Alumni Ventures Group

Alumni Ventures Group is a venture capital firm based in Manchester, New Hampshire, with offices across North America. It provides access to venture investing for individual accredited investors, particularly alumni networks, by offering diversified portfolios of venture opportunities and allowing members to invest alongside fellow alumni in ventures led by peers. The firm backs early-stage and later-stage opportunities across technology, consumer, healthcare, financial services, and other sectors, with a sector- and geography-agnostic approach. It typically invests between $10,000 and $3 million per deal and emphasizes the involvement of alumni connections and an institutional lead investor in opportunities. Alumni Ventures also offers focused funds to broaden participation, enabling accredited investors to access venture portfolios diversified by type, sector, stage, and geography. The model aims to democratize access to venture capital while maintaining rigorous selection standards through alumni networks.

Rob Adams

Managing Partner

Andrew Baum

Vice President, Treasury and Capital Management

David Beazley

Managing Partner

Ali Byrd

Investor Advisory Council Member

Marco A. Casas

Senior Investment Principal, Basecamp Fund

Matthew Caspari

Managing Partner

Matt Castellini

Senior Associate

Helen Chen

CEO Services Analyst

Cainon Coates

Managing Partner

Michael Collins

Investor

David Cynn

Managing Partner

Thomas Edwards

Associate

Nancy Fechnay

Principal

Yev Gelfand

Investor

Mason Hale

Senior Associate, Chestnut Street and Triphammer Ven

Erik Hammer

Partner

Brian Keil

Managing Partner

Jin Kim

Senior Vice President, Office of Investments

Jess Liu-Brown

Principal

Michael Madden

Co-Founder and Investment Professionals

Todd McIntyre

Managing Partner

Jonathan Meltzer

Partner

Keith Murphy

Director, Video Programs

David S. Muson

CFO

Kayla Phillips

Senior Associate

Aisha Robinson

Comms Team VP of Strategic Communications

Ludwig Schulze

Managing Partner

Matt Scott

Managing Partner

Saad Shaheen

Investor Operations Manager

David Shapiro

Managing Partner

Anton Simunovic

Investor

Chris Sklarin

Managing Partner

Stephen Stolzenberg

Senior Associate

Justin Strausbaugh

Managing Partner

Edward Tsai

Managing Partner

Drew Wandzilak

Senior Associate, Green D and Yard and Strategic Tech Fund

Larry Warnock

Managing Partner

Sarah Worden

Venture Scout

Ray Wu

Managing Partner

Wesley Yiu

Principal

Past deals in Eastern US

Epicore Biosystems

Series B in 2025
Epicore Biosystems, Inc. is a Cambridge, Massachusetts-based company that develops and commercializes a proprietary wearable microfluidic sensing platform designed for athletes. Founded in 2017, the company focuses on analyzing small droplets of sweat directly from the skin to measure a range of health and performance metrics. Its technology allows for non-invasive monitoring of sweat biomarkers, skin health, and physiological states in real-time, facilitating personalized management of hydration, nutrition, and overall health. Epicore's innovative platform is grounded in extensive research in microfluidics and soft materials, aiming to enhance athletic performance and health management through accessible and cost-effective solutions.

Aescape

Venture Round in 2025
Founded in 2017, Aescape is a New York-based technology company specializing in data-driven massage therapy and wellness experiences. It offers a holistic approach to physical wellness and recovery, serving both elite athletes and fitness beginners. The company combines cutting-edge research with user-friendly interfaces and insights-driven methods to enhance overall well-being.

Precision Neuroscience

Series C in 2024
Precision Neuroscience is a New York-based neurotechnology company developing a next-generation brain–computer interface platform to enable breakthrough treatments for neurological illnesses affecting billions worldwide. The company aims to deliver minimally invasive, safely removable implants capable of processing large amounts of neural data across multiple brain regions to support therapeutic interventions. Founded in 2021, it focuses on translating neural signals into clinical outcomes, with technology described as a thin-film microelectrode array that conforms to the brain surface without penetrating tissue, enabling broad neural data collection to aid treatment of spinal cord injuries, stroke, and neurodegenerative diseases.

Tabs

Series A in 2024
Tabs is an AI-powered platform that automates revenue processes for businesses. It structures contracts like MSAs, order forms, and emails to automate invoice computation through cash application. Founded in 2023, Tabs is headquartered in New York.

MD Ally

Series A in 2024
MD Ally develops a telehealth platform that integrates into emergency medical dispatch processes. It connects non-emergency callers to virtual healthcare professionals for triage, follow-up care, and social services, freeing up resources for true emergencies.

InGel Therapeutics

Seed Round in 2024
InGel Therapeutics is a biotechnology company based in Cambridge, Massachusetts, founded in 2021. The company focuses on developing engineered cell therapies aimed at targeting neuroprotective pathways to address retinal degeneration. Utilizing stem cells and their secretome, InGel Therapeutics aims to provide neuroprotection for blinding diseases such as retinitis pigmentosa and macular degeneration. The company leverages biodegradable polymers to isolate neuroprotective proteins, initially testing these solutions in vitro before advancing to in vivo applications. Through its innovative approach, InGel Therapeutics seeks to enable healthcare professionals to more effectively treat patients suffering from retinal degeneration.

Kudos

Seed Round in 2024
Kudos is a Boston-based company that specializes in manufacturing natural disposable diapers for babies. Founded in 2019 by Amrita Saigal, the company produces diapers with cotton liners and utilizes biobased, plant-based renewable materials, ensuring that the products are chemical-free and suitable for babies' sensitive skin. By focusing on sustainability and the health of infants, Kudos provides parents with eco-friendly diaper options that prioritize both performance and safety.

Hark

Seed Round in 2024
Hark is a New York-based startup focused on enhancing customer experience through its innovative customer service platform. The platform enables customers to submit text, photo, or video messages detailing their issues. Utilizing artificial intelligence and machine learning, Hark transcribes these video submissions into tickets for the service team. This approach aims to streamline the authentication process and improve resolution rates, allowing organizations to address customer concerns more effectively and efficiently. By integrating video into the customer journey, Hark seeks to create a more engaging and productive interaction between customers and organizations.

Multitude Insights

Seed Round in 2024
Founded in 2021, Multitude Insights is a technology company based in Watertown, Massachusetts. It specializes in developing platforms that enhance collaboration among public safety agencies by providing intelligent bulletin management and real-time data analysis, ultimately improving case resolution.

Moby

Seed Round in 2024
Founded in 2021, Moby is a New York-based company offering retail investors access to advanced investment strategies previously reserved for Wall Street institutions. Its platform provides digestible financial content, stock picks, market reports, and insights into complex market forces.

Oula Health

Series B in 2024
Oula Health, Inc. is a maternity care provider based in Brooklyn, New York, established in 2019. The company focuses on redesigning maternity care by integrating obstetrics and midwifery to create a personalized and evidence-based experience for expecting families. Oula operates clinics and offers home-based prenatal care services, aiming to set a new standard for pregnancy care that harmonizes modern medical practices with a compassionate approach. Through its innovative model, Oula Health seeks to enhance the overall maternity care experience for its clients.

Thea Energy

Series A in 2024
Thea Energy is developing scalable fusion energy technology using arrays of mass-manufacturable magnets and dynamic software controls. Its proprietary stellarator architecture aims to generate a limitless source of zero-emission power, contributing to a sustainable future.

Hark

Seed Round in 2024
Hark is a New York-based startup focused on enhancing customer experience through its innovative customer service platform. The platform enables customers to submit text, photo, or video messages detailing their issues. Utilizing artificial intelligence and machine learning, Hark transcribes these video submissions into tickets for the service team. This approach aims to streamline the authentication process and improve resolution rates, allowing organizations to address customer concerns more effectively and efficiently. By integrating video into the customer journey, Hark seeks to create a more engaging and productive interaction between customers and organizations.

Epicore Biosystems

Venture Round in 2024
Epicore Biosystems, Inc. is a Cambridge, Massachusetts-based company that develops and commercializes a proprietary wearable microfluidic sensing platform designed for athletes. Founded in 2017, the company focuses on analyzing small droplets of sweat directly from the skin to measure a range of health and performance metrics. Its technology allows for non-invasive monitoring of sweat biomarkers, skin health, and physiological states in real-time, facilitating personalized management of hydration, nutrition, and overall health. Epicore's innovative platform is grounded in extensive research in microfluidics and soft materials, aiming to enhance athletic performance and health management through accessible and cost-effective solutions.

block a

Seed Round in 2023
Renting apartments is expensive, and the tools are inefficient and outdated. block.a is an NYC / Tel Aviv Proptech company, combines automated marketing, AI bots, self-touring, occupied apartment touring, and big data machine learning into an end-to-end residential leasing solution. Landlords save resources and reduce days on market by over 50%, and have full visibility into their leasing data and overall performance. Renters can simply show up in the area they want to live in, tour 30 units in-person, apply and sign a lease - all within one platform, and within one single day.

EMTECH

Seed Round in 2023
EMTECH is a fintech company that modernizes central banking infrastructure. It offers an API-First Platform connecting central banks with fintechs for embedded regulatory compliance and central bank digital currency, enabling financial inclusion and market resilience.

Upside Health

Seed Round in 2023
Upside Health, Inc. is a healthcare technology company based in New York, founded in 2017, that focuses on chronic pain management through its innovative mobile application, Ouchie. This application provides patients with targeted educational content and rewards for achieving functional milestones, fostering a supportive community for individuals managing chronic pain. Upside Health's platform includes remote patient monitoring and engagement tools that enable clinicians to access valuable data, improving care outcomes while minimizing additional burdens on healthcare providers. By empowering both patients and clinicians, Upside Health aims to transform the assessment and treatment of chronic pain, ultimately enhancing the quality of care and reducing healthcare costs.

PharmaCCX

Seed Round in 2023
PharmaCCX is a healthcare technology company established in 2017, headquartered in Boston with additional offices in Stockholm, San Mateo, and Zug. It operates a platform that facilitates pricing negotiations and procurement processes between oncology pharmaceutical companies and healthcare payers, aiming to accelerate patient access to necessary medicines. The platform offers a configurable infrastructure for planning, negotiating, and managing deals, enabling market access teams at pharma companies and payers to efficiently administer innovative payment models.

Pair Eyewear

Series C in 2023
Pair Eyewear, Inc. is a New York-based company that specializes in customizable eyeglasses for children. Founded in 2017 by Nathan Kondamuri and Sophia Edelstein, the company offers a unique approach to eyewear by providing base frames and interchangeable top frames that allow kids to express their personal style and interests. By combining functionality with creativity, Pair Eyewear transforms glasses from mere medical devices into a fun and engaging accessory for children. The company's direct-to-consumer model leverages an e-commerce platform, making the purchasing process convenient for parents while enhancing the overall experience for young wearers. Pair Eyewear is committed to offering quality, affordable glasses that are both stylish and practical, featuring hand-polished frames and shatterproof polycarbonate lenses.

Breach Insurance

Venture Round in 2023
Founded in Boston in 2018, Breach Insurance specializes in developing, underwriting, and distributing insurance solutions tailored to the digital asset marketplace. The company focuses on protecting against losses due to cryptocurrency exchange hacks, offering an intuitive dashboard for policy setup, customization, and claims submission.

EasyKnock

Series D in 2023
EasyKnock, Inc. is a real estate technology company based in New York, with an additional office in Charlotte, North Carolina. Founded in 2016, the company specializes in sale-leaseback programs that allow homeowners in the United States to convert their home equity into cash without the need for traditional loans or moving. Its primary offerings, Sell and Stay and MoveAbility, provide homeowners with financial flexibility, enabling them to access funds while remaining in their homes. Sell and Stay allows homeowners to receive cash for their home's value while retaining the option to buy back their property or relocate at any time. MoveAbility serves as a transitional solution for those planning to move in the near future. By facilitating these transactions, EasyKnock aims to support homeowners in achieving their financial and real estate objectives.

Kidas

Seed Round in 2023
Founded in 2019, Kidas Inc. specializes in developing software solutions for children's online safety. Its flagship product, Kidas, monitors children's digital activities across gaming consoles and devices, alerting parents to potentially harmful interactions.

Highlight

Seed Round in 2023
Highlight is a market research platform established in 2020 and based in New York, New York. It specializes in facilitating efficient and scalable at-home product testing. The platform allows brands to seamlessly distribute products and collect data from a diverse, vetted community of engaged consumers. This approach enables companies to obtain high-quality product insights at scale, enhancing their ability to make informed decisions based on real consumer feedback.

Slate

Seed Round in 2023
Slate operates as a content creation and brand management platform designed for teams, enabling them to produce and manage social media content efficiently. Founded in 2018 and headquartered in New York, the company provides a suite of tools including fonts, colors, filters, graphics, and animations through a custom mobile app. This allows users to create on-brand content and post directly to various social media platforms such as Instagram stories. Slate is utilized by major brands like the NFL, VISA, and Budweiser, and was recognized as one of Fast Company’s Most Innovative Companies in 2022.

Loliware

Seed Round in 2023
Founded in 2015, Loliware is a materials technology company dedicated to replacing single-use plastics with biodegradable alternatives derived from seaweed. Its mission is to advance the planet towards a plastic-free, decarbonized future by developing products designed to disappear. The company's first product is a home-compostable, ocean-safe drinking straw, but its focus extends to six new products across various single-use plastic categories by 2023.

Tabs

Pre Seed Round in 2023
Tabs is an AI-powered platform that automates revenue processes for businesses. It structures contracts like MSAs, order forms, and emails to automate invoice computation through cash application. Founded in 2023, Tabs is headquartered in New York.

Precision Neuroscience

Series B in 2023
Precision Neuroscience is a New York-based neurotechnology company developing a next-generation brain–computer interface platform to enable breakthrough treatments for neurological illnesses affecting billions worldwide. The company aims to deliver minimally invasive, safely removable implants capable of processing large amounts of neural data across multiple brain regions to support therapeutic interventions. Founded in 2021, it focuses on translating neural signals into clinical outcomes, with technology described as a thin-film microelectrode array that conforms to the brain surface without penetrating tissue, enabling broad neural data collection to aid treatment of spinal cord injuries, stroke, and neurodegenerative diseases.

Oula Health

Series A in 2023
Oula Health, Inc. is a maternity care provider based in Brooklyn, New York, established in 2019. The company focuses on redesigning maternity care by integrating obstetrics and midwifery to create a personalized and evidence-based experience for expecting families. Oula operates clinics and offers home-based prenatal care services, aiming to set a new standard for pregnancy care that harmonizes modern medical practices with a compassionate approach. Through its innovative model, Oula Health seeks to enhance the overall maternity care experience for its clients.

Gilgamesh Pharmaceuticals

Series B in 2022
Gilgamesh Pharmaceuticals, Inc. is a preclinical biotechnology company based in New York, focused on developing innovative psychotropic drugs to address mental health issues. Founded in 2019, the company specializes in creating novel compounds that enhance the benefits of traditional psychedelics, improving parameters such as safety, tolerability, duration, and efficacy. Gilgamesh targets a range of neuropsychiatric conditions, including depression, anxiety, substance use disorders, and stress-related issues. With the growing global mental health crisis, the company aims to accelerate the development of new treatments that meet the urgent need for effective solutions in mental health care, leveraging its expertise in medicinal chemistry and drug development.

Nomad Data

Seed Round in 2022
Nomad Data is a New York-based company founded in 2020 that has developed a marketplace designed to connect data buyers with data sellers effectively. The platform addresses the growing need for businesses to acquire specific data to solve their unique use cases. By allowing acquirers to submit their requirements, Nomad Data matches them with over 1,000 data providers in its network, ensuring that clients only access data relevant to their needs. The platform features cloud-based tools for data discovery and a search engine that facilitates the browsing of internal business information, structuring data files, and tracking activities. This approach enables clients to make well-informed decisions based on the data they acquire.

Citrine Informatics

Venture Round in 2022
Citrine Informatics, Inc. is a software company based in Redwood City, California, with an additional office in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, founded in 2013. It specializes in materials informatics by developing an artificial intelligence platform that aggregates extensive data on materials, chemicals, and devices. This platform leverages machine learning and data science to enhance research and development, manufacturing, and supply chain operations for organizations involved in producing physical products. By streamlining the materials development process, Citrine Informatics aims to facilitate the discovery of new materials and reduce defects early in the research phase, thus improving product growth and design. The company's focus spans various sectors, including energy, aerospace, and electronics.

Koala Health

Series A in 2022
Founded in 2021, Koala Health simplifies pet care by providing medications and health products through its digital platform. It offers features such as prescription management, date-and-time-based packaging, and free delivery.

Boardroom Labs

Seed Round in 2022
Founded in 2020, Boardroom Labs develops an integrated governance management platform for diverse crypto networks. It enables faster, smarter, and more informed decisions through its decision-making, management, and governance tools.

Veritonic

Series A in 2022
Veritonic offers a comprehensive audio analytics platform that enables businesses to measure, compare, and optimize the impact of their audio content such as music, videos, voiceovers, jingles, and audio logos. By providing AI-driven metrics and marketing response data, Veritonic helps clients make informed decisions about their audio investments, mitigate risks through optimization, and enhance consumer engagement.

Cube

Series B in 2022
Cube is a financial planning and analysis software company founded in 2018 and headquartered in New York. It provides a platform that enables finance teams and businesses to generate custom reports tailored for various stakeholders, including regulatory groups, executives, and team leads. The software integrates cloud reporting with existing spreadsheets, utilizing pivot technology and source data integration to create a centralized data and analytics hub. By streamlining financial processes, Cube helps businesses save time, reduce errors, and enhance their decision-making capabilities through improved data intelligence and security features.

Sesame

Series B in 2022
Sesame, Inc., operating as SesameCare, is a healthcare technology company founded in 2018 and based in New York, New York. The company has developed an innovative platform that enables users to book medical appointments and access healthcare services conveniently and affordably. By leveraging an AI-enabled marketplace, SesameCare eliminates the need for health insurance, fostering competition among healthcare providers based on quality, accessibility, and pricing. This approach allows the company to offer Americans high-quality medical care at significantly reduced costs. Additionally, Sesame is recognized as the official telehealth partner of Costco, further enhancing its reach and service offerings.

Nextiles

Seed Round in 2022
Nextiles is a New York-based company founded in 2019 that specializes in smart apparel technology aimed at enhancing exercise efficiency and safety. The company integrates motion sensors into athletic clothing using a unique sewing technology that weaves electrically conductive fibers, creating innovative fabric-based wearables. This approach allows for the conversion of traditional apparel into responsive devices that provide valuable insights into a person's movement. With expertise in electrical engineering and circuit design, Nextiles merges textiles with advanced hardware to develop new wearable platforms. The company's technology not only benefits individual consumers but also supports businesses seeking to create or enhance Internet of Things (IoT) and smart device products.

Bach

Seed Round in 2022
Bach streamlines group travel coordination with its platform that enables users to discover, decide, and plan trips together. Key features include group chat, expense splitting, polling, and itinerary creation.

MD Ally

Seed Round in 2022
MD Ally develops a telehealth platform that integrates into emergency medical dispatch processes. It connects non-emergency callers to virtual healthcare professionals for triage, follow-up care, and social services, freeing up resources for true emergencies.

Activ Surgical

Series B in 2022
Activ Surgical is a Boston-based digital surgery company developing a surgical imaging and software platform that uses computer vision, artificial intelligence, analytics, and machine learning to assist surgeons in complex procedures, enhance intraoperative decision-making, improve efficiency and accuracy, and reduce unintended complications. The platform supports augmented reality-based guidance and AI-driven surgery, and its robotic initiatives include the Smart Tissue Autonomous Robot, a system designed to automate aspects of tissue manipulation during surgery.

Skyline Robotics

Seed Round in 2022
Skyline Robotics Ltd is a technology company focused on automating real estate maintenance through its innovative window cleaning robot, Ozmo. Founded in 2017 and headquartered in Tel Aviv, Israel, with an additional office in New York, the company combines artificial intelligence, machine learning, and advanced robotics to create a system that efficiently cleans the windows of high-rise buildings. Ozmo employs sensors and computer vision to navigate complex architectural features, allowing it to operate without the need for additional infrastructure. This automation significantly reduces the risk of employee accidents and helps clients lower their operational costs. Skyline Robotics aims to revolutionize maintenance work at heights, enhancing safety and efficiency in the real estate sector.

Highlight

Seed Round in 2022
Highlight is a market research platform established in 2020 and based in New York, New York. It specializes in facilitating efficient and scalable at-home product testing. The platform allows brands to seamlessly distribute products and collect data from a diverse, vetted community of engaged consumers. This approach enables companies to obtain high-quality product insights at scale, enhancing their ability to make informed decisions based on real consumer feedback.

Cylera

Convertible Note in 2022
Cylera is a healthcare IoT cybersecurity company that protects healthcare organizations from cyber threats and malware by providing a unified, asset-centric platform for managing devices, assessing risks, and detecting threats across the connected IoT environment. Founded in 2017 and based in New York, the company delivers centralized software that identifies all devices, analyzes vulnerabilities, and enables automated threat responses, supporting healthcare providers, enterprises, and government agencies in securing critical medical and operational IoT assets.

Canela Media

Series A in 2022
Canela Media is a digital media company that connects brands with multicultural audiences through a free streaming service and a broader ecosystem of video and display advertising solutions. It offers Canela.TV, on-demand Latino-focused movies and TV entertainment across multiple platforms, branded content, and influencer marketing. The company provides analytics to help brands understand social media position and identify effective influencers, enabling culturally relevant connections with diverse audiences in the United States. Founded in 2019 and based in New York, Canela Media serves advertisers seeking authentic engagement with multicultural communities.

Koxa

Venture Round in 2022
Founded in 2020, Koxa is a New York-based fintech company that develops an API platform connecting enterprise resource planning and accounting software with corporate bank accounts. Its cloud-based tools facilitate secure treasury operations by managing identity, access, permissions, and approvals.

Epicore Biosystems

Series A in 2022
Epicore Biosystems, Inc. is a Cambridge, Massachusetts-based company that develops and commercializes a proprietary wearable microfluidic sensing platform designed for athletes. Founded in 2017, the company focuses on analyzing small droplets of sweat directly from the skin to measure a range of health and performance metrics. Its technology allows for non-invasive monitoring of sweat biomarkers, skin health, and physiological states in real-time, facilitating personalized management of hydration, nutrition, and overall health. Epicore's innovative platform is grounded in extensive research in microfluidics and soft materials, aiming to enhance athletic performance and health management through accessible and cost-effective solutions.

Parallel Markets

Series A in 2022
Founded in 2018, Parallel Markets operates an online platform that streamlines investor verification and accreditation for financial platforms. It enables investors to share their credentials across platforms with a single click, simplifying onboarding processes for both individuals and entities while ensuring regulatory compliance.

Maisonette

Series C in 2022
Founded in 2016, Maisonette is an online marketplace specializing in baby and children's products. It curates and offers a diverse range of high-quality apparel, accessories, toys, furniture, and home decor for children aged 0-12 through its global network of brands and boutiques.

Aescape

Series A in 2022
Founded in 2017, Aescape is a New York-based technology company specializing in data-driven massage therapy and wellness experiences. It offers a holistic approach to physical wellness and recovery, serving both elite athletes and fitness beginners. The company combines cutting-edge research with user-friendly interfaces and insights-driven methods to enhance overall well-being.

Pixm

Seed Round in 2022
Founded in 2015, Pixm specializes in cybersecurity, offering real-time phishing detection using artificial intelligence. Its platform safeguards against zero-day attacks and brand impersonations without relying on whitelists.

Iterative Scopes

Series B in 2022
Iterative Scopes, Inc. is a Boston-based company established in 2017 that specializes in developing machine learning-powered diagnostic tools aimed at assisting gastroenterologists in the prevention of colon cancer. The company focuses on providing innovative solutions for physicians and life sciences professionals within the colorectal cancer and inflammatory bowel disease sectors. By leveraging advanced technology, Iterative Scopes aims to enhance diagnostic accuracy and improve patient outcomes in these critical areas of healthcare.

ZZ Driggs

Seed Round in 2022
ZZ Driggs is a furniture design and restoration company based in Brooklyn, New York, established in 2014. The company specializes in creating, crafting, and restoring a diverse range of contemporary and collectible furniture while addressing the need for change within the industry. ZZ Driggs combines the expertise of designers, fabricators, master woodworkers, and upholsterers to produce well-crafted, sustainable furniture using ethical and environmentally sound practices. The company offers a variety of living room, dining room, bedroom, and workspace furniture, as well as home decor, available for both purchase and rental. By leveraging skilled artisans and a commitment to quality, ZZ Driggs aims to provide innovative solutions for modern living spaces.

Bach

Seed Round in 2021
Bach streamlines group travel coordination with its platform that enables users to discover, decide, and plan trips together. Key features include group chat, expense splitting, polling, and itinerary creation.

Architect.io

Seed Round in 2021
Founded in 2019 and based in Boston, Architect.io offers a platform for managing and developing cloud applications. It specializes in automating end-to-end deployments of complex systems by networking related microservices securely.

DUST Identity

Series B in 2021
DUST Identity, Inc. specializes in developing advanced authentication technology that employs nano-diamonds to create an unclonable identity layer on various objects within supply chains. Founded in 2011 and headquartered in Framingham, Massachusetts, with an additional office in Princeton, New Jersey, the company offers a proprietary system known as DUST, which includes an optical scanner and a cloud-based infrastructure. This system provides an interface for managing object identity and provenance, ensuring that products can be verified and trusted throughout their lifecycle. By linking physical items to their digital records, DUST Identity enables businesses to access critical data regarding product sourcing, testing, and certification, thereby enhancing safety and traceability across their value chains.

Droplette

Series B in 2021
Droplette Inc., founded in 2017 and based in Boston, Massachusetts, specializes in innovative skincare technology through its needle-free device designed for the transdermal delivery of active ingredients. This patent-pending system allows for the administration of drugs significantly larger than those achievable with traditional methods, ensuring deep penetration into the skin over large areas. The painless, contact-free device generates no disposables, offering a portable solution for delivering antibiotics to treat serious skin ulcers and infections, thereby minimizing the risks of secondary complications and antibiotic resistance. Additionally, the company is exploring future applications for localized delivery of chemotherapeutics for skin cancer and anti-aging treatments, aiming to enhance skincare routines while avoiding harmful chemicals.

Houwzer

Series B in 2021
Founded in 2015, Houwzer is a real estate brokerage company that prioritizes customer service. It offers full-service, salaried agents who focus on providing exceptional service rather than earning commissions. The company's proprietary technology platform streamlines the entire home buying and selling process, saving customers time and money. Houwzer has maintained an industry-leading Net Promoter Score of 84 and an average rating of 4.9 out of 5 stars from hundreds of client reviews.

Transcend Therapeutics

Series A in 2021
Transcend Therapeutics, Inc., established in 1992 in Waltham, Massachusetts, is a clinical-stage company focused on developing pharmaceuticals to address diseases associated with oxidative stress and tissue damage. The company also specializes in creating psychoactive medicines aimed at treating neuropsychiatric disorders. By targeting specific areas of the brain involved in the pathophysiology of these conditions, Transcend Therapeutics aims to enable healthcare providers to facilitate positive changes in brain function and behavior for their patients.

Kidas

Pre Seed Round in 2021
Founded in 2019, Kidas Inc. specializes in developing software solutions for children's online safety. Its flagship product, Kidas, monitors children's digital activities across gaming consoles and devices, alerting parents to potentially harmful interactions.

Clarity.so

Seed Round in 2021
Clarity.so provides an all-in-one workspace that automates project management tasks. Clarity makes it easy for remote teams to plan projects, track tasks, and stay organized. The company was founded in 2019 and is headquartered in New York, New York.

Zippity

Seed Round in 2021
Zippity LLC is an onsite service experience platform specializing in the automotive industry, offering convenient car maintenance and repair services at home or in the workplace. Founded in 2015 and based in Boston, Massachusetts, Zippity provides a digital operating system tailored for the mobile automotive sector. The company's services include quick deploy side enclosure, vehicle lifting, oil change procedures, and real-time repairs for various needs such as tires, brakes, and detailing. Customers can easily schedule appointments through an online platform, allowing mechanics to arrive at their chosen location, thus reducing the hassles associated with car ownership and enhancing the overall customer experience. Zippity aims to streamline automotive care through innovative and accessible service solutions.

Humming Homes

Seed Round in 2021
Humming Homes is a home maintenance and property management platform that helps homeowners save time, money, and energy by simplifying upkeep. It connects homeowners with vetted vendors for projects and offers end-to-end management through a digital-first experience complemented by a dedicated in-person management team and a single point of contact. The platform provides ongoing support and data-driven insights to help anticipate maintenance needs and reduce reactive, costly issues. Founded in 2020 and based in New York, Humming Homes focuses on delivering a streamlined, reliable approach to managing home maintenance through proactive coordination and hands-on assistance.

LeadIQ

Series B in 2021
LeadIQ develops a sales prospecting automation platform that streamlines lead management processes. Its key products include Prospector (for searching prospects on LinkedIn and other websites), Scout (for finding contact information), and personal intelligence APIs (for comprehensive profile searches). LeadIQ integrates with various data sources to enrich profiles, enabling sales teams to focus on qualified leads and close deals more efficiently.

Benepass

Series A in 2021
Benepass, Inc. is a benefits administration platform that provides startups and small companies with a comprehensive solution for managing and distributing employee perks and benefits. Founded in 2019 and based in New York, Benepass offers a smart debit card and a mobile app, allowing employers to deliver tax-advantaged employee benefits and wellness perks. The platform is designed to enhance flexibility and ease of use, enabling employers to set personalized wellness policies and distribute funds through various methods, including prepaid debit cards, mobile wallets, reimbursements, and a marketplace. By integrating with payroll systems, Benepass streamlines the onboarding and offboarding processes, ensuring tax compliance while also improving employee engagement. The company's focus on financial technology allows it to facilitate the delivery of global benefits tailored to individual employee needs.

Olaris

Series B in 2021
Founded in 2013, Olaris is dedicated to transforming disease diagnosis and treatment. Utilizing its CEREBRO platform, which integrates metabolomics and machine learning, the company discovers and develops precision diagnostics under its myOLARIS™ brand.

Ghost Robotics

Seed Round in 2021
Founded in 2015, Ghost Robotics specializes in developing autonomous legged robots designed for military, industrial, mining, energy, public safety, and last-mile delivery applications. Their quadrupedal unmanned ground vehicles (Q-UGVs) excel in unstructured terrain and rough environments, offering superior agility and speed compared to wheeled or tracked devices.

EasyKnock

Series B in 2021
EasyKnock, Inc. is a real estate technology company based in New York, with an additional office in Charlotte, North Carolina. Founded in 2016, the company specializes in sale-leaseback programs that allow homeowners in the United States to convert their home equity into cash without the need for traditional loans or moving. Its primary offerings, Sell and Stay and MoveAbility, provide homeowners with financial flexibility, enabling them to access funds while remaining in their homes. Sell and Stay allows homeowners to receive cash for their home's value while retaining the option to buy back their property or relocate at any time. MoveAbility serves as a transitional solution for those planning to move in the near future. By facilitating these transactions, EasyKnock aims to support homeowners in achieving their financial and real estate objectives.

block a

Seed Round in 2021
Renting apartments is expensive, and the tools are inefficient and outdated. block.a is an NYC / Tel Aviv Proptech company, combines automated marketing, AI bots, self-touring, occupied apartment touring, and big data machine learning into an end-to-end residential leasing solution. Landlords save resources and reduce days on market by over 50%, and have full visibility into their leasing data and overall performance. Renters can simply show up in the area they want to live in, tour 30 units in-person, apply and sign a lease - all within one platform, and within one single day.

BlockFi

Series E in 2021
BlockFi, Inc. is a financial services firm that specializes in providing wealth management products for cryptocurrency investors. Founded in 2017 and headquartered in New York, BlockFi offers various services, including interest-bearing accounts for Bitcoin, Ether, and Gemini Dollar, as well as USD loans secured by clients' crypto assets. The company allows clients to trade cryptocurrency pairs and provides tailored lending solutions for both individual and institutional clients. By facilitating liquidity for blockchain asset holders, BlockFi aims to enhance transparency and efficiency in digital financial markets. The organization employs a robust infrastructure that integrates with multiple blockchains, positioning itself to adapt and expand its product offerings in response to the evolving needs of its users.

Graphite

Series A in 2021
Graphite is a technology platform that provides on-demand access to independently sourced experts, executives, and consultants for project-based work. It connects organizations with highly vetted investment bankers, investment professionals, and management consultants to augment teams, accelerate performance, and drive organizational change. The platform serves financial services, manufacturing, technology, transportation and logistics, healthcare, pharmaceuticals, life sciences, and telecommunications, among others, and works with leading investment firms, professional services firms, and Fortune 1000 companies seeking specialized skills on demand.

Looking Glass Factory

Series A in 2021
Founded in 2015, Looking Glass Factory develops and manufactures holographic displays designed for 3D creators. Its flagship product, the Looking Glass, combines light field and volumetric display technologies to enable users to create, share, and interact with 3D content without needing VR or AR headsets.

Inkbit

Series B in 2021
Inkbit Corporation, founded in 2017 and based in Medford, Massachusetts, specializes in the research, development, and manufacturing of advanced 3D printers. The company has created a next-generation additive manufacturing platform that integrates machine vision and multi-material jetting technologies. By leveraging expertise from MIT-trained scientists and engineers, Inkbit aims to address the challenges of mass-market additive manufacturing. Its innovative approach enables rapid, on-demand production of polymer 3D printed parts, effectively bridging the gap between prototyping and full-scale manufacturing. This capability caters to the needs of industries requiring high precision and speed for complex, multi-material end-use products.

Slate

Funding Round in 2021
Slate operates as a content creation and brand management platform designed for teams, enabling them to produce and manage social media content efficiently. Founded in 2018 and headquartered in New York, the company provides a suite of tools including fonts, colors, filters, graphics, and animations through a custom mobile app. This allows users to create on-brand content and post directly to various social media platforms such as Instagram stories. Slate is utilized by major brands like the NFL, VISA, and Budweiser, and was recognized as one of Fast Company’s Most Innovative Companies in 2022.

Glean AI

Seed Round in 2021
Glean AI is a New York-based company that provides an all-in-one spend management solution tailored for small and mid-market businesses. Utilizing advanced artificial intelligence, Glean analyzes expense drivers and delivers line-item level insights that are frequently overlooked by finance teams and budget owners. Its platform combines smart automation with spending intelligence, empowering finance teams to identify significant savings opportunities. By streamlining financial processes, Glean enables companies to expedite invoice payments and reduce manual workload, thereby enhancing overall financial efficiency.

Aescape

Seed Round in 2021
Founded in 2017, Aescape is a New York-based technology company specializing in data-driven massage therapy and wellness experiences. It offers a holistic approach to physical wellness and recovery, serving both elite athletes and fitness beginners. The company combines cutting-edge research with user-friendly interfaces and insights-driven methods to enhance overall well-being.

Bravo Sierra

Series A in 2021
Founded in New York in 2018, Bravo Sierra is a performance wellness company that pioneers user-driven personal care and nutrition products. It collaborates directly with U.S. military active duty service members to deliver responsive and accurate products for both military personnel and civilians.

Crown Affair

Seed Round in 2021
Crown Affair, Inc. is a New York-based company founded in 2019 that specializes in the online retail of luxury haircare products. The brand offers a diverse range of items, including shampoos, conditioners, hair oils, treatment masks, brushes, towels, scrunchies, and renewal masks. Crown Affair prioritizes the use of natural ingredients, ensuring that its products are vegan, cruelty-free, and free from harmful chemicals such as sulfates, parabens, and silicones. The company aims to promote mindful haircare practices and self-care rituals, encouraging consumers to redefine their relationship with their hair. Additionally, Crown Affair is committed to sustainability, utilizing recyclable, reusable, and compostable packaging for its products, which are conveniently delivered to customers' homes.

Nomad Data

Seed Round in 2021
Nomad Data is a New York-based company founded in 2020 that has developed a marketplace designed to connect data buyers with data sellers effectively. The platform addresses the growing need for businesses to acquire specific data to solve their unique use cases. By allowing acquirers to submit their requirements, Nomad Data matches them with over 1,000 data providers in its network, ensuring that clients only access data relevant to their needs. The platform features cloud-based tools for data discovery and a search engine that facilitates the browsing of internal business information, structuring data files, and tracking activities. This approach enables clients to make well-informed decisions based on the data they acquire.

Gilgamesh Pharmaceuticals

Series A in 2021
Gilgamesh Pharmaceuticals, Inc. is a preclinical biotechnology company based in New York, focused on developing innovative psychotropic drugs to address mental health issues. Founded in 2019, the company specializes in creating novel compounds that enhance the benefits of traditional psychedelics, improving parameters such as safety, tolerability, duration, and efficacy. Gilgamesh targets a range of neuropsychiatric conditions, including depression, anxiety, substance use disorders, and stress-related issues. With the growing global mental health crisis, the company aims to accelerate the development of new treatments that meet the urgent need for effective solutions in mental health care, leveraging its expertise in medicinal chemistry and drug development.

Datanomix

Series A in 2021
Datanomix, Inc. is a software company based in Nashua, New Hampshire, established in 2015. It specializes in providing a machine data analytics platform that delivers real-time insights into manufacturing productivity for industrial manufacturers. The company's software integrates machine data streams, extending its functionality beyond conventional data visualization and process productivity tools. This allows manufacturers of all sizes to access advanced decision-making resources, thereby enhancing their production efficiency, performance, and profitability. By focusing on production intelligence, Datanomix aims to support the next generation of manufacturing environments.

Recount Media

Series B in 2021
Recount Media, Inc. is a media company based in New York that focuses on delivering political news through high-quality journalism and short-form video content. Founded in 2018, Recount Media publishes The Daily Recount, a flagship show that summarizes significant political events and distills television news into concise, engaging narratives. The company's approach emphasizes clarity and accessibility, aiming to inform viewers in under five minutes without compromising on substance. In addition to The Daily Recount, Recount Media also features curated content such as interviews and Recap 2020, which creatively remixes political news stories. By leveraging mobile apps and web platforms, Recount Media seeks to transform the way audiences consume news, prioritizing straightforward, honest reporting.

Breach Insurance

Seed Round in 2021
Founded in Boston in 2018, Breach Insurance specializes in developing, underwriting, and distributing insurance solutions tailored to the digital asset marketplace. The company focuses on protecting against losses due to cryptocurrency exchange hacks, offering an intuitive dashboard for policy setup, customization, and claims submission.

Wasabi

Series C in 2021
Wasabi Technologies, Inc. is a Boston-based company that offers a cloud storage platform tailored for hybrid and multi-cloud media workflows. Founded in 2016, Wasabi provides hot storage solutions that utilize an Amazon S3 compatible API, enabling organizations to store and access data quickly, with average time-to-first-byte speeds under 15 milliseconds. The company's platform is designed to be simple and affordable, allowing customers to access unlimited data without complex pricing tiers or unpredictable egress fees. Wasabi's services cater to various industries, including media and entertainment, education, scientific research, law enforcement, healthcare, and energy. The company has gained recognition for its rapid growth and innovative approach to cloud storage, serving tens of thousands of customers worldwide.

MD Ally

Seed Round in 2021
MD Ally develops a telehealth platform that integrates into emergency medical dispatch processes. It connects non-emergency callers to virtual healthcare professionals for triage, follow-up care, and social services, freeing up resources for true emergencies.

Intus Care

Seed Round in 2021
Founded in 2018, Intus Care develops a platform that connects home care providers with patients. Its application uses machine learning to predict hospital readmissions and risks, enabling efficient tracking of care providers and high-risk patient identification.

PulseData AI

Series A in 2021
PulseData AI, established in 2015 and headquartered in New York, specializes in healthcare technology. It develops machine learning software that helps healthcare providers identify patients at high risk of adverse, preventable medical outcomes. The company's platform analyzes vast amounts of patient data to predict health trends, enabling care management teams to deliver timely, targeted care, and ultimately reduce preventable illnesses and medical costs.

Alyce

Series B in 2021
Alyce, Inc. is an AI-powered platform based in Boston, Massachusetts, that specializes in personalized gifting for sales and marketing. Founded in 2015, the company redefines direct mail and promotional gifting through its scalable and sustainable approach to account-based marketing. Alyce's platform leverages social data to recommend ideal gifts, simplifying the process of sending personalized gifts to clients and prospects. It handles everything from order and shipping to reporting, facilitating one-to-one gifting and large-scale campaigns. This innovative platform aims to foster genuine relationships in the B2B space, providing measurable outcomes that significantly enhance account engagement and sales pipeline performance compared to traditional methods.

Grata

Seed Round in 2021
Grata designs and develops Software-as-a-Service solutions that automate B2B research processes. Its platform helps private equity firms, sales teams, and marketing professionals find, analyze, and engage with private companies using machine learning technology for targeted outreach, market analysis, and voice of customer insights.

Stavvy

Series A in 2021
Stavvy is a financial technology company that develops digital platforms for mortgage banking professionals. Its core products are Stavvy Connect, which facilitates secure communication and data sharing between lenders and vendors during home loan processes, and Stavvy Notarize, enabling real-time virtual closings and meetings via web conference technology.

Scipher Medicine

Series C in 2021
Scipher Medicine develops a molecular technology platform that predicts patient responsiveness to specific drugs in cardiovascular and autoimmune diseases. Its flagship product, PrismRA, identifies rheumatoid arthritis patients unlikely to respond to anti-TNF therapies, enabling alternative treatments. The company aims to transform drug prescription by predicting optimal therapy using simple blood samples.

Hydrow

Series C in 2021
Hydrow Inc., established in 2017 and based in Cambridge, Massachusetts, specializes in manufacturing high-end virtual rowing machines for home workouts. The company's flagship product, Hydrow, offers users an immersive rowing experience akin to being on the water, complete with adjustable resistance, real-time visuals, and audio, guided by expert instructors via on-demand digital courses. Hydrow sells its products directly to consumers through its online platform.

Tundra

Series B in 2021
Tundra Inc. is an online marketplace based in San Francisco, California, that facilitates the buying and selling of wholesale products for businesses. Established in 2017, Tundra offers a platform where independent retailers can access over two million ready-to-ship wholesale items from both established and emerging brands. The company operates on a zero-commission model, allowing brands to present their complete catalogs at wholesale prices with low minimum order requirements. Tundra's proprietary technology streamlines the wholesale process, automating various tasks to save time and reduce costs for both buyers and suppliers. The marketplace serves a community of over 30,000 retailers, providing a wide range of products across popular categories such as kids, home, food, beauty, apparel, and general merchandise. In addition to its San Francisco headquarters, Tundra has offices in Boston and Zurich.

Burrow

Series C in 2021
Burrow, Inc. is a New York-based company that designs, manufactures, and supplies luxury furniture for residential use. Founded in 2016, Burrow specializes in creating easy-to-move and customizable seating options such as sofas, sectionals, loveseats, and armchairs, as well as tables, rugs, and various accessories. The furniture is crafted from sustainably-sourced hardwood and features non-toxic, scratch- and stain-resistant fabrics. Burrow aims to provide customers with comfortable and stylish furnishing alternatives while avoiding traditional retail markups. The company operates showrooms in several states, including Washington, Massachusetts, Texas, and California, and also sells its products online. Additionally, Burrow has a manufacturing facility located in Mexico City, Mexico.

SoLo Funds

Series A in 2021
SoLo Funds is a financial technology company that operates a digital marketplace connecting lenders and borrowers to address emergency financial needs. Based in New York City, the platform uses technology to assess creditworthiness and facilitate small, self-selected microloans funded by individual lenders. Launched in 2018 to provide an equitable, community-driven lending alternative, SoLo aims to empower financial autonomy by expanding offerings beyond lending to include banking features, credit building, and premium member services. The marketplace has processed millions of transactions, reflecting its focus on community empowerment and accessible financing.

Beam Organics

Series A in 2021
Beam Organics Inc is a wellness brand that specializes in the manufacture of cannabidiol-infused products designed to enhance athletic recovery, promote overall wellness, and facilitate restful sleep. Founded in 2018 and based in Boston, Massachusetts, the company offers a diverse range of THC-free CBD products, including tinctures, salves, and oil droppers. Beam Organics focuses on delivering innovative solutions to consumers seeking natural alternatives for health and recovery.

RapidSOS

Series C in 2021
RapidSOS, Inc. is an emergency response data platform that connects life-saving information from over 350 million devices directly to 9-1-1 and first responders during emergencies. Founded in 2012 and based in New York, the company offers a range of solutions including Clearinghouse, which enables users to send emergency requests from RapidSOS-enabled devices, and an Emergency API suite that delivers user data to emergency services. Additionally, the RapidSOS Portal provides public safety agencies with secure access to essential Next Generation 911 (NG911) data. The platform supports more than 4,800 Emergency Communications Centers and plays a vital role in protecting over 90% of the U.S. population, responding to approximately 250 million emergencies annually. By collaborating with certified partners, RapidSOS enhances response capabilities by transmitting critical data such as precise location and real-time health information, ultimately aiming to improve emergency response efficiency and save lives.

Conversa Health

Series B in 2021
Conversa Health, Inc. is a company that specializes in patient relationship management solutions aimed at enhancing communication between patients and healthcare providers. Founded in 2013 and headquartered in Portland, Oregon, with additional offices in New York, Research Triangle Park, and San Francisco, Conversa offers a Virtual Care and Communication Platform designed to improve efficiency, patient engagement, and clinical outcomes. Its Digital Checkup platform automates personalized messaging based on comprehensive patient profiles developed from electronic health records, biometric devices, and self-reported data. The company serves a diverse clientele, including health systems, pharmaceutical companies, payers, and health tech firms, facilitating proactive communication and management of patients in various contexts, such as chronic care, oncology, and wellness. Conversa’s automated care platform effectively engages patients, triaging them to appropriate care settings when necessary, and has been adopted by notable organizations for its COVID-19 Virtual Care Programs, which include symptom checking, patient check-ins, and lab result delivery.

Green Check Verified

Seed Round in 2020
Green Check Verified provides a cloud-based regulatory compliance platform and RegTech solution for cannabis-related businesses and financial institutions. Its software-as-a-service platform includes compliance monitoring and reporting tools that enable cannabis operators to demonstrate and share their compliance history, and to access traditional banking services. The company aims to enable secure, transparent, and verifiable banking for cannabis industry participants by supporting safe transactions and legitimate commerce for banks and credit unions serving high-risk clients. Founded in 2016 and headquartered in North Haven, Connecticut.

The Routing Company

Seed Round in 2020
Founded by MIT researchers and industry veterans in 2018, The Routing Company develops a real-time driver and rider application for shared rides. It offers fleet management solutions, including private fleets, demand-responsive transit, analytics dashboards, and transit/paratransit services. Leveraging proprietary AI, the company's platform optimizes vehicle routing from multiple points of demand to one vehicle, enhancing transport equity, accessibility, cost efficiency, and sustainability.

Welcome

Seed Round in 2020
Welcome is a company that specializes in designing and developing an offer management and compensation platform tailored for human resource teams. Founded in 2019 and based in New York, the platform facilitates collaboration and approval workflows among team members, while providing real-time insights and notifications regarding candidate engagement. It allows HR teams to set clear expectations concerning roles, compensation, equity, benefits, and organizational mission. In 2022, Welcome was acquired by BambooHR, enhancing its ability to benchmark and communicate compensation effectively using real-time compensation and equity data.
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