Oregon Entrepreneurs Network Expands Angel Oregon Program to Include CPG Startups

The program now welcomes founders building across the full consumer packaged goods spectrum.

Jan. 28, 2026 at 12:07pm

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The Oregon Entrepreneurs Network (OEN) has expanded its Angel Oregon program to include consumer packaged goods (CPG) startups, beyond just the previous food and beverage focus. The new Angel Oregon CPG program will support entrepreneurs building products in categories like personal care, wellness, lifestyle, and pet products, in addition to food and beverage. This change reflects the strength of Oregon's CPG ecosystem and aligns the program with regional innovation and investor demand.

Why it matters

Oregon is already a hub for CPG innovation, and this expansion of the Angel Oregon program allows OEN to better support the growing number of CPG startups in the state. By broadening the program's focus, OEN can connect more early-stage founders with the investment, mentorship, and community resources they need to scale their businesses.

The details

The Angel Oregon program, which has previously focused on food and beverage, tech, and life sciences startups, is now opening its doors to founders building products across the full CPG spectrum. This includes not just food and beverage, but also personal care, wellness, lifestyle, and pet products. The inaugural cohort of the Angel Oregon CPG program will begin on March 4, 2026, with the winner to be announced in June 2026.

  • The Angel Oregon CPG program will launch its inaugural cohort on March 4, 2026.
  • The winner of the Angel Oregon CPG program will be announced in June 2026.

The players

Oregon Entrepreneurs Network (OEN)

A nonprofit organization that supports entrepreneurs and startups in Oregon, including through its Angel Oregon program.

Cara Turano

The Executive Director of the Oregon Entrepreneurs Network.

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What they’re saying

“Oregon is already one of the most dynamic CPG regions in the country, and this evolution allows us to better reflect both the strength of our ecosystem and the opportunity ahead.”

— Cara Turano, Executive Director, Oregon Entrepreneurs Network

What’s next

The inaugural cohort of the Angel Oregon CPG program will begin on March 4, 2026, and the winner will be announced in June 2026.

The takeaway

By expanding the Angel Oregon program to include consumer packaged goods startups, the Oregon Entrepreneurs Network is positioning itself to better support the state's growing CPG ecosystem and connect more early-stage founders with the resources they need to succeed.