Schooner Capital

Schooner Capital LLC is a private investment office based in Boston, Massachusetts, that specializes in growth equity and alternative assets. Established in 1971, the firm focuses on private investments, including private equity and venture capital, across various stages and sectors. It emphasizes investments in private companies within the healthcare, technology, and clean energy sectors, primarily in the United States, while also targeting emerging and frontier markets globally. With a long-term investment approach and no outside limited partners, Schooner Capital seeks to create value through strategic investments in both private and public markets.

Peter Binas

Managing Partner and Chief Investment Officer

Antonio Cienfuegos

Principal

Orhan Gazelle

Principal

Ted Henderson

President and CEO

Steve Maiocco

CFO

Alexandra Manick

Principal

Vin Ryan

Founder and Chairman

Past deals in Boston, MA

MediaSilo

Venture Round in 2017
MediaSilo is a Boston-based video management platform designed for distributed media production teams to manage, share, and approve content securely and efficiently. The platform caters to media companies, advertising agencies, and content creators, integrating seamlessly with existing tools and workflows to enhance collaboration and protect assets. With over 550 customers and more than 100,000 monthly users, MediaSilo manages over 10 million assets, focusing on innovation and security in the media, entertainment, and enterprise video sectors. A notable recent development is the launch of SafeStream, an on-demand watermarking technology that serves as a visual deterrent against piracy. This feature allows for the creation of personalized watermarks in near real-time, ensuring that content owners maintain control over their assets while protecting dailies, rough cuts, and finished products without disrupting the viewing experience.

Fashion Project

Series A in 2015
Fashion Project, Inc. is an online platform based in Boston, Massachusetts, that facilitates clothing donations and provides a shopping experience for consumers. The company allows members to donate items such as apparel, shoes, handbags, and accessories, while also offering a curated selection of clothing and accessories for purchase. The inventory includes a variety of fashion items, ranging from dresses and jackets to shoes and handbags. A distinctive feature of Fashion Project is its commitment to philanthropy, as a significant portion of proceeds from sales is donated to charitable causes. Founded in 2011 and initially known as Swapfish, Inc., the company rebranded in 2012, positioning itself as a unique blend of fashion and social impact.

Fashion Project

Seed Round in 2013
Fashion Project, Inc. is an online platform based in Boston, Massachusetts, that facilitates clothing donations and provides a shopping experience for consumers. The company allows members to donate items such as apparel, shoes, handbags, and accessories, while also offering a curated selection of clothing and accessories for purchase. The inventory includes a variety of fashion items, ranging from dresses and jackets to shoes and handbags. A distinctive feature of Fashion Project is its commitment to philanthropy, as a significant portion of proceeds from sales is donated to charitable causes. Founded in 2011 and initially known as Swapfish, Inc., the company rebranded in 2012, positioning itself as a unique blend of fashion and social impact.

MediaSilo

Series A in 2013
MediaSilo is a Boston-based video management platform designed for distributed media production teams to manage, share, and approve content securely and efficiently. The platform caters to media companies, advertising agencies, and content creators, integrating seamlessly with existing tools and workflows to enhance collaboration and protect assets. With over 550 customers and more than 100,000 monthly users, MediaSilo manages over 10 million assets, focusing on innovation and security in the media, entertainment, and enterprise video sectors. A notable recent development is the launch of SafeStream, an on-demand watermarking technology that serves as a visual deterrent against piracy. This feature allows for the creation of personalized watermarks in near real-time, ensuring that content owners maintain control over their assets while protecting dailies, rough cuts, and finished products without disrupting the viewing experience.

SHIFT

Venture Round in 2012
SHIFT is a provider of cloud-based media collaboration and digital asset management solutions, specializing in tools specifically designed for the media and entertainment industry. Founded in 2017 and headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts, the company offers several products that enhance the creation, sharing, and storage of media content. These include Wiredrive for organizing and presenting presentations, Mediasilo for video sharing, Safestream for video protection, and Screeners.com for secure video sharing and collaboration. SHIFT is recognized as a pioneer in developing media-specific collaboration software tailored for enterprises, brands, and agencies in the sector.

StyleFeeder

Series A in 2008
StyleFeeder is a social shopping service designed to enhance the online shopping experience. It allows users to browse the internet and compile items such as clothing and gadgets into a personalized StyleFeed, which can be shared with friends. The platform employs a recommendation algorithm that analyzes users' selections to provide tailored shopping suggestions and improve search functionality. Additionally, StyleFeeder offers widgets that enable users to display their StyleFeed on various social networks and personal websites. The service includes social networking features, allowing users with similar tastes, referred to as StyleTwins, to connect and interact. Acquired by Time Inc. in 2010, StyleFeeder operates in a competitive landscape that includes other social shopping platforms.

StyleFeeder

Seed Round in 2007
StyleFeeder is a social shopping service designed to enhance the online shopping experience. It allows users to browse the internet and compile items such as clothing and gadgets into a personalized StyleFeed, which can be shared with friends. The platform employs a recommendation algorithm that analyzes users' selections to provide tailored shopping suggestions and improve search functionality. Additionally, StyleFeeder offers widgets that enable users to display their StyleFeed on various social networks and personal websites. The service includes social networking features, allowing users with similar tastes, referred to as StyleTwins, to connect and interact. Acquired by Time Inc. in 2010, StyleFeeder operates in a competitive landscape that includes other social shopping platforms.
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