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 Young Adults

Aware Recovery Care

Venture Round in 2024
Aware Recovery Care is a healthcare company specializing in in-home addiction treatment services for young adults struggling with drugs and alcohol. Their innovative, evidence-based model transforms the home into a treatment center, offering comprehensive care including withdrawal management, medication-assisted treatment, individual and family therapy, and integrated medical and behavioral health services. This approach enables patients to seek recovery while maximizing whole-person wellness and fostering collaborative care with individuals who have lived experience in addiction recovery.

Vytyl Health Management

Series A in 2024
Vita Health operates an online mental health care platform focused on providing high-quality treatment for adolescents and transitional age youth. The platform enables patients to receive quick and accessible care from licensed therapists through telehealth services. It addresses various mental health challenges, including anxiety, depression, and suicidal ideation, ensuring that young individuals can conveniently access the support they need from the comfort of their homes.

C8 Sciences

Venture Round in 2012
C8 Sciences specializes in developing programs aimed at enhancing the Eight Core Cognitive Capacities essential for effective learning. Their flagship program, C8Kids, is particularly designed to assess and improve cognitive functions in children facing learning challenges, including ADHD. The company's approach incorporates gamification and physical exercise, facilitating coaching and independent thinking prompts. This methodology is intended to aid individuals with neural disorders in strengthening critical cognitive skills such as attention, memory, and focus, thereby fostering better executive function and overall learning capabilities.
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