Pillar VC

Pillar is a venture capital firm based in Boston, established in 2016, that focuses on early-stage investments in technology-driven companies. The firm partners with founders from the inception of their ideas, providing initial capital and supporting their growth through connections, coaching, and community engagement. Pillar is particularly interested in high-potential ventures across various sectors, including machine intelligence, artificial intelligence, hardware, enterprise software, blockchain, digital health, and synthetic biology. The firm aims to back both first-time and experienced entrepreneurs, fostering the development of the next generation of impactful companies in the region.

Emily Batt

Senior Associate

Kendall Cook

Senior Community Associate

Lauren Farrell

CFO

Liz Kettler

CFO

Parker McKee

Partner

Katie Mulligan

Director of Platform

Alex Reinhart

Associate

Thomas de Vlaam

Principal

Past deals in New England

JobGet

Series B in 2022
JobGet operates a mobile hiring application and job search platform designed to streamline the recruitment process, particularly in the retail and hospitality sectors. Founded in 2017 and based in Boston, Massachusetts, the platform facilitates direct communication between employers and job seekers, allowing them to message, schedule meetings, and conduct video interviews. By reducing the hiring timeline from weeks to mere minutes, JobGet aims to eliminate the lengthy traditional application process. The platform employs smart matching technology to connect thousands of job seekers with leading employers across the United States quickly and efficiently. JobGet has received recognition for its innovative approach, being a winner of the 2019 MassChallenge and the 2019 MIT Inclusive Innovation Challenge. Through its user-friendly interface, JobGet seeks to transform the employment landscape for hourly workers and employers, making job searching more accessible and immediate.

VideaHealth

Series A in 2022
VideaHealth, Inc. develops advanced software that utilizes artificial intelligence to automatically detect dental pathologies in imaging. Founded in 2018 and based in Cambridge, Massachusetts, the company's flagship solution, VideaDetect, addresses the significant issue of undetected dental diseases, which can affect up to 50% of cases in traditional dental practices. By enhancing disease detection and providing real-time second opinions, VideaHealth enables dentists to improve communication of treatment recommendations to patients, ultimately reducing the risk of health complications and potential revenue loss due to missed diagnoses. The technology also supports dental practices and insurers by streamlining diagnoses, treatment planning, and claims processing through actionable insights and advanced analytics.

Kula Bio

Series A in 2022
Kula Bio, Inc. is focused on developing innovative biological solutions for modern agriculture. Founded in 2018 and based in Somerville, Massachusetts, the company specializes in the production of organic biofertilizers using nitrogen-fixing microbes charged with renewable energy. By enhancing natural microbial processes, Kula Bio aims to create affordable and sustainable fertilization methods that enable farmers to increase their yields while promoting environmental stewardship. The company's approach seeks to disrupt traditional synthetic fertilizers, bridging the gap between effective agricultural practices and the responsible management of natural resources.

Mana Interactive

Seed Round in 2021
Mana Interactive Inc., based in Boston, is a financial solutions provider established in 2021 that focuses on creating a rewards platform tailored for gamers. The company has developed a financial application that offers a checking account and debit card specifically designed for individuals who enjoy gaming. Through this application, users can earn rewards points not only from their everyday purchases but also from engaging in their favorite games. Additionally, Mana Interactive provides access to gaming events, hardware, and beta tests, further enhancing the gaming experience. The team at Mana Interactive is dedicated to transforming the fintech landscape and reshaping how rewards, payments, and technology integrate within the gaming community.

Hometap

Venture Round in 2021
Hometap Equity Partners, LLC, based in Boston, Massachusetts, offers homeowners a unique financial solution by providing cash through home equity investments without the burden of debt. Founded in 2017, Hometap allows homeowners to access up to 20 percent of their home's value, enabling them to receive immediate funds for various needs without incurring interest rates, monthly payments, or credit score requirements. This innovative approach aims to enhance financial stability and freedom for homeowners, thereby transforming the traditional landscape of home financing. In addition to its investment services, Hometap also emphasizes homeowner education through a data-driven platform, further supporting its mission to change the face of homeownership.

Tinyman

Seed Round in 2021
Tinyman is a decentralized trading protocol that utilizes the fast and secure framework of the Algorand blockchain, creating an open and safe marketplace for traders, liquidity providers, and developers.

Neural Magic

Series A in 2021
Neural Magic is unlocking the possibility of machine learning, by re-imagining how deep learning is done. A team of pioneers, we believe machine learning has the potential to alter the trajectory of human history. Break free of limitations. Be a part of the future.

Yard Stick

Seed Round in 2021
Yard Stick PBC is an in-situ soil carbon & bulk density measurement technology.

Cake

Seed Round in 2021
Cake LLC is a Boston-based company that offers guidance, planning, and consulting services related to end-of-life preferences through its application. This platform allows users to create a secure online document detailing their instructions for various aspects of mortality, including healthcare, funerals, financial, and legal matters. Cake serves as a comprehensive resource, featuring over 1,400 articles and interactive planning tools designed to assist individuals in navigating the complexities of end-of-life decisions. With a monthly reach of over 1.5 million unique visitors, Cake collaborates with various organizations in the healthcare and financial sectors, providing essential support for users looking to curate their digital legacy and make meaningful choices regarding their mortality.

Cake

Seed Round in 2021
Cake LLC is a Boston-based company that offers guidance, planning, and consulting services related to end-of-life preferences through its application. This platform allows users to create a secure online document detailing their instructions for various aspects of mortality, including healthcare, funerals, financial, and legal matters. Cake serves as a comprehensive resource, featuring over 1,400 articles and interactive planning tools designed to assist individuals in navigating the complexities of end-of-life decisions. With a monthly reach of over 1.5 million unique visitors, Cake collaborates with various organizations in the healthcare and financial sectors, providing essential support for users looking to curate their digital legacy and make meaningful choices regarding their mortality.

Verve Motion

Series A in 2021
Verve Motion specializes in the development of lightweight wearable exo-suits aimed at enhancing the safety and comfort of workers engaged in physically demanding tasks. By integrating robotics, apparel design, and movement science, the company creates innovative textile-based solutions that adapt to the movements of the wearer. These exo-suits provide support by delivering force at critical moments while remaining nonrestrictive, thereby promoting a safer work environment. Additionally, Verve Motion's designs contribute to a more restful experience for workers during their off-hours.

Waeve

Seed Round in 2021
Waeve Inc. is an eCommerce company that sells limited drop ready-to-wear wigs to millennial and Gen Z black women. The company was incorporated in 2018 and is based in Somerville, Massachusetts.

Circle

Private Equity Round in 2021
Circle is a financial technology company that leverages blockchain technology to facilitate the sending, receiving, and investing of cryptocurrency assets globally. Founded in 2013 by Jeremy Allaire and Sean Neville, Circle offers a user-friendly online platform that simplifies money transfers and includes services such as Circle Pay for peer-to-peer payments. In addition, the company provides Circle Invest, allowing users to buy and sell cryptocurrencies, and Circle Trade, which operates a trading desk with a substantial liquidity pool for digital assets, averaging $2 billion in monthly trading volume. With significant backing from investors, including notable firms such as Goldman Sachs and Accel Partners, Circle has established a presence in major cities, including Boston, New York, San Francisco, Dublin, London, and Hong Kong. The company is dedicated to accelerating global crypto innovation and adoption through its various financial services.

Kula Bio

Seed Round in 2021
Kula Bio, Inc. is focused on developing innovative biological solutions for modern agriculture. Founded in 2018 and based in Somerville, Massachusetts, the company specializes in the production of organic biofertilizers using nitrogen-fixing microbes charged with renewable energy. By enhancing natural microbial processes, Kula Bio aims to create affordable and sustainable fertilization methods that enable farmers to increase their yields while promoting environmental stewardship. The company's approach seeks to disrupt traditional synthetic fertilizers, bridging the gap between effective agricultural practices and the responsible management of natural resources.

Knox Financial

Series A in 2021
Knox Financial, founded in 2018 and based in Boston, Massachusetts, operates a frictionless ownership investment platform that enables homeowners to convert their residences into investment properties. The platform provides a comprehensive suite of services, including property management, legal and background checks, rent collection, and maintenance management, ensuring a seamless experience for clients. By facilitating the identification and management of residential rentals, Knox Financial helps homeowners generate passive income while maintaining lifestyle flexibility. The company aims to empower users with tools for superior wealth creation through effective property management and investment strategies.

Guardian Agriculture

Seed Round in 2021
Guardian Agriculture has developed an integrated eVTOL (electric vertical takeoff and landing) system for precision application, extending growers’ reach, reducing environmental impact, and minimizing product resistance. Offered as a service, the company’s autonomous, eVTOL, agricultural systems collect and act intelligently on data generated throughout the crop protection process. When deployed at scale the systems are capable of eliminating hundreds of millions of pounds of unnecessary pesticide use annually while helping farmers grow healthier, better-protected crops.

Reach Platform

Seed Round in 2021
Reach is a development platform that enables developers to build blockchain applications.

Adaptilens

Seed Round in 2020
Adaptilens, LLC is focused on developing an innovative injectable intraocular lens designed to provide patients with clear near and distance vision without the need for eyeglasses or contact lenses. This accommodating lens mimics the natural lens of the eye, allowing the ciliary muscles to change its shape for optimal focus at varying distances. By returning to its baseline elliptical shape, the lens facilitates clear vision for distant objects when needed. Founded in 2019 and based in Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts, Adaptilens aims to enhance the quality of vision for individuals, promoting a more natural visual experience.

JobGet

Seed Round in 2020
JobGet operates a mobile hiring application and job search platform designed to streamline the recruitment process, particularly in the retail and hospitality sectors. Founded in 2017 and based in Boston, Massachusetts, the platform facilitates direct communication between employers and job seekers, allowing them to message, schedule meetings, and conduct video interviews. By reducing the hiring timeline from weeks to mere minutes, JobGet aims to eliminate the lengthy traditional application process. The platform employs smart matching technology to connect thousands of job seekers with leading employers across the United States quickly and efficiently. JobGet has received recognition for its innovative approach, being a winner of the 2019 MassChallenge and the 2019 MIT Inclusive Innovation Challenge. Through its user-friendly interface, JobGet seeks to transform the employment landscape for hourly workers and employers, making job searching more accessible and immediate.

JobGet

Seed Round in 2020
JobGet operates a mobile hiring application and job search platform designed to streamline the recruitment process, particularly in the retail and hospitality sectors. Founded in 2017 and based in Boston, Massachusetts, the platform facilitates direct communication between employers and job seekers, allowing them to message, schedule meetings, and conduct video interviews. By reducing the hiring timeline from weeks to mere minutes, JobGet aims to eliminate the lengthy traditional application process. The platform employs smart matching technology to connect thousands of job seekers with leading employers across the United States quickly and efficiently. JobGet has received recognition for its innovative approach, being a winner of the 2019 MassChallenge and the 2019 MIT Inclusive Innovation Challenge. Through its user-friendly interface, JobGet seeks to transform the employment landscape for hourly workers and employers, making job searching more accessible and immediate.

Zapata Computing

Venture Round in 2020
Zapata Computing is a quantum software company that offers computing solutions for industrial and commercial use. It provides hardware-agnostic solutions for simulation, optimization, and machine learning applications in chemistry, finance, logistics, pharmaceuticals, engineering, and materials. Zapata Computing is a spun out of Harvard University launched by a group of Harvard scientists, including Alán Aspuru-Guzik. The company was founded in 2017 and is headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts.

Adaptilens

Seed Round in 2020
Adaptilens, LLC is focused on developing an innovative injectable intraocular lens designed to provide patients with clear near and distance vision without the need for eyeglasses or contact lenses. This accommodating lens mimics the natural lens of the eye, allowing the ciliary muscles to change its shape for optimal focus at varying distances. By returning to its baseline elliptical shape, the lens facilitates clear vision for distant objects when needed. Founded in 2019 and based in Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts, Adaptilens aims to enhance the quality of vision for individuals, promoting a more natural visual experience.

Kula Bio

Venture Round in 2020
Kula Bio, Inc. is focused on developing innovative biological solutions for modern agriculture. Founded in 2018 and based in Somerville, Massachusetts, the company specializes in the production of organic biofertilizers using nitrogen-fixing microbes charged with renewable energy. By enhancing natural microbial processes, Kula Bio aims to create affordable and sustainable fertilization methods that enable farmers to increase their yields while promoting environmental stewardship. The company's approach seeks to disrupt traditional synthetic fertilizers, bridging the gap between effective agricultural practices and the responsible management of natural resources.

Scripta Insights

Venture Round in 2020
Developer of cloud-based healthcare information technology platform designed for precise drug pricing prescription. The company's platform analyzes every PBM transaction, monitors pharmacy benefits spending on an ongoing basis, assists in cost-control and vigilance, and also compares them to PBM contracts, enabling employers, consultants, TPAs, health plans, and members to identify unnecessary over-spending, save from medicines and also avail online pharmacy benefits.

Cake

Seed Round in 2020
Cake LLC is a Boston-based company that offers guidance, planning, and consulting services related to end-of-life preferences through its application. This platform allows users to create a secure online document detailing their instructions for various aspects of mortality, including healthcare, funerals, financial, and legal matters. Cake serves as a comprehensive resource, featuring over 1,400 articles and interactive planning tools designed to assist individuals in navigating the complexities of end-of-life decisions. With a monthly reach of over 1.5 million unique visitors, Cake collaborates with various organizations in the healthcare and financial sectors, providing essential support for users looking to curate their digital legacy and make meaningful choices regarding their mortality.

Knox Financial

Seed Round in 2020
Knox Financial, founded in 2018 and based in Boston, Massachusetts, operates a frictionless ownership investment platform that enables homeowners to convert their residences into investment properties. The platform provides a comprehensive suite of services, including property management, legal and background checks, rent collection, and maintenance management, ensuring a seamless experience for clients. By facilitating the identification and management of residential rentals, Knox Financial helps homeowners generate passive income while maintaining lifestyle flexibility. The company aims to empower users with tools for superior wealth creation through effective property management and investment strategies.

Verve Motion

Seed Round in 2020
Verve Motion specializes in the development of lightweight wearable exo-suits aimed at enhancing the safety and comfort of workers engaged in physically demanding tasks. By integrating robotics, apparel design, and movement science, the company creates innovative textile-based solutions that adapt to the movements of the wearer. These exo-suits provide support by delivering force at critical moments while remaining nonrestrictive, thereby promoting a safer work environment. Additionally, Verve Motion's designs contribute to a more restful experience for workers during their off-hours.

Matterworks

Seed Round in 2020
Matterworks accelerates the discovery and engineering through faster and more comprehensive metabolomic screening.

Neural Magic

Seed Round in 2019
Neural Magic is unlocking the possibility of machine learning, by re-imagining how deep learning is done. A team of pioneers, we believe machine learning has the potential to alter the trajectory of human history. Break free of limitations. Be a part of the future.

Neural Magic

Seed Round in 2019
Neural Magic is unlocking the possibility of machine learning, by re-imagining how deep learning is done. A team of pioneers, we believe machine learning has the potential to alter the trajectory of human history. Break free of limitations. Be a part of the future.

VideaHealth

Seed Round in 2019
VideaHealth, Inc. develops advanced software that utilizes artificial intelligence to automatically detect dental pathologies in imaging. Founded in 2018 and based in Cambridge, Massachusetts, the company's flagship solution, VideaDetect, addresses the significant issue of undetected dental diseases, which can affect up to 50% of cases in traditional dental practices. By enhancing disease detection and providing real-time second opinions, VideaHealth enables dentists to improve communication of treatment recommendations to patients, ultimately reducing the risk of health complications and potential revenue loss due to missed diagnoses. The technology also supports dental practices and insurers by streamlining diagnoses, treatment planning, and claims processing through actionable insights and advanced analytics.

Petri

Seed Round in 2019
Petri is a venture capital accelerator based in Boston, Massachusetts, founded in 2019. It specializes in early-stage companies, particularly in the fields of biology and engineering. Petri focuses on investing in startups involved in biotechnology applications, food, healthcare, industrial chemicals, and new materials. The firm typically invests up to $0.25 million and acquires an 8.5% equity stake in exchange for participating in its program. This program operates in three-month sprints, culminating in a Demo Day presentation, which may occur after either three or nine months. Co-founded by leaders from notable Boston-based companies, Petri leverages a robust biotech ecosystem to support emerging founders from around the world.

Zilla Security

Venture Round in 2019
Zilla Security is an early-stage startup based in Boston, Massachusetts, that specializes in security management through its software-as-a-service platform. Founded in 2019, the company focuses on enhancing the security of cloud applications by providing a comprehensive view of Identity Governance and Administration (IGA). Its platform is designed to secure various components of an organization’s infrastructure, including networks, applications, operating systems, and physical assets. By offering tools for early diligence, Zilla Security enables businesses to safeguard customer data and manage user access effectively.

Zapata Computing

Series A in 2019
Zapata Computing is a quantum software company that offers computing solutions for industrial and commercial use. It provides hardware-agnostic solutions for simulation, optimization, and machine learning applications in chemistry, finance, logistics, pharmaceuticals, engineering, and materials. Zapata Computing is a spun out of Harvard University launched by a group of Harvard scientists, including Alán Aspuru-Guzik. The company was founded in 2017 and is headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts.

GRO Biosciences

Seed Round in 2019
GRO Biosciences is leveraging breakthrough technologies from computational protein design and synthetic biology to develop best-in-class protein therapeutics with enhanced properties. The company has established multiple genomically recoded strains of bacteria that can incorporate non-standard amino acids into proteins to confer increased potency, stability, and targeted delivery. GRO Biosciences is applying its technology platform to develop improved protein therapeutics for diabetes, growth disorders and autoimmunity. The company, co-founded by Dr. George Church, is located at the Harvard Life Lab, a shared laboratory space for high-potential life sciences and biotechnology startups founded by Harvard faculty, alumni, students, and postdoctoral scholars.

RECLAIM

Seed Round in 2019
RECLAIM is a financial wellness app that relieves patients from financial stress so that they can focus on their wellbeing. It helps healthcare users understand their care pathway and what to expect ahead, save on their cost of care, and optimize their insurance selection to best mitigate their financial risk. It was founded in 2015 and is headquartered in Cambridge, Massachusetts.

Zilla Security

Seed Round in 2019
Zilla Security is an early-stage startup based in Boston, Massachusetts, that specializes in security management through its software-as-a-service platform. Founded in 2019, the company focuses on enhancing the security of cloud applications by providing a comprehensive view of Identity Governance and Administration (IGA). Its platform is designed to secure various components of an organization’s infrastructure, including networks, applications, operating systems, and physical assets. By offering tools for early diligence, Zilla Security enables businesses to safeguard customer data and manage user access effectively.

Guardian Agriculture

Seed Round in 2019
Guardian Agriculture has developed an integrated eVTOL (electric vertical takeoff and landing) system for precision application, extending growers’ reach, reducing environmental impact, and minimizing product resistance. Offered as a service, the company’s autonomous, eVTOL, agricultural systems collect and act intelligently on data generated throughout the crop protection process. When deployed at scale the systems are capable of eliminating hundreds of millions of pounds of unnecessary pesticide use annually while helping farmers grow healthier, better-protected crops.

Guardian Agriculture

Venture Round in 2019
Guardian Agriculture designs and manufactures unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) equipped with global positioning system (GPS) technology for agricultural applications. Founded in 2017 and based in Malden, Massachusetts, the company offers aerial crop protection and spray services, utilizing its UAVs to apply insecticides, herbicides, fungicides, and liquid fertilizers. By leveraging advanced technology, Guardian Agriculture aims to enhance crop protection and improve agricultural efficiency.

Jellyfish

Seed Round in 2019
Jellyfish, Inc. specializes in developing an engineering management platform that enhances visibility and alignment between engineering teams and business objectives. The platform integrates with various tools to track tasks, analyze performance, and visualize resource allocation, thereby enabling leaders to make informed decisions based on data from product planning, issue tracking, and human resource systems. By providing insights into engineering operations, Jellyfish helps organizations improve productivity, strategic alignment, and overall efficiency in software delivery. Founded in 2007, the company is based in Boston, Massachusetts, with an additional office in Washington, D.C.

Kula Bio

Seed Round in 2018
Kula Bio, Inc. is focused on developing innovative biological solutions for modern agriculture. Founded in 2018 and based in Somerville, Massachusetts, the company specializes in the production of organic biofertilizers using nitrogen-fixing microbes charged with renewable energy. By enhancing natural microbial processes, Kula Bio aims to create affordable and sustainable fertilization methods that enable farmers to increase their yields while promoting environmental stewardship. The company's approach seeks to disrupt traditional synthetic fertilizers, bridging the gap between effective agricultural practices and the responsible management of natural resources.

Zapata Computing

Seed Round in 2018
Zapata Computing is a quantum software company that offers computing solutions for industrial and commercial use. It provides hardware-agnostic solutions for simulation, optimization, and machine learning applications in chemistry, finance, logistics, pharmaceuticals, engineering, and materials. Zapata Computing is a spun out of Harvard University launched by a group of Harvard scientists, including Alán Aspuru-Guzik. The company was founded in 2017 and is headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts.

Circle

Series E in 2018
Circle is a financial technology company that leverages blockchain technology to facilitate the sending, receiving, and investing of cryptocurrency assets globally. Founded in 2013 by Jeremy Allaire and Sean Neville, Circle offers a user-friendly online platform that simplifies money transfers and includes services such as Circle Pay for peer-to-peer payments. In addition, the company provides Circle Invest, allowing users to buy and sell cryptocurrencies, and Circle Trade, which operates a trading desk with a substantial liquidity pool for digital assets, averaging $2 billion in monthly trading volume. With significant backing from investors, including notable firms such as Goldman Sachs and Accel Partners, Circle has established a presence in major cities, including Boston, New York, San Francisco, Dublin, London, and Hong Kong. The company is dedicated to accelerating global crypto innovation and adoption through its various financial services.

Hometap

Series A in 2018
Hometap Equity Partners, LLC, based in Boston, Massachusetts, offers homeowners a unique financial solution by providing cash through home equity investments without the burden of debt. Founded in 2017, Hometap allows homeowners to access up to 20 percent of their home's value, enabling them to receive immediate funds for various needs without incurring interest rates, monthly payments, or credit score requirements. This innovative approach aims to enhance financial stability and freedom for homeowners, thereby transforming the traditional landscape of home financing. In addition to its investment services, Hometap also emphasizes homeowner education through a data-driven platform, further supporting its mission to change the face of homeownership.

Algorand

Seed Round in 2018
Algorand, Inc. operates a decentralized digital currency and transactions platform designed to address blockchain scalability challenges. Founded in 2017 and based in Boston, Massachusetts, the company offers various services, including Algorand Standard Asset and Atomic Transfers at Layer-1, as well as Algorand Smart Contracts. Its technology enables rapid and efficient user consensus, accommodating even the smallest transactions regardless of volume or user count.

GRO Biosciences

Seed Round in 2018
GRO Biosciences is leveraging breakthrough technologies from computational protein design and synthetic biology to develop best-in-class protein therapeutics with enhanced properties. The company has established multiple genomically recoded strains of bacteria that can incorporate non-standard amino acids into proteins to confer increased potency, stability, and targeted delivery. GRO Biosciences is applying its technology platform to develop improved protein therapeutics for diabetes, growth disorders and autoimmunity. The company, co-founded by Dr. George Church, is located at the Harvard Life Lab, a shared laboratory space for high-potential life sciences and biotechnology startups founded by Harvard faculty, alumni, students, and postdoctoral scholars.

RECLAIM

Seed Round in 2018
RECLAIM is a financial wellness app that relieves patients from financial stress so that they can focus on their wellbeing. It helps healthcare users understand their care pathway and what to expect ahead, save on their cost of care, and optimize their insurance selection to best mitigate their financial risk. It was founded in 2015 and is headquartered in Cambridge, Massachusetts.

Asimov

Seed Round in 2017
Asimov, Inc. is a biotechnology company based in Cambridge, Massachusetts, that specializes in designing and developing genetically engineered therapeutics. The company utilizes a platform for molecular manufacturing, which incorporates machine-learning algorithms to connect large-scale biological datasets with mechanistic models. Asimov programs living cells with genetic circuits, enabling the creation of innovative biotechnologies in partnership with its customers. Their capabilities include the manufacturing of protein biologics, viral vectors, and cell and gene therapies. Founded in 2017, Asimov leverages a combination of computer-aided design, artificial intelligence, and synthetic biology to advance its mission.

Cake

Seed Round in 2017
Cake LLC is a Boston-based company that offers guidance, planning, and consulting services related to end-of-life preferences through its application. This platform allows users to create a secure online document detailing their instructions for various aspects of mortality, including healthcare, funerals, financial, and legal matters. Cake serves as a comprehensive resource, featuring over 1,400 articles and interactive planning tools designed to assist individuals in navigating the complexities of end-of-life decisions. With a monthly reach of over 1.5 million unique visitors, Cake collaborates with various organizations in the healthcare and financial sectors, providing essential support for users looking to curate their digital legacy and make meaningful choices regarding their mortality.

PathAI

Series A in 2017
PathAI, Inc. develops artificial intelligence-based technology solutions for pathology laboratories. It develops a technology that assists pathologists in making rapid and accurate diagnoses for patients. The company also builds solutions to help identify patients that benefit from novel therapies, to make scalable personalized medicine a reality. PathAI, Inc. was founded in 2016 and is based in Boston, Massachusetts with an additional office in Austin, Texas.

Rekener Inc.

Seed Round in 2017
Rekener Inc. is a customer data platform focused on business-to-business (B2B) markets, established in 2015 and located in Charlestown, Massachusetts. The company specializes in creating and maintaining a comprehensive view of customers by integrating data from various sources, including Salesforce, Marketo, and HubSpot. Rekener provides analytical applications that assist businesses in prioritizing resources and prospects effectively while automating key performance indicators (KPIs) to continuously evaluate the effectiveness of their strategies. As of December 2019, Rekener operates as a subsidiary of Brainshark, Inc.

Tinyman

Seed Round in 2017
Tinyman is a decentralized trading protocol that utilizes the fast and secure framework of the Algorand blockchain, creating an open and safe marketplace for traders, liquidity providers, and developers.

Talla

Series A in 2017
Talla, Inc. is an AI and automation platform that specializes in transforming customer support operations for businesses. Founded in 2015 and headquartered in Brookline, Massachusetts, Talla enhances customer satisfaction and boosts the productivity of support representatives by automating support workflows. The platform allows users to self-serve accurate answers to their inquiries while continuously learning and improving through machine learning. Talla also integrates seamlessly with various tools used by support teams, differentiating itself from other providers in the market.

Soofa

Seed Round in 2017
Soofa is a female founded company, launched out of MIT and Harvard in 2014. We makes cities smart, social, and sustainable by responsibly introducing technology into the public right of way to improve the citizen experience, because we believe that technology can benefit everyone in any neighborhood. The Soofa Sign displays relevant content from the community, local advertisers, and national brands, connecting viewers to their neighborhood and city. In addition, Soofa Signs display real-time transit updates and local events calendars that are local and relevant to passerby. Soofa provides a platform for everyone in the community to have a voice and post to their Soofa Signs with Soofa Talk.

Edgewise Networks

Seed Round in 2017
Edgewise Networks, Inc. specializes in cybersecurity software solutions designed to enhance network security for cloud and data center environments. Founded in 2016 and based in Burlington, Massachusetts, the company focuses on Trusted Application Networking, which allows only verified applications to communicate over designated network paths, thereby preventing the spread of network-borne threats. Edgewise employs machine learning to analyze application communication patterns and generate protection policies, effectively reducing the network attack surface by up to 98%. This proactive approach safeguards critical business applications and enables clients to maintain security without requiring changes to existing network configurations. As of May 2020, Edgewise Networks operates as a subsidiary of Zscaler, Inc.

Jellyfish

Seed Round in 2016
Jellyfish, Inc. specializes in developing an engineering management platform that enhances visibility and alignment between engineering teams and business objectives. The platform integrates with various tools to track tasks, analyze performance, and visualize resource allocation, thereby enabling leaders to make informed decisions based on data from product planning, issue tracking, and human resource systems. By providing insights into engineering operations, Jellyfish helps organizations improve productivity, strategic alignment, and overall efficiency in software delivery. Founded in 2007, the company is based in Boston, Massachusetts, with an additional office in Washington, D.C.

Kuebix

Series B in 2016
Kuebix, LLC provides a comprehensive logistics technology solution tailored for small to medium-sized businesses. Based in Maynard, Massachusetts, the company offers a cloud-based transportation management system (TMS) that facilitates freight shipping through features such as order consolidation, route optimization, dock management, and compliance management. Kuebix promotes collaboration between shippers and carriers through its Community Load Match platform, enhancing supply chain efficiency. The company also offers a free version of its TMS, Kuebix Free Shipper, which allows users to quickly access essential shipping functionalities, while additional premium versions, Kuebix Business Pro and Kuebix Enterprise, provide advanced analytics and financial management tools. Furthermore, Kuebix offers managed service programs for businesses seeking to outsource their transportation management partially or fully. Founded in 2007, Kuebix aims to democratize freight logistics and empower companies with greater visibility and control over their supply chains.

Kuebix

Venture Round in 2016
Kuebix, LLC provides a comprehensive logistics technology solution tailored for small to medium-sized businesses. Based in Maynard, Massachusetts, the company offers a cloud-based transportation management system (TMS) that facilitates freight shipping through features such as order consolidation, route optimization, dock management, and compliance management. Kuebix promotes collaboration between shippers and carriers through its Community Load Match platform, enhancing supply chain efficiency. The company also offers a free version of its TMS, Kuebix Free Shipper, which allows users to quickly access essential shipping functionalities, while additional premium versions, Kuebix Business Pro and Kuebix Enterprise, provide advanced analytics and financial management tools. Furthermore, Kuebix offers managed service programs for businesses seeking to outsource their transportation management partially or fully. Founded in 2007, Kuebix aims to democratize freight logistics and empower companies with greater visibility and control over their supply chains.

PillPack

Series C in 2016
PillPack, Inc. is a full-service pharmacy that specializes in medication management by sorting and delivering prescriptions in personalized packets. The company receives prescriptions from healthcare providers and organizes medications according to the prescribed dosage, ensuring that customers take the right medications at the right times. In addition to prescription medications, PillPack offers a range of health-related products, including vitamins, over-the-counter medications, inhalers, creams, and testing supplies. Founded in 2013 and headquartered in Manchester, New Hampshire, PillPack operates multiple locations across the United States. The company also engages with customers through its online magazine, Folks, which shares inspiring stories of individuals overcoming health challenges. As of September 2018, PillPack functions as a subsidiary of Amazon.

Desktop Metal

Series A in 2016
Desktop Metal, Inc. specializes in additive manufacturing solutions tailored for engineers, designers, and manufacturers across various industries, including automotive, aerospace, healthcare, and consumer products. Founded in 2015 and headquartered in Burlington, Massachusetts, the company offers several products, such as the Production System for industrial manufacturing, the Shop System for machine and job shops, the Studio System for office environments, and Fiber, a desktop 3D printer. By focusing on the entire production process from prototyping to mass production, Desktop Metal aims to transform how metal parts are designed and manufactured. The company has secured significant equity funding from notable investors, which has helped build a team of experts in materials science, hardware and software engineering, and design.

PathAI

Seed Round in 2016
PathAI, Inc. develops artificial intelligence-based technology solutions for pathology laboratories. It develops a technology that assists pathologists in making rapid and accurate diagnoses for patients. The company also builds solutions to help identify patients that benefit from novel therapies, to make scalable personalized medicine a reality. PathAI, Inc. was founded in 2016 and is based in Boston, Massachusetts with an additional office in Austin, Texas.

PathAI

Seed Round in 2016
PathAI, Inc. develops artificial intelligence-based technology solutions for pathology laboratories. It develops a technology that assists pathologists in making rapid and accurate diagnoses for patients. The company also builds solutions to help identify patients that benefit from novel therapies, to make scalable personalized medicine a reality. PathAI, Inc. was founded in 2016 and is based in Boston, Massachusetts with an additional office in Austin, Texas.

PillPack

Series D in 2016
PillPack, Inc. is a full-service pharmacy that specializes in medication management by sorting and delivering prescriptions in personalized packets. The company receives prescriptions from healthcare providers and organizes medications according to the prescribed dosage, ensuring that customers take the right medications at the right times. In addition to prescription medications, PillPack offers a range of health-related products, including vitamins, over-the-counter medications, inhalers, creams, and testing supplies. Founded in 2013 and headquartered in Manchester, New Hampshire, PillPack operates multiple locations across the United States. The company also engages with customers through its online magazine, Folks, which shares inspiring stories of individuals overcoming health challenges. As of September 2018, PillPack functions as a subsidiary of Amazon.

LBRY

Seed Round in 2016
LBRY revolutionizes content publishing and consumption through the blockchain. The LBRY protocol provides a complete decentralized network for accessing, discovering, and publishing all types of content and information, from books to movies.

Desktop Metal

Series A in 2015
Desktop Metal, Inc. specializes in additive manufacturing solutions tailored for engineers, designers, and manufacturers across various industries, including automotive, aerospace, healthcare, and consumer products. Founded in 2015 and headquartered in Burlington, Massachusetts, the company offers several products, such as the Production System for industrial manufacturing, the Shop System for machine and job shops, the Studio System for office environments, and Fiber, a desktop 3D printer. By focusing on the entire production process from prototyping to mass production, Desktop Metal aims to transform how metal parts are designed and manufactured. The company has secured significant equity funding from notable investors, which has helped build a team of experts in materials science, hardware and software engineering, and design.

Circle

Series A in 2013
Circle is a financial technology company that leverages blockchain technology to facilitate the sending, receiving, and investing of cryptocurrency assets globally. Founded in 2013 by Jeremy Allaire and Sean Neville, Circle offers a user-friendly online platform that simplifies money transfers and includes services such as Circle Pay for peer-to-peer payments. In addition, the company provides Circle Invest, allowing users to buy and sell cryptocurrencies, and Circle Trade, which operates a trading desk with a substantial liquidity pool for digital assets, averaging $2 billion in monthly trading volume. With significant backing from investors, including notable firms such as Goldman Sachs and Accel Partners, Circle has established a presence in major cities, including Boston, New York, San Francisco, Dublin, London, and Hong Kong. The company is dedicated to accelerating global crypto innovation and adoption through its various financial services.
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