MassChallenge

MassChallenge is a global nonprofit startup accelerator headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts, founded in 2009. It supports early-stage entrepreneurs from various industries, including technology, healthcare, and finance, by providing mentorship, resources, and networking opportunities. With locations in countries such as Israel, Mexico, Switzerland, and Texas, MassChallenge operates a non-equity model, allowing startups to retain full ownership while benefiting from expert guidance and connections. The accelerator conducts various programs tailored to specific sectors, such as MassChallenge HealthTech and MassChallenge FinTech, which facilitate partnerships between startups and established enterprises to drive innovation and market growth. Through its extensive global network, MassChallenge aims to strengthen the innovation ecosystem and empower high-potential startups to create meaningful impact.

Cait Brumme

Acting CEO

Siobhan Dullea

CEO

Kiki Mills Johnston

Managing Director, Boston

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 Publishing

One Star Books

Non Equity Assistance in 2021
One Star Books is a publishing company that teaches human values ​​to the little ones, through great stories.

1440 Media

Non Equity Assistance in 2021
1440 Media operates a news aggregation platform that delivers concise summaries of current events through a daily email briefing. By curating information from a wide range of respected sources, the company aims to provide readers with an impartial view of the news, covering topics such as culture, science, sports, politics, and business. Founded as an email shared among friends, 1440 has grown to serve hundreds of thousands of subscribers, focusing on empowering individuals to engage in informed discussions and navigate the complexities of the world around them. As an independent, employee-owned entity, 1440 Media is committed to fostering objective dialogue rather than promoting any particular viewpoint.

Eton.News

Non Equity Assistance in 2020
Eton.News is a storytelling platform based on the journalism process, tailored to schools.

Indiefy

Non Equity Assistance in 2020
Indiefy is a digital distribution company that specializes in enabling artists to upload and distribute their music across major online platforms, including Spotify. The company's online music publishing platform offers users the ability to maintain ownership of their copyrights while providing tools to promote their music effectively. Indiefy also facilitates revenue tracking through complimentary earnings reports, allowing artists to monitor their financial performance. By offering these services, Indiefy aims to empower musicians to monetize their content while expanding their reach in the competitive music industry.

Rhymella

Non Equity Assistance in 2020
Rhymella, Inc. operates a web-based platform that specializes in publishing children's stories by utilizing automation to create original narratives. The platform incorporates user photos and specific details from personal experiences, crafting imaginative stories that feature each child as the main character. Founded in 2016 and headquartered in Newtonville, Massachusetts, Rhymella aims to foster connections between customer material and brand characters, enabling clients to engage their audience through personalized storytelling. The unique storytelling approach transforms everyday moments into enchanting adventures, making the platform appealing for both children and brands looking to build lasting relationships with their customers.

Eton.News

Non Equity Assistance in 2020
Eton.News is a storytelling platform based on the journalism process, tailored to schools.

Now Print

Non Equity Assistance in 2018
Now Print Imprenta is an online printing company that focuses on providing a wide range of printed products, including promotional materials, publications, and advertising items. The company operates an online marketplace designed to simplify the purchasing process for printed goods. Its platform features an extensive portfolio of offerings, allowing businesses and freelancers to conveniently order items such as business cards, brochures, flyers, posters, and custom textiles from their homes or offices. By automating the purchasing process, Now Print Imprenta ensures that customers can access competitive prices while efficiently meeting their printing needs.

Socialyte

Non Equity Assistance in 2018
Socialyte is a marketing agency based in Albany, New York, specializing in connecting brands with a curated network of 500 influential tastemakers. These tastemakers represent branded media across over 60% of the world's leading personal style blogs, as well as prestigious digital platforms for publications such as Vanity Fair, Glamour, and Teen Vogue. Socialyte develops and manages tailored digital marketing programs that address the specific needs of various brands, allowing them to effectively engage their target audiences and enhance purchase intent. The agency has successfully executed over 500 native advertising campaigns for a range of clients, including Fortune 500 companies and prominent fashion and beauty brands.

Living a Book

Non Equity Assistance in 2018
Living A Book Inc. develops an interactive reading application called Pathbooks, which enables users to engage with stories in both English and Spanish by making decisions that affect the storyline and its outcome. This unique platform not only caters to individual readers but also allows book publishers to submit their works for inclusion, thereby expanding the variety of content available. Additionally, Living A Book offers tailored plans for educational institutions, integrating interactive reading into learning environments. Founded in 2018 and based in Redwood City, California, the company operates at the intersection of e-books, mobile gaming, and traditional publishing, creating a distinctive immersive experience for users.

Bubo Technologies

Grant in 2017
Bubo was started in late 2016 by a group of friends drawn together by their shared vision of creating beautifully crafted, immersive books.

Trubadour

Grant in 2017
Trūbadour is a platform for writing and finding poems by contemporary poets. It's the poetry network.

Describli

Grant in 2016
Describli uses the power of data and analytics to provide powerful insights to independent authors. We help self-publishing authors take control of their sales and marketing and craft the right strategy for their books. Authors can discover who is reading their books, how to find more readers like that in the future, and experiment with new marketing strategies for that audience.

Royal Road Legends

Grant in 2016
Royal Road Legends is a growing community where new and rising authors post their works, and where their readers can directly interact with to provide feedback and suggestions. For them, the most important aspects of web publishing is publicity and interactions. Hence, they do their best to ensure that every reader can find the works they are looking for; that every author - old or new - can be discovered; and that readers can provide their invaluable feedback.

LifeJourney Books

Grant in 2016
LifeJourney Books is dedicated to preserving and sharing the life stories of seniors through an accessible digital platform. As the senior population grows, there is an increasing desire to capture these invaluable narratives before they are lost. The platform enables users to create their life stories step by step, transforming their experiences into a beautifully printed book that serves as a lasting legacy for their loved ones. By offering an easy, enjoyable, and affordable way for seniors to document their lives, LifeJourney Books aims to connect generations and ensure that precious memories are not forgotten.

Amondo

Seed Round in 2016
Amondo's publishing technology enables you to create new value from the content generated around events and campaigns - brought together via curated feeds called Imprints. Imprints can be embedded in existing platforms, amplified via social or showcased via venue screens and email. Content can be easily monetised with brand messaging, data capture and ecommerce functionalities.

Magru

Grant in 2012
Magru is an online service that helps users publish and sell e-books, magazines, presentations, articles, and other literary work. The platform also allows readers to discover interesting publications through different categories and themes, purchase them directly from the authors, and collect their own cloud e-library.

Her Campus Media

Grant in 2011
Her Campus Media is a leading media company focused on serving and empowering college and GenZennial women. It operates a diverse portfolio that includes Her Campus, College Fashionista, Spoon University, InfluenceHer Collective, and Her20s, effectively reaching this demographic through various channels. The company is supported by a robust on-campus chapter network and hosts proprietary events such as Her Conference®, College Fashion Week®, and CF Clubhouse, which foster community engagement and professional development. Her Campus Media also provides a marketing platform that allows clients to engage with specific audiences through tailored content and experiential advertising. With a commitment to empowering the next generation of women, the company has successfully launched numerous team members into esteemed positions within the media and marketing sectors.
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