MassVentures meets critical capital needs in the Massachusetts innovation economy, providing seed and early-stage venture funding to high growth startups as they move from concept to commercialization. The Boston-based venture firm was formed in 1978 as a quasi-public corporation by the Legislature of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, governed by an independent Board of Directors, and managed by experienced venture capitalists. Leveraging the entrepreneurial spirit, educated workforce, and centers of innovation in Massachusetts, MassVentures has a track record of success with early-stage ventures.
Electrified Thermal Solutions replace fossil fuels with renewable heat in every furnace, turbine, boiler, and kiln to decarbonize industry. Electrified Thermal Solutions started at MIT in the noisy laboratory basement of the Department of Nuclear Science and Engineering. The goal was simple: start an energy revolution. Founded in 2021, the company is based in Medford, Massachusetts.
Theromics
Grant in 2024
Theromics Inc. is a biotechnology company focused on developing innovative cell therapies, particularly in the field of thermal ablation for cancer treatment. Founded in 2016 and based in West Bridgewater, Massachusetts, the company has created HeatSYNC Gel, a biopolymer thermal accelerant designed to enhance the effectiveness of microwave and radiofrequency ablation procedures. This gel improves the delivery and absorption of thermal energy in soft tissue and bone, optimizing the ablation zone's shape and volume. By increasing local tissue electrical conductivity, HeatSYNC Gel helps to prevent heat loss due to blood flow, allowing for more precise targeting of tumors and protecting surrounding healthy tissue. The gel can be administered through various methods, including syringe, laparoscope, and bronchoscope, and is intended to improve the overall efficacy of thermal ablation therapies while enabling personalized treatment approaches.
Bloomer Tech
Grant in 2024
Bloomer Tech, founded in 2015 and based in Cambridge, Massachusetts, is focused on enhancing women's health through innovative technology embedded in everyday clothing, specifically bras. The company develops fabric engineering technology that integrates biometric sensors to monitor vital health metrics, including electrocardiograms, pulse rates, respiratory rates, and heart rhythms. By leveraging machine learning and ordinary fabrics, Bloomer Tech creates a platform for personalized detection, monitoring, and treatment of chronic diseases, particularly those related to cardiovascular health. The collected data is analyzed and made accessible to users, healthcare providers, and medical professionals, fostering real-time healthcare solutions. Through its efforts, Bloomer Tech aims to build a comprehensive dataset on women’s heart health and contribute to addressing global cardiovascular health challenges.
Gel4Med
Grant in 2024
Gel4Med LLC is a Boston-based medical technology company established in 2015, specializing in the development of innovative biomaterials for tissue treatment and regeneration. The company focuses on creating an antimicrobial tissue-scaffolding matrix designed to eliminate antibiotic-resistant bacteria while promoting tissue regeneration. By utilizing bioinspired and engineered materials, Gel4Med aims to address significant healthcare challenges, particularly in wound care. Their leading technology employs a self-assembling peptide mechanism that acts as both an antibacterial barrier and a promoter of tissue regeneration, thus enhancing patient outcomes and preventing infections during surgical procedures.
Electrified Thermal Solutions
Grant in 2024
Electrified Thermal Solutions replace fossil fuels with renewable heat in every furnace, turbine, boiler, and kiln to decarbonize industry. Electrified Thermal Solutions started at MIT in the noisy laboratory basement of the Department of Nuclear Science and Engineering. The goal was simple: start an energy revolution. Founded in 2021, the company is based in Medford, Massachusetts.
ActivSignal
Grant in 2024
ActivSignal is a biotech company that develops protein profiling for diagnostics and other applications. The company was founded in 2016 and is headquartered in Natick, Massachusetts.
Stata DX
Series A in 2024
Stata DX is a developer of a disease management eRapid technology designed to implement custom biomarker panels for at-home patient monitoring in clinical studies. The company's technology is a low-cost, affinity-based electrochemical sensing platform that can simultaneously detect a wide range of biomarkers in complex biological fluids, specifically liquid MRI for the brain, with high sensitivity and selectivity using as little as a single drop of blood, allowing researchers to learn about the composition of a system in real-time. Stata DX was established in Cambridge, Massachusetts.
Western New England University
Grant in 2023
A small school where you can actually get to know your professors and other students, Western New England University offers undergraduate and graduate academics, being particularly well known for its Pharmacy and Engineering programs. Western New England University is located in Springfield, Massachusetts, a small city about two hours from Boston and only 30 minutes from the beautiful Berkshire Mountains. Undergraduate programs at Western New England University are offered through the Arts and Sciences, Business and Engineering departments. There is also a Pre-Pharmacy major from which many students move into the graduate Pharmaceutical Sciences program, one of Western New England College’s strongest. Other graduate degrees are awarded in Law, Engineering and Business. Since Western New England is a small school, students have the chance to get to know one another through the numerous on-campus events. Traditional festivals are a big part of student life and include a Music Fest, and fall, winter and spring festivals. There are also performing arts groups, including a drama club, choir, and a school newspaper and other literary publications. There are also weekly campus parties and field trips throughout the Northeast. While students applying to the graduate programs will have to meet department-specific requirements, all undergraduate applicants submit the same materials, such as transcripts and an essay, regardless of their preferred major. Students may also apply for scholarships and other forms of financial aid to help with tuition costs.
Irradiant Technologies
Grant in 2023
Irradiant Technologies, founded in 2020 and based in Cambridge, Massachusetts, specializes in advanced nanofabrication utilizing implosion fabrication lithography. The company focuses on developing a platform that facilitates the ultrafast three-dimensional assembly of mixed materials, such as conductors, semiconductors, dielectrics, proteins, and DNA, with nanoscale precision and gradient control. This innovative approach enables the creation of novel photonic and optical components, providing light-based alternatives for applications in telecommunications, computation, and sensing.
ActivSignal
Grant in 2023
ActivSignal is a biotech company that develops protein profiling for diagnostics and other applications. The company was founded in 2016 and is headquartered in Natick, Massachusetts.
Gel4Med
Grant in 2023
Gel4Med LLC is a Boston-based medical technology company established in 2015, specializing in the development of innovative biomaterials for tissue treatment and regeneration. The company focuses on creating an antimicrobial tissue-scaffolding matrix designed to eliminate antibiotic-resistant bacteria while promoting tissue regeneration. By utilizing bioinspired and engineered materials, Gel4Med aims to address significant healthcare challenges, particularly in wound care. Their leading technology employs a self-assembling peptide mechanism that acts as both an antibacterial barrier and a promoter of tissue regeneration, thus enhancing patient outcomes and preventing infections during surgical procedures.
AmberGen
Grant in 2023
AmberGen, Inc. is a privately-held company based in the Boston area, established in 1995 to commercialize innovative photonic technology originally developed at Boston University. The company focuses on advancing therapeutics and diagnostics by addressing significant challenges in medicine. AmberGen employs patented techniques in proteomics and utilizes light-based control of biomolecules to create photocleavable linkers and protein engineering reagents. Its services encompass drug discovery, the development of high-throughput multiplex immuno-diagnostic assays, and mass spectrometric imaging for advanced tissue and array scanning. These innovations enable medical practitioners to detect diseases at earlier stages, thereby enhancing diagnostic capabilities and improving patient outcomes.
Northeastern University
Grant in 2023
Northeastern University is an experiential and research institution located in Boston, Massachusetts, established in 1898. It offers a wide range of undergraduate and graduate programs, including doctorate degrees across nine colleges and schools. In addition to its primary campus in Boston, Northeastern has graduate campuses in Charlotte, North Carolina, and Seattle, providing advanced degrees tailored to various professional fields. The university emphasizes experiential learning and research, preparing students for successful careers while contributing to scholarly and public service initiatives.
Z-Polymers
Convertible Note in 2023
Z-Polymers is a clean-tech materials science company based in Lowell, Massachusetts, founded in 2021. It focuses on developing innovative polymer materials, particularly thin fiber polymers, to address fundamental challenges in mission-critical industries. The company's applications span areas such as 3D printing and the hydrogen economy, where it strives to enhance sustainability and environmental safety by replacing toxic substances with eco-friendly alternatives. Through its advanced polymer science, Z-Polymers aims to contribute to the development of sustainable solutions that support various industrial needs.
University of Massachusetts Amherst
Grant in 2023
The University of Massachusetts Amherst is a public research and land-grant university that offers undergraduate, master's, and doctoral programs. It serves as the flagship campus of the University of Massachusetts system. The university has multiple academic departments and research facilities that support a range of disciplines.
InGel Therapeutics
Pre Seed Round in 2022
InGel Therapeutics is a platform technology company that develops stem cell therapeutics and biodegradable polymers. The company was founded in 2021 and is based in Cambridge, Massachusetts.
Jetcool
Series A in 2022
JETCOOL Technologies specializes in the development of microjet cooling modules aimed at enhancing the performance and longevity of high-power electronics. Founded in 2019 and based in Littleton, Massachusetts, the company leverages technology originally developed at MIT Lincoln Laboratory. By using small jets of fluid integrated into modular cooling components, JETCOOL’s solutions effectively reduce heat and power consumption in electronic devices. This innovation is particularly beneficial for industries such as aerospace, defense, and electronics, where managing heat is crucial for device reliability and efficiency.
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.
ActivSignal
Grant in 2022
ActivSignal is a biotech company that develops protein profiling for diagnostics and other applications. The company was founded in 2016 and is headquartered in Natick, Massachusetts.
University of Massachusetts, Dartmouth
Grant in 2022
The University of Massachusetts (UMass) Dartmouth is known for its rigorous academic programs, especially in the areas of engineering, law, marine science, and Portuguese studies.
Silartek
Grant in 2022
SilarTek, founded in 2020 and based in Leominster, Massachusetts, focuses on developing innovative solar silicon technology to enhance the affordability of solar panels. The company employs molten salt electrolysis combined with advanced molten salt compositions to produce low-cost solar-grade silicon. This technology aims to make solar energy more accessible to a broader consumer base, facilitating the adoption of renewable energy solutions.
Paerpay
Seed Round in 2022
Paerpay is a Boston-based company founded in 2017 that provides a contactless payment solution for merchants across the United States. The company offers an application that allows users to scan a code at their table to create a new bill or connect to an existing one, facilitating payments, splitting costs, tipping, and managing bills seamlessly. This service eliminates the need for merchants to change their point-of-sale systems or payment processors, and it does not require customers to download any additional applications. Paerpay aims to enhance the dining experience by providing a simple and efficient way for patrons to handle their transactions.
Stata DX
Seed Round in 2022
Stata DX is a developer of a disease management eRapid technology designed to implement custom biomarker panels for at-home patient monitoring in clinical studies. The company's technology is a low-cost, affinity-based electrochemical sensing platform that can simultaneously detect a wide range of biomarkers in complex biological fluids, specifically liquid MRI for the brain, with high sensitivity and selectivity using as little as a single drop of blood, allowing researchers to learn about the composition of a system in real-time. Stata DX was established in Cambridge, Massachusetts.
GenH
Grant in 2021
GenH is a Boston-based company established in 2017 that specializes in advanced hydroelectric technology. The firm focuses on developing resilient hydropower systems that can be deployed in urban environments. By offering a modular hydropower solution, GenH aims to optimize and streamline energy generation processes at non-powered dams and canal heads. This innovative approach allows for the electrification of these sites without the need for significant construction or investment in fixed infrastructure. As a result, clients can achieve economic parity with traditional fossil fuel systems, facilitating a transition towards more sustainable energy sources.
Inkbit
Series B in 2021
Inkbit Corporation, founded in 2017 and based in Medford, Massachusetts, specializes in the research, development, and manufacturing of 3D printers. The company has developed an advanced additive manufacturing platform that integrates 3D printing with machine vision technology, allowing for the rapid production of polymer parts. By employing machine learning and artificial intelligence, Inkbit delivers a multi-material jetting platform that meets the speed and precision required for demanding industrial applications. The expertise of its team, comprised of MIT-trained scientists and engineers, spans industrial systems, design software, and material science, enabling Inkbit to bridge the gap between prototyping and large-scale manufacturing. This innovation facilitates the on-demand production of both multi-material and end-use products, positioning Inkbit as a leader in the mass-market additive manufacturing sector.
PlenOptika
Grant in 2021
PlenOptika, Inc. is a Massachusetts-based company that develops innovative optical technology to improve access to eye care. Founded in 2014 as a spin-off from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology and the Madrid–MIT M+Visión Consortium, PlenOptika focuses on creating solutions for the over one billion people worldwide affected by low vision. Their flagship product, QuickSee, is a handheld device that accurately measures refractive errors in the eye at the push of a button, facilitating the determination of eyeglass prescriptions. This technology is particularly beneficial in rural and low-resource settings, addressing the challenges of traditional autorefractors, which are often costly and cumbersome. PlenOptika's mission is to make eye care accessible and straightforward for everyone, especially underserved communities. The company has received recognition from various international social innovation foundations and has partnered with research institutions in the United States, Spain, and India to advance its groundbreaking technology.
Metalmark Innovations
Grant in 2021
Metalmark Innovations, Inc. develops advanced 3D nanostructured coatings designed to treat airborne pollutants and toxins, thereby enhancing indoor air quality. The company offers its innovative materials as coating additives for various applications, including building materials and vehicle interiors. Its technology effectively targets and breaks down harmful substances such as hydrocarbons, carbon monoxide, ozone, PM2.5, volatile organic compounds, odors, and germs in diverse transportation settings, including airplanes, ships, trains, cars, and buses. Founded in 2017 and based in Boston, Massachusetts, Metalmark Innovations aims to address the pressing challenges of air pollution and climate change through its cutting-edge air cleaning solutions. The company was previously known as Aircrew Technologies, Inc. before rebranding in January 2019.
Realtime Robotics
Grant in 2021
Realtime Robotics, Inc. is focused on developing advanced motion planning and control processors that enable robots and autonomous vehicles to react instantaneously to their surroundings. Founded in 2016 and based in Boston, Massachusetts, the company offers a collision-free motion planning platform that allows for safe operation of single or multiple robots in unstructured environments. Their specialized RapidPlan processor generates safe motion plans in microseconds, effectively eliminating the trade-off between speed and safety in automation. This innovative technology accommodates real-time changes in dynamic environments, enabling robots to navigate around both known static objects and other moving entities while performing various tasks. By addressing the limitations of traditional automation, Realtime Robotics is broadening the applications of robotics across industries and facilitating the adoption of autonomous vehicles.
Nanoview Biosciences
Grant in 2021
NanoView Biosciences is a biotechnology company that specializes in the development of technologies for the characterization of extracellular vesicles, particularly exosomes. Founded in 2015 and based in Boston, Massachusetts, the company utilizes its proprietary ExoView technology to provide high-throughput and cost-effective analysis solutions for life science researchers. NanoView's products, which include the ExoView R100 and ExoView tetraspanin, enable precise detection and multiparametric characterization of exosomes from complex biological samples such as blood, serum, plasma, and urine. In addition to its core products, the company offers custom assays, sample services, and a support platform to aid researchers in understanding the biological roles of exosomes and utilizing them as biomarkers for disease diagnosis, treatment, and monitoring.
Boston Engineering
Grant in 2021
Boston Engineering delivers innovative and timely solutions by utilizing its Total System Responsibility™ (TSR) philosophy to meet demanding market needs. Through interdisciplinary teams, best practice strategies and seamless integration with client processes, Boston Engineering offers a complete solution that is both flexible and focused.
DynamiCare Health
Grant in 2021
DynamiCare Health, Inc. is a Boston-based company that offers a digital platform aimed at helping individuals reduce their use of drugs, alcohol, and tobacco. Founded in 2016, the platform integrates a smartphone application with substance testing hardware and a telehealth support system. It employs automated Contingency Management, an evidence-based approach shown to be effective in numerous clinical trials, to motivate users through positive reinforcement. Members can earn monetary rewards for maintaining sobriety, attending treatment, and completing self-guided therapy modules. The platform also features a DynamicCare Analytics portal, allowing healthcare providers to monitor participants' progress and receive real-time alerts regarding their risk levels. By combining technology with personalized support, DynamiCare Health seeks to guide individuals toward achieving healthier lifestyles.
ClearGov
Seed Round in 2020
ClearGov Inc. is a provider of a Software-as-a-Service financial transparency and budgeting platform tailored for local governments and their residents in several states, including California, Connecticut, Massachusetts, and New York. Founded in 2015 and headquartered in Maynard, Massachusetts, the company offers a suite of tools that includes financial forecasting, peer-to-peer benchmarking, and collaborative budgeting. Its platform transforms complex financial data into interactive infographics, facilitating better decision-making and communication between local governments and their communities. ClearGov's solutions are designed to streamline the budget process by automating workflows, enhancing collaboration, and centralizing data, making them accessible for municipalities of all sizes. The company has been recognized for its innovation and workplace culture, earning accolades such as inclusion in the "GovTech 100" and being recognized as one of Boston's most innovative companies.
Unstack
Series A in 2020
Unstack Inc. is a company based in Cambridge, Massachusetts, that specializes in developing a no-code marketing platform tailored for SaaS businesses. Founded in 2019, Unstack enables marketers and entrepreneurs to create and manage websites, landing pages, and blogs without the need for coding skills or design expertise. The platform is designed to facilitate business growth for startups and marketing teams by providing a unified framework that enhances customer engagement and drives traffic, leads, and sales. By focusing on the needs of eCommerce brands, Unstack offers tools that support collaboration and streamline the publishing process, making it easier for clients to implement effective inbound marketing strategies.
Harvard Management Company
Grant in 2020
Harvard Management Company, Inc. is the investment management arm of Harvard University, established in 1974 and based in Boston, Massachusetts. The organization is responsible for managing the university's endowment and related financial assets, focusing on generating long-term investment returns to support Harvard's educational and research missions. It invests across a diverse range of asset classes, including public equity, fixed income, private equity, venture capital, and real estate, while also employing external managers to oversee its portfolios. As a subsidiary of the Harvard University Endowment, Harvard Management Company plays a crucial role in ensuring the financial sustainability of the university's operations and initiatives.
Northeastern University
Grant in 2020
Northeastern University is an experiential and research institution located in Boston, Massachusetts, established in 1898. It offers a wide range of undergraduate and graduate programs, including doctorate degrees across nine colleges and schools. In addition to its primary campus in Boston, Northeastern has graduate campuses in Charlotte, North Carolina, and Seattle, providing advanced degrees tailored to various professional fields. The university emphasizes experiential learning and research, preparing students for successful careers while contributing to scholarly and public service initiatives.
Physical Sciences
Grant in 2020
Physical Sciences provides contract research and development services in a wide diversity of technical areas to both government and commercial users. It offers adaptive infrared imaging spectroradiometers, compact adaptive optics retinal imagers, CR-doped ZNSE crystals, GASSCAN miniature diode laser-based ambient gas sensors, hand-held line scanning laser ophthalmoscopes, hybrid LSLO/spectral domain OCT imagers, lyoflux mass flux monitors, orientation-patterned gallium arsenide frequency converter devices, pharmaceutical process analytical technology sensors, quantum cascade laser sensors, RMLD portable standoff hazardous gas detectors, sideview microplates, tracking scanning laser ophthalmoscopes, tracking optical coherence tomography imagers, multi-wavelength gas sensors, tunable diode laser gas sensors, water vapor dials, and more. Physical Sciences Inc. was founded in 1973 and is headquartered in Andover, Massachusetts.
Lambent
Seed Round in 2020
Lambent is a Boston-based software company that focuses on enhancing data-driven decision-making in real estate. Through its Lambent Spaces platform, the company provides insights into occupancy analytics and utilization trends by utilizing existing data sources like Wi-Fi. This platform enables real estate professionals in corporate and higher education settings to optimize their use of available spaces. By offering powerful insights into workplace utilization, planning, scheduling, and maintenance, Lambent serves as an effective alternative to more expensive and invasive solutions. The platform allows clients to quickly implement improvements while significantly reducing costs, ultimately facilitating better service and operational efficiency.
Labviva
Venture Round in 2020
Labviva, Inc. operates a digital marketplace tailored for the life sciences sector, connecting researchers with suppliers of reagents, chemicals, and laboratory equipment. Founded in 2015 and based in Somerville, Massachusetts, the platform offers a wide range of products, including antibodies, biological kits, buffers, chromatography supplies, and various laboratory devices. Labviva enhances the user experience by leveraging scientific context to streamline the procurement process, making it easier for suppliers to manage product content. Its Inventory Management System provides real-time inventory tracking and AI-driven purchase automation, thus improving operational efficiency and compliance. By offering insights into lab purchasing trends and supply chain health, Labviva enables clients to maintain contract pricing with preferred vendors and establish direct partnerships without the complexity of managing multiple catalogs.
Spiro.AI
Seed Round in 2020
Spiro is a proactive relationship management platform that creates contacts, organizes, and prioritizes opportunities. It provides managers with intelligent sales reports that help turn their sales team into a sales machine. The company was founded in 2014 and headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts.
Alloy Enterprises
Grant in 2020
Alloy Enterprises Inc. is a company based in Somerville, Massachusetts, that specializes in developing advanced 3D printing technologies aimed at addressing inefficiencies in conventional manufacturing processes. Founded in 2020, Alloy focuses on industrial engineering and manufacturing technology, particularly for aluminum parts. The company's innovative aluminum additive technology allows for the production of dense, low-cost parts without relying on expensive and hazardous powders. This approach helps clients overcome limitations associated with traditional manufacturing methods, fostering innovation and facilitating progress in lightweight design and emissions reduction.
Blue Therapeutics
Grant in 2020
Blue Therapeutics, founded in 2015 in Waltham, Massachusetts, is a drug discovery and development company established by Ajay Yekkirala, David Roberson, Michio Painter, and Phil Portoghese. The company aims to translate decades of academic research into effective therapeutic solutions, particularly in response to the challenges posed by the opioid epidemic. By leveraging a novel receptor-interactomics approach, Blue Therapeutics focuses on creating innovative treatments that address the limitations and side effects associated with traditional pain management options, ultimately striving to improve patient outcomes.
MSW Power
Grant in 2020
MSW Power Corporation, founded in 2012 and based in Acton, Massachusetts, specializes in waste management solutions. The company develops innovative systems designed to convert various types of waste, including paper, wood, plastic, agricultural waste, and food, into electricity and heat through its BWEC GEM integrated system. Additionally, MSW Power offers the HydroPactor, which effectively reduces the weight of waste by extracting moisture, and a solid waste destruction system that utilizes mechanical and thermal processes to eliminate moisture from solid waste. The company's focus is on providing environmentally sustainable and economically viable solutions for energy and waste disposal needs.
Physical Sciences
Grant in 2020
Physical Sciences provides contract research and development services in a wide diversity of technical areas to both government and commercial users. It offers adaptive infrared imaging spectroradiometers, compact adaptive optics retinal imagers, CR-doped ZNSE crystals, GASSCAN miniature diode laser-based ambient gas sensors, hand-held line scanning laser ophthalmoscopes, hybrid LSLO/spectral domain OCT imagers, lyoflux mass flux monitors, orientation-patterned gallium arsenide frequency converter devices, pharmaceutical process analytical technology sensors, quantum cascade laser sensors, RMLD portable standoff hazardous gas detectors, sideview microplates, tracking scanning laser ophthalmoscopes, tracking optical coherence tomography imagers, multi-wavelength gas sensors, tunable diode laser gas sensors, water vapor dials, and more. Physical Sciences Inc. was founded in 1973 and is headquartered in Andover, Massachusetts.
Realtime Robotics
Grant in 2020
Realtime Robotics, Inc. is focused on developing advanced motion planning and control processors that enable robots and autonomous vehicles to react instantaneously to their surroundings. Founded in 2016 and based in Boston, Massachusetts, the company offers a collision-free motion planning platform that allows for safe operation of single or multiple robots in unstructured environments. Their specialized RapidPlan processor generates safe motion plans in microseconds, effectively eliminating the trade-off between speed and safety in automation. This innovative technology accommodates real-time changes in dynamic environments, enabling robots to navigate around both known static objects and other moving entities while performing various tasks. By addressing the limitations of traditional automation, Realtime Robotics is broadening the applications of robotics across industries and facilitating the adoption of autonomous vehicles.
Nanoview Biosciences
Grant in 2020
NanoView Biosciences is a biotechnology company that specializes in the development of technologies for the characterization of extracellular vesicles, particularly exosomes. Founded in 2015 and based in Boston, Massachusetts, the company utilizes its proprietary ExoView technology to provide high-throughput and cost-effective analysis solutions for life science researchers. NanoView's products, which include the ExoView R100 and ExoView tetraspanin, enable precise detection and multiparametric characterization of exosomes from complex biological samples such as blood, serum, plasma, and urine. In addition to its core products, the company offers custom assays, sample services, and a support platform to aid researchers in understanding the biological roles of exosomes and utilizing them as biomarkers for disease diagnosis, treatment, and monitoring.
Spiro.AI
Seed Round in 2019
Spiro is a proactive relationship management platform that creates contacts, organizes, and prioritizes opportunities. It provides managers with intelligent sales reports that help turn their sales team into a sales machine. The company was founded in 2014 and headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts.
Labviva
Seed Round in 2019
Labviva, Inc. operates a digital marketplace tailored for the life sciences sector, connecting researchers with suppliers of reagents, chemicals, and laboratory equipment. Founded in 2015 and based in Somerville, Massachusetts, the platform offers a wide range of products, including antibodies, biological kits, buffers, chromatography supplies, and various laboratory devices. Labviva enhances the user experience by leveraging scientific context to streamline the procurement process, making it easier for suppliers to manage product content. Its Inventory Management System provides real-time inventory tracking and AI-driven purchase automation, thus improving operational efficiency and compliance. By offering insights into lab purchasing trends and supply chain health, Labviva enables clients to maintain contract pricing with preferred vendors and establish direct partnerships without the complexity of managing multiple catalogs.
Inkbit
Series A in 2019
Inkbit Corporation, founded in 2017 and based in Medford, Massachusetts, specializes in the research, development, and manufacturing of 3D printers. The company has developed an advanced additive manufacturing platform that integrates 3D printing with machine vision technology, allowing for the rapid production of polymer parts. By employing machine learning and artificial intelligence, Inkbit delivers a multi-material jetting platform that meets the speed and precision required for demanding industrial applications. The expertise of its team, comprised of MIT-trained scientists and engineers, spans industrial systems, design software, and material science, enabling Inkbit to bridge the gap between prototyping and large-scale manufacturing. This innovation facilitates the on-demand production of both multi-material and end-use products, positioning Inkbit as a leader in the mass-market additive manufacturing sector.
MachineMetrics
Series A in 2018
MachineMetrics Inc. specializes in real-time production monitoring software tailored for manufacturing companies across various industries, including aerospace, automotive, and medical devices. Founded in 2014 and based in Northampton, Massachusetts, the company provides an automated cloud solution that collects, analyzes, and visualizes data from machines. Its platform enables real-time visibility into production processes through live dashboards and predictive notifications, allowing workers to address manufacturing issues promptly. By simplifying the integration of IoT technologies on the shop floor, MachineMetrics enhances manufacturing efficiency, reportedly improving productivity by over 20% for its clients. The company's focus on delivering actionable insights helps clients digitize legacy manufacturing processes and increase profitability.
Lambent
Seed Round in 2018
Lambent is a Boston-based software company that focuses on enhancing data-driven decision-making in real estate. Through its Lambent Spaces platform, the company provides insights into occupancy analytics and utilization trends by utilizing existing data sources like Wi-Fi. This platform enables real estate professionals in corporate and higher education settings to optimize their use of available spaces. By offering powerful insights into workplace utilization, planning, scheduling, and maintenance, Lambent serves as an effective alternative to more expensive and invasive solutions. The platform allows clients to quickly implement improvements while significantly reducing costs, ultimately facilitating better service and operational efficiency.
Spiro.AI
Seed Round in 2018
Spiro is a proactive relationship management platform that creates contacts, organizes, and prioritizes opportunities. It provides managers with intelligent sales reports that help turn their sales team into a sales machine. The company was founded in 2014 and headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts.
Horsepower Technologies
Series A in 2018
Horsepower Technologies is an animal healthcare and technology company that develops orthotics for horses. Its technology enables horses to move safely and more quickly resume moderate exercise without exacerbating the injury. It is also known as HOSSO. Horsepower Technologies was founded in 2008 and headquartered in Massachusetts, United States.
Fairmarkit
Pre Seed Round in 2018
Fairmarkit, Inc. is a Boston-based company that specializes in developing a Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) platform for tail spend management. Its platform is designed to automate the sourcing process, enabling procurement teams to operate more efficiently and save money on small to medium-sized purchases. By utilizing machine learning, Fairmarkit analyzes unstructured tail spend data to identify risks, trends, and pricing benchmarks, thereby streamlining the procurement process. The platform facilitates competitive bidding through automated requests for quotations (RFQs) and provides vendor recommendations, while centralizing historical data for better decision-making. Serving a diverse range of industries, Fairmarkit's technology aims to transform the purchasing landscape and enhance the effectiveness of procurement departments. Founded in 2017, the company positions itself as a key player in improving procurement practices across various sectors.
ClearGov
Venture Round in 2018
ClearGov Inc. is a provider of a Software-as-a-Service financial transparency and budgeting platform tailored for local governments and their residents in several states, including California, Connecticut, Massachusetts, and New York. Founded in 2015 and headquartered in Maynard, Massachusetts, the company offers a suite of tools that includes financial forecasting, peer-to-peer benchmarking, and collaborative budgeting. Its platform transforms complex financial data into interactive infographics, facilitating better decision-making and communication between local governments and their communities. ClearGov's solutions are designed to streamline the budget process by automating workflows, enhancing collaboration, and centralizing data, making them accessible for municipalities of all sizes. The company has been recognized for its innovation and workplace culture, earning accolades such as inclusion in the "GovTech 100" and being recognized as one of Boston's most innovative companies.
Metalmark Innovations
Grant in 2018
Metalmark Innovations, Inc. develops advanced 3D nanostructured coatings designed to treat airborne pollutants and toxins, thereby enhancing indoor air quality. The company offers its innovative materials as coating additives for various applications, including building materials and vehicle interiors. Its technology effectively targets and breaks down harmful substances such as hydrocarbons, carbon monoxide, ozone, PM2.5, volatile organic compounds, odors, and germs in diverse transportation settings, including airplanes, ships, trains, cars, and buses. Founded in 2017 and based in Boston, Massachusetts, Metalmark Innovations aims to address the pressing challenges of air pollution and climate change through its cutting-edge air cleaning solutions. The company was previously known as Aircrew Technologies, Inc. before rebranding in January 2019.
Manus Bio
Grant in 2018
Manus Bio Inc. specializes in recreating plant processes within microorganisms to produce natural ingredients through advanced fermentation technology. Founded in 2011 and based in Cambridge, Massachusetts, the company focuses on converting sugar sources into a variety of applications, including flavors, fragrances, food ingredients, cosmetics, vitamins, pharmaceuticals, and agricultural chemicals. By integrating metabolic engineering, protein engineering, and systems biology, Manus Bio develops microbes that efficiently manufacture complex and bioactive natural products. The company operates manufacturing facilities in Cambridge and Augusta, Georgia, and has established a strategic partnership with BBGI Public Company Limited. Formerly known as Manus Biosynthesis, Inc., the company adopted its current name in June 2018.
Physical Sciences
Grant in 2018
Physical Sciences provides contract research and development services in a wide diversity of technical areas to both government and commercial users. It offers adaptive infrared imaging spectroradiometers, compact adaptive optics retinal imagers, CR-doped ZNSE crystals, GASSCAN miniature diode laser-based ambient gas sensors, hand-held line scanning laser ophthalmoscopes, hybrid LSLO/spectral domain OCT imagers, lyoflux mass flux monitors, orientation-patterned gallium arsenide frequency converter devices, pharmaceutical process analytical technology sensors, quantum cascade laser sensors, RMLD portable standoff hazardous gas detectors, sideview microplates, tracking scanning laser ophthalmoscopes, tracking optical coherence tomography imagers, multi-wavelength gas sensors, tunable diode laser gas sensors, water vapor dials, and more. Physical Sciences Inc. was founded in 1973 and is headquartered in Andover, Massachusetts.
Horsepower Technologies
Venture Round in 2017
Horsepower Technologies is an animal healthcare and technology company that develops orthotics for horses. Its technology enables horses to move safely and more quickly resume moderate exercise without exacerbating the injury. It is also known as HOSSO. Horsepower Technologies was founded in 2008 and headquartered in Massachusetts, United States.
Spiro.AI
Seed Round in 2017
Spiro is a proactive relationship management platform that creates contacts, organizes, and prioritizes opportunities. It provides managers with intelligent sales reports that help turn their sales team into a sales machine. The company was founded in 2014 and headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts.
ClearGov
Seed Round in 2017
ClearGov Inc. is a provider of a Software-as-a-Service financial transparency and budgeting platform tailored for local governments and their residents in several states, including California, Connecticut, Massachusetts, and New York. Founded in 2015 and headquartered in Maynard, Massachusetts, the company offers a suite of tools that includes financial forecasting, peer-to-peer benchmarking, and collaborative budgeting. Its platform transforms complex financial data into interactive infographics, facilitating better decision-making and communication between local governments and their communities. ClearGov's solutions are designed to streamline the budget process by automating workflows, enhancing collaboration, and centralizing data, making them accessible for municipalities of all sizes. The company has been recognized for its innovation and workplace culture, earning accolades such as inclusion in the "GovTech 100" and being recognized as one of Boston's most innovative companies.
Infinite Cooling
Grant in 2017
Infinite Cooling Inc. specializes in water recovery systems designed for power plants and other industrial facilities. Founded in 2017 and based in Massachusetts, the company focuses on mitigating water scarcity by employing innovative technology that utilizes high-voltage electric fields to capture and recycle water evaporating from cooling towers. This approach allows power plants, data centers, and factories to significantly reduce water consumption and treatment costs, thereby promoting more sustainable operations. Through its efforts in wastewater management and recycling, Infinite Cooling aims to address environmental challenges related to water waste in industrial processes.
Massachusetts Materials Technologies
Grant in 2017
Massachusetts Materials Technologies is an MIT spin-off dedicated to providing the support and resources required to develop innovative ideas into commercial products and technologies relating to the fields of materials, mechanics, and manufacturing. The company was founded in 2014 and is headquartered in Waltham, Massachusetts.
Spero Devices
Grant in 2017
Spero Devices is an artificial intelligence company specializing in computation in real-time and at the mobile power budget. They are developing an accelerator hardware platform for edge applications requiring real-time operation at the mobile power budget. They make this possible with their innovative CMOS and software technology. Now, the possibilities are limitless. Spero Devices was founded in 2015 and is headquartered in Acton, Massachusetts, United States.
MachineMetrics
Seed Round in 2016
MachineMetrics Inc. specializes in real-time production monitoring software tailored for manufacturing companies across various industries, including aerospace, automotive, and medical devices. Founded in 2014 and based in Northampton, Massachusetts, the company provides an automated cloud solution that collects, analyzes, and visualizes data from machines. Its platform enables real-time visibility into production processes through live dashboards and predictive notifications, allowing workers to address manufacturing issues promptly. By simplifying the integration of IoT technologies on the shop floor, MachineMetrics enhances manufacturing efficiency, reportedly improving productivity by over 20% for its clients. The company's focus on delivering actionable insights helps clients digitize legacy manufacturing processes and increase profitability.
Applause
Series F in 2016
Applause is a company that specializes in crowd-sourced digital quality testing, assisting brands in delivering seamless digital experiences to their customers. With over 300,000 on-demand testers worldwide, Applause offers a comprehensive suite of testing and feedback solutions that significantly enhance testing coverage and reduce the limitations associated with traditional quality assurance methods. This innovative approach accelerates the time-to-market for various digital platforms, including websites, mobile applications, Internet of Things (IoT) devices, and in-store experiences. Established in 2007 and headquartered in Framingham, Massachusetts, Applause has become a trusted partner for numerous prominent companies, including Ford, Fox, Google, and Dow Jones, as they strive to provide high-quality digital interactions that resonate with users.
Heila Technologies
Grant in 2016
Heila Technologies develops a platform that connects solar arrays, batteries, and other distributed energy resources (DERs) to create self-managing microgrids. The Heila IQ Platform is a decentralized optimization system that simplifies the integration and operation of these resources, allowing for autonomous management and optimization. This technology transforms various components, such as batteries and solar arrays, into independent intelligent agents capable of self-organization and regulation. Heila Technologies serves a diverse clientele, including utility representatives, developers, energy users, and public officials. Founded in 2017 and based in Somerville, Massachusetts, the company aims to facilitate the commercialization of its platform, providing granular analysis and data-driven recommendations to enhance the resilience and efficiency of energy networks while promoting energy savings and reducing carbon emissions.
Via Separations
Grant in 2016
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.
Poly6 Technologies
Grant in 2016
Poly6 Technologies, Inc. specializes in digital manufacturing solutions tailored for the biotechnology, aerospace, and electronics industries. Established in 2015 and based in Boston, Massachusetts, the company leverages advanced 3D printing technology to create innovative products. Poly6 develops stimuli-responsive material systems that integrate hardware, software, and materials into established production processes, enhancing engineering design capabilities and system efficiency. Originating from MIT's Langer Lab, the company addresses gaps between theoretical design and practical manufacturing, allowing for the production of complex components with improved tolerance control. In certain industry verticals, Poly6's digitization approach can reduce manufacturing costs by as much as 30%, while also simplifying regulatory compliance and material specifications. Additionally, Poly6 is engaged in creating environmentally friendly bioplastics derived from citrus waste, aimed at minimizing environmental pollution and providing sustainable manufacturing solutions for various sectors, including aviation and energy.
Modular Genetics
Grant in 2016
Modular Genetics, Inc. is a biotechnology company based in Woburn, Massachusetts, founded in 2000. The company specializes in designing and developing engineered microorganisms that synthesize chemicals from renewable raw materials, primarily sugar. By utilizing a proprietary automated gene engineering system, Modular Genetics enables the rapid development of new products, helping various industries reduce costs and accelerate product innovation. Its focus on sustainable chemistry positions the company as a key player in advancing environmentally friendly manufacturing processes.
Grapevine Logic
Pre Seed Round in 2015
Grapevine Logic, Inc. is an influencer marketing platform that connects brands and agencies with YouTube content creators for effective promotional campaigns. Established in 2011 and headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts, the company facilitates direct links between creators and pre-qualified brands seeking sponsorships. Grapevine Logic offers a comprehensive booking and analytics platform, allowing marketers to collaborate with creators, track campaign performance, and monitor various metrics such as sales and engagement. Additionally, the platform includes a dashboard where brands and agencies can submit creative briefs and receive pitches from creators interested in promoting their products or services. With a network of over 177,000 creators generating more than 6 billion monthly views, Grapevine Logic serves as a vital resource for brands looking to leverage influencer marketing. The company previously operated under the name Moving Metrics, Inc., and is currently a subsidiary of Seven Stars Cloud Group, Inc.
Kuva Systems
Grant in 2015
Kuva Systems, founded in 2015 and based in Cambridge, Massachusetts, has created an industrial IoT solution focused on monitoring and quantifying methane and volatile organic compound (VOC) emissions. The company's infrared imaging system automatically detects and measures these emissions, providing operators with annotated video clips of leaks. It captures emission events in both day-only and day-night modes, and transfers the quantified visuals to the cloud in real-time. This technology enables oil and gas companies to efficiently monitor their assets and manage environmental compliance.
Ginkgo Bioworks
Series B in 2015
Ginkgo Bioworks is a biotechnology company based in Boston, Massachusetts, founded in 2008. It specializes in biological engineering, designing and developing custom microbes and organisms for various applications. The company discovers and licenses molecules used in flavors, sweeteners, cosmetic ingredients, crop treatments, and pharmaceuticals. Additionally, it offers probiotic bacteria aimed at protecting against infections and creates libraries of molecules for natural product discovery. Ginkgo Bioworks operates primarily in the markets of cultured ingredients, carbon mitigation, probiotics, and biosecurity. The biosecurity segment, which generates the majority of the company's revenue, provides data analytics and related services to organizations across diverse sectors, including food, agriculture, pharmaceuticals, and specialty chemicals.
Jebbit
Venture Round in 2015
Jebbit, Inc. is a Boston-based company that specializes in providing interactive mobile solutions aimed at helping brands capture valuable consumer data. Founded in 2011, Jebbit operates a declared data platform that enables marketing and sales teams to create engaging mobile experiences, such as quizzes and virtual tours. This platform allows brands to collect first-party data directly from consumers, offering insights into their preferences, motivations, and intentions, rather than relying on often inaccurate third-party data. Jebbit's offerings cater primarily to the travel, e-commerce, and sports industries, with notable clients including Cathay Pacific Airways, LifeLock, and the New England Revolution. The company has received recognition for its innovative approach, having been named one of the Top 25 Most Promising Companies in the World by CNBC and awarded for its tech culture in Boston.
Barrett Technology
Grant in 2015
Barrett Technology, LLC, established in 1990 and located in Newton, Massachusetts, specializes in the design and manufacture of advanced robotic manipulators. The company has developed pioneering technology that enhances the flexibility of articulated arms and hands, positioning itself as a leader in the field. Barrett's innovative manipulators have earned recognition, including a place in the Guinness Book of World Records, for their superior capabilities. The company's products offer exceptional versatility, making them suitable for a wide range of applications across various industries.
Erbi Biosystems
Grant in 2015
Erbi Biosystems, Inc. specializes in developing innovative microbioreactor technology solutions aimed at automating the study of microorganisms. The company offers a range of products, including microbioreactor devices, disposable fluid sources, control modules, and system software. These systems are designed to streamline and standardize complex cell culture processes, facilitating basic research, bioprocess characterization, and optimization while reducing variability between experiments. Founded in 2006 and based in Woburn, Massachusetts, Erbi Biosystems was previously known as Pharyx, Inc. before rebranding in January 2019. The company's microfluidic bioprocess instrumentation is intended to enhance research capabilities, particularly in areas such as cell-based cancer immunotherapies and parallel anaerobic fermentations.
Dynamo Micropower
Grant in 2015
Dynamo Micropower Corporation specializes in developing fuel-flexible gas turbines tailored for small distributed generation applications, primarily in the oil and gas sector. Founded in 2011 and based in Somerville, Massachusetts, the company offers innovative products such as PowerCore, designed for continuous operation in challenging environments, and Infernocore, a flameless turboheater. Dynamo's solutions are engineered to operate using local unrefined gas, significantly reducing energy costs by up to 80% while enhancing power quality by up to 25%, thereby improving the performance of equipment. The company provides a fully packaged, plug-and-play power solution that utilizes flare gas to deliver grid-quality electricity. Dynamo Micropower markets its products through a network of distributors and supports them with a network of service partners. The company has successfully deployed its turbines with notable clients, including Kinder Morgan and Caterpillar.
Tank Utility
Grant in 2015
Tank Utility, Inc. specializes in developing software solutions for the fuel and energy sector, focusing on enhancing operational efficiency for fuel distribution companies. Founded in 2014 and based in Boston, Massachusetts, the company offers smart meters and cloud-based software that integrates wireless sensors to monitor propane levels in real time. By utilizing IoT technology and business intelligence software, Tank Utility enables fuel providers to reduce unnecessary delivery miles, thereby minimizing waste and improving customer engagement. Their products include easy-to-install wireless tank monitors and web applications that deliver real-time data on tank levels, usage, and pricing, ultimately enhancing service efficiency and customer retention. Additionally, Tank Utility provides installation and support services to ensure optimal utilization of its solutions.
Board on Track
Seed Round in 2015
BoardOnTrack provides expertise, training, powerful, web-based tools, and a membership community to the foot soldiers in the battle to improve our nation's public school system. The charter school is a multi-million dollar public enterprise. Running it with a group of volunteers is a daunting task. BoardOnTrack helps in leveraging the efforts of volunteer board members into real results: academic excellence and organizational sustainability. It was founded in 2010 and is headquartered in Concord, Massachusetts.
lifeIMAGE
Venture Round in 2015
LifeIMAGE is an online network that enables individuals to exchange medical images. LifeIMAGE is interoperable with the hospital EMR to provide integrated access to medical images, from anywhere. Clinicians can exchange medical images with patients and providers, anywhere. It was founded in 2008 and headquartered in Newton, Massachusetts.
HMSolution
Grant in 2015
HMSolution, Inc. is a water technology company based in Providence, Rhode Island, founded in 2013. The company specializes in developing water treatment systems designed to effectively remove arsenic and other toxic contaminants from drinking water. Its solutions cater to a diverse range of applications, including community water systems, beverage companies, agricultural enterprises, and households that rely on well water. HMSolution's systems utilize advanced filtration technology to eliminate a variety of pollutants, providing a cost-effective and easy-to-operate alternative to existing technologies. The company's mission is to safeguard public health by offering affordable solutions to mitigate the risks associated with toxic substances in drinking water, thereby benefiting cities, communities, and individual homeowners.
Energid Technologies
Grant in 2015
Energid Technologies Corporation, founded in 2001 and headquartered in Bedford, Massachusetts, specializes in developing software solutions for advanced motion control in robotics. The company offers Actin, a software development kit and tasking framework designed for real-time and adaptive motion control, addressing the complex needs of various sectors including industrial, medical, aerospace, and energy. Energid's software excels in simulating and controlling the kinematics and dynamics of robotic systems, providing essential support for autonomy through its 3D machine vision capabilities. By tackling challenging robotics problems, Energid Technologies serves applications across diverse fields such as medicine, agriculture, defense, and manufacturing. As of February 2018, Energid operates as a subsidiary of Teradyne, Inc.
Physical Sciences
Grant in 2015
Physical Sciences provides contract research and development services in a wide diversity of technical areas to both government and commercial users. It offers adaptive infrared imaging spectroradiometers, compact adaptive optics retinal imagers, CR-doped ZNSE crystals, GASSCAN miniature diode laser-based ambient gas sensors, hand-held line scanning laser ophthalmoscopes, hybrid LSLO/spectral domain OCT imagers, lyoflux mass flux monitors, orientation-patterned gallium arsenide frequency converter devices, pharmaceutical process analytical technology sensors, quantum cascade laser sensors, RMLD portable standoff hazardous gas detectors, sideview microplates, tracking scanning laser ophthalmoscopes, tracking optical coherence tomography imagers, multi-wavelength gas sensors, tunable diode laser gas sensors, water vapor dials, and more. Physical Sciences Inc. was founded in 1973 and is headquartered in Andover, Massachusetts.
Applause
Series E in 2014
Applause is a company that specializes in crowd-sourced digital quality testing, assisting brands in delivering seamless digital experiences to their customers. With over 300,000 on-demand testers worldwide, Applause offers a comprehensive suite of testing and feedback solutions that significantly enhance testing coverage and reduce the limitations associated with traditional quality assurance methods. This innovative approach accelerates the time-to-market for various digital platforms, including websites, mobile applications, Internet of Things (IoT) devices, and in-store experiences. Established in 2007 and headquartered in Framingham, Massachusetts, Applause has become a trusted partner for numerous prominent companies, including Ford, Fox, Google, and Dow Jones, as they strive to provide high-quality digital interactions that resonate with users.
Visible Good
Grant in 2014
Visible Good is a Massachusetts based corporation established in 2012. Through successful efforts within the Army SBIR (Small Business Innovation Research) program, Visible Good completed the development of a one of a kind innovative shelter system that can be deployed quickly and efficiently in almost any environment. Its products create a solution that is energy-efficient, sustainable, and affordable.
Ginkgo Bioworks
Grant in 2014
Ginkgo Bioworks is a biotechnology company based in Boston, Massachusetts, founded in 2008. It specializes in biological engineering, designing and developing custom microbes and organisms for various applications. The company discovers and licenses molecules used in flavors, sweeteners, cosmetic ingredients, crop treatments, and pharmaceuticals. Additionally, it offers probiotic bacteria aimed at protecting against infections and creates libraries of molecules for natural product discovery. Ginkgo Bioworks operates primarily in the markets of cultured ingredients, carbon mitigation, probiotics, and biosecurity. The biosecurity segment, which generates the majority of the company's revenue, provides data analytics and related services to organizations across diverse sectors, including food, agriculture, pharmaceuticals, and specialty chemicals.
Curoverse
Seed Round in 2013
Curoverse, Inc. is a Boston-based company that specializes in a cloud-based open-source platform called Arvados, which is dedicated to the storage, organization, analysis, and sharing of genomic and biomedical data. Originally incorporated as Clinical Future, Inc. in 2010, the company rebranded in December 2013. Curoverse's platform is designed to meet the specific needs of genomic data management and computation, allowing scientists and clinicians to securely access and handle patient-level genomic and health data. This capability supports initiatives in drug development and precision medicine, enabling the analysis and sharing of large biomedical datasets, including genomics and imaging. As of August 2017, Curoverse operates as a subsidiary of Veritas Genetics International Ltd.
Loci Controls
Grant in 2013
Loci Controls, Inc. specializes in the development and commercialization of an automated landfill gas collection system. The company offers Loci WellWatcher, a system featuring wellhead-mounted hardware and cloud-based monitoring and analytics that optimize methane extraction from landfills. By providing real-time monitoring of gas composition, pressure, temperature, and flow, Loci Controls has demonstrated the capability to enhance gas collection efficiency by over 20%, while also improving safety and reducing operational costs for landfill operators and energy utility customers in the United States. The company combines innovative sensor technology, continuous monitoring, advanced algorithms, and field service support to increase profitability and mitigate environmental, health, and safety risks. Founded in 2012 and based in Fall River, Massachusetts, Loci Controls is committed to advancing technology for the effective management of landfill gas resources.
Artaic
Grant in 2013
Artaic, LLC is a Boston-based company that specializes in designing and fabricating custom tile work for both commercial and residential markets. Founded in 2007 by Ted Acworth, Artaic focuses on innovative mosaics that enhance the architecture and interior design sectors. Utilizing advanced technology, including computer-aided design software and a robotic mosaic assembly system, the company offers a wide range of applications, such as bathroom backsplashes, flooring, and public art installations. Artaic's approach allows for complete control over the color, material, and layout of its mosaics, enabling clients to achieve customized designs while minimizing costs. Additionally, the company provides installation services, further streamlining the process for its clientele.
Energid Technologies
Grant in 2013
Energid Technologies Corporation, founded in 2001 and headquartered in Bedford, Massachusetts, specializes in developing software solutions for advanced motion control in robotics. The company offers Actin, a software development kit and tasking framework designed for real-time and adaptive motion control, addressing the complex needs of various sectors including industrial, medical, aerospace, and energy. Energid's software excels in simulating and controlling the kinematics and dynamics of robotic systems, providing essential support for autonomy through its 3D machine vision capabilities. By tackling challenging robotics problems, Energid Technologies serves applications across diverse fields such as medicine, agriculture, defense, and manufacturing. As of February 2018, Energid operates as a subsidiary of Teradyne, Inc.
SachSiSolar
Grant in 2013
SachSiSolar develops technology to reduce the costs of solar panels. The company provides manufacturers with an inexpensive retrofit for their production lines to increase the efficiency of solar panels. The technology will drive down the cost of high-efficiency photovoltaics and enable high-technology manufacturing in Massachusetts.
NBD Nanotechnologies
Grant in 2013
NBD develops coatings and additives to modify surface wetting properties. NBD focuses on coatings and additives that modify surface wettability. NBD's broad product portfolio can influence surface properties for glass and plastic materials to create ultra-durable and functional surface wetting properties. It was founded in 2012 and headquartered in Brighton, Massachusetts.
CyGlass
Grant in 2013
CyGlass, Inc. specializes in network-centric dark threat detection solutions designed to identify and respond to non-signature-based cyber threats that bypass conventional security measures. Founded in 2000 and headquartered in Littleton, Massachusetts, the company focuses on serving mid-market customers by providing advanced tools that enhance their ability to defend against sophisticated cyber-attacks. CyGlass employs artificial intelligence to analyze network traffic, logs, user and asset metadata, and various intelligence sources, enabling organizations to assess threats based on the value of targeted assets. This approach allows clients to not only detect emerging attacks but also anticipate and respond to the intentions of cyber threat actors in real-time. As of February 2020, CyGlass operates as a subsidiary of Nominet UK, Ltd.
SES
Grant in 2012
SolidEnergy Systems Corp. develops and manufactures rechargeable lithium metal batteries primarily for applications in drones, wearables, smartphones, and electric vehicles. Founded in 2012 and based in Woburn, Massachusetts, the company focuses on producing high-performance lithium metal batteries and supplying essential materials, such as anodes and electrolytes, to major lithium-ion cell manufacturers. These materials can be integrated into existing manufacturing processes, allowing for scalability without significant infrastructure investments. SolidEnergy's pilot-scale production caters to prototype demonstrations and specialized aerospace markets, while its future growth is aimed at mainstream sectors like consumer electronics and electric vehicles. Additionally, the company is involved in developing AI-powered safety algorithms and recycling solutions, positioning itself as an integrated battery manufacturer with a commitment to innovation and sustainability.
OwnerIQ
Venture Round in 2012
OwnerIQ, Inc. specializes in online advertising solutions that connect brands and retailers through second-party data. The company aggregates online shopping behaviors from retailers, product brands, and e-commerce platforms to provide targeted advertising opportunities. It offers CoEx, a data management platform that allows retailers to securely transform their data into a digital marketing resource, generating significant ad revenue across various sales channels. For brands, the platform serves as a central hub for retailers to access data necessary for launching co-branded advertising campaigns aimed at increasing sales. Additionally, OwnerIQ assists e-commerce partners in leveraging their data assets to generate advertising revenue or credits. Founded in 2006 and headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts, OwnerIQ has expanded its presence with offices in major cities across the United States. As of late 2019, the company operates as a subsidiary of Inmar, Inc.
GTxcel
Venture Round in 2012
GTxcel, Inc. specializes in providing Software-as-a-Service digital, mobile, and content management solutions tailored for media companies. The company offers a range of services that enable publishers and broadcasters to produce, edit, and monetize their content across various platforms. Key products include Turnstyle, which creates dynamic digital editions for apps and mobile web, and Replica Editions, designed for transforming magazines, catalogs, and brochures into digital formats compatible with both desktop and mobile devices. Additionally, GTxcel provides advertising solutions, content management systems that create interactive user experiences, and consulting services focused on monetization strategies. Serving diverse sectors such as B2B, consumer, academic, and corporate markets, GTxcel is headquartered in Berkeley, California, with additional offices in the Boston area. Founded in 2004 and originally named Godengo, Inc., the company rebranded to GTxcel in 2013.
Polatis
Venture Round in 2012
Polatis is a company specializing in optical switching technology, established in 2005 through the merger of prominent optical technology firms from Cambridge, Massachusetts, and Cambridge, UK. The company focuses on developing optical layer connectivity software designed to manage and switch fiber-based optical networks. Polatis offers a range of products, including single- and multi-mode optical matrix switches, carrier optical monitor switches, and latching switches, aimed at enhancing the efficiency and performance of modern fiber networks.
lifeIMAGE
Series B in 2011
LifeIMAGE is an online network that enables individuals to exchange medical images. LifeIMAGE is interoperable with the hospital EMR to provide integrated access to medical images, from anywhere. Clinicians can exchange medical images with patients and providers, anywhere. It was founded in 2008 and headquartered in Newton, Massachusetts.
OwnerIQ
Venture Round in 2011
OwnerIQ, Inc. specializes in online advertising solutions that connect brands and retailers through second-party data. The company aggregates online shopping behaviors from retailers, product brands, and e-commerce platforms to provide targeted advertising opportunities. It offers CoEx, a data management platform that allows retailers to securely transform their data into a digital marketing resource, generating significant ad revenue across various sales channels. For brands, the platform serves as a central hub for retailers to access data necessary for launching co-branded advertising campaigns aimed at increasing sales. Additionally, OwnerIQ assists e-commerce partners in leveraging their data assets to generate advertising revenue or credits. Founded in 2006 and headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts, OwnerIQ has expanded its presence with offices in major cities across the United States. As of late 2019, the company operates as a subsidiary of Inmar, Inc.
Edaris Health
Series C in 2011
Edaris Health, Inc. specializes in clinical documentation solutions tailored for emergency departments and urgent care centers. The company offers a medical charting software solution that enhances patient management, care coordination, and operational efficiency. It provides a cloud-based electronic health record system specifically designed for urgent care facilities, addressing the unique workflows and connectivity requirements of non-scheduled care. Edaris Health also supports hospitals, clinics, provider networks, and private practices with user-friendly online patient portal solutions through its EngageCare platform. This platform facilitates secure communication between patients and providers, streamlines billing processes, and promotes patient engagement by providing access to health information. Founded in 2005 and based in Waltham, Massachusetts, Edaris Health aims to meet the evolving needs of healthcare providers in fast-paced environments.
GateRocket
Series A in 2009
GateRocket, Inc. provides verification and debugging solutions for FPGAs. It offers RocketDrive, a device native verification system for complex FPGAs, which accelerates verification throughput and identifies problems with IP blocks, pin-outs, and tool chain anomalies. The company also provides RocketVision, a FPGA debug solution that automates test point insertion and detects differences between RTL and FPGA devices. The company was incorporated in 2003 and is headquartered in Bedford, Massachusetts.
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