Connecticut Innovations

Connecticut Innovations, founded in 1989 and based in New Haven, Connecticut, is a venture capital investment firm focused on high-tech industries, including energy, biotechnology, information technology, and photonics. The firm provides strategic capital and operational insight to companies at various stages of development, from seed to later stages. Its investment strategy encompasses a wide range of sectors, such as SaaS, manufacturing, life sciences, clean tech, oncology, cybersecurity, infrastructure, big data, e-commerce, and other technology-based fields. Connecticut Innovations aims to be the primary source of financing and support for innovative companies in Connecticut, offering flexible financing solutions, strategic guidance, and valuable connections to help businesses succeed and grow.

Matthew J. Archuleta

Senior Associate, Investments

Matthew Bloom

Director of Investments

Ryan Dings

Venture Partner

Brian Dowd

Director, Investments

Drew D’Alelio

Senior Associate, Investments

Cyndi Green

Venture Partner

Jordan Lue

Analyst, Investments

Malik D. Okoro

Senior Associate, Investments

Matt Panicali

Associate, Investments

Danny Qiao

Associate, Investments

Antonio Roberto

Managing Director, Strategic Investments

Philip Siuta

COO and CFO

Anil Vasagir

Director of Investments

Renee Wasko

Associate, Investments

Past deals in Chocolate

GoodSam

Series A in 2024
GoodSAM is a food and beverages company specializing in snack and food products made from natural ingredients. It operates a chocolate brand that focuses on manufacturing cocoa products derived from regenerative farming practices. The company offers a range of items, including coffee, nuts, fruits, and seeds, as well as a line of sugar-free, vegan, and keto-friendly chocolate products. This line features chocolate bars, chocolate chips, and chocolate-coated nuts that incorporate allulose, a natural low-calorie sweetener sourced from dates and figs. GoodSAM aims to provide healthy, sustainable, and farmer-friendly chocolate options to its customers.
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