186 Ventures

NeighborSchools, Inc. is a Boston-based company that offers a platform connecting childcare providers with families seeking care solutions. Founded in 2018, the platform allows childcare providers to manage their businesses effectively while enabling families to research, enroll, and pay for childcare services. It focuses on helping experienced childcare professionals become independent micro-entrepreneurs by opening licensed family childcare programs in Massachusetts. The services promote in-home settings, smaller child-to-caregiver ratios, and individualized attention, allowing caregivers to earn more and parents to save on childcare costs. NeighborSchools aims to create a nurturing environment for children while providing accessible and affordable childcare options for families.

Brio Systems, Inc., established in 2017 and headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts, specializes in COVID-19 testing solutions for workplaces. Its comprehensive platform offers on-site PCR and antibody testing, logistical support, medical oversight, and digital results communication within three days. Brio connects employers with a network of FDA-certified labs, serving industries such as manufacturing and food processing. The company's secure platform also provides diagnostic testing services for individuals, focusing on blood metrics like sugar and hormone levels, offered on a monthly subscription basis.