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 Director

Antonio Cienfuegos

Principal

Orhan Gazelle

Principal

Ted Henderson

Managing Director

Steve Maiocco

CFO

Alexandra Manick

Principal

Vin Ryan

Founder and Chairman

Past deals in Massachussets

Ottometric

Series A in 2025
Ottometric Inc. is a technology company based in Newton, Massachusetts, that specializes in developing a cloud-based platform for enhancing the safety of autonomous vehicles. Founded in 2018, the company offers an intelligent verification framework that leverages big data, artificial intelligence, sensor fusion, and computer vision to provide insights into events and anomalies in real-world driving scenarios. By focusing on the validation and training of advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS), Ottometric aims to improve the reliability of these systems, addressing the industry's current challenges in delivering effective autonomous capabilities. The platform is designed to automate and streamline the validation process, helping automotive companies reduce development costs while advancing the safety and efficacy of driver assistance features.

SeLux Diagnostics

Venture Round in 2024
SeLux Diagnostics, Inc. is a biotechnology company based in Charlestown, Massachusetts, founded in 2014. It specializes in developing a next-generation phenotyping platform for antibiotic susceptibility testing and diagnostics of infectious diseases. The company utilizes a synthetic amplifier technology that enhances the speed and complexity of antibiotic susceptibility testing, facilitating quicker and more accurate selection of personalized antimicrobial therapies for patients. By streamlining the identification of effective treatments, SeLux Diagnostics aims to improve patient care, reduce hospital stays, and tackle the growing issue of antibiotic resistance by minimizing the reliance on broad-spectrum antibiotics.

Jetcool

Series A in 2023
JETCOOL Technologies specializes in the development of microjet cooling modules aimed at enhancing the performance and longevity of high-power electronics. Founded in 2019 and based in Littleton, Massachusetts, the company leverages technology originally developed at MIT Lincoln Laboratory. By using small jets of fluid integrated into modular cooling components, JETCOOL’s solutions effectively reduce heat and power consumption in electronic devices. This innovation is particularly beneficial for industries such as aerospace, defense, and electronics, where managing heat is crucial for device reliability and efficiency.

Censinet

Venture Round in 2023
Censinet, Inc. is a healthcare-focused SaaS company that offers a cloud-based platform for managing third-party risk assessments. Founded in 2017 and based in Winchester, Massachusetts, Censinet connects healthcare providers with their vendors, streamlining the process of assessing and managing risks in real time. The platform eliminates the need for inefficient spreadsheets and manual workflows by automating risk assessments and providing continuous insights into vendor profiles. This approach enables healthcare organizations to identify and address potential threats within their vendor ecosystem effectively, enhancing overall cybersecurity and operational efficiency.

Breezeway

Venture Round in 2022
Breezeway Homes, Inc. is a Boston-based company that specializes in developing intelligent property maintenance and home management software. Founded in 2015, Breezeway offers a comprehensive platform that facilitates the coordination, communication, and verification of property care tasks. Its software is designed to enhance operational efficiency for various sectors, including vacation rentals, residential rentals, corporate housing, hotels, and cleaning services. The platform enables property managers and owners to automate tasks, conduct inspections, monitor property readiness, and communicate seamlessly with both internal staff and external service partners. By leveraging advanced technology for task management and scheduling, Breezeway helps businesses maintain their properties effectively while improving client satisfaction.

Zippity

Seed Round in 2022
Zippity LLC, founded in 2015 and based in Boston, Massachusetts, specializes in onsite car maintenance and repair services. The company operates an innovative platform that allows customers to schedule various automotive services, such as tire changes, detailing, brake work, and more, at their home or workplace. Zippity provides a unique B2B operating system tailored specifically for the mobile automotive industry, enhancing the customer experience across multiple service segments. By offering the convenience of mobile garage services, Zippity aims to alleviate the difficulties associated with car ownership, enabling mechanics to perform comprehensive maintenance directly at the vehicle's location.

SeLux Diagnostics

Series C in 2022
SeLux Diagnostics, Inc. is a biotechnology company based in Charlestown, Massachusetts, founded in 2014. It specializes in developing a next-generation phenotyping platform for antibiotic susceptibility testing and diagnostics of infectious diseases. The company utilizes a synthetic amplifier technology that enhances the speed and complexity of antibiotic susceptibility testing, facilitating quicker and more accurate selection of personalized antimicrobial therapies for patients. By streamlining the identification of effective treatments, SeLux Diagnostics aims to improve patient care, reduce hospital stays, and tackle the growing issue of antibiotic resistance by minimizing the reliance on broad-spectrum antibiotics.

Commonwealth Fusion Systems

Series B in 2021
Commonwealth Fusion Systems LLC is a research and development company focused on advancing fusion energy technology to provide an inexhaustible power source. Established in 2017 and based in Cambridge, Massachusetts, the company utilizes rare-earth barium copper oxide superconductor technology to create fusion energy systems. Commonwealth Fusion Systems was spun out of the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) and collaborates with MIT’s Plasma Science and Fusion Center to leverage decades of government-funded fusion research. By integrating established physics with innovative magnet technology, the company aims to accelerate the commercialization of fusion energy, positioning itself as a key player in the transition to clean and renewable energy sources while addressing climate change challenges.

Zippity

Seed Round in 2021
Zippity LLC, founded in 2015 and based in Boston, Massachusetts, specializes in onsite car maintenance and repair services. The company operates an innovative platform that allows customers to schedule various automotive services, such as tire changes, detailing, brake work, and more, at their home or workplace. Zippity provides a unique B2B operating system tailored specifically for the mobile automotive industry, enhancing the customer experience across multiple service segments. By offering the convenience of mobile garage services, Zippity aims to alleviate the difficulties associated with car ownership, enabling mechanics to perform comprehensive maintenance directly at the vehicle's location.

Jetcool

Venture Round in 2021
JETCOOL Technologies specializes in the development of microjet cooling modules aimed at enhancing the performance and longevity of high-power electronics. Founded in 2019 and based in Littleton, Massachusetts, the company leverages technology originally developed at MIT Lincoln Laboratory. By using small jets of fluid integrated into modular cooling components, JETCOOL’s solutions effectively reduce heat and power consumption in electronic devices. This innovation is particularly beneficial for industries such as aerospace, defense, and electronics, where managing heat is crucial for device reliability and efficiency.

Zippity

Venture Round in 2020
Zippity LLC, founded in 2015 and based in Boston, Massachusetts, specializes in onsite car maintenance and repair services. The company operates an innovative platform that allows customers to schedule various automotive services, such as tire changes, detailing, brake work, and more, at their home or workplace. Zippity provides a unique B2B operating system tailored specifically for the mobile automotive industry, enhancing the customer experience across multiple service segments. By offering the convenience of mobile garage services, Zippity aims to alleviate the difficulties associated with car ownership, enabling mechanics to perform comprehensive maintenance directly at the vehicle's location.

Breezeway

Series A in 2020
Breezeway Homes, Inc. is a Boston-based company that specializes in developing intelligent property maintenance and home management software. Founded in 2015, Breezeway offers a comprehensive platform that facilitates the coordination, communication, and verification of property care tasks. Its software is designed to enhance operational efficiency for various sectors, including vacation rentals, residential rentals, corporate housing, hotels, and cleaning services. The platform enables property managers and owners to automate tasks, conduct inspections, monitor property readiness, and communicate seamlessly with both internal staff and external service partners. By leveraging advanced technology for task management and scheduling, Breezeway helps businesses maintain their properties effectively while improving client satisfaction.

Commonwealth Fusion Systems

Series A in 2020
Commonwealth Fusion Systems LLC is a research and development company focused on advancing fusion energy technology to provide an inexhaustible power source. Established in 2017 and based in Cambridge, Massachusetts, the company utilizes rare-earth barium copper oxide superconductor technology to create fusion energy systems. Commonwealth Fusion Systems was spun out of the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) and collaborates with MIT’s Plasma Science and Fusion Center to leverage decades of government-funded fusion research. By integrating established physics with innovative magnet technology, the company aims to accelerate the commercialization of fusion energy, positioning itself as a key player in the transition to clean and renewable energy sources while addressing climate change challenges.

Zippity

Seed Round in 2019
Zippity LLC, founded in 2015 and based in Boston, Massachusetts, specializes in onsite car maintenance and repair services. The company operates an innovative platform that allows customers to schedule various automotive services, such as tire changes, detailing, brake work, and more, at their home or workplace. Zippity provides a unique B2B operating system tailored specifically for the mobile automotive industry, enhancing the customer experience across multiple service segments. By offering the convenience of mobile garage services, Zippity aims to alleviate the difficulties associated with car ownership, enabling mechanics to perform comprehensive maintenance directly at the vehicle's location.

Commonwealth Fusion Systems

Series A in 2019
Commonwealth Fusion Systems LLC is a research and development company focused on advancing fusion energy technology to provide an inexhaustible power source. Established in 2017 and based in Cambridge, Massachusetts, the company utilizes rare-earth barium copper oxide superconductor technology to create fusion energy systems. Commonwealth Fusion Systems was spun out of the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) and collaborates with MIT’s Plasma Science and Fusion Center to leverage decades of government-funded fusion research. By integrating established physics with innovative magnet technology, the company aims to accelerate the commercialization of fusion energy, positioning itself as a key player in the transition to clean and renewable energy sources while addressing climate change challenges.

Censinet

Series A in 2019
Censinet, Inc. is a healthcare-focused SaaS company that offers a cloud-based platform for managing third-party risk assessments. Founded in 2017 and based in Winchester, Massachusetts, Censinet connects healthcare providers with their vendors, streamlining the process of assessing and managing risks in real time. The platform eliminates the need for inefficient spreadsheets and manual workflows by automating risk assessments and providing continuous insights into vendor profiles. This approach enables healthcare organizations to identify and address potential threats within their vendor ecosystem effectively, enhancing overall cybersecurity and operational efficiency.

SeLux Diagnostics

Series B in 2018
SeLux Diagnostics, Inc. is a biotechnology company based in Charlestown, Massachusetts, founded in 2014. It specializes in developing a next-generation phenotyping platform for antibiotic susceptibility testing and diagnostics of infectious diseases. The company utilizes a synthetic amplifier technology that enhances the speed and complexity of antibiotic susceptibility testing, facilitating quicker and more accurate selection of personalized antimicrobial therapies for patients. By streamlining the identification of effective treatments, SeLux Diagnostics aims to improve patient care, reduce hospital stays, and tackle the growing issue of antibiotic resistance by minimizing the reliance on broad-spectrum antibiotics.

SRS Medical Systems

Venture Round in 2018
SRS Medical Systems, Inc. is a medical device company specializing in solutions for patients with male lower urinary tract symptoms. Founded in 1991 and headquartered in North Billerica, Massachusetts, the company develops a range of proprietary devices aimed at diagnosing and treating voiding disorders. Its notable products include the UroCuff Test, which assesses bladder function during urination; The Spanner Stent, a temporary urethral stent that aids urine flow; and The VP Test, designed for evaluating bladder function in catheterized patients. Additionally, SRS Medical offers essential diagnostic tools such as the EasyPro 4, a 12-channel urodynamics system, and EasyFlo, a stand-alone uroflow system. With facilities in both Redmond, Washington, and Billerica, Massachusetts, SRS Medical is committed to improving patient awareness and treatment of urinary conditions.

SRS Medical Systems

Venture Round in 2017
SRS Medical Systems, Inc. is a medical device company specializing in solutions for patients with male lower urinary tract symptoms. Founded in 1991 and headquartered in North Billerica, Massachusetts, the company develops a range of proprietary devices aimed at diagnosing and treating voiding disorders. Its notable products include the UroCuff Test, which assesses bladder function during urination; The Spanner Stent, a temporary urethral stent that aids urine flow; and The VP Test, designed for evaluating bladder function in catheterized patients. Additionally, SRS Medical offers essential diagnostic tools such as the EasyPro 4, a 12-channel urodynamics system, and EasyFlo, a stand-alone uroflow system. With facilities in both Redmond, Washington, and Billerica, Massachusetts, SRS Medical is committed to improving patient awareness and treatment of urinary conditions.

Censinet

Seed Round in 2017
Censinet, Inc. is a healthcare-focused SaaS company that offers a cloud-based platform for managing third-party risk assessments. Founded in 2017 and based in Winchester, Massachusetts, Censinet connects healthcare providers with their vendors, streamlining the process of assessing and managing risks in real time. The platform eliminates the need for inefficient spreadsheets and manual workflows by automating risk assessments and providing continuous insights into vendor profiles. This approach enables healthcare organizations to identify and address potential threats within their vendor ecosystem effectively, enhancing overall cybersecurity and operational efficiency.

eXIthera Pharmaceuticals

Venture Round in 2017
eXIthera Pharmaceuticals, Inc. is an early-stage biotechnology company based in Westborough, Massachusetts, established in 2012. It specializes in developing small molecule pharmaceuticals that target Factor XIa, a key enzyme in the blood coagulation pathway. The company's innovative approach aims to create drugs for stroke prevention and thrombosis management, addressing conditions such as venous thromboembolism, deep vein thrombosis, stroke, and heart attack. eXIthera's inhibitors are designed to prevent thrombosis while minimizing the risk of bleeding side effects and eliminating the need for reversal agents, thereby offering a safer alternative for patients at risk of serious cardiovascular events.

Millstone Medical

Private Equity Round in 2017
Millstone provider of outsourced quality-critical services for medical manufacturers. The Company is strategically positioned to benefit from several strong secular trends, including increased demand for outsourced post-manufacturing services and significant growth in robotic-assisted surgery.

MediaSilo

Venture Round in 2017
When video workflows operate like a well-oiled machine, teams can stop worrying about security and focus on producing better content, faster and more efficiently. MediaSilo is a video management platform for distributed media production teams that need to manage, share and approve content safely and easily. The Boston, MA-based company works with media companies, advertising agencies and content creators to provide lightweight SaaS software that sits in the middle of video lifecycles, working with existing tools and workflows to keep teams connected, assets secure and stories beautifully and seamlessly presented. With 550+ customers, 100k+ monthly users and 10M+ assets managed, MediaSilo continues to innovate and provide solutions that span media, entertainment and enterprise video, with a focus on security. Most recently, MediaSilo launched SafeStream, an on-demand watermarking technology that acts as a visual deterrant to piracy. Each watermarked video is created in real-time and is personalized to the person requesting or viewing the asset. Because the customized watermark is inserted in near real-time (less than a 20-second delay) – even for a 90-minute video – the speed and cost-effectiveness of SafeStream is unheard of the industry, and is not interruptive to the viewing experience. The content owner remains in complete control of where and how the watermark appears on the video. It can be incorporated directly into workflows so it can be easily used to protect dailies and rough cuts in addition to finished content.

4G Clinical

Series A in 2016
4G Clinical, Inc. specializes in providing randomization and trial supply management services for pharmaceutical companies and clinical research organizations globally. Founded in 2015 and headquartered in Wellesley, Massachusetts, the company supports phase 2 and phase 3 clinical trials through its innovative Prancer RTSM software. This cloud-based platform employs natural language processing to enhance operational efficiencies, optimize clinical supply forecasting, and streamline the assignment of patients to treatment groups. Additionally, 4G Clinical offers a Direct-to-Patient clinical trial platform, enabling the direct shipment of medications from various sources to patients' homes. With offices in Amsterdam and Tokyo, the company combines global expertise with advisory services to meet the evolving needs of the life sciences industry.

eXIthera Pharmaceuticals

Series B in 2016
eXIthera Pharmaceuticals, Inc. is an early-stage biotechnology company based in Westborough, Massachusetts, established in 2012. It specializes in developing small molecule pharmaceuticals that target Factor XIa, a key enzyme in the blood coagulation pathway. The company's innovative approach aims to create drugs for stroke prevention and thrombosis management, addressing conditions such as venous thromboembolism, deep vein thrombosis, stroke, and heart attack. eXIthera's inhibitors are designed to prevent thrombosis while minimizing the risk of bleeding side effects and eliminating the need for reversal agents, thereby offering a safer alternative for patients at risk of serious cardiovascular events.

Maxwell Health

Series C in 2016
Maxwell Health simplifies benefits and HR for small-to-mid-sized employers. The platform includes a marketplace that makes buying benefits intuitive for employees, tools that streamline HR processes including benefits administration and payroll, and a mobile app that makes using benefits easy. Their purpose is to help American families achieve health and financial well-being by modernizing how employees experience insurance, financial, and wellness benefits. The platform is provided by benefits advisors as well as insurance and retirement companies that license their technology. It was founded in 2012 and is headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts.

4G Clinical

Series A in 2016
4G Clinical, Inc. specializes in providing randomization and trial supply management services for pharmaceutical companies and clinical research organizations globally. Founded in 2015 and headquartered in Wellesley, Massachusetts, the company supports phase 2 and phase 3 clinical trials through its innovative Prancer RTSM software. This cloud-based platform employs natural language processing to enhance operational efficiencies, optimize clinical supply forecasting, and streamline the assignment of patients to treatment groups. Additionally, 4G Clinical offers a Direct-to-Patient clinical trial platform, enabling the direct shipment of medications from various sources to patients' homes. With offices in Amsterdam and Tokyo, the company combines global expertise with advisory services to meet the evolving needs of the life sciences industry.

Zixi

Venture Round in 2015
Zixi, LLC specializes in providing innovative solutions for the delivery of broadcast-quality HD video over the Internet, Wi-Fi, and mobile networks. Founded in 2006 and headquartered in Waltham, Massachusetts, the company offers the Zixi Video Transport Platform, which serves broadcasters, enterprises, and over-the-top video providers globally. This platform facilitates the seamless transmission of live and on-demand video content while ensuring high quality and efficiency. Zixi's offerings include automated content quality analytics, ZEN Management for channel orchestration, and various applications such as news gathering, sports broadcasting, and virtual events. Additionally, Zixi provides cloud services for live events and video distribution tailored for mobile users and enterprises. Through its technology, Zixi transforms unmanaged connections into reliable networks for video delivery, enabling users to adopt more dynamic and cost-effective broadcasting models. The company maintains a strategic partnership with PeerTV Ltd., enhancing its market reach and service capabilities.

Fashion Project

Series A in 2015
Fashion Project is the first designer shopping experience featuring exclusive apparel, shoes, and accessories that are generously donated by style icons, celebrities, and philanthropists from around the world. The majority of each sale is donated to charity. It was founded in 2011 and headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts.

Maxwell Health

Series B in 2014
Maxwell Health simplifies benefits and HR for small-to-mid-sized employers. The platform includes a marketplace that makes buying benefits intuitive for employees, tools that streamline HR processes including benefits administration and payroll, and a mobile app that makes using benefits easy. Their purpose is to help American families achieve health and financial well-being by modernizing how employees experience insurance, financial, and wellness benefits. The platform is provided by benefits advisors as well as insurance and retirement companies that license their technology. It was founded in 2012 and is headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts.

eXIthera Pharmaceuticals

Venture Round in 2014
eXIthera Pharmaceuticals, Inc. is an early-stage biotechnology company based in Westborough, Massachusetts, established in 2012. It specializes in developing small molecule pharmaceuticals that target Factor XIa, a key enzyme in the blood coagulation pathway. The company's innovative approach aims to create drugs for stroke prevention and thrombosis management, addressing conditions such as venous thromboembolism, deep vein thrombosis, stroke, and heart attack. eXIthera's inhibitors are designed to prevent thrombosis while minimizing the risk of bleeding side effects and eliminating the need for reversal agents, thereby offering a safer alternative for patients at risk of serious cardiovascular events.

Fashion Project

Seed Round in 2013
Fashion Project is the first designer shopping experience featuring exclusive apparel, shoes, and accessories that are generously donated by style icons, celebrities, and philanthropists from around the world. The majority of each sale is donated to charity. It was founded in 2011 and headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts.

MediaSilo

Series A in 2013
When video workflows operate like a well-oiled machine, teams can stop worrying about security and focus on producing better content, faster and more efficiently. MediaSilo is a video management platform for distributed media production teams that need to manage, share and approve content safely and easily. The Boston, MA-based company works with media companies, advertising agencies and content creators to provide lightweight SaaS software that sits in the middle of video lifecycles, working with existing tools and workflows to keep teams connected, assets secure and stories beautifully and seamlessly presented. With 550+ customers, 100k+ monthly users and 10M+ assets managed, MediaSilo continues to innovate and provide solutions that span media, entertainment and enterprise video, with a focus on security. Most recently, MediaSilo launched SafeStream, an on-demand watermarking technology that acts as a visual deterrant to piracy. Each watermarked video is created in real-time and is personalized to the person requesting or viewing the asset. Because the customized watermark is inserted in near real-time (less than a 20-second delay) – even for a 90-minute video – the speed and cost-effectiveness of SafeStream is unheard of the industry, and is not interruptive to the viewing experience. The content owner remains in complete control of where and how the watermark appears on the video. It can be incorporated directly into workflows so it can be easily used to protect dailies and rough cuts in addition to finished content.

Nanoscale Powders

Venture Round in 2012
Nanoscale Powders LLC is a manufacturer specializing in metal compositions and powders, including titanium metals and alloys, intermetallic powders, and silicon alloy powders designed for lithium-ion anode development. The company produces a variety of refractory metals and alloys, such as hafnium bars and nickel-based powders. Its products cater to diverse industries, including aerospace, medical, energy, and nuclear applications. Nanoscale Powders, formerly known as Boston Electronic Materials, was founded in 2008 and is headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts, with manufacturing facilities located in Fitchburg, Massachusetts, and York, Pennsylvania. The company employs a patented metallothermic reduction process to create low-oxygen metals, enhancing their usability in cold spray deposition and metal injection molding, thereby supporting advancements in the aerospace and industrial sectors.

Zixi

Venture Round in 2011
Zixi, LLC specializes in providing innovative solutions for the delivery of broadcast-quality HD video over the Internet, Wi-Fi, and mobile networks. Founded in 2006 and headquartered in Waltham, Massachusetts, the company offers the Zixi Video Transport Platform, which serves broadcasters, enterprises, and over-the-top video providers globally. This platform facilitates the seamless transmission of live and on-demand video content while ensuring high quality and efficiency. Zixi's offerings include automated content quality analytics, ZEN Management for channel orchestration, and various applications such as news gathering, sports broadcasting, and virtual events. Additionally, Zixi provides cloud services for live events and video distribution tailored for mobile users and enterprises. Through its technology, Zixi transforms unmanaged connections into reliable networks for video delivery, enabling users to adopt more dynamic and cost-effective broadcasting models. The company maintains a strategic partnership with PeerTV Ltd., enhancing its market reach and service capabilities.

SRS Medical Systems

Venture Round in 2010
SRS Medical Systems, Inc. is a medical device company specializing in solutions for patients with male lower urinary tract symptoms. Founded in 1991 and headquartered in North Billerica, Massachusetts, the company develops a range of proprietary devices aimed at diagnosing and treating voiding disorders. Its notable products include the UroCuff Test, which assesses bladder function during urination; The Spanner Stent, a temporary urethral stent that aids urine flow; and The VP Test, designed for evaluating bladder function in catheterized patients. Additionally, SRS Medical offers essential diagnostic tools such as the EasyPro 4, a 12-channel urodynamics system, and EasyFlo, a stand-alone uroflow system. With facilities in both Redmond, Washington, and Billerica, Massachusetts, SRS Medical is committed to improving patient awareness and treatment of urinary conditions.

StyleFeeder

Series A in 2008
StyleFeeder is a social bookmarking service targeted specifically at shopping. StyleFeeder allows users to browse the web and add clothing, gadgets, or other items they find to their StyleFeed, which they can then share with friends. The service also analyzes the items a person adds, enabling it to create personalized recommendations and an improved shopping search engine. Additionally, StyleFeeder has created widgets that display a user's StyleFeed, and can be added to profiles at social networks such as [Facebook](http://crunchbase.com/organization/facebook) or [Myspace](http://crunchbase.com/organization/myspace), or blogs or personal websites. StyleFeeder has some social networking capabilities built into its own site, as well. For example, it identifies users with similar tastes, called StyleTwins, and makes it easy for these users to get to know each other. The social shopping space is becoming fairly crowded, and StyleFeeder's competitors include [StylePath](http://www.crunchbase.com/organization/stylepath), another Boston-based start-up, as well as eBay's new Neighborhoods product.

StyleFeeder

Seed Round in 2007
StyleFeeder is a social bookmarking service targeted specifically at shopping. StyleFeeder allows users to browse the web and add clothing, gadgets, or other items they find to their StyleFeed, which they can then share with friends. The service also analyzes the items a person adds, enabling it to create personalized recommendations and an improved shopping search engine. Additionally, StyleFeeder has created widgets that display a user's StyleFeed, and can be added to profiles at social networks such as [Facebook](http://crunchbase.com/organization/facebook) or [Myspace](http://crunchbase.com/organization/myspace), or blogs or personal websites. StyleFeeder has some social networking capabilities built into its own site, as well. For example, it identifies users with similar tastes, called StyleTwins, and makes it easy for these users to get to know each other. The social shopping space is becoming fairly crowded, and StyleFeeder's competitors include [StylePath](http://www.crunchbase.com/organization/stylepath), another Boston-based start-up, as well as eBay's new Neighborhoods product.

Millstone Medical

Acquisition in 2004
Millstone provider of outsourced quality-critical services for medical manufacturers. The Company is strategically positioned to benefit from several strong secular trends, including increased demand for outsourced post-manufacturing services and significant growth in robotic-assisted surgery.
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