Cherrystone Angel Group

Cherrystone Angel Group, founded in 2004 and comprised of over 60 Rhode Island members, is Rhode Island’s first organized angel investment group. Its members invest in early stage, typically pre-revenue companies, across the tri-state region. While it is the entrepreneur who drives the company — and on whom ultimate success depends — Cherrystone believes that good advice and focused expertise are vital to the success of any business venture. When Cherrystone invests, it not only brings money to the table but industry knowledge and connections that will make its business succeed. All its members are experienced and qualified investors who have either built their own companies or have extensive experience launching new business ventures. Their backgrounds include creating or working with manufacturing, distribution, technology, and service companies.

Peter C. Dorsey

Executive Director

81 past transactions

Jaia Robotics

Seed Round in 2022
Jaia Robotics is a provider and developer of microsized autonomous and subsurface marine vehicles. It also provides comprehensive data collection services helping clients to affordable aquatic data collection. It also provides a multi-sensor configurable technology that requires minimal user training with wide-ranging capabilities compared to traditional crewed or uncrewed data collection systems.

Lenoss Medical

Venture Round in 2021
Lenoss Medical engages in providing solutions that support the natural osseous healing process.

Medumo

Seed Round in 2018
Medumo, Inc. is a healthcare technology company based in Boston, Massachusetts, founded in 2013. It offers a care management platform that automates the delivery of timely instructions to patients through SMS and email. Medumo's product, CareTours, provides healthcare organizations with the ability to send automated, turn-by-turn guidance to patients, enhancing engagement while reducing the burden on healthcare staff. By integrating mobile communication and artificial intelligence, Medumo enables providers to deliver the right information at the right time, ultimately improving patient outcomes and fostering a more knowledgeable healthcare environment. In 2019, Medumo became a subsidiary of Koninklijke Philips N.V., further expanding its reach in the healthcare sector.

Kalion

Series A in 2017
Kalion is an early-stage industrial biotechnology company based in Milton, Massachusetts, focused on developing glucaric acid and S-3-hydroxybutyrolactone (3-HBL) through green fermentation technology. These chemicals are recognized as valuable contributors to the biomass market, with significant applications in industrial chemicals, pharmaceuticals, and nutraceuticals. Kalion's innovative approach utilizes advanced fermentation methods and patented microbes, which are developed through proprietary synthetic biology techniques. This enables the production of these important molecules from renewable sources, offering a low-cost alternative to traditional oil-based materials. By transforming the chemical industry with its sustainable solutions, Kalion aims to address the challenges of cost and availability in these multi-billion dollar markets.

KnipBio

Series B in 2017
KnipBio, Inc. is a biotechnology company based in Lowell, Massachusetts, focused on developing sustainable and responsible feed solutions for the aquaculture industry. Founded in 2013, the company has created KnipBio Meal, a protein-rich fishmeal replacement that integrates the benefits of premium fishmeal with carotenoids. This innovative product serves as a cost-effective and effective alternative to traditional fishmeal, addressing the growing demand for healthier animal nutrition in aquaculture. KnipBio is dedicated to addressing real-world challenges by collaborating with global corporations to enhance the sustainability of aquaculture practices.

Premama

Series B in 2016
Premama is a company that specializes in prenatal nutrition, offering a doctor-recommended daily multivitamin in a convenient powder form. This product is designed to be easily mixed into cold beverages, yogurt, or smoothies, making it accessible for expectant women. Premama's formulations include essential nutrients such as DHA, folic acid, and B6, which are specifically aimed at improving the nutritional status of pregnant women and alleviating symptoms of morning sickness. The supplements are vegan, gluten-free, and non-GMO, addressing common concerns such as iron-induced constipation. Premama's Complete formula is available at Target, while its Essentials and Plus varieties can be found on Amazon, Buy Buy Baby, and in specialty vitamin and health food stores.

InfoBionic

Convertible Note in 2016
InfoBionic, Inc. is a healthcare technology company based in Massachusetts, founded in 2011. It specializes in remote patient monitoring through its MoMe™ platform, which is a cloud-based service designed to enhance the efficiency of cardiac diagnostic services. The MoMe System focuses on cardiac arrhythmia detection, allowing healthcare providers to monitor patients' heart health continuously by streaming electrocardiogram, respiration, and motion data to the cloud for real-time analysis. This technology aims to improve clinical efficiency and patient care by providing physicians with anytime, anywhere access to critical patient data, ultimately facilitating better detection and treatment of cardiac complications.

Akston Biosciences

Series C in 2016
Akston Biosciences Corporation develops insulin for the treatment of diabetes and cancer. The company offers biologic therapeutics such as AKS-107, a disrupt insulin autoimmunity to prevent type 1 diabetes; AKS-446, a novel vaccine to prevent the development of coronavirus disease; AKS-130, ultra-long acting, once-per-week insulin for treating type 1 and type 2 diabetes; AKS-161C and AKS-162D for the treatment of diabetes in cats and dogs; AKS-231, a glucose-responsive insulin for treating type 1 and type 2 diabetes; and AKS-301 for cancer therapy. The company was incorporated in 2011 and is based in Beverly, Massachusetts.

Windgap Medical

Convertible Note in 2016
WindGap Medical is a biotech company that manufactures medical devices used to treat patients with severe allergies. The company develops auto-injectors that are filled with heat-stable epinephrine that enable physicians to inject it into a patient suffering from anaphylaxis due to an acute allergy attack. The company was established in 2011 and is headquartered in Somerville, Massachusetts.

Concentric

Series A in 2016
Concentric Inc. provides agent-based simulation technology. Its technology helps organizations to integrate data and tools into a single framework; attribute the impact of marketing investments; forecast sales and brand metrics; and test future strategies. The company offers services in the areas of licensing, consulting, support, and development aspects. It serves customers in the United States and internationally. Concentric Inc. has a strategic alliance with Phoenix Strategic Advisors. The company was incorporated in 2010 and is based in Cambridge, Massachusetts.

Premama

Convertible Note in 2016
Premama is a company that specializes in prenatal nutrition, offering a doctor-recommended daily multivitamin in a convenient powder form. This product is designed to be easily mixed into cold beverages, yogurt, or smoothies, making it accessible for expectant women. Premama's formulations include essential nutrients such as DHA, folic acid, and B6, which are specifically aimed at improving the nutritional status of pregnant women and alleviating symptoms of morning sickness. The supplements are vegan, gluten-free, and non-GMO, addressing common concerns such as iron-induced constipation. Premama's Complete formula is available at Target, while its Essentials and Plus varieties can be found on Amazon, Buy Buy Baby, and in specialty vitamin and health food stores.

Board on Track

Convertible Note in 2016
BoardOnTrack provides expertise, training, powerful, web-based tools, and a membership community to the foot soldiers in the battle to improve our nation's public school system. The charter school is a multi-million dollar public enterprise. Running it with a group of volunteers is a daunting task. BoardOnTrack helps in leveraging the efforts of volunteer board members into real results: academic excellence and organizational sustainability. It was founded in 2010 and is headquartered in Concord, Massachusetts.

NuLabel

Series D in 2016
NuLabel Technologies, Inc., founded in 2009 and based in East Providence, Rhode Island, specializes in developing innovative label and packaging solutions aimed at helping companies reduce costs and minimize waste. The company has created patented adhesive technologies and patent-pending hardware that utilize activatable adhesives, thereby eliminating the need for traditional non-stick liner backings and messy wet glues in product packaging. As of August 2017, NuLabel operates as a subsidiary of Altana AG.

Streamroot

Seed Round in 2015
Streamroot, Inc. develops peer-to-peer video streaming technology for content delivery networks. Its solution is used for live streaming of sporting events, concerts, video conferences, enterprise streams, Web radio, and video-on-demand; and enables users to integrate, monitor, analyze, and manage videos. The company was founded in 2013 and is based in Boston, Massachusetts. As of September 6, 2019, Streamroot, Inc. operates as a subsidiary of CenturyLink, Inc..

Premama

Series A in 2015
Premama is a company that specializes in prenatal nutrition, offering a doctor-recommended daily multivitamin in a convenient powder form. This product is designed to be easily mixed into cold beverages, yogurt, or smoothies, making it accessible for expectant women. Premama's formulations include essential nutrients such as DHA, folic acid, and B6, which are specifically aimed at improving the nutritional status of pregnant women and alleviating symptoms of morning sickness. The supplements are vegan, gluten-free, and non-GMO, addressing common concerns such as iron-induced constipation. Premama's Complete formula is available at Target, while its Essentials and Plus varieties can be found on Amazon, Buy Buy Baby, and in specialty vitamin and health food stores.

Windgap Medical

Series A in 2015
WindGap Medical is a biotech company that manufactures medical devices used to treat patients with severe allergies. The company develops auto-injectors that are filled with heat-stable epinephrine that enable physicians to inject it into a patient suffering from anaphylaxis due to an acute allergy attack. The company was established in 2011 and is headquartered in Somerville, Massachusetts.

Board on Track

Seed Round in 2015
BoardOnTrack provides expertise, training, powerful, web-based tools, and a membership community to the foot soldiers in the battle to improve our nation's public school system. The charter school is a multi-million dollar public enterprise. Running it with a group of volunteers is a daunting task. BoardOnTrack helps in leveraging the efforts of volunteer board members into real results: academic excellence and organizational sustainability. It was founded in 2010 and is headquartered in Concord, Massachusetts.

NuLabel

Series C in 2015
NuLabel Technologies, Inc., founded in 2009 and based in East Providence, Rhode Island, specializes in developing innovative label and packaging solutions aimed at helping companies reduce costs and minimize waste. The company has created patented adhesive technologies and patent-pending hardware that utilize activatable adhesives, thereby eliminating the need for traditional non-stick liner backings and messy wet glues in product packaging. As of August 2017, NuLabel operates as a subsidiary of Altana AG.

Kalion

Series A in 2015
Kalion is an early-stage industrial biotechnology company based in Milton, Massachusetts, focused on developing glucaric acid and S-3-hydroxybutyrolactone (3-HBL) through green fermentation technology. These chemicals are recognized as valuable contributors to the biomass market, with significant applications in industrial chemicals, pharmaceuticals, and nutraceuticals. Kalion's innovative approach utilizes advanced fermentation methods and patented microbes, which are developed through proprietary synthetic biology techniques. This enables the production of these important molecules from renewable sources, offering a low-cost alternative to traditional oil-based materials. By transforming the chemical industry with its sustainable solutions, Kalion aims to address the challenges of cost and availability in these multi-billion dollar markets.

Respiratory Motion

Series C in 2015
Respiratory Motion, Inc. is a medical device company that specializes in the development and commercialization of respiratory monitoring technologies. Headquartered in Waltham, Massachusetts, the company focuses on its flagship product, ExSpiron, a point-of-care device designed to non-invasively measure and provide quantitative values for key respiratory parameters, including minute ventilation, tidal volume, and respiratory rate. The ExSpiron has received FDA clearance, allowing it to graphically display lung volumes over time, thereby enabling healthcare providers to acquire precise data on patients’ respiratory function. Founded in 2010, Respiratory Motion aims to enhance the standard of care in respiratory monitoring while improving patient safety and outcomes through cost-effective solutions.

KnipBio

Series A in 2015
KnipBio, Inc. is a biotechnology company based in Lowell, Massachusetts, focused on developing sustainable and responsible feed solutions for the aquaculture industry. Founded in 2013, the company has created KnipBio Meal, a protein-rich fishmeal replacement that integrates the benefits of premium fishmeal with carotenoids. This innovative product serves as a cost-effective and effective alternative to traditional fishmeal, addressing the growing demand for healthier animal nutrition in aquaculture. KnipBio is dedicated to addressing real-world challenges by collaborating with global corporations to enhance the sustainability of aquaculture practices.

Avaxia Biologics

Convertible Note in 2014
Avaxia Biologics, Inc. operates as a biopharmaceutical company that develops oral antibody therapeutics. It offers gastrointestinal diseases, such as inflammatory bowel diseases, celiac disease, necrotizing enterocolitis, radiation syndrome, oral mucositis, and diabetes and obesity. Avaxia Biologics, Inc. has a strategic collaboration with Courtagen Life Sciences, Inc. The company was founded in 2005 and is based in Lexington, Massachusetts. Avaxia Biologics, Inc. operates as a subsidiary of Circle33 LLC.

Windgap Medical

Seed Round in 2014
WindGap Medical is a biotech company that manufactures medical devices used to treat patients with severe allergies. The company develops auto-injectors that are filled with heat-stable epinephrine that enable physicians to inject it into a patient suffering from anaphylaxis due to an acute allergy attack. The company was established in 2011 and is headquartered in Somerville, Massachusetts.

InfoBionic

Series B in 2014
InfoBionic, Inc. is a healthcare technology company based in Massachusetts, founded in 2011. It specializes in remote patient monitoring through its MoMe™ platform, which is a cloud-based service designed to enhance the efficiency of cardiac diagnostic services. The MoMe System focuses on cardiac arrhythmia detection, allowing healthcare providers to monitor patients' heart health continuously by streaming electrocardiogram, respiration, and motion data to the cloud for real-time analysis. This technology aims to improve clinical efficiency and patient care by providing physicians with anytime, anywhere access to critical patient data, ultimately facilitating better detection and treatment of cardiac complications.

Avaxia Biologics

Convertible Note in 2014
Avaxia Biologics, Inc. operates as a biopharmaceutical company that develops oral antibody therapeutics. It offers gastrointestinal diseases, such as inflammatory bowel diseases, celiac disease, necrotizing enterocolitis, radiation syndrome, oral mucositis, and diabetes and obesity. Avaxia Biologics, Inc. has a strategic collaboration with Courtagen Life Sciences, Inc. The company was founded in 2005 and is based in Lexington, Massachusetts. Avaxia Biologics, Inc. operates as a subsidiary of Circle33 LLC.

Kalion

Seed Round in 2014
Kalion is an early-stage industrial biotechnology company based in Milton, Massachusetts, focused on developing glucaric acid and S-3-hydroxybutyrolactone (3-HBL) through green fermentation technology. These chemicals are recognized as valuable contributors to the biomass market, with significant applications in industrial chemicals, pharmaceuticals, and nutraceuticals. Kalion's innovative approach utilizes advanced fermentation methods and patented microbes, which are developed through proprietary synthetic biology techniques. This enables the production of these important molecules from renewable sources, offering a low-cost alternative to traditional oil-based materials. By transforming the chemical industry with its sustainable solutions, Kalion aims to address the challenges of cost and availability in these multi-billion dollar markets.

NuLabel

Series B in 2014
NuLabel Technologies, Inc., founded in 2009 and based in East Providence, Rhode Island, specializes in developing innovative label and packaging solutions aimed at helping companies reduce costs and minimize waste. The company has created patented adhesive technologies and patent-pending hardware that utilize activatable adhesives, thereby eliminating the need for traditional non-stick liner backings and messy wet glues in product packaging. As of August 2017, NuLabel operates as a subsidiary of Altana AG.

InfoBionic

Convertible Note in 2013
InfoBionic, Inc. is a healthcare technology company based in Massachusetts, founded in 2011. It specializes in remote patient monitoring through its MoMe™ platform, which is a cloud-based service designed to enhance the efficiency of cardiac diagnostic services. The MoMe System focuses on cardiac arrhythmia detection, allowing healthcare providers to monitor patients' heart health continuously by streaming electrocardiogram, respiration, and motion data to the cloud for real-time analysis. This technology aims to improve clinical efficiency and patient care by providing physicians with anytime, anywhere access to critical patient data, ultimately facilitating better detection and treatment of cardiac complications.

Respiratory Motion

Convertible Note in 2013
Respiratory Motion, Inc. is a medical device company that specializes in the development and commercialization of respiratory monitoring technologies. Headquartered in Waltham, Massachusetts, the company focuses on its flagship product, ExSpiron, a point-of-care device designed to non-invasively measure and provide quantitative values for key respiratory parameters, including minute ventilation, tidal volume, and respiratory rate. The ExSpiron has received FDA clearance, allowing it to graphically display lung volumes over time, thereby enabling healthcare providers to acquire precise data on patients’ respiratory function. Founded in 2010, Respiratory Motion aims to enhance the standard of care in respiratory monitoring while improving patient safety and outcomes through cost-effective solutions.

Avaxia Biologics

Series B in 2013
Avaxia Biologics, Inc. operates as a biopharmaceutical company that develops oral antibody therapeutics. It offers gastrointestinal diseases, such as inflammatory bowel diseases, celiac disease, necrotizing enterocolitis, radiation syndrome, oral mucositis, and diabetes and obesity. Avaxia Biologics, Inc. has a strategic collaboration with Courtagen Life Sciences, Inc. The company was founded in 2005 and is based in Lexington, Massachusetts. Avaxia Biologics, Inc. operates as a subsidiary of Circle33 LLC.

MoFuse

Convertible Note in 2013
Mofuse offers a web based platform to build and manage mobile web sites. They provide a monthly subscription service to help businesses deliver mobile media. MoFuse Premium gives publishers a platform to publish, promote, monetize and analyze their mobile properties.

Respiratory Motion

Convertible Note in 2013
Respiratory Motion, Inc. is a medical device company that specializes in the development and commercialization of respiratory monitoring technologies. Headquartered in Waltham, Massachusetts, the company focuses on its flagship product, ExSpiron, a point-of-care device designed to non-invasively measure and provide quantitative values for key respiratory parameters, including minute ventilation, tidal volume, and respiratory rate. The ExSpiron has received FDA clearance, allowing it to graphically display lung volumes over time, thereby enabling healthcare providers to acquire precise data on patients’ respiratory function. Founded in 2010, Respiratory Motion aims to enhance the standard of care in respiratory monitoring while improving patient safety and outcomes through cost-effective solutions.

NuLabel

Series B in 2013
NuLabel Technologies, Inc., founded in 2009 and based in East Providence, Rhode Island, specializes in developing innovative label and packaging solutions aimed at helping companies reduce costs and minimize waste. The company has created patented adhesive technologies and patent-pending hardware that utilize activatable adhesives, thereby eliminating the need for traditional non-stick liner backings and messy wet glues in product packaging. As of August 2017, NuLabel operates as a subsidiary of Altana AG.

Avaxia Biologics

Series B in 2012
Avaxia Biologics, Inc. operates as a biopharmaceutical company that develops oral antibody therapeutics. It offers gastrointestinal diseases, such as inflammatory bowel diseases, celiac disease, necrotizing enterocolitis, radiation syndrome, oral mucositis, and diabetes and obesity. Avaxia Biologics, Inc. has a strategic collaboration with Courtagen Life Sciences, Inc. The company was founded in 2005 and is based in Lexington, Massachusetts. Avaxia Biologics, Inc. operates as a subsidiary of Circle33 LLC.

MoFuse

Venture Round in 2012
Mofuse offers a web based platform to build and manage mobile web sites. They provide a monthly subscription service to help businesses deliver mobile media. MoFuse Premium gives publishers a platform to publish, promote, monetize and analyze their mobile properties.

Respiratory Motion

Convertible Note in 2012
Respiratory Motion, Inc. is a medical device company that specializes in the development and commercialization of respiratory monitoring technologies. Headquartered in Waltham, Massachusetts, the company focuses on its flagship product, ExSpiron, a point-of-care device designed to non-invasively measure and provide quantitative values for key respiratory parameters, including minute ventilation, tidal volume, and respiratory rate. The ExSpiron has received FDA clearance, allowing it to graphically display lung volumes over time, thereby enabling healthcare providers to acquire precise data on patients’ respiratory function. Founded in 2010, Respiratory Motion aims to enhance the standard of care in respiratory monitoring while improving patient safety and outcomes through cost-effective solutions.

Betaspring

Angel Round in 2012
[Betaspring](http://betaspring.com) is a mentorship-driven Providence-based startup accelerator program for technology and design entrepreneurs who are ready to build a product, launch a company, and change the world. Betaspring runs two 13 week accelerator sessions a year (Spring and Fall) that attract top-quality startup teams from across the US and around the world.

Avaxia Biologics

Convertible Note in 2012
Avaxia Biologics, Inc. operates as a biopharmaceutical company that develops oral antibody therapeutics. It offers gastrointestinal diseases, such as inflammatory bowel diseases, celiac disease, necrotizing enterocolitis, radiation syndrome, oral mucositis, and diabetes and obesity. Avaxia Biologics, Inc. has a strategic collaboration with Courtagen Life Sciences, Inc. The company was founded in 2005 and is based in Lexington, Massachusetts. Avaxia Biologics, Inc. operates as a subsidiary of Circle33 LLC.

SepSensor

Series A in 2012
The SepSensor Monitoring System monitors the condition of grease interceptors around the clock. SepSensor is initially focused on grease interceptor monitoring for the food service industry.

MoFuse

Convertible Note in 2012
Mofuse offers a web based platform to build and manage mobile web sites. They provide a monthly subscription service to help businesses deliver mobile media. MoFuse Premium gives publishers a platform to publish, promote, monetize and analyze their mobile properties.

Avaxia Biologics

Series A in 2012
Avaxia Biologics, Inc. operates as a biopharmaceutical company that develops oral antibody therapeutics. It offers gastrointestinal diseases, such as inflammatory bowel diseases, celiac disease, necrotizing enterocolitis, radiation syndrome, oral mucositis, and diabetes and obesity. Avaxia Biologics, Inc. has a strategic collaboration with Courtagen Life Sciences, Inc. The company was founded in 2005 and is based in Lexington, Massachusetts. Avaxia Biologics, Inc. operates as a subsidiary of Circle33 LLC.

Respiratory Motion

Series A in 2012
Respiratory Motion, Inc. is a medical device company that specializes in the development and commercialization of respiratory monitoring technologies. Headquartered in Waltham, Massachusetts, the company focuses on its flagship product, ExSpiron, a point-of-care device designed to non-invasively measure and provide quantitative values for key respiratory parameters, including minute ventilation, tidal volume, and respiratory rate. The ExSpiron has received FDA clearance, allowing it to graphically display lung volumes over time, thereby enabling healthcare providers to acquire precise data on patients’ respiratory function. Founded in 2010, Respiratory Motion aims to enhance the standard of care in respiratory monitoring while improving patient safety and outcomes through cost-effective solutions.

NuLabel

Series A in 2012
NuLabel Technologies, Inc., founded in 2009 and based in East Providence, Rhode Island, specializes in developing innovative label and packaging solutions aimed at helping companies reduce costs and minimize waste. The company has created patented adhesive technologies and patent-pending hardware that utilize activatable adhesives, thereby eliminating the need for traditional non-stick liner backings and messy wet glues in product packaging. As of August 2017, NuLabel operates as a subsidiary of Altana AG.

Avaxia Biologics

Venture Round in 2011
Avaxia Biologics, Inc. operates as a biopharmaceutical company that develops oral antibody therapeutics. It offers gastrointestinal diseases, such as inflammatory bowel diseases, celiac disease, necrotizing enterocolitis, radiation syndrome, oral mucositis, and diabetes and obesity. Avaxia Biologics, Inc. has a strategic collaboration with Courtagen Life Sciences, Inc. The company was founded in 2005 and is based in Lexington, Massachusetts. Avaxia Biologics, Inc. operates as a subsidiary of Circle33 LLC.

Castlewood Surgical

Series C in 2011
Castlewood Surgical, Inc., a medical device company, offers devices to improve cardiovascular and vascular surgery. It offers Cyclone System, which holds cardiac and vascular tissues during surgical procedures, and allows surgeons to minimize or eliminate the aortic side-biting clamp in coronary artery bypass grafting. The company was founded in 2001 and is based in Concord, Massachusetts.

NuLabel

Series A in 2011
NuLabel Technologies, Inc., founded in 2009 and based in East Providence, Rhode Island, specializes in developing innovative label and packaging solutions aimed at helping companies reduce costs and minimize waste. The company has created patented adhesive technologies and patent-pending hardware that utilize activatable adhesives, thereby eliminating the need for traditional non-stick liner backings and messy wet glues in product packaging. As of August 2017, NuLabel operates as a subsidiary of Altana AG.

ITeam

Seed Round in 2011
iTeam, Inc. provides information technology, audio/video, networking, and VoIP installation and support services. It serves automotive, retail, government, education, banking/finance, hospitality, commercial, quick serve restaurant, healthcare, and communication industries through distributors, solution providers, and original equipment manufacturers in the United States and Canada. The company was founded in 2004 and is headquartered in Westford, Massachusetts.

Respiratory Motion

Convertible Note in 2011
Respiratory Motion, Inc. is a medical device company that specializes in the development and commercialization of respiratory monitoring technologies. Headquartered in Waltham, Massachusetts, the company focuses on its flagship product, ExSpiron, a point-of-care device designed to non-invasively measure and provide quantitative values for key respiratory parameters, including minute ventilation, tidal volume, and respiratory rate. The ExSpiron has received FDA clearance, allowing it to graphically display lung volumes over time, thereby enabling healthcare providers to acquire precise data on patients’ respiratory function. Founded in 2010, Respiratory Motion aims to enhance the standard of care in respiratory monitoring while improving patient safety and outcomes through cost-effective solutions.

SepSensor

Series A in 2011
The SepSensor Monitoring System monitors the condition of grease interceptors around the clock. SepSensor is initially focused on grease interceptor monitoring for the food service industry.

Castlewood Surgical

Series B in 2010
Castlewood Surgical, Inc., a medical device company, offers devices to improve cardiovascular and vascular surgery. It offers Cyclone System, which holds cardiac and vascular tissues during surgical procedures, and allows surgeons to minimize or eliminate the aortic side-biting clamp in coronary artery bypass grafting. The company was founded in 2001 and is based in Concord, Massachusetts.

MoFuse

Seed Round in 2010
Mofuse offers a web based platform to build and manage mobile web sites. They provide a monthly subscription service to help businesses deliver mobile media. MoFuse Premium gives publishers a platform to publish, promote, monetize and analyze their mobile properties.

NuLabel

Seed Round in 2010
NuLabel Technologies, Inc., founded in 2009 and based in East Providence, Rhode Island, specializes in developing innovative label and packaging solutions aimed at helping companies reduce costs and minimize waste. The company has created patented adhesive technologies and patent-pending hardware that utilize activatable adhesives, thereby eliminating the need for traditional non-stick liner backings and messy wet glues in product packaging. As of August 2017, NuLabel operates as a subsidiary of Altana AG.

SmartCells

Series D in 2010
SmartCells, Inc. designs and develops insulin products. It offers SmartInsulin, a self regulating injectable formulation for treating diabetes. The company's polymer-based dosing technology is used for various applications, such as fertility, thyroid, and growth hormone deficiencies; treatments with poor compliance or therapeutic window issues, such as oncology; and drug-device combinations. SmartCells, Inc. was founded in 2003 and is based in Beverly, Massachusetts.

Horizontal Systems

Series A in 2010
Horizontal Glue is a Web-based building information modeling (BIM) solution for the construction industry that allows individuals to upload, merge, and browse building models eliminating incompatibility issues between different software platforms while facilitating collaboration among project participants.They develops and publishes building information modeling collaboration software. The Company's products allow architects, engineers, and construction companies to collaborate on projects via a cloud-based platform. Horizontal Systems markets its products globally to the architecture, engineering, and construction markets.

GateRocket

Series A in 2009
GateRocket, Inc. provides verification and debugging solutions for FPGAs. It offers RocketDrive, a device native verification system for complex FPGAs, which accelerates verification throughput and identifies problems with IP blocks, pin-outs, and tool chain anomalies. The company also provides RocketVision, a FPGA debug solution that automates test point insertion and detects differences between RTL and FPGA devices. The company was incorporated in 2003 and is headquartered in Bedford, Massachusetts.

Creative Circle

Series D in 2009
Bill Ostendorf has been a leader in the newspaper industry for more than 25 years, serving as a consultant to more than 100 media companies on three continents. As president of Creative Circle Media Consulting, he has led nearly 400 industry seminars and has redesigned more than 100 publications to make them more reader friendly. He knew not only what is wrong with existing systems but also what readers and advertisers would want in the next generation of web entry.

SmartCells

Series D in 2009
SmartCells, Inc. designs and develops insulin products. It offers SmartInsulin, a self regulating injectable formulation for treating diabetes. The company's polymer-based dosing technology is used for various applications, such as fertility, thyroid, and growth hormone deficiencies; treatments with poor compliance or therapeutic window issues, such as oncology; and drug-device combinations. SmartCells, Inc. was founded in 2003 and is based in Beverly, Massachusetts.

Boston Heart Diagnostics

Series B in 2009
Boston Heart Diagnostics is a healthcare company based in Framingham, Massachusetts, specializing in cardiovascular disease (CVD) management. The company offers advanced diagnostic services that include proprietary lipid testing, genetic testing, and various laboratory techniques such as gas chromatography and immunoassay. Unlike traditional lipid testing companies, Boston Heart Diagnostics focuses on ongoing disease monitoring and personalized treatment options for patients with dyslipidemia. Their innovative testing technology enables physicians to assess the effectiveness of lipid-modifying medications within approximately six weeks, a significant improvement over competing methods that may take up to six months. By providing sophisticated tools and patient support services, Boston Heart Diagnostics aims to enhance disease management for patients, physicians, and pharmaceutical companies alike.

SepSensor

Convertible Note in 2008
The SepSensor Monitoring System monitors the condition of grease interceptors around the clock. SepSensor is initially focused on grease interceptor monitoring for the food service industry.

GateRocket

Series A in 2008
GateRocket, Inc. provides verification and debugging solutions for FPGAs. It offers RocketDrive, a device native verification system for complex FPGAs, which accelerates verification throughput and identifies problems with IP blocks, pin-outs, and tool chain anomalies. The company also provides RocketVision, a FPGA debug solution that automates test point insertion and detects differences between RTL and FPGA devices. The company was incorporated in 2003 and is headquartered in Bedford, Massachusetts.

ITeam

Angel Round in 2008
iTeam, Inc. provides information technology, audio/video, networking, and VoIP installation and support services. It serves automotive, retail, government, education, banking/finance, hospitality, commercial, quick serve restaurant, healthcare, and communication industries through distributors, solution providers, and original equipment manufacturers in the United States and Canada. The company was founded in 2004 and is headquartered in Westford, Massachusetts.

SepSensor

Series A in 2008
The SepSensor Monitoring System monitors the condition of grease interceptors around the clock. SepSensor is initially focused on grease interceptor monitoring for the food service industry.

Creative Circle

Series C in 2008
Bill Ostendorf has been a leader in the newspaper industry for more than 25 years, serving as a consultant to more than 100 media companies on three continents. As president of Creative Circle Media Consulting, he has led nearly 400 industry seminars and has redesigned more than 100 publications to make them more reader friendly. He knew not only what is wrong with existing systems but also what readers and advertisers would want in the next generation of web entry.

SmartCells

Series C in 2008
SmartCells, Inc. designs and develops insulin products. It offers SmartInsulin, a self regulating injectable formulation for treating diabetes. The company's polymer-based dosing technology is used for various applications, such as fertility, thyroid, and growth hormone deficiencies; treatments with poor compliance or therapeutic window issues, such as oncology; and drug-device combinations. SmartCells, Inc. was founded in 2003 and is based in Beverly, Massachusetts.

SepSensor

Convertible Note in 2007
The SepSensor Monitoring System monitors the condition of grease interceptors around the clock. SepSensor is initially focused on grease interceptor monitoring for the food service industry.

TimeTrade

Series C in 2007
Industry leader in Enterprise SaaS scheduling. 400 Enterprise customers worldwide. Over 450,000,000 appointments booked with consumers and businesses. . TimeTrade's appointment-centric customer experience solution enables customers to convert digital first touch interactions into a high-value, in-person meeting. The company has a worldwide cloud delivery network and it's solutions are used in 39 countries around the world. It's patented Customer Engagement Cloud technology includes an edge provision able high frequency scheduling engine that hyper scales to hundreds of millions of appointments.

GateRocket

Series A in 2007
GateRocket, Inc. provides verification and debugging solutions for FPGAs. It offers RocketDrive, a device native verification system for complex FPGAs, which accelerates verification throughput and identifies problems with IP blocks, pin-outs, and tool chain anomalies. The company also provides RocketVision, a FPGA debug solution that automates test point insertion and detects differences between RTL and FPGA devices. The company was incorporated in 2003 and is headquartered in Bedford, Massachusetts.

SmartCells

Series C in 2007
SmartCells, Inc. designs and develops insulin products. It offers SmartInsulin, a self regulating injectable formulation for treating diabetes. The company's polymer-based dosing technology is used for various applications, such as fertility, thyroid, and growth hormone deficiencies; treatments with poor compliance or therapeutic window issues, such as oncology; and drug-device combinations. SmartCells, Inc. was founded in 2003 and is based in Beverly, Massachusetts.

Creative Circle

Series B in 2007
Bill Ostendorf has been a leader in the newspaper industry for more than 25 years, serving as a consultant to more than 100 media companies on three continents. As president of Creative Circle Media Consulting, he has led nearly 400 industry seminars and has redesigned more than 100 publications to make them more reader friendly. He knew not only what is wrong with existing systems but also what readers and advertisers would want in the next generation of web entry.

Finale Desserts

Series B in 2007
Finale North End, LLC operates dessert-focused restaurants in Boston, Cambridge, and Brookline, Massachusetts. It offers desserts, pastries, cookies, and cakes. The company also provides prelude menu, lunch menu, and beverages, as well as online ordering services. It also serves private parties, which include recruiting events, birthdays, baby showers, bridal showers, graduations, and various celebrations. Finale North End, LLC was incorporated in 1998 and is based in Allston, Massachusetts.

Narragansett Beer

Series B in 2006
Narragansett Brewing Company, founded in 1888 and based in Pawtucket, Rhode Island, is a notable producer of lagers and ales. At its peak, the brand held a remarkable 65% market share in New England and was recognized as the official beer of the Boston Red Sox. However, after being acquired in the 1970s and relocating its brewery to Indiana, the company experienced a significant decline. In addition to its beer offerings, Narragansett also sells apparel and accessories online, aiming to reconnect with its storied history and loyal customer base.

Finale Desserts

Series A in 2006
Finale North End, LLC operates dessert-focused restaurants in Boston, Cambridge, and Brookline, Massachusetts. It offers desserts, pastries, cookies, and cakes. The company also provides prelude menu, lunch menu, and beverages, as well as online ordering services. It also serves private parties, which include recruiting events, birthdays, baby showers, bridal showers, graduations, and various celebrations. Finale North End, LLC was incorporated in 1998 and is based in Allston, Massachusetts.

GateRocket

Series A in 2006
GateRocket, Inc. provides verification and debugging solutions for FPGAs. It offers RocketDrive, a device native verification system for complex FPGAs, which accelerates verification throughput and identifies problems with IP blocks, pin-outs, and tool chain anomalies. The company also provides RocketVision, a FPGA debug solution that automates test point insertion and detects differences between RTL and FPGA devices. The company was incorporated in 2003 and is headquartered in Bedford, Massachusetts.

SmartCells

Series B in 2006
SmartCells, Inc. designs and develops insulin products. It offers SmartInsulin, a self regulating injectable formulation for treating diabetes. The company's polymer-based dosing technology is used for various applications, such as fertility, thyroid, and growth hormone deficiencies; treatments with poor compliance or therapeutic window issues, such as oncology; and drug-device combinations. SmartCells, Inc. was founded in 2003 and is based in Beverly, Massachusetts.

TimeTrade

Series B in 2006
Industry leader in Enterprise SaaS scheduling. 400 Enterprise customers worldwide. Over 450,000,000 appointments booked with consumers and businesses. . TimeTrade's appointment-centric customer experience solution enables customers to convert digital first touch interactions into a high-value, in-person meeting. The company has a worldwide cloud delivery network and it's solutions are used in 39 countries around the world. It's patented Customer Engagement Cloud technology includes an edge provision able high frequency scheduling engine that hyper scales to hundreds of millions of appointments.

Creative Circle

Series A in 2006
Bill Ostendorf has been a leader in the newspaper industry for more than 25 years, serving as a consultant to more than 100 media companies on three continents. As president of Creative Circle Media Consulting, he has led nearly 400 industry seminars and has redesigned more than 100 publications to make them more reader friendly. He knew not only what is wrong with existing systems but also what readers and advertisers would want in the next generation of web entry.

Narragansett Beer

Series A in 2005
Narragansett Brewing Company, founded in 1888 and based in Pawtucket, Rhode Island, is a notable producer of lagers and ales. At its peak, the brand held a remarkable 65% market share in New England and was recognized as the official beer of the Boston Red Sox. However, after being acquired in the 1970s and relocating its brewery to Indiana, the company experienced a significant decline. In addition to its beer offerings, Narragansett also sells apparel and accessories online, aiming to reconnect with its storied history and loyal customer base.

ION Signature

Convertible Note in 2005
Ions are everywhere in nature and ions are responsible for diverse phenomena from the Earth's ionosphere to the luminescence of the Sun. Ions can be chemically or non-chemically prepared using various ion sources generally involving high voltage or high temperature. These ions are used in a multitude of devices such as water ionizers, mass spectrometers, optical emission spectrometers, particle accelerators, ion implanters, and ion engines. As reactive charged particles, they are also used in air purification by disrupting microbes, and in household items such as smoke detectors and water purifiers. We are in process of developing breakthrough technology to apply ion measuring technology to obtain a signature no measure a variety of things. This technology will have a wide range of commercial applications in many of the world’s multi-billion dollar industries.

Advanced Image Enhancement

Convertible Note in 2004
Advanced Image Enhancement's (AIE) core technology evolved from proprietary United States Navy signal and image processing research utilized for the detection, classification and localization of undersea mines. The Company utilized this technology as the baseline and further developed innovative image processing algorithms for enhancing subtle lesions in digital mammograms as its first product. AIE aims to provide physicians with every possible advantage in the screening and diagnosis of breast cancer.