesale through home contractors and window covering retailers. In the mass customization business, Indow Windows says the key to its success is orchestration of the flow of information from customer locations into their IT system.

 

Pneu-Logic (Ned Dempsey; Portland, OR; www.pneulogic.com)

In the energy category, PneuLogic has developed patented products that increase industrial compressed air and refrigeration system efficiency. In addition to improving productivity, the company's technology generates savings of 25% or greater. Pneu-Logic's 2011 revenues will exceed $1.0M from customers in a wide range of industries.

 

RES Equine (Brett Mills; Redmond, OR; www.resboot.com)    

In the consumer products category, RES Equine manufactures a complete line of equine protective products that use a patented replaceable hook and loop closure. The products have sizable margins (60-70%), a strong value proposition (2x the useful life of competitors' products), and address a global market. RES has earned testimonials from top national rodeo, racing professionals, and customers and drawn the attention of several national and global firms.

 

CiviData (Andy Parks; Bend, OR; www.cividata.com)

CiviData has developed a web-based application that aggregates local government data (such as city utility rates, pay and compensation, fees and charges) and makes possible real-time comparative analysis and reporting. CiviData solves the problem many public services providers (cities, counties, utilities) face: data is frequently inaccessible, difficult to aggregate, and quickly dated.

 

Equally exciting are BVC's six Concept Stage finalists--the folks who have just three minutes to get their concept across.