The Tech Tribune staff has compiled the very best tech startups in Eugene, Oregon. In doing our research, we considered several factors including but not limited to:

1. Revenue potential
2. Leadership team
3. Brand/product traction
4. Competitive landscape

Additionally, all companies must be independent (unacquired), privately owned, at most 10 years old, and have received at least one round of funding in order to qualify.

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1. SheerID

Founded: 2011

“SheerID is redefining how enterprises create instant trust in a digital world.

Its digital verification platform instantly verifies the identity of individuals and businesses, enabling enterprises to deliver authenticated offers and experiences without friction and without fraud.

By using authoritative data sources to verify credentials in real-time, within an organization’s brand experience, SheerID delivers a seamless customer experience that reduces churn and fuels loyalty to drive revenue growth. The world’s biggest brands – including Spotify, Foot Locker and Microsoft – rely on SheerID as their trusted verification partner.”

2. Connected Signals, Inc.

Founded: 2013

“Connected Signals collects real-time traffic signal data and uses it to build sophisticated models for predicting traffic signal changes, based on history, vehicle and pedestrian calls, and other information. This information enables applications that increase safety at intersections, improve fuel economy and reduce emissions, and reduce driver stress. Major automakers, including BMW, Audi, and Toyota, estimate that a 7-10% improvement in fuel efficiency and emissions can be achieved using this data.”