MassChallenge

MassChallenge is a global nonprofit startup accelerator headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts, established in 2009. It supports early-stage entrepreneurs across various industries, including technology, healthcare, and social impact, by providing mentorship, resources, and networking opportunities. With locations in Israel, Mexico, Switzerland, Texas, and the UK, MassChallenge connects high-potential startups with industry experts and investors to foster innovation and facilitate growth. The accelerator operates on a non-equity model, allowing entrepreneurs to maintain full ownership of their companies while benefiting from strategic partnerships and tailored training programs. Through its diverse initiatives, such as targeted accelerator programs like MassChallenge HealthTech and FinTech, the organization aims to drive impactful change and enhance the global innovation ecosystem.

Cait Brumme

Acting CEO

Nick Dougherty

Managing Director, MassChallenge HealthTech

Siobhan Dullea

CEO

Matt Lashmar

Managing Director

Camila Lecaros

Managing Director

Yonit Serkin

Managing Director

Devon Sherman

Founding Director, Head of MassChallenge FinTech

Michelle Williams

Vice President and Head of Texas Strategy

Past deals in Geospatial

Skyline Nav AI

Non Equity Assistance in 2024
Skyline Nav AI is a technology company focused on developing navigation solutions for both military and non-military applications in environments where GPS is unreliable or compromised. The company offers innovative software that utilizes visualization techniques to provide an effective alternative to traditional GPS technology. This enables users to accurately detect and track key landmarks and moving objects across various domains, including land, air, sea, and space. By addressing the challenges posed by GPS degradation and spoofing, Skyline Nav AI aims to enhance navigation capabilities and ensure reliable location finding even in the most challenging conditions.

NatureDots

Non Equity Assistance in 2024
NatureDots is a Hard-Tech startup that develops and operates resource-intelligent, nature-based systems. These systems provide remote, real-time monitoring of aqua farms, using IoT, data analytics, and geospatial analysis to create healthy water ecosystems and generate revenue. By doing so, NatureDots helps aqua farmers mitigate ecological risks and uncertainties, benefiting approximately 15 million fish farmers in India. The company's long-term vision includes mapping 2.5 million hectares of freshwater bodies to create a digital twin of freshwater ecosystems, contributing to a climate-resilient new nature economy.

Solumar

Non Equity Assistance in 2024
Solumar specializes in advanced air and gas filtration technologies aimed at reducing emissions from heavy industries, including city councils, maritime operations, and oil and gas companies. The company’s innovative approach incorporates seawater and principles from aviation to effectively capture black carbon and greenhouse gas emissions. By focusing on efficiency and sustainability, Solumar assists its clients in complying with the Agenda 2050 goals for emission reduction while offering cost-effective solutions for managing air pollution.

Climatenza

Grant in 2023
Climatenza is a solar thermal company based in Santiago, Chile, founded in 2018. The company specializes in innovative technology solutions aimed at enhancing sustainability in energy. Climatenza focuses on generating electricity from solar energy through concentrating solar thermal technologies, providing high-value energy to utilities and heat for industrial applications. Additionally, the company offers renewable energy consultancy services, which include assessing energy needs, conducting feasibility studies, and developing strategies for integrating photovoltaic systems. By harnessing solar radiation for utility-grade hybrid electricity generation, Climatenza supports clients in transitioning to clean energy and contributes to efforts against climate change while fostering local community development.

SpaceSense.ai

Non Equity Assistance in 2023
SpaceSense.ai, founded by Jyotsna and Sami, focuses on making satellite data accessible and actionable for businesses. With a mission to simplify the complexity and reduce the costs associated with satellite data, the company aims to empower data scientists across various industries, including agriculture, insurance, banking, and environmental sectors. SpaceSense's platform leverages satellite-based monitoring technology to facilitate the development of geospatial artificial intelligence, allowing organizations to efficiently monitor climate change, manage exposure risk, and enhance operational efficiency. By automating challenging tasks related to AI and geospatial data, SpaceSense seeks to democratize the use of satellite technology, transforming it into a practical tool for everyday use.

Skyline Nav AI

Non Equity Assistance in 2023
Skyline Nav AI is a technology company focused on developing navigation solutions for both military and non-military applications in environments where GPS is unreliable or compromised. The company offers innovative software that utilizes visualization techniques to provide an effective alternative to traditional GPS technology. This enables users to accurately detect and track key landmarks and moving objects across various domains, including land, air, sea, and space. By addressing the challenges posed by GPS degradation and spoofing, Skyline Nav AI aims to enhance navigation capabilities and ensure reliable location finding even in the most challenging conditions.

Floodlight

Non Equity Assistance in 2021
Floodlight is a geospatial data intelligence company specializing in the measurement of sustainability risk and impact for global assets, companies, and regions. By utilizing ground sensors, aerial satellites, and artificial intelligence, the company offers a comprehensive catalog of Environmental, Social, and Governance datasets. Floodlight's platform employs a combination of automated data collection and targeted asset-level research, ensuring that the measurements are accurate and validated through peer-reviewed methods. This approach enables clients to track and understand the evolving sustainability characteristics of their targeted assets over time, facilitating informed decision-making and enhancing due diligence processes.

Pointz

Non Equity Assistance in 2021
Pointz is a mobile mapping application that assists bike and scooter riders in navigating safe routes within urban environments. The app employs a proprietary routing algorithm that prioritizes paths on a distinctive 'quiet network' composed of residential side streets, protected bike lanes, and other bike-friendly roads. By leveraging both road data and crowdsourced information, Pointz enables users to find low-stress and low-traffic routes, enhancing their overall riding experience in cities.

Prezerv Technologies

Non Equity Assistance in 2021
Prezerv Technologies is a provider of GPR technologies and services, offering scalable solutions for businesses of all sizes.

Muon Vision

Non Equity Assistance in 2021
Muon Vision specializes in enhancing the efficiency, sustainability, and safety of mineral processing and industrial operations through advanced subsurface visualization technology. The company has developed a sophisticated x-ray visualization and digitalization sensor that employs nuclear imaging techniques to assess the bulk density of geophysical assets. This technology enables the detection of issues within large material masses and monitors fluid migration in pore spaces over time. By providing geologists and mining companies with insights into the composition and distribution of materials, Muon Vision facilitates improved decision-making and operational effectiveness in various industrial processes, including leaching heaps and mine tailings dams.

Matidor.com

Non Equity Assistance in 2021
Matidor.com is a geospatial collaboration platform tailored for field services, enabling businesses to visualize, manage, and collaborate on projects through a live-updating map. The platform is designed to enhance productivity and client satisfaction, as more consultancies, project managers, and field workers opt for Matidor over traditional spreadsheets. Key features include a centralized dashboard that displays budgets, cost reports, and historical data, as well as detailed site maps and user-friendly GIS tools that facilitate communication and collaboration across departments. This map-based interface allows users to easily understand tasks and information related to physical locations, catering to both technical and business audiences. Matidor's user-friendly design minimizes the need for extensive training, while its unlimited user model promotes viral growth. The platform's capabilities, including historical data storage and two-way sharing, contribute to its effectiveness in streamlining operations and improving business development. With a founding team possessing a blend of technical and industry expertise, Matidor stands out as a unique solution in the project management landscape.

Aiki Incorporated

Non Equity Assistance in 2021
When Every Second Matters, Aiki Shows the Way. Seamless, real-time coordination for communities and first responders using crowdsourced data, 3D interactive maps, and shared intelligence.

Candelytics

Non Equity Assistance in 2021
Candelytics is an accelerator-backed startup building the digital infrastructure to support the coming revolution in 3D data. We are partnered with the Navy Information Warfare Center's (NIWC) research lab to leverage LIDAR-based technology and develop advanced analytics that will make 3D data accessible, intelligent, and impactful across a diverse array of operational environments.

GasApp

Non Equity Assistance in 2021
GasApp is an online platform for liquid petroleum gas distribution, leakage detector, and level monitor, through mobile apps and smart devices.

Mobilized Construction

Non Equity Assistance in 2021
Mobilized Construction Ltd, founded in 2015 and based in Cardiff, United Kingdom, specializes in developing smart sensors that attach to the dashboards of operating vehicles. These sensors collect ultra-high frequency seismic data and time-series data on road conditions without requiring user interaction, thus incurring no additional operational costs. The company also provides a software platform that enables local governments to analyze this data through automated AI analytics and data visualization tools. By facilitating the monitoring of road surface quality and construction work, Mobilized Construction helps local governments make timely and cost-effective repairs, ultimately extending the lifespan of road infrastructure.

Retail MarketPoint

Non Equity Assistance in 2021
Retail MarketPoint is a real estate technology company focused on site location analytics for the retail sector. It operates a platform that utilizes AI-based technology to analyze and forecast retail locations across the United States. This platform provides valuable insights by simulating all retail locations and brands, offering solutions to common challenges faced by retailers and restaurants when deciding to open or close locations. Retail MarketPoint enables users to access a comprehensive database of retailers, shopping centers, and retail districts, as well as an analytics platform that supports market planning and customer analysis.

Retail MarketPoint

Non Equity Assistance in 2020
Retail MarketPoint is a real estate technology company focused on site location analytics for the retail sector. It operates a platform that utilizes AI-based technology to analyze and forecast retail locations across the United States. This platform provides valuable insights by simulating all retail locations and brands, offering solutions to common challenges faced by retailers and restaurants when deciding to open or close locations. Retail MarketPoint enables users to access a comprehensive database of retailers, shopping centers, and retail districts, as well as an analytics platform that supports market planning and customer analysis.

Paper Crane

Pre Seed Round in 2020
Paper Crane is a startup focused on developing foundational artificial intelligence technologies that enhance access to advanced geospatial data insights. The company offers a technology platform that simplifies the utilization of location intelligence for a wide range of users. This platform includes licensed location data and a variety of analytical tools, allowing organizations and individuals to access geo and weather data with flexible usage rights. By making these insights more accessible, Paper Crane aims to democratize location intelligence, benefiting various sectors and users in their decision-making processes.

SCOUT Space

Grant in 2020
Scout Space, founded in 2019, focuses on enhancing space safety and transparency through innovative in-space observation systems. The company launched its products and services in June 2021, which include an orbital distributed sensor network that significantly improves Space Domain Awareness (SDA). These systems enable spacecraft to detect and understand their surroundings, facilitating safer operations in the increasingly crowded orbital environment. Scout Space offers a range of services, including in-orbit satellite inspection, proximity operations systems, and analytics, which help clients maintain satellite health, prevent catastrophic failures, and mitigate the risk of orbital debris. The company has garnered recognition as a Techstars and venture-backed startup, and was awarded the 2020 MassChallenge Gold.

Nautilus Defense

Pre Seed Round in 2020
Nautilus Defense specializes in the development and manufacturing of advanced systems for maritime surveillance and structural monitoring. The company creates integrated textile and composite systems that incorporate strain-sensing yarns, antennas, and wearable technologies. These innovations allow for the monitoring of structural assets and their environments, enhancing performance through rapid experimental development. Nautilus Defense's offerings include deployable systems, device arrays, and embeddable systems, all designed to deliver cutting-edge capabilities efficiently.

SCOUT Space

Pre Seed Round in 2020
Scout Space, founded in 2019, focuses on enhancing space safety and transparency through innovative in-space observation systems. The company launched its products and services in June 2021, which include an orbital distributed sensor network that significantly improves Space Domain Awareness (SDA). These systems enable spacecraft to detect and understand their surroundings, facilitating safer operations in the increasingly crowded orbital environment. Scout Space offers a range of services, including in-orbit satellite inspection, proximity operations systems, and analytics, which help clients maintain satellite health, prevent catastrophic failures, and mitigate the risk of orbital debris. The company has garnered recognition as a Techstars and venture-backed startup, and was awarded the 2020 MassChallenge Gold.

Spacept

Non Equity Assistance in 2020
Spacept AB specializes in artificial intelligence-driven infrastructure security solutions, focusing on the analysis of satellite images to enhance safety and efficiency. Founded in 2019 and headquartered in Stockholm, Sweden, with additional offices in Brooklyn, New York, the company utilizes its machine learning engine to identify potential hazards such as falling trees and storm impacts that could lead to power outages and fires. By providing comprehensive infrastructure inspection software, Spacept helps clients in the oil and gas sectors, as well as other industries, detect and monitor structural faults effectively. Their solutions not only aim to save lives but also contribute to reducing carbon dioxide emissions, significantly lowering the time and cost associated with traditional infrastructure inspections.

Nextburb

Non Equity Assistance in 2020
Neighborhood discovery platform to help home buyers figure out best town based on commute, lifestyle, affordability and schools. Free forever. Data-driven recommendations. Trusted advisor for you to help you plan your next move. Used by locals as well as relocating families all over the US. Try us now nextburb.com

Map Tag

Non Equity Assistance in 2020
Map Tag is a logistics software platform designed to help businesses optimize and manage their delivery operations. The platform offers various modules that provide real-time visibility into logistics processes, allowing users to monitor their units and optimize route planning. Its features include an analytics system, a route optimization engine, and tools for gathering customer feedback, which collectively enhance the delivery experience and improve operational efficiency. By utilizing Map Tag’s software, companies can reduce delivery times, lower resource consumption, and minimize logistics costs, ultimately regaining control over their logistics operations from a centralized interface.

FlyingBasket

Non Equity Assistance in 2020
FlyingBasket is a company based in South Tyrol, Italy, that specializes in drone delivery systems, particularly heavy-payload cargo drones capable of lifting up to 100 kg. The company operates a Drone as a Service model across various industries, including telecommunications, energy, and logistics. FlyingBasket designs, manufactures, and operates its own unmanned aerial vehicles, which are particularly suited for delivering goods to remote locations such as mountainous regions and islands. Additionally, the company offers services in civil protection, cable stretching, monitoring, and multi-sensor analysis, providing clients with efficient solutions for tasks that are traditionally challenging and expensive to execute.

SCOUT Space

Non Equity Assistance in 2020
Scout Space, founded in 2019, focuses on enhancing space safety and transparency through innovative in-space observation systems. The company launched its products and services in June 2021, which include an orbital distributed sensor network that significantly improves Space Domain Awareness (SDA). These systems enable spacecraft to detect and understand their surroundings, facilitating safer operations in the increasingly crowded orbital environment. Scout Space offers a range of services, including in-orbit satellite inspection, proximity operations systems, and analytics, which help clients maintain satellite health, prevent catastrophic failures, and mitigate the risk of orbital debris. The company has garnered recognition as a Techstars and venture-backed startup, and was awarded the 2020 MassChallenge Gold.

Paper Crane

Pre Seed Round in 2020
Paper Crane is a startup focused on developing foundational artificial intelligence technologies that enhance access to advanced geospatial data insights. The company offers a technology platform that simplifies the utilization of location intelligence for a wide range of users. This platform includes licensed location data and a variety of analytical tools, allowing organizations and individuals to access geo and weather data with flexible usage rights. By making these insights more accessible, Paper Crane aims to democratize location intelligence, benefiting various sectors and users in their decision-making processes.

Blipic

Non Equity Assistance in 2019
Blipic is a social and discovery app created to grow and connect the active outdoor community. Blipic encourages users to stay active and healthy. It help them uncover exciting destinations, outdoor events and group activities right in their own backyard. Discover cycling tours, group runs, snowboarding trips, and premium hikes. Share your experiences with the community, and bring people together who have a similar affinity for the great outdoors. Discover Blipic. Adventure. Mapped.

Emerging Response

Non Equity Assistance in 2019
Emerging Response specializes in providing public safety and campus safety services aimed at enhancing real-time situational awareness for emergency managers. The company's platform facilitates the sharing of incident information across various agencies, allowing for a comprehensive operational picture. By enabling clients to access trusted information directly from responders, both within their organization and from external agencies, Emerging Response supports improved decision-making during emergencies and fosters effective collaboration among responders.

Uneecops Technologies

Non Equity Assistance in 2018
Uneecops Technologies Ltd. is the leading provider of IT solution to businesses of variable sizes. With alliances with leading brands, such as ESRI, QlikView and SAP. Uneecops is #1 partner of SAP Business One in N.India and provide SAP Business One solution to small and medium sized business houses. Uneecops also developed various SAP B1 Add-Ons for Pharma, Campus Management, Human resource management, etc. Incepted in 1996, the company has more than 500 satisfied clientele in public and private sectors in India, South East Asia, Africa and the US. The Company has developed various products including HR-One (HRMS Solution), PayEdge (Payroll Management Solution), Ctrl-A (Campus Management Solution). We also offer services pertaining to web development, business intelligence and GIS.

Zoba

Non Equity Assistance in 2018
Zoba, Inc. is a Boston-based company founded in 2016 that specializes in providing a web application to enhance the operational efficiency of mobility operators. The company offers an API-first platform that automates decision-making processes related to fleet rebalancing, driver tasking, routing, and dynamic pricing. By leveraging real-time predictions of human behavior and environmental data, Zoba enables organizations to optimize their networks and improve fleet performance across more than 150 cities worldwide. This technology helps mobility operators increase profitability and customer satisfaction by minimizing guesswork in their operations and enabling informed decisions about risk and locational strategies.

Securaxis

Pre Seed Round in 2018
Securaxis specializes in the development, installation, and operation of innovative safety and security solutions. Founded in 2018 as the first incubated company of BIC of CERN Technologies in Switzerland, Securaxis has garnered recognition through various accolades, including the Entreprendre Network and Swisscom Start-up Challenge. The company is part of the HP Enterprise Startup Incubator and the NVIDIA Inception Program. Securaxis has a dedicated team of eight experts in fields such as machine learning, acoustics, and data management, who have collaborated for over four years. They have successfully developed and commercialized a mobile security application utilized by clients including the Federal Department of Foreign Affairs in Switzerland, the Olympic Committee, and the United Nations. Securaxis operates a real-time geolocalized security information platform that employs smart acoustic sensors to analyze and classify sounds in urban environments, enabling organizations to make informed decisions to enhance safety.

goUrban

Non Equity Assistance in 2018
GoUrban operates as a comprehensive mobility platform designed to enhance the management and efficiency of various transportation options, including cars, scooters, and mopeds. By offering a system that allows operators to streamline their operations, GoUrban focuses on optimizing fleet performance and minimizing unnecessary costs. The company specializes in providing affordable electric vehicle rental services, featuring compact, fully electric scooters that can be parked in diverse locations. This flexibility increases fleet availability and improves customer experiences while promoting sustainability by reducing CO2 emissions and optimizing parking space utilization. Overall, GoUrban aims to deliver safe, convenient, and eco-friendly transportation solutions for modern urban mobility needs.

Cleo Robotics

Non Equity Assistance in 2018
Cleo Robotics is focused on creating innovative drone technology tailored for indoor use and confined spaces. The company develops compact, lightweight, and portable drones that facilitate safe operations for reconnaissance and inspections. These drones are designed to be user-friendly, enabling clients to gather essential data in challenging environments, such as those lacking GPS or in hazardous locations. Cleo Robotics aims to enhance operational safety and efficiency in various sectors through its advanced drone solutions.

Painting with Data

Non Equity Assistance in 2018
Painting with Data is a company that specializes in data visualization and modeling, focusing on the analysis of spatial data. Their platform enables users to visualize and explore relationships between multiple georeferenced datasets through an interactive two-dimensional representation of three-dimensional overlays. This innovative approach allows for the integration of various variables into a single map, facilitating a deeper understanding of complex data relationships. By providing these visualization tools, Painting with Data supports informed decision-making for both policy and business contexts.

Tuverl

Non Equity Assistance in 2018
Tuverl is an application focused on enhancing public transportation accessibility and affordability for commuters in Africa, beginning with Zimbabwe. It provides two mobile applications: the Commuter App, which allows users to track intracity buses and minibuses in real-time, book intercity trips, hail taxis on demand, and make payments through local fintech solutions, and the Operator App, designed for public transport operators. The Operator App enables drivers and operators to broadcast vehicle locations, manage fleets, and process digital fares, ultimately increasing commuter numbers and reducing wasted resources. By leveraging cloud computing, data analytics, geolocation, fintech, and machine learning, Tuverl aims to transform public transport while promoting Sustainable Development Goal 11, which focuses on sustainable cities and communities. Through its innovative approach, Tuverl seeks to improve urban mobility and support the development of smart, resilient communities across African nations.

VISIE

Non Equity Assistance in 2018
Advanced Scanners Inc. is an innovative company focused on enhancing surgical navigation through its proprietary 3D optical tracking technology, specifically targeting the healthcare sector. Established in 2017 and based in Austin, Texas, the company addresses a significant $20 billion market by aiming to minimize errors associated with brain surgery, particularly the critical issue of brain shift. This problem has been highlighted by FDA warnings regarding its contribution to serious surgical complications. Advanced Scanners has developed a radiation-free and contact-free 3D optical scanner that has been successfully pilot-tested in cadaver labs, demonstrating its ability to measure brain shift and differentiate brain tissue based on optical properties. The company is currently conducting an IRB-approved study on patients undergoing open craniotomy for various neurological conditions. With a team comprised of experts in optical sciences, surgical engineering, and medical sales, Advanced Scanners is also collaborating with a leading medical device firm to integrate their technology into existing navigation systems. The company has secured initial funding and is pursuing additional investment to further advance its product development and market entry.

FactiCo

Non Equity Assistance in 2017
FactiCo develops geolocation and data collection technologies tailored for journalists, news outlets, and citizen journalists. The company specializes in mobile applications for iOS and Android, aimed at enhancing the reporting of cultural, political, and financial events in urban environments, particularly Mexico City. Their applications leverage GPS technology to help users identify and document news stories and events in their vicinity. By enabling citizens to record videos and report issues such as utility failures or anti-social behaviors, FactiCo fosters innovative storytelling and allows diverse audiences to engage with news narratives through audio, video, maps, and GPS tracking features. The company collaborates with news organizations, NGOs, universities, and influencers to expand the reach of their technology and improve the quality of journalism.

Nextome

Seed Round in 2017
Nextome specializes in advanced real-time location systems (RTLS) and indoor positioning solutions designed to enhance the accessibility and functionality of various indoor spaces, including warehouses, malls, airports, and hospitals. The company utilizes a combination of smartphone sensors and low-signal Bluetooth beacons, along with artificial intelligence algorithms, to deliver high-accuracy navigation and tracking capabilities. This innovative technology allows for seamless integration of indoor and outdoor environments, creating smarter venues that offer new opportunities for businesses, developers, and individuals. Nextome aims to address the challenges of indoor navigation while ensuring a straightforward installation process for its clients.

Waypoint Labs

Grant in 2017
Waypoint Labs, founded in 2016 and based in Boston, Massachusetts, specializes in developing real-time movement software that utilizes augmented reality to enhance the efficiency of front-line workers. The company enables trainers to create three-dimensional instructions accessible through AR headsets, such as the Microsoft HoloLens, facilitating improved knowledge capture and distribution on the job. Waypoint Labs focuses on helping businesses spatially map their assets and environments in 3D, tagging them with relevant information to monitor and track both assets and workforce. This innovative approach aims to foster safer and more productive workplaces. Waypoint Labs became a subsidiary of PTC Inc. in June 2018, shortly after its inception at MIT in November 2017.

Upstream Tech

Grant in 2017
Upstream Tech is a mission-driven organization that specializes in software and machine learning applications aimed at freshwater conservation. Utilizing advanced remote sensing technologies and satellite imagery, the company develops tools that enable precise monitoring and measurement of irrigation across extensive areas. By integrating various satellite and meteorological data sources, Upstream Tech's solutions facilitate efficient water management and promote effective water markets. These innovations empower environmental research organizations and enhance the impact of conservation efforts worldwide, making sophisticated technologies more accessible and user-friendly for those engaged in environmental work.

Precision Vine

Grant in 2017
Precision Vine SARL is a Swiss company specializing in aerial decision support for the wine industry. Established in 2016 and based in Yverdon-les-Bains, it focuses on improving wine quality by working closely with growers and winemakers. The company offers high-resolution hyper/multispectral aerial imaging and provides tailored vineyard-specific data services. These services address various aspects of vineyard management, including vineyard heterogeneity, irrigation systems, harvest planning, disease mapping, and nutritional needs. By collecting and analyzing remote sensing data, Precision Vine assists its clients in integrating this information into effective management plans. The company operates through a broad network of drone operators and currently offers its services across several countries, including the United States, France, Italy, Spain, Argentina, and Australia.

Securaxis

Non Equity Assistance in 2017
Securaxis specializes in the development, installation, and operation of innovative safety and security solutions. Founded in 2018 as the first incubated company of BIC of CERN Technologies in Switzerland, Securaxis has garnered recognition through various accolades, including the Entreprendre Network and Swisscom Start-up Challenge. The company is part of the HP Enterprise Startup Incubator and the NVIDIA Inception Program. Securaxis has a dedicated team of eight experts in fields such as machine learning, acoustics, and data management, who have collaborated for over four years. They have successfully developed and commercialized a mobile security application utilized by clients including the Federal Department of Foreign Affairs in Switzerland, the Olympic Committee, and the United Nations. Securaxis operates a real-time geolocalized security information platform that employs smart acoustic sensors to analyze and classify sounds in urban environments, enabling organizations to make informed decisions to enhance safety.

Hedron

Grant in 2016
Hedron is focused on developing a network of data relay satellites that facilitate real-time communication between Earth and space. Their modular and scalable system employs a hybrid RF-optical communication approach, providing connectivity for low-Earth orbit satellites. Hedron's imaging satellites generate valuable data that address critical global challenges, including food and water security, climate change monitoring, and disaster mitigation. By offering a series of data relay nodes, the company enables clients to optimize the global economy and enhance understanding of the planet, paving the way for innovation and improved insights in various sectors.

TellusLabs

Grant in 2016
TellusLabs, Inc. is a data analytics company based in Boston, Massachusetts, founded in 2016. It specializes in utilizing satellite imagery and machine learning to provide insights on critical economic and environmental issues, focusing on sectors such as agriculture, water management, and urban planning. The company's flagship product, Kernel, delivers agricultural intelligence by analyzing a vast database of satellite and weather data, allowing for accurate forecasts of crop health and conditions. Additionally, Argus, another key offering, serves as a geospatial data discovery platform that grants users access to extensive planetary-scale datasets. By combining decades of satellite data with advanced analytical techniques, TellusLabs aims to reduce uncertainty for its clients through timely, science-quality insights. As of December 2018, TellusLabs operates as a subsidiary of Indigo Ag, Inc.

Loginno

Grant in 2016
Loginno is focused on transforming the shipping industry by developing an Internet-of-Shipping-Containers infrastructure. The company collaborates with shipping firms to upgrade their container fleets into IoT-enabled systems that gather and analyze cargo and voyage data through a patented low-cost device. This information is accessible via a cloud-based service to various stakeholders, including carriers, cargo owners, freight forwarders, insurers, and customs agencies. A notable partnership includes Log-In Logistica Intermodal, a leading cabotage shipping company in Latin America, which was selected to become the first digital shipping company in the world. Through this initiative, Log-In will convert its entire container fleet into smart containers, demonstrating the potential of Loginno's innovative solutions in enhancing the efficiency and transparency of shipping operations.

Hive Maritime

Grant in 2016
Hive Maritime specializes in enhancing efficiency within the maritime shipping industry by utilizing predictive analytics and machine learning technology. Their platform forecasts traffic in ports and canals weeks in advance, enabling ship owners and operators to optimize routes and speeds. This approach aims to minimize fuel consumption, reduce machinery failures, and improve cargo throughput, ultimately saving billions in operational expenses. By predicting the future locations of vessels, Hive Maritime also provides charterers and brokers with valuable insights into route profitability, which can reduce total voyage costs by up to 10% and improve the accuracy of cargo arrival predictions. Overall, the company's solutions contribute significantly to alleviating congestion in shipping lanes and ports globally, promoting a more efficient supply chain.

Yonward

Grant in 2016
Yonward is a new mobile app for sharing beautiful, location aware guides that tell stories, share knowledge, and create unique experiences. Much of their content is created by their users, not curated, because they believe no one knows a place better than those who experience it every day.

Airscort

Grant in 2016
Airscort focuses on developing advanced drone docking stations that facilitate fully autonomous operations for commercial drones. Its products are compact, reliable, and cost-effective, featuring military-grade materials and various integrated technologies, including sensors, temperature control units, and precision landing systems. These docking stations enable drones to perform critical missions without human involvement, positioning Airscort as a key player in the expanding drone industry, which is valued at $150 billion. The company's solutions cater to diverse sectors, including defense, energy, and agriculture, allowing clients to enhance operational efficiency and reduce costs through improved utility and automation.

ResSpot

Grant in 2016
ResSpot is the first global “911” emergency response mobile app that uses GPS technology & virtual panic buttons to instantly connect users to the closest emergency service providers, life-saving information, and their loved ones. Referred to as an “Uber” for emergencies, ResSpot consolidates all of the world’s emergency numbers, service providers, and real-time alerts, as well as user’s personal health and insurance information into one place.

Hedron

Angel Round in 2016
Hedron is focused on developing a network of data relay satellites that facilitate real-time communication between Earth and space. Their modular and scalable system employs a hybrid RF-optical communication approach, providing connectivity for low-Earth orbit satellites. Hedron's imaging satellites generate valuable data that address critical global challenges, including food and water security, climate change monitoring, and disaster mitigation. By offering a series of data relay nodes, the company enables clients to optimize the global economy and enhance understanding of the planet, paving the way for innovation and improved insights in various sectors.

Wise Systems

Venture Round in 2016
Wise Systems Inc. develops autonomous dispatch and routing software that enhances delivery efficiency for various industries, including food, beverage, courier, energy, and field service. Founded in 2014 and based in Cambridge, Massachusetts, the company leverages machine learning algorithms to optimize last-mile operations. Its platform includes tools such as Scheduler, which dynamically creates and dispatches optimized route plans; Dispatcher, which allows managers to monitor delivery progress and driver performance; and Customer Portal, enabling recipients to track their orders with real-time ETAs. Wise Systems also offers Smart Reservation Management, allowing customers to select their preferred delivery times. Clients typically experience significant benefits, including reductions in mileage and late deliveries, as well as increased fleet utilization. The software processes millions of data points to make real-time decisions, facilitating efficient transportation operations while reducing costs.

Wise Systems

Non Equity Assistance in 2016
Wise Systems Inc. develops autonomous dispatch and routing software that enhances delivery efficiency for various industries, including food, beverage, courier, energy, and field service. Founded in 2014 and based in Cambridge, Massachusetts, the company leverages machine learning algorithms to optimize last-mile operations. Its platform includes tools such as Scheduler, which dynamically creates and dispatches optimized route plans; Dispatcher, which allows managers to monitor delivery progress and driver performance; and Customer Portal, enabling recipients to track their orders with real-time ETAs. Wise Systems also offers Smart Reservation Management, allowing customers to select their preferred delivery times. Clients typically experience significant benefits, including reductions in mileage and late deliveries, as well as increased fleet utilization. The software processes millions of data points to make real-time decisions, facilitating efficient transportation operations while reducing costs.

Wegaw

Non Equity Assistance in 2016
Wegaw specializes in processing remote sensing satellite data using artificial intelligence to assist companies in the transition to clean energy. The company focuses on monitoring renewable energy sources, particularly water and snow, by integrating satellite, ground sensor, and weather data. This technology enhances energy forecasting capabilities for clients, allowing them to optimize energy production and improve trading efficiencies. By providing accurate assessments of runoff and reservoir inflow, Wegaw enables energy companies to increase their energy output by 10% and boost their trading prices by 5%. Ultimately, Wegaw's solutions contribute to reducing reliance on fossil fuels and promoting sustainable energy practices.

Sidekix

Seed Round in 2015
Sidekix is a new walking navigation app offering routes by your interests. Live in over 100 cities. Download https://appsto.re/il/dzOl_.i

Run Tour

Grant in 2015
Run Tour allows the active business traveler a chance to sight-see without thinking or planning ahead. An unexpected hour to spare can become a historical run past Big Ben. At any time a user can tailor a route for a specific distance or popular landmark & then use the GPS guided tour to eliminate the risk of getting lost.

Bird.i

Grant in 2015
Bird.i is a provider of high-resolution satellite, airborne, and drone imagery, offering real-time data and insights for businesses worldwide. By collating and disseminating superior quality images, Bird.i enables clients to effectively monitor changes and trends in various locations. The platform serves location-based services and mapping applications on a subscription basis, allowing companies to make informed decisions, solve problems, and maintain a competitive edge. Bird.i's imagery is noted for its high frequency and accuracy, which surpasses traditional mapping services, thus empowering clients to plan for the future with confidence.

TimeLooper

Grant in 2015
TimeLooper, Inc. is a company that specializes in creating immersive virtual and augmented reality experiences aimed at enhancing the interaction between cultural institutions and visitors. Founded in 2015 and based in New York, TimeLooper employs advanced technologies such as geographic information systems, holographic imaging, and 3D scanning to develop applications that allow users to explore historical events and cultural settings. By integrating storytelling with these technologies, TimeLooper's platform offers users a unique opportunity to engage with the past, facilitating a deeper understanding of history and culture through innovative, location-based time travel experiences.

WeatherSafe

Grant in 2015
WeatherSafe is a provider of agricultural data insights focused on enhancing farming operations, particularly within the coffee sector. The company leverages hyper-local weather data, pest and disease monitoring, and high-resolution satellite imagery to offer remote management information and solutions for stakeholders in the agricultural and food supply chains. By integrating diverse data sources, WeatherSafe aims to support farmers, governments, and NGOs in making informed decisions that optimize crop yield and quality. Their approach fosters collaboration among various stakeholders, creating an ecosystem where each participant can contribute to and benefit from the insights provided. WeatherSafe's commitment to innovation in agricultural data science is underscored by partnerships with organizations such as the European Space Agency and the UK Technology Strategy Board, emphasizing their role in promoting proactive environmental stewardship and sustainable agricultural practices. Through these efforts, WeatherSafe seeks to address the challenges posed by a growing global population and enhance the overall efficiency and profitability of agricultural operations.

StreetScan

Grant in 2015
StreetScan is a company that provides up-to-date, accurate, and cost efficient information on road conditions. They provide a service that tells the condition of any road using different sensors. Using the data from different sensors like acoustics and tire pressure, their software can determine the condition of any road. Their van can drive throughout a city or town and produce a color coded map with the details of each individual road and its overall condition. Their patented technology is the most cost effective system on the market. Along with data collection, their asset management portal is versatile and easy to use. They create the portal their selves so they can tailor it to the needs each municipality they survey.

World Around Me

Non Equity Assistance in 2015
World Around Me is a mobile application that assists users in discovering local services and places of interest, such as restaurants, shops, accommodations, and health facilities. Utilizing augmented reality technology, the app enables users to find relevant locations globally by simply using their smartphone cameras. This innovative approach allows individuals to navigate their surroundings effectively while accessing essential services, making it easier to explore new areas and enhance their everyday experiences.

XactSense

Grant in 2015
They develop and manufacture robust commercial UAV LiDAR and photogrammetry platforms for Telecom, Utilities, Engineers, Surveyors and more.

Sidekix

Non Equity Assistance in 2015
Sidekix is a new walking navigation app offering routes by your interests. Live in over 100 cities. Download https://appsto.re/il/dzOl_.i

OpportunitySpace

Grant in 2014
OpportunitySpace, Inc. operates a digital platform focused on the public real estate market in the United States. The company has developed BuildingBlocks, a cloud-based web application that consolidates data from various city departments, including code violations, tax delinquency, public safety calls, and utility shut-offs, into a comprehensive, map-based dashboard that offers detailed property information. Additionally, OpportunitySpace provides a Marketplace that allows governments to list available properties, engage with interested parties, and outline redevelopment goals. Founded in 2013, the company is headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts, and aims to facilitate investment in and development of under-valued real estate in urban areas through its innovative tools and communication channels.

Roammeo

Grant in 2012
Roammeo is a website and app that shows you the best events for you, in real-time, based on your interests and where you're standing. Roammeo is an event discovery engine that solves the moments of knowing that something good is going on in a city, but having no way of finding out what that "something" is. It is a real-time website and mobile app that pulls nearby events automatically from relevant calendars and ranks them on quality and relevancy using proprietary algorithms. Roammeo is available around urban college campuses and earns its recurring revenues from hosts switching from print to online.

TapWalk

Grant in 2011
TapWalk, Inc. specializes in developing mobile applications tailored for large events and venues. Founded in 2010 and based in Medford, Massachusetts, the company offers solutions for a variety of settings including trade shows, conventions, universities, music festivals, malls, airports, and museums. TapWalk's applications enhance the visitor experience by providing up-to-date information such as maps, schedules, and announcements, and incorporating interactive features like audio, video, social media integration, surveys, and location-based games. This technology not only enriches user engagement but also helps venue owners better understand their visitors and maintain connections after events conclude. As of May 2017, TapWalk operates as a subsidiary of RaceMenu, Inc.

Mobile Guide

Grant in 2010
Google maps can zoom in to see a building's roof. What if you could zoom INTO the building? On your phone. Our platform allows detailed mapping of large indoor or small outdoor locations on mobile phones. Any place that currently has a nice brightly colored paper map would be better served with an interactive location-aware map on your phone - with lots of info about each item on the map. Add in social media integration, location-based advertising, friend-finding, and more.

EveryFit

Grant in 2010
EveryFit powers context-aware applications by tracking movement, orientation, and indoor/outdoor location Using sensors and smartphones.

Locately

Grant in 2010
Locately is at the forefront of location analytics, specializing in shopper insights services across the United States and Canada. The company utilizes advanced software to analyze semi-continuous GPS data from mobile devices, providing valuable insights into consumer behavior and shopping patterns. By replacing traditional in-person shopper intercepts with a sophisticated big data solution, Locately leverages mobile location data to help clients understand where and how consumers shop. This innovative approach enables businesses to enhance their sales strategies and improve operational efficiency.
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