Sealonix is a company dedicated to the development and commercialization of innovative hemostatic sealants utilizing proprietary biomaterials. It specializes in creating a sealant patch designed to achieve rapid hemostasis during surgical procedures, specifically targeting abdominopelvic and orthopedic operations. The PramStat patch is engineered to bioabsorb within one week of implantation, offering a timely solution for surgeons and enhancing patient safety and recovery.
TAGFI
Venture Round in 2021
TAGFI is a developer of a comprehensive community management platform tailored for membership organizations. Its solution equips users with the tools necessary to effectively manage, engage, and monetize their communities. The platform enables the creation of web and mobile applications that feature functionalities such as chat, posts, live streaming, and video libraries. By facilitating these interactions, TAGFI empowers creators, entrepreneurs, and community leaders to engage their members, safeguard valuable content, and establish multiple revenue streams through membership fees, marketplaces, and advertising.
QSM Diagnostics
Seed Round in 2018
QSM Diagnostics develops point-of-care diagnostics for identifying bacterial infections, with a focus on veterinary applications. The company specializes in electrochemical sensors and disposable sensor-based devices that rapidly detect target bacteria at infection sites, such as ear infections caused by Pseudomonas aeruginosa in dogs. Founded in 2014 as a Northeastern University spin-out, QSM Diagnostics brings together extensive experience in sensor development and medical device commercialization to provide practical diagnostic solutions for animal care.
KnipBio Inc., established in 2013 and headquartered in Lowell, Massachusetts, specializes in developing sustainable biotechnology solutions for animal nutrition, particularly within the aquaculture industry. The company's flagship product is KnipBio Meal (KBM), a single-cell protein derived from microbe strains that convert abundant, low-cost feedstocks into nutritious alternatives to traditional fishmeal. This innovative approach aims to address real-world challenges in aquaculture feed while promoting responsible and sustainable practices.
CIMCON Lighting
Series B in 2017
CIMCON Lighting, established in 2012, specializes in developing web-based wireless outdoor lighting management systems. Headquartered in Burlington, Massachusetts, the company serves utilities, municipalities, ESCOs, and commercial customers by providing solutions for traditional, LED, and solar-based street lights. Their offerings include the LightingGale software for automated streetlight management, wireless controllers like iSLC-3100 with dimming capabilities, and the NearSky platform for smart city applications. CIMCON's systems enable clients to remotely monitor and control outdoor lighting fixtures, reducing energy consumption and maintenance costs while transforming existing infrastructure into a foundation for smart city solutions.
Silbo Inc. is a software-as-a-service company based in Raleigh, North Carolina, that functions as a marketplace connecting sports games with officials. Founded in 2016, Silbo's application allows youth and adult leagues, clubs, and tournaments to post games online, facilitating easy access for qualified officials to select and work these games. The platform streamlines scheduling, payment, and communication between game providers and officials, enabling a more efficient and organized process for managing sports events.