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

10 past transactions

EnviCore

Seed Round in 2024
EnviCore is an innovative research and development company focused on providing sustainable wastewater treatment solutions, particularly for the mining sector. The company has developed technologies that significantly enhance the treatment of mining tailings, offering a cost-effective and environmentally friendly alternative to traditional methods. Its solutions utilize low-cost, eco-friendly reagents that can be easily integrated into existing facilities, thereby minimizing the environmental impact of extraction operations. By reducing the demand for freshwater resources and improving treatment efficiency, EnviCore's technologies enable mining operators to pursue resource development in a more responsible manner, addressing the challenges associated with mining waste and contributing to a more sustainable future.

Enviro Power

Venture Round in 2023
Enviro Power, LLC is a Connecticut-based company that specializes in developing and marketing innovative heating equipment for both residential and commercial applications. Founded in 2013, the company features its flagship SmartWatt Boiler technology platform, which is designed to generate electricity at near-zero costs while meeting heating demands. This advanced system transforms conventional heating infrastructure into a dual-purpose energy platform, enabling building owners to benefit from reduced utility bills and enhanced grid resiliency. By providing backup power and supporting grid stability, Enviro Power aims to lower carbon footprints and improve energy efficiency for millions of users.

BioGreen360

Venture Round in 2023
BioGreen360 is a technology company specializing in sustainable food waste solutions. Founded in 2010 and headquartered in Portsmouth, New Hampshire, it offers a self-contained, continual feed, aerobic organic waste digester. This innovative system utilizes a proprietary blend of microorganisms, grinding technology, and an evaporation mechanism to biologically convert organic waste into a dry, sterile, nutrient-rich product suitable for use as a fertilizer additive. By effectively repurposing food waste without the need for water and without producing greywater, BioGreen360 enables clients to minimize their food waste and reduce their carbon footprint, thereby addressing the environmental challenges associated with landfill disposal.

Good Wipes

Funding Round in 2022
Good Wipes products are engaged in cooling tea tree oil, peppermint, and ginseng ingredients made of plant-based materials for cool, convenient, and eco-friendly wipes that help to remove dirt, sweat, oil, and funk, allowing customers to nourish their skin without harsh chemicals.

Lessonbee

Seed Round in 2022
Lessonbee Inc. is an educational technology company that specializes in providing an online learning platform and digital curriculum focused on health and wellness for students in grades K-12. Founded in 2017 and based in Mount Vernon, New York, Lessonbee offers a cloud-based reflective learning system that includes adaptive lessons and a shared content library. This platform enables teachers to access up-to-date, culturally responsive, and medically accurate health education content, track student assignments, and foster student engagement through regular reflection. Additionally, Lessonbee incorporates its proprietary HealthIQ analytics to evaluate student health goals and school climate, recommending personalized content from its extensive library of self-paced classes and video-based lessons aligned with state and national health education standards. By promoting collaboration among educators, parents, and healthcare providers, Lessonbee aims to enhance student well-being and health literacy.

Natrion

Seed Round in 2022
Natrion LLC is a company that specializes in the design and manufacture of sodium-ion batteries and solid-state electrolyte components. Established in 2017 and based in Greenwich, Connecticut, Natrion is focused on advancing energy storage solutions for renewable energy power grids. One of its key innovations is LISIC, a plug-and-play solid-state electrolyte that can be quickly integrated into the production lines of battery manufacturers. This technology enhances safety by reducing fire risks, improves the durability of batteries, and allows for the incorporation of new high energy capacity chemistries, ultimately leading to better energy density. Natrion aims to provide efficient and reliable energy storage options to meet the growing demands of renewable energy systems.

Intellispark

Seed Round in 2022
Intellispark Inc. is a company that specializes in developing a software-as-a-service (SaaS) platform focused on e-learning and content management. Founded in 2017 and based in McLean, Virginia, Intellispark's platform is designed to enhance student achievement by integrating daily academic performance data and other key indicators. This integration allows educators to receive research-based content recommendations, which can be incorporated into existing classroom curricula. The platform also supports schools in monitoring student success, career readiness, and engagement by providing insights and fostering connections between students, faculty, and peers. Additionally, Intellispark offers Intellispark Pulse, a comprehensive platform that facilitates collaboration and communication while identifying potential challenges and offering solutions to address them. The company's mission emphasizes a community-centered approach to student advising, aiming to ensure every student has the opportunity to reach their full potential.

EnviCore

Seed Round in 2022
EnviCore is an innovative research and development company focused on providing sustainable wastewater treatment solutions, particularly for the mining sector. The company has developed technologies that significantly enhance the treatment of mining tailings, offering a cost-effective and environmentally friendly alternative to traditional methods. Its solutions utilize low-cost, eco-friendly reagents that can be easily integrated into existing facilities, thereby minimizing the environmental impact of extraction operations. By reducing the demand for freshwater resources and improving treatment efficiency, EnviCore's technologies enable mining operators to pursue resource development in a more responsible manner, addressing the challenges associated with mining waste and contributing to a more sustainable future.

InfraClear

Series A in 2022
InfraClear is an infrastructure firm specializing in the development and management of projects across various sectors, including power, transportation, mining, natural resources, telecommunications, water, sanitation, social infrastructure, and agribusiness. The company leverages its expertise in machine learning to create advanced infrastructure management software that transforms how projects are developed, financed, and managed. By collecting extensive data from previous projects, InfraClear develops data analytics and visualization tools that equip clients with effective project development resources, ultimately enhancing the viability and bankability of infrastructure initiatives.

Otonomi

Pre Seed Round in 2020
Otonomi is a blockchain-enabled parametric platform that revolutionizes cargo insurance by converting traditional policies into fast, cost-effective, and transparent digital products. Utilizing proprietary technologies such as data-activated triggers and smart contracts, Otonomi significantly reduces claim resolution times from 45 days to just 45 minutes, while lowering administrative costs by 75%. The platform's dynamic pricing and advanced risk scenario capabilities not only enhance profitability but also open up new markets for insurance providers. By streamlining the claims process and fostering trust, Otonomi enables insurance companies to improve sales and provide a more reliable experience for their clients.
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