Hillside Ventures
Hillside Ventures, established in 2020 and based in Mansfield, Connecticut, is an early-stage venture capital firm that invests in startups, particularly those founded by University of Connecticut alumni or operating within the sustainability, insurtech, and edtech sectors. The firm aims to foster entrepreneurship at the university and provides students with hands-on experience in venture capital, allowing them to invest in emerging companies while benefiting from mentorship by experienced alumni. This initiative not only supports the growth of innovative businesses but also prepares students for careers in private capital, offering them valuable opportunities that are typically unavailable at the undergraduate level.
Enviro Power, LLC, established in 2013 and based in Hartford, Connecticut, specializes in the development and marketing of innovative heating equipment for both residential and commercial use. The company's flagship products include the Commercial SmartWatt Boiler, which caters to light-commercial and high-end residential applications, and the Residential SmartWatt Boiler designed specifically for home usage. The SmartWatt Boiler technology platform aims to generate near-zero-cost electricity and offers backup power, potentially reducing utility bills for building owners while simultaneously lowering carbon footprints and enhancing grid resiliency.
BioGreen360 is a technology provider focused on sustainable solutions for food waste management. Established in 2010 and headquartered in Portsmouth, New Hampshire, the company has developed a self-contained, continuous-feed aerobic organic waste digester. This innovative system utilizes a proprietary blend of microorganisms, grinding technology, and an evaporation process to convert organic waste into a dry, sterile product that can be used as a high-nutrient fertilizer additive. By eliminating the need for water and not producing grey water, BioGreen360's technology significantly reduces the environmental impact and costs related to landfill disposal, enabling clients to manage food waste more sustainably while lowering their carbon footprint.
Natrion LLC specializes in the design and manufacture of sodium-ion batteries, focusing on large-scale energy storage solutions for renewable energy applications. Founded in 2017, the company is headquartered in Greenwich, Connecticut, and aims to enhance the efficiency of renewable energy generation by providing energy storage systems that leverage solar and wind power. Natrion's ceramic solid-electrolyte batteries are engineered to support power deployment for various sectors, making solar energy more accessible and cost-effective for residential, agricultural, and military uses.
OTONOMI is a B2B SaaS for insurance carriers. Our platform drives efficiencies in operations by automating claims, saving insurance 90% in admin costs. As a result, we create a "no-claim" experience for policyholders and project to return more than $30B in unclaimed money to the consumers every year. This month, we are launching our beta program with a first travel partner to monetize more than 5,000 policies per year.
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