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.

Mason Kolean

Managing Director of Sourcing and Diligence

Dhanush Kotumraju

Managing Director of Operations

Claudio Santaniello

Managing Director of Relations

Past deals in Connecticut

Enviro Power

Venture Round in 2023
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.

Natrion

Seed Round in 2022
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.
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