VertueLab, formerly known as Oregon BEST, was established in 2007 as a non-profit economic development engine funded by the State of Oregon. They act as a bridge between cleantech innovators and funders, delivering acceleration programs to help startups grow and attract capital. They also serve as a conduit for impact investors, offering direct investing options that combine financial return with measurable impact. VertueLab is focused on developing new impact investing models and tools to measure the environmental and social impact of their portfolio companies. They are expanding their geographic reach in the Pacific Northwest region and are dedicated to making a global environmental impact.