MassChallenge

MassChallenge is a global startup accelerator supporting early-stage entrepreneurs across various industries. Founded in 2009, it provides mentorship, resources, and networking opportunities through its programs worldwide.

Cait Brumme

Acting CEO

Nick Dougherty

Managing Director, MassChallenge HealthTech

Siobhan Dullea

CEO

Matthew Lashmar

Managing Director

Camila Lecaros

Managing Director

Yonit Serkin

Managing Director

Devon Sherman

Founding Director, Head of MassChallenge FinTech

Michelle Williams

Vice President and Head of Texas Strategy

Past deals in Mississippi

Tru-Spot Technologies

Non Equity Assistance in 2021
Tru-Spot Technologies specializes in Augmented Reality solutions for enhancing fan experiences at concerts and sporting events. Their innovative technology enables real-time interaction with on-field action, transforming live event viewing from home.

Sano Chemicals

Non Equity Assistance in 2020
Sano Chemicals is an early‑stage biotechnology company that develops novel anti‑infectives for clinical and agricultural use. The company focuses on antifungal treatments for human infections such as nail, skin, and systemic diseases, and on bio‑control methods to protect crops from fungal pathogens. Its flagship compound, occidiofungin, was discovered by researchers at Mississippi State University and Texas A&M University and is being advanced for both medical and agricultural applications. In addition to antifungal work, Sano Chemicals explores therapies against antimicrobial‑resistant fungi and bacteria and investigates potential uses in oncology, aiming to improve patient outcomes and support a sustainable food supply.
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