Commons Capital

Commons Capital was an early-stage venture capital firm focused on investing in companies whose products, services promote a sustainable economy and deliver market solutions to major social and environmental problems. The firm primarily invested in the healthcare, energy, environment and education sectors.

William Osborn

Investment Manager

13 past transactions

HistoRx

Venture Round in 2011
HistoRx is developing theranostic solutions to towards individualized patient care. HistoRx's proprietary technology delivers objective and reproducible multiparametric analysis of proteins in tissue, providing insights into cancer treatment.

Combinent Biomedical Systems

Venture Round in 2009
Combinent Biomedical Systems, Inc. is a women's healthcare company based in Lexington, Massachusetts, that specializes in the development of multi-segmented vaginal rings. These innovative devices facilitate the transvaginal delivery of a variety of therapeutic agents, including hydrophobic and hydrophilic molecules, proteins, and other large molecules. The company's primary focus is on addressing women's reproductive endocrinology disorders, while also targeting conditions such as diabetes, obesity, and infectious diseases. Established in 2000, Combinent Biomedical Systems aims to enhance drug delivery methods specifically tailored for women's health needs.

Claros Diagnostics

Series B in 2009
Claros Diagnostics, Inc. is creating products to move in-vitro medical diagnostic tests out of the laboratory and into the hands of physicians and patients.

CodeRyte

Series D in 2008
CodeRyte is the premier provider of computer-assisted coding and clinical data extraction solutions for the healthcare industry. Their sophisticated technology streamlines the coding process and identifies clinically relevant information from medical records. Their clients secure their rightful reimbursement, enhance compliance and efficiency through computer-assisted coding. CodeRyte's data extraction solutions analyze the language of physician narratives and elevate previously undiscovered data for critical treatment and business decisions. Many of the nation's top physician practices, billing companies and academic medical centers rely on CodeRyte as the centerpiece of their coding and data mining operations.

HistoRx

Series B in 2007
HistoRx is developing theranostic solutions to towards individualized patient care. HistoRx's proprietary technology delivers objective and reproducible multiparametric analysis of proteins in tissue, providing insights into cancer treatment.
Combinent Biomedical Systems, Inc. is a women's healthcare company based in Lexington, Massachusetts, that specializes in the development of multi-segmented vaginal rings. These innovative devices facilitate the transvaginal delivery of a variety of therapeutic agents, including hydrophobic and hydrophilic molecules, proteins, and other large molecules. The company's primary focus is on addressing women's reproductive endocrinology disorders, while also targeting conditions such as diabetes, obesity, and infectious diseases. Established in 2000, Combinent Biomedical Systems aims to enhance drug delivery methods specifically tailored for women's health needs.

Claros Diagnostics

Series A in 2007
Claros Diagnostics, Inc. is creating products to move in-vitro medical diagnostic tests out of the laboratory and into the hands of physicians and patients.

Passport Systems

Series B in 2006
Passport Systems Inc. develops advanced inspection and detection systems aimed at enhancing security in response to global threats. Founded in 2002 and based in Billerica, Massachusetts, the company specializes in active and passive solutions for automatically detecting concealed threats and contraband. Its product lineup includes SmartScan 3D, a fixed cargo scanner designed for the automated clearance of non-threat cargo and vehicles, as well as the detection of complex threats and heavily shielded nuclear materials. Additionally, SmartShield is a networked radiation detection system that helps identify and mitigate potential radiological threats. Passport Systems’ technologies are deployed at air and sea ports, border crossings, and other critical supply chain points, supporting national and international security efforts by ensuring the safe inspection of cargo, validating manifests, and monitoring for radiological dangers.

CodeRyte

Series C in 2006
CodeRyte is the premier provider of computer-assisted coding and clinical data extraction solutions for the healthcare industry. Their sophisticated technology streamlines the coding process and identifies clinically relevant information from medical records. Their clients secure their rightful reimbursement, enhance compliance and efficiency through computer-assisted coding. CodeRyte's data extraction solutions analyze the language of physician narratives and elevate previously undiscovered data for critical treatment and business decisions. Many of the nation's top physician practices, billing companies and academic medical centers rely on CodeRyte as the centerpiece of their coding and data mining operations.

Protonex Technology

Series B in 2005
Protonex Technology specializes in the development and manufacturing of portable fuel cell products and intelligent power management systems, catering to both military and commercial markets. The company aims to enhance energy efficiency and operational flexibility for military applications by providing mission-critical equipment. Protonex's innovative power solutions present significant advantages over traditional batteries and generators, addressing the evolving demands for portable power in various sectors.

Protonex Technology

Series A in 2004
Protonex Technology specializes in the development and manufacturing of portable fuel cell products and intelligent power management systems, catering to both military and commercial markets. The company aims to enhance energy efficiency and operational flexibility for military applications by providing mission-critical equipment. Protonex's innovative power solutions present significant advantages over traditional batteries and generators, addressing the evolving demands for portable power in various sectors.

Medical Metrx Solutions

Series B in 2003
Medical Metrx Solutions, Inc. (formerly Medical Media Systems) is a medical technology and services company providing diagnostic quality 3-D virtual models of patient anatomy built from CT and MR scan data using the company’s proprietary modeling software. The company’s models — which contain more precise quantitative measurement information than competitors’ offerings — are provided to interventional radiologists and vascular surgeons who use them for pre-operative planning and post-operative surveillance of their patients’ conditions. The company was acquired by AIG Altaris Health Partners in 2005.

H2Gen Innovations

Series A in 2001
H2Gen Innovations, Inc., of Alexandria , Virginia develops, manufactures and markets on-site hydrogen appliances that provide a significant breakthrough for the existing industrial hydrogen market and will be a key enabling technology for the emerging hydrogen economy. The H2Gen hydrogen generator module (HGM) converts natural gas to hydrogen using a unique steam methane reformer, producing 2,000 scf/hr. of up to “five nines” pure hydrogen. The all-in cost of hydrogen produced with the HGM at the point of delivery is 35% to 65% less than existing conventional methods of producing and delivering hydrogen to target end-use customers. They believe that they have the superior technology for on-site hydrogen production in regard to output, purity and price for a remarkably small appliance. The company was formed in February 2001 by a team of engineers who saw the market opportunity, and who had been working on the concept and technology for the preceding seven years.
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