incTANK Ventures

incTANK Ventures is a Cambridge, Massachusetts-based venture capital firm founded in 1999, specializing in seed and early-stage investments within the technology and life sciences sectors. The firm takes an active role in mentoring and supporting its portfolio companies, collaborating closely with entrepreneurs, researchers, and universities to mitigate risks and enhance value. By often providing the first outside capital to startups, incTANK Ventures facilitates the transition of innovations from laboratory settings to the marketplace. This hands-on partnership approach has led to successful early-stage investments that have attracted capital from prominent co-investors.

Chad M. Jackson

Managing Partner

Karl Ruping

Managing Partner

Masanobu Tsukagoshi

Venture Partner, Japan

7 past transactions

Tiba Biotech

Venture Round in 2020
Tiba Biotech is a Boston-based pre-clinical biotechnology company focused on developing innovative vaccines and immunotherapies for both human and animal diseases. The company utilizes a programmable ribonucleic acid (RNA) vaccine platform that enhances design, delivery, and bio-manufacturing processes, facilitating the rapid creation of effective vaccines for various diseases. Tiba Biotech aims to provide potent and cost-effective solutions that address specific patient needs and respond to epidemics, all while ensuring that vaccine and therapeutic development is efficient and accessible. Through its expertise in synthetic biology and chemistry, Tiba Biotech aspires to make affordable healthcare solutions available to a wider population.

Elemental Machines

Series A in 2018
Elemental Machines, Inc. is a technology company based in Cambridge, Massachusetts, founded in 2014. The company focuses on enhancing laboratory operations in science-based industries through its smart lab platform, which delivers data-driven insights. By continuously monitoring equipment and environmental variables, Elemental Machines aims to improve clarity, transparency, and consistency in research, development, and manufacturing processes. This approach not only enhances repeatability but also enables the collection of new data sets for advanced analytics, ultimately revolutionizing the efficiency and effectiveness of laboratory operations.

Misfit Wearables

Series B in 2013
Misfit Wearables, founded in 2011 and headquartered in Burlingame, California, specializes in creating innovative wearable devices aimed at enhancing consumer health and fitness. The company focuses on developing products that encourage users to adopt active lifestyles and cultivate healthy habits. One of its flagship offerings is the Shine, a sleek personal activity tracker that effortlessly syncs with smartphones. As a pioneer in the wearable sensor technology sector, Misfit is dedicated to producing stylish and functional devices that people will want to wear consistently.

Ligon Discovery

Seed Round in 2009
Ligon Discovery, Inc. specializes in drug identification for oncology and coagulation disorders through its innovative small molecule microarray screening technology. Based in Cambridge, Massachusetts, the company offers screening services to pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and academic institutions, utilizing its proprietary Small-Molecule Microarrays (SMMs) developed at Harvard University and the Broad Institute. This technology allows for high-throughput screening against various protein targets, facilitating the rapid identification of small molecules suitable for diagnostics, imaging, and drug targeting. By enabling the screening of entire protein families and molecular pathways simultaneously, Ligon Discovery aims to discover first-in-class drugs for challenging diseases. The company provides a range of services, including minimal protein requirement, chemical collection, and follow-up support, enhancing collaboration opportunities in drug discovery.

Agrivida

Series B in 2009
Agrivida, Inc. is an agricultural biotechnology company that specializes in developing feed additives and renewable biomass-based alternative fuels. Founded in 2002 and based in Cambridge, Massachusetts, Agrivida focuses on nutritional solutions for a variety of livestock, including poultry, swine, dairy and beef cattle, and aquaculture. The company offers products such as GRAINZYME, a phytase feed additive for poultry, and INzyme Enzymes, which provide regulated enzymes for various applications including detergents and food production. In addition, Agrivida develops corn varieties optimized for producing ethanol from corn stover, contributing to the production of clean-burning, renewable fuels.

AgaMatrix

Series B in 2007
AgaMatrix, Inc. develops and manufactures advanced diabetes management products, including biosensors and blood glucose monitoring systems. The company is known for its WaveSense technology, which personalizes glucose testing to enhance accuracy by mitigating errors from variations in blood samples and environmental conditions. Its product offerings include mobile blood glucose meters, the AgaMatrix Diabetes Manager software for comprehensive diabetes tracking, and Zero-Click, a simplified data management system for diabetes information. AgaMatrix has established strategic partnerships with Biocorp Production, Sanofi, Perrigo, and CVS/pharmacy, facilitating the distribution of its products through retail channels. Incorporated in 2001 and headquartered in Salem, New Hampshire, AgaMatrix holds over 160 patents worldwide, reflecting its commitment to innovation in diabetes care.

Agrivida

Seed Round in 2006
Agrivida, Inc. is an agricultural biotechnology company that specializes in developing feed additives and renewable biomass-based alternative fuels. Founded in 2002 and based in Cambridge, Massachusetts, Agrivida focuses on nutritional solutions for a variety of livestock, including poultry, swine, dairy and beef cattle, and aquaculture. The company offers products such as GRAINZYME, a phytase feed additive for poultry, and INzyme Enzymes, which provide regulated enzymes for various applications including detergents and food production. In addition, Agrivida develops corn varieties optimized for producing ethanol from corn stover, contributing to the production of clean-burning, renewable fuels.
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