Maroon Venture Partners

Maroon Venture Partners is a venture capital firm based in Amherst, Massachusetts, established in 2017. The firm focuses on investing in early-stage startups associated with UMass Amherst, with investment amounts typically ranging from $50,000 to $200,000. Maroon Venture Partners aims to nurture innovation and entrepreneurship within the UMass Amherst community by providing initial outside equity funding to promising ventures. The firm's investment strategy includes targeting companies within the educational and training services sector, fostering a supportive environment for new business development linked to the university.

Charlie Johnson

Managing Director and Investment Committee Member

4 past transactions

Aclarity

Seed Round in 2022
Aclarity, LLC is a manufacturer of innovative water purification devices aimed at improving water treatment processes for residential use. Founded in 2017 and headquartered in the United States, the company leverages patent-pending electrochemical technology to effectively remove a wide range of contaminants, including pathogens, metals, volatile organic compounds (VOCs), per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), and ammonia from water. Aclarity's systems are designed to provide cost-effective, low-maintenance solutions, ensuring comprehensive purification while promoting safe and clean water for its customers and end-users.

Theromics

Seed Round in 2022
Theromics Inc. develops cell therapies. It offers HeatSYNC Gel, a thermal accelerant (TA) that augments MW and RF energy by increasing local tissue electrical conductivity in a reproducible and effective manner. The company’s TA absorbs microwave energy effectively preventing heat loss caused by blood flow in large vessels adjacent to ablation zone; optimizes the shape of the ablation zone into a circle making the ablation volume predictable; and produces a larger ablation area making it easier to target the tumor center and with 3-D modeling optimizes antenna guidance into tumor mass. Theromics Inc. was founded in 2016 and is based in West Bridgewater, Massachusetts.

TOP Organic Project

Seed Round in 2020
TOP is a women-owned feminine care company that aims to empower women to make better choices, protecting their bodies and the environment. It offers 100% organic, bio-based, hypoallergenic tampons and pads that are accessible to everyone.

Ompractice

Seed Round in 2018
Ompractice is a live, interactive online platform that specializes in yoga and mindfulness practices. Utilizing a unique two-way video approach, it creates an authentic studio experience for students and teachers, regardless of their location. The platform aims to remove barriers related to cost, geography, time, and inclusivity, making wellness practices accessible to a broader audience. It serves both B2B and government customers, allowing them to provide scalable wellness services to their members, customers, and employees. Recognized by industry leaders such as Yoga Journal, Ompractice is designed to facilitate meaningful outcomes in yoga and meditation for users across the United States.
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