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 Surveillance

MORSE Corp

Non Equity Assistance in 2024
MORSE Corp offers customer-focused algorithm development, software development, and system integration services for machine learning, artificial intelligence, mission planning, situational awareness, computer vision, and manned and unmanned aerial vehicles.

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.

CSS Worldwide

Non Equity Assistance in 2020
CSS Worldwide specializes in enhancing workplace safety through innovative monitoring systems that utilize sensing technology and proprietary algorithms. The company focuses on detecting and analyzing safety incidents, particularly slips, trips, and falls, which are the leading cause of lost time accidents. By employing wearable sensors, CSS Worldwide captures near-miss and accident events, enabling clients to identify and locate other workers or mobile equipment in the vicinity. The system anonymously records interactions leading up to incidents, allowing for detailed animated replay and analysis to improve safety performance and prevent future accidents.

PRESSER SURVEILLANCE SOLUTIONS AND TECHNOLOGIES

Non Equity Assistance in 2020
Presser Surveillance Solutions and Technologies creates cutting edge surveillance technologies for law enforcement and support services

SurviVR

Non Equity Assistance in 2019
SurviVR is a company that provides a virtual reality training platform designed to enhance the decision-making and response times of first responders, particularly in law enforcement. Founded in 2018 and based in Dallas, Texas, SurviVR focuses on delivering immersive and data-driven training experiences that simulate high-pressure scenarios. By utilizing advanced virtual reality technology, the platform aims to improve officers' judgment and public safety, enabling them to better navigate complex situations in the field. Through its innovative approach, SurviVR seeks to empower first responders with the skills necessary for effective and timely decision-making.

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.

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.

D-Fend Solutions

Non Equity Assistance in 2018
D-Fend Solutions specializes in counter-drone technology, providing autonomous systems designed to manage rogue drone incidents in sensitive environments. Their flagship product, EnforceAir, is deployed globally across various sectors, including military, public safety, airports, prisons, and critical infrastructure. This technology enables clients to detect, identify, and take control of unauthorized drones, ensuring their safe landing while maintaining operational continuity. D-Fend Solutions has been recognized for its best-in-class capabilities, with implementations at high-tier U.S. government agencies, including military and law enforcement, as well as major international airports. By autonomously executing RF and cyber-takeovers, EnforceAir enhances security and facilitates the uninterrupted flow of communications and commerce.

Eyeron systems

Non Equity Assistance in 2018
Eyeron develops micro-sized drones to detect dangerous indoor environments.

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.

PiraShield

Grant in 2016
PiraShield has combined years of networking experience with state of the art hardware to develop a digital surveillance system to help you solve the issue of online theft. With PiraShield you know when someone steals your digital assets, where the theft occurred and fast acting response to remedy it. Feel free to reach out to their team. They are helping make the impossible possible with online digital surveillance.

Salient Eye

Grant in 2016
Salient Eye has created a technology that transforms unused smartphones and tablets into personal security and monitoring solutions, catering to needs such as home security and elder care. The application utilizes the device's camera to detect motion, capturing images of the scene and immediately alerting users via text and email. This service includes a connection to a 24/7 Control Center, allowing users to report incidents such as burglaries by sending captured images directly. With over 1.3 million downloads globally and a user rating of 4.4 out of 5, the app has gained a loyal customer base without marketing efforts. Salient Eye supports 20 languages and employs a B2B2C strategy, forming partnerships with security firms and insurance companies to expand its market reach.

Keepers

Grant in 2016
Keepers is a technology company that offers an application focused on protecting children from online dangers such as cyberbullying and sexual exploitation. The application monitors all incoming and outgoing messages on a child's device across various social media platforms, including popular ones like Facebook, Instagram, and Snapchat. It utilizes artificial intelligence to detect suspicious and abusive content in real-time, enabling parents to receive immediate alerts about potential threats. This monitoring system aims to enhance children's digital safety while respecting their privacy, allowing guardians to be informed about their children's online interactions without overstepping boundaries.

ArmHer

Grant in 2013
ARMHER is a company created by women to protect women from crime. We devoted years to studying the mind-set of criminals who victimize women, and researching the extraordinary selection of personal protection devices (PPDs) available to women. We selected the most effective and affordable PPDs and created four unique “Survival Kits” – each Kit is filled with proven defenses that safeguard women from crimes against their person and their property. From students to seniors, ARMHER is the perfect gift.

Bounce Imaging

Seed Round in 2012
They develop sensor technology to save the lives of first responders by allowing them to safely view hazardous environments remotely and at low cost.
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