Safar Partners

Safar Partners, established in 2019 and based in Cambridge, Massachusetts, is a venture capital firm that invests in seed to growth-stage technology companies. The firm focuses on platform technologies in cleantech and advanced materials, AI/IT and robotics, and life science/medical device sectors, primarily in the United States. Safar Partners is a Registered Investment Adviser (RIA) and manages venture capital funds, including Safar Partners Fund (2021 vintage) and Safar Partners Fund II.

Arunas Chesonis

Managing Partner and Investment Committee Member

Arda Kotikian

Associate

Parinaz Motamedy

Partner

Nader Motamedy

Founder, Managing Partner and Investment Committee Member

Vera Schroeder

Partner and Investment Committee Member

Sahba Vaziri

Partner, CFO and Investment Committee Member

Past deals in New England

Quaise

Series A in 2023
Quaise is an energy company based in Cambridge, Massachusetts, focused on developing innovative millimeter-wave drilling systems to access deep geothermal heat. Founded in 2018, the company aims to overcome geographic limitations that currently restrict the utilization of geothermal energy. By repurposing existing fossil-fuel industrial assets, Quaise's technology enables the drilling of geothermal wells directly at operational power plants, facilitating a smoother transition to cleaner energy sources. This approach allows mining companies to collectively generate terawatts of clean power, rivaling the output of fossil fuels while achieving zero carbon emissions.

Venti Technologies

Series A in 2023
Venti Technologies is an autonomous vehicle developer focused on creating advanced logistics systems for the transportation of goods and people. Founded in 2018 and headquartered in Suzhou, China, and Weston, Massachusetts, the company has developed a proprietary suite of autonomy technologies that leverage rigorous mathematical modeling and deep learning. These technologies aim to enhance the safety and speed of goods transportation while enabling significant vehicle and cost efficiencies. Venti's solutions are designed to automate complex logistics environments, including heavy traffic areas and logistics hubs, thereby strengthening supply chains and supporting the transition to zero carbon emissions. The company’s mission emphasizes delivering reliable transportation solutions that contribute to a greener planet and foster the creation of new, knowledge-based jobs.

Harmony Baby Nutrition

Seed Round in 2022
Harmony is a biotechnology startup that creates human breast milk protein-based infant nutrition designed to help human babies thrive. It is the world’s first dairy-free, allergen-free and environmentally friendly infant nutrition. Harmony Baby Nutrition was established in 2018 and is based in Boston, MA.

Quaise

Series A in 2022
Quaise is an energy company based in Cambridge, Massachusetts, focused on developing innovative millimeter-wave drilling systems to access deep geothermal heat. Founded in 2018, the company aims to overcome geographic limitations that currently restrict the utilization of geothermal energy. By repurposing existing fossil-fuel industrial assets, Quaise's technology enables the drilling of geothermal wells directly at operational power plants, facilitating a smoother transition to cleaner energy sources. This approach allows mining companies to collectively generate terawatts of clean power, rivaling the output of fossil fuels while achieving zero carbon emissions.

RightHand Robotics

Series C in 2022
RightHand Robotics, Inc. specializes in the manufacturing of robotic order-picking systems designed to enhance supply chain logistics and order fulfillment across various industries, including e-commerce, food handling, and flexible manufacturing. Founded in 2015, the company is headquartered in Cambridge, Massachusetts, with an additional office in Frankfurt, Germany. RightHand Robotics offers innovative solutions like the ReFlex SF, which features a 3D-printed palm equipped with advanced servos and compliant fingers, and the ReFlex TakkTile, a tactile sensor that aids in gentle object handling. Their technology enables robots to automatically grasp a wide range of items from bins and cases without the need for extensive data entry or parameter tuning, making their systems cost-effective and adaptable to changing business needs.

Quaise

Series A in 2022
Quaise is an energy company based in Cambridge, Massachusetts, focused on developing innovative millimeter-wave drilling systems to access deep geothermal heat. Founded in 2018, the company aims to overcome geographic limitations that currently restrict the utilization of geothermal energy. By repurposing existing fossil-fuel industrial assets, Quaise's technology enables the drilling of geothermal wells directly at operational power plants, facilitating a smoother transition to cleaner energy sources. This approach allows mining companies to collectively generate terawatts of clean power, rivaling the output of fossil fuels while achieving zero carbon emissions.

Via Separations

Series B in 2021
Via Separations, Inc. is focused on developing innovative membrane-based products for industrial liquid separation in challenging environments. Founded in 2016 and based in Somerville, Massachusetts, the company aims to address the significant energy waste in the chemical separation process, which accounts for 12% of U.S. energy consumption. By employing its advanced membrane technology, Via Separations can reduce energy use by up to 90% and enhance product output. Their highly selective and robust membrane filters replace traditional heat-based separation methods, contributing to industrial decarbonization efforts. The company is currently conducting pilot trials in pulp and paper facilities, with the goal of eliminating 100 million metric tons of CO2 emissions by 2050. Originating from MIT's Department of Material Science & Engineering, Via Separations has successfully scaled its technology and demonstrated working prototypes at a commercial level.

Humanyze

Funding Round in 2020
Humanyze offers workplace solutions that enhance organizational performance through people analytics. The company provides a platform called Wyze, which allows administrators to configure necessary company information, access insights via dashboards, and benchmark against external data sources. This platform integrates with internal systems to generate insights across various teams and departments. Additionally, Humanyze utilizes wearable sensors and Bluetooth beacons to collect data, which can be used individually or aggregated for management purposes. Founded in 2010 and headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts, with operations in Amsterdam, Humanyze was originally known as Sociometric Solutions, Inc. The company leverages advanced technology from the MIT Media Lab to help organizations make informed human resource and workplace decisions that enhance both employee experience and overall business outcomes.

RightHand Robotics

Venture Round in 2020
RightHand Robotics, Inc. specializes in the manufacturing of robotic order-picking systems designed to enhance supply chain logistics and order fulfillment across various industries, including e-commerce, food handling, and flexible manufacturing. Founded in 2015, the company is headquartered in Cambridge, Massachusetts, with an additional office in Frankfurt, Germany. RightHand Robotics offers innovative solutions like the ReFlex SF, which features a 3D-printed palm equipped with advanced servos and compliant fingers, and the ReFlex TakkTile, a tactile sensor that aids in gentle object handling. Their technology enables robots to automatically grasp a wide range of items from bins and cases without the need for extensive data entry or parameter tuning, making their systems cost-effective and adaptable to changing business needs.

Quaise

Seed Round in 2020
Quaise is an energy company based in Cambridge, Massachusetts, focused on developing innovative millimeter-wave drilling systems to access deep geothermal heat. Founded in 2018, the company aims to overcome geographic limitations that currently restrict the utilization of geothermal energy. By repurposing existing fossil-fuel industrial assets, Quaise's technology enables the drilling of geothermal wells directly at operational power plants, facilitating a smoother transition to cleaner energy sources. This approach allows mining companies to collectively generate terawatts of clean power, rivaling the output of fossil fuels while achieving zero carbon emissions.

Commonwealth Fusion Systems

Series A in 2020
Commonwealth Fusion Systems LLC is a research and development company focused on advancing fusion energy technology to provide an inexhaustible power source. Established in 2017 and based in Cambridge, Massachusetts, the company utilizes rare-earth barium copper oxide superconductor technology to create fusion energy systems. Commonwealth Fusion Systems was spun out of the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) and collaborates with MIT’s Plasma Science and Fusion Center to leverage decades of government-funded fusion research. By integrating established physics with innovative magnet technology, the company aims to accelerate the commercialization of fusion energy, positioning itself as a key player in the transition to clean and renewable energy sources while addressing climate change challenges.

Kebotix

Series A in 2020
Kebotix, Inc. is a company focused on revolutionizing the discovery and production of chemicals and materials through the integration of artificial intelligence, machine learning, and robotic automation. Established in 2017 and based in Cambridge, Massachusetts, Kebotix's platform significantly accelerates the research cycle, condensing it from years to months. This enables scientists to discover new materials and formulate products with specific desired properties more efficiently. The company's mission emphasizes enhancing public health and sustainability while promoting green chemistry solutions to eliminate hazardous substances. By providing access to its advanced digital research and development tools, Kebotix supports partners in materials innovation and development initiatives.

C2Sense

Series A in 2019
C2Sense, Inc. specializes in developing chemiresistive gas sensors and miniaturized sensing technologies aimed at enhancing food quality and safety, particularly in the food and agriculture sectors. Founded in 2013 and based in Cambridge, Massachusetts, the company’s sensors detect gases like ethylene and biogenic amines at low concentrations, allowing stakeholders throughout the supply chain—from growers to consumers—to monitor the freshness of fruits, meats, and other perishable goods, ultimately reducing waste. C2Sense is also advancing its Halo Diagnostics product, a digitally connected immunoassay reader that offers near-PCR sensitivity and facilitates real-time test results through a cloud-based, HIPAA-compliant platform. This technology supports remote healthcare by enabling physicians to access patient test results instantly. Additionally, C2Sense has developed versatile sensing solutions that provide product quality information and counterfeit detection, using safe molecular additives that report on the status of goods throughout the distribution process, thereby enhancing security in various sectors, including pharmaceuticals and luxury goods.

Kebotix

Seed Round in 2018
Kebotix, Inc. is a company focused on revolutionizing the discovery and production of chemicals and materials through the integration of artificial intelligence, machine learning, and robotic automation. Established in 2017 and based in Cambridge, Massachusetts, Kebotix's platform significantly accelerates the research cycle, condensing it from years to months. This enables scientists to discover new materials and formulate products with specific desired properties more efficiently. The company's mission emphasizes enhancing public health and sustainability while promoting green chemistry solutions to eliminate hazardous substances. By providing access to its advanced digital research and development tools, Kebotix supports partners in materials innovation and development initiatives.
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