We are a private commercial lending company focused on supporting lower middle market businesses and their leaders, providing growth capital to help them reach their defining moment. Our debt solutions allow borrowers to capitalize on business opportunities and realize their potential while maintaining equity and control. We supply capital needs outside the criteria of traditional lenders and believe there is a funding gap of entrepreneurial debt across a broad set of industries.

Meriwether Group is a Portland-based, boutique private equity firm and trusted advisor to some of the world’s most disruptive and iconic consumer brands. The team of seasoned senior executives and entrepreneurs impart decades of operational experience with some of the most robust brands, such as Nike and adidas.Our dynamic and integrated network of partners and professionals are known for their unique ability to efficiently accelerate desired outcomes through licensing, distribution, brand development, mergers and acquisitions and to foster the success of numerous next-generation outdoor, natural and healthy lifestyle companies.Our mission is to look through the eyes of founders and guide them in manifesting their brand’s destiny – to help them realize: as entrepreneurs they are the modern day hero. Meriwether is changing how human values are expressed in business by being a positive and energized partner and trusted guide.We have successfully invested in, secured funding for and helped to develop a business vision for successful brands including Stumptown Coffee, HotChalk, Living Harvest, yogitoes, Dave’s Killer Bread, Bishop’s Barbershop, Pendleton, Bike Gallery, Laughing Planet, Naturally Advanced Technologies and Organic Style.We have also provided financial expertise, operational guidance and strategic vision to companies including Nike, Citizen, Li Ning, Nautilus, Coty, Stelux, Silhouette, and Burgerville.Operating in this continuum is one of the core principles at Meriwether. Also, at our core is a belief in The Power of ‘And’. We know businesses now require analytics AND artistry, value AND purpose, left-brain logic AND right-brain intuition. We don’t believe businesses should have to choose between one or the other. With our collective wisdom and experience we serve as an extension to our clients’ executive teams to deliver accelerated results and effectively support founders in fulfilling their journey.

Leading our growth efforts in the Portland/Vancouver Metro area

Northwest Bank is focused on serving the needs of Pacific Northwest based businesses and professionals. Today, the bank is one of the best capitalized banks in the nation, earning a 5-Star "Superior" rating from BauerFinancial and "5 Stars" from Bankrate.com's Safe and Sound Ratings Service. Our mission is to provide exceptional service to our clients with experienced bankers and customized solutions that allow clients to maximize business and financial opportunities.

Middle Market Commercial Banking (C&I RM and Team Lead) and Dealer Commercial Services - focused on new vehicle auto dealerships in the Western US - provided a variety of core banking solutions, including floor plan and real estate lending, deposit and treasury services, derivatives (swaps), and other ancillary services.Additionally, partnered with Commercial Banking Relationship Managers and key leadership in other BBVA Compass markets to deliver auto industry expertise.