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.
Notch Technologies developing metamaterial solutions that enable antennas to be electronically controlled for beamforming and boosting communication ranges while simultaneously providing cyber-security protection
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.
Fourier
Grant in 2023
Fourier is a thermal management solutions ranging from high power density electronics to renewable energy to space applications.
Notch Technologies
Grant in 2023
Notch Technologies developing metamaterial solutions that enable antennas to be electronically controlled for beamforming and boosting communication ranges while simultaneously providing cyber-security protection
Advanced Silicon Group
Grant in 2023
Advanced Silicon Group is a nanotechnology company established in 2015, focused on commercializing innovative silicon nanotechnology developed by its employees. The company specializes in measuring host cell proteins in biomanufacturing, offering a range of technologies that include photovoltaics, lithium-ion batteries, microfluidics, and micro-electromechanical systems (MEMS). By leveraging silicon nanowire arrays, Advanced Silicon Group aims to enhance the performance of its clients' products while reducing costs, particularly through the development of next-generation biosensors that enable the simultaneous measurement of multiple protein concentrations.
Feon
Grant in 2023
Feon develops new-molecule-based liquid electrolytes for lithium-ion and lithium-metal batteries.
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.
Pison
Grant in 2022
Pison is a human performance company that optimizes cognitive and physiological capability through gesture control. The company offers innovative, non-invasive electroneurography (ENG) algorithms, along with a newly developed sensor array, enabling transformative applications in cognitive enhancement, disease diagnosis and management, and overall quality of life.
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.
Jetcool
Venture Round in 2021
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.
Pison
Series A in 2021
Pison is a human performance company that optimizes cognitive and physiological capability through gesture control. The company offers innovative, non-invasive electroneurography (ENG) algorithms, along with a newly developed sensor array, enabling transformative applications in cognitive enhancement, disease diagnosis and management, and overall quality of life.
Cala Systems
Grant in 2020
Cala Systems designs, manufactures, and sells the world's first intelligent heat pump water heater.
Pison
Grant in 2020
Pison is a human performance company that optimizes cognitive and physiological capability through gesture control. The company offers innovative, non-invasive electroneurography (ENG) algorithms, along with a newly developed sensor array, enabling transformative applications in cognitive enhancement, disease diagnosis and management, and overall quality of life.
MicroContinuum
Grant in 2019
MicroContinuum offers precision micro-and nano-imprinting and patterning using patented roll-to-roll and batch manufacturing technologies. It y serves a range of clients, including Fortune 100 corporations, startups, and government labs, helping test and develop new nanostructured surfaces for the electronics, lighting, solar, energy harvesting, and health industries.
Uniqarta
Grant in 2018
Uniqarta specializes in the development of advanced technologies for manufacturing small, ultra-thin integrated circuits (ICs) that can be embedded into everyday materials like paper and plastic. By creating Smart Materials, the company eliminates the need for additional RFID labels, facilitating the advancement of the Internet of Things (IoT). Uniqarta's innovative approach employs laser-enabled assembly techniques, which replace traditional pick-and-place methods with a faster, more efficient massively parallel laser process. This technology addresses integration challenges associated with ultra-thin ICs, allowing electronics manufacturers to produce next-generation products effectively.
Metamagnetics
Grant in 2017
Metamagnetics specializes in developing radiofrequency and microwave products that aim to enhance the performance of mission-critical radar, communication, and power supply systems. The company offers a range of solutions, including auto-tuning filters, power electronics cores, ferrite circulators and isolators, ferrite phase shifters, high-power microwave components, and microwave ferrite filters. These products enable defense and commercial organizations to improve the efficiency, effectiveness, and overall performance of their security and surveillance systems while addressing critical factors such as size, weight, power, and cost. Through its innovative solutions, Metamagnetics supports clients in meeting the demands of modern communication and monitoring technologies.
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.
Metamagnetics
Grant in 2015
Metamagnetics specializes in developing radiofrequency and microwave products that aim to enhance the performance of mission-critical radar, communication, and power supply systems. The company offers a range of solutions, including auto-tuning filters, power electronics cores, ferrite circulators and isolators, ferrite phase shifters, high-power microwave components, and microwave ferrite filters. These products enable defense and commercial organizations to improve the efficiency, effectiveness, and overall performance of their security and surveillance systems while addressing critical factors such as size, weight, power, and cost. Through its innovative solutions, Metamagnetics supports clients in meeting the demands of modern communication and monitoring technologies.
AddiLat
Grant in 2015
AddiLat is a company focused on developing advanced electronics process technology, specifically in the realm of nano-particle printed electronics. This innovative technology facilitates the manufacturing of touchscreen sensors that offer superior optical performance while also being cost-effective. By streamlining the production of transparent conducting films, AddiLat's process eliminates several processing steps, resulting in significant savings in production costs and reduced development and lead times for manufacturers.
Xtalic
Grant in 2014
Xtalic offers unique nanostructured metal coatings that provide corrosion resistance, wear resistance and exceptional appearance across a wide range of applications, including decorative and functional metal finishing, as well as electronics. Xtalic's technology delivers premium performance through precisely and dynamically controlling metal structure at the nanometer scale through a robust electroplating process. Xtalic's coating process is free of hexavalent chromium, reducing environmental compliance costs and worker safety hazards. Xtalic was founded in August of 2005 to commercialize the work of Professor Chris Schuh and Dr. Alan Lund of MIT.
Intrinsix
Grant in 2013
Intrinsix Corp. is a privately held company provides an electronics and custom integrated circuit (IC) design engineering solutions and services.
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.
Continuum Photonics
Series C in 2004
Continuum's mission is to provide optical networking equipment manufacturers with strategic subsystems that enable higher bandwidth products and associated revenue-generating services at a substantially lower cost. As a first step, Continuum Photonics is developing a radically different, operationally and economically beneficial photonic switch that will solve many of the problems associated with delivering and managing optically-transported bandwidth.
Continuum Photonics
Series B in 2002
Continuum's mission is to provide optical networking equipment manufacturers with strategic subsystems that enable higher bandwidth products and associated revenue-generating services at a substantially lower cost. As a first step, Continuum Photonics is developing a radically different, operationally and economically beneficial photonic switch that will solve many of the problems associated with delivering and managing optically-transported bandwidth.
Global Communication Devices
Series B in 2001
Global Communication Devices is engaged in the design of fabless RF and mixed-signal ICs (integrated circuits) and RF and mixed-signal.
Continuum Photonics
Series A in 2000
Continuum's mission is to provide optical networking equipment manufacturers with strategic subsystems that enable higher bandwidth products and associated revenue-generating services at a substantially lower cost. As a first step, Continuum Photonics is developing a radically different, operationally and economically beneficial photonic switch that will solve many of the problems associated with delivering and managing optically-transported bandwidth.
Global Communication Devices
Series A in 2000
Global Communication Devices is engaged in the design of fabless RF and mixed-signal ICs (integrated circuits) and RF and mixed-signal.
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