MassChallenge

MassChallenge is a non-equity startup accelerator headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts, with additional locations in Israel, Mexico, Switzerland, Texas, and the UK. Founded in 2009, it focuses on fostering innovation and entrepreneurship by supporting high-potential startups across various industries globally. MassChallenge provides expert mentorship, a tailored curriculum, and access to corporate partners without taking any equity from the startups. Its programs, including specialized initiatives like MassChallenge FinTech and MassChallenge HealthTech, aim to facilitate partnerships between startups and established companies to drive innovation and growth. To date, MassChallenge has helped over 1,200 alumni raise more than $2 billion in funding and create over 65,000 jobs, demonstrating its significant impact on the global innovation ecosystem.

Cait Brumme

Acting CEO

Cait Brumme

Managing Partner

Siobhan Dullea

CEO

Matt Lashmar

Managing Director

Camila Lecaros

Managing Director

Yonit Serkin

Managing Director

Devon Sherman

Founding Director, Head of MassChallenge FinTech

Michelle Williams

Vice President and Head of Texas Strategy

Past deals in Syria

Roots Studio

Grant in 2016
Roots Studio, Inc. specializes in offering art prints from traditional artists in rural regions of India, Indonesia, Syria, and Jordan. Founded in 2015 and based in Fountain Hills, Arizona, the company focuses on curating, digitizing, and marketing the creative works of these artists, enabling them to reach a broader audience. By establishing digitization centers in rural villages, Roots Studio facilitates the global distribution of the artists' creations, allowing them to sell their artwork multiple times and receive payments instantly through mobile money. The company aims to bridge the gap between traditional artistry and the modern art and design market, which is valued at approximately $32 billion. Formerly known as TOTO Express, the company rebranded to Roots Studio, Inc. in January 2017.
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