Launchpad Venture Group

Launchpad Venture Group, based in Boston, Massachusetts, is an angel investment group that funds early-stage, technology-driven startups. They focus on innovative companies addressing substantial market opportunities, primarily in sectors like software, IT, healthcare, and clean-tech. The group offers both financial and human capital, leveraging its network of potential customers, service providers, and future financing sources to support entrepreneurs in building successful businesses.

Jodi Collier

Executive Director

Ian Levine

Managing Director

Ian Levine

Managing Director

118 past transactions

Surgicure Technologies

Seed Round in 2025
Surgicure Technologies is a biotechnology start-up founded in 2018 by Irena Volkov, based in Cambridge, Massachusetts. The company focuses on developing innovative medical instruments aimed at enhancing safety and efficiency during surgical procedures and the healing process. Surgicure's primary product secures medical tubes intubated in a patient's mouth, utilizing the patient's oral cavity to prevent unnecessary harm. By optimizing airway management for both civilian and military use, Surgicure aims to reduce adverse events and improve the quality of care provided by medical professionals. The company's devices are designed to enhance patient breathing and facilitate quicker deployment, ultimately enabling doctors to perform surgeries more effectively.

AceUp

Series A in 2024
AceUp is a global provider of human-centered leadership development solutions for individuals and teams. The company helps innovative, purpose-driven organizations build high-performing teams at scale by upskilling leaders at all levels to lead transformation in a VUCA environment. Its approach combines one-on-one and team coaching with AI-powered micro-learning and prescriptive analytics to maximize team alignment, engagement, and performance. AceUp supports employers in unlocking full potential across their workforce by delivering personalized coaching from renowned experts to address the employee development gap and improve engagement, alignment, and performance at scale.

Cyvl.ai

Venture Round in 2024
Cyvl.ai is a technology company focused on enhancing the management of physical infrastructure assets for civil engineers and government entities. Utilizing advanced 3D mapping technology and proprietary machine learning algorithms, Cyvl.ai provides a web-based software platform that enables users to efficiently gather and analyze data on various infrastructure elements such as roads, sidewalks, signs, and trees. Their vehicle-mounted mapping sensors streamline the process of infrastructure inspections, ultimately saving time and improving safety. The platform's capability for direct integration with other asset management tools further facilitates effective data utilization, making it a valuable resource for managing infrastructure assets more effectively and affordably.

AsqMe

Angel Round in 2023
AsqMe is a question-and-answer platform that assists creators in managing and monetizing audience inquiries. It addresses the challenge of fragmented questions across multiple social channels by offering a universal inbox that consolidates inquiries from various platforms. This streamlined communication system helps clients effectively engage with their audience while minimizing the risk of missed opportunities. By facilitating a more organized approach to audience interactions, AsqMe enables creators to convert engagement into revenue streams, enhancing their overall productivity and profitability.

Groma

Series A in 2023
Groma is a vertically integrated real estate investment, development, and management company that leverages technology to enhance its operations. It focuses on identifying and analyzing potential acquisitions through automated modeling tools that provide insights into market comparables, zoning research, and rent roll details. This technological approach allows Groma to produce financial models rapidly, enabling clients to respond promptly to emerging opportunities in the real estate market. By combining traditional real estate practices with innovative tech solutions, Groma aims to deliver improved outcomes for investors, tenants, and the communities it serves.

Jaia Robotics

Seed Round in 2022
Jaia Robotics specializes in developing and supplying microsized autonomous underwater vehicles (AUVs) and providing comprehensive data collection services for aquatic environments. Their technology is multi-sensor configurable, requiring minimal user training, and offers extensive capabilities at a more affordable cost compared to traditional crewed or uncrewed systems.

FreightFlows

Seed Round in 2022
Founded in 2018 and headquartered in Boston, FreightFlows provides a data-driven platform offering predictive analytics for global maritime trade. Its platform enables users to optimize operational decisions by analyzing market trends, vessel availability, routes, and commodity cargo activities.

Zippity

Seed Round in 2022
Zippity LLC is an onsite service experience platform specializing in the automotive industry, offering convenient car maintenance and repair services at home or in the workplace. Founded in 2015 and based in Boston, Massachusetts, Zippity provides a digital operating system tailored for the mobile automotive sector. The company's services include quick deploy side enclosure, vehicle lifting, oil change procedures, and real-time repairs for various needs such as tires, brakes, and detailing. Customers can easily schedule appointments through an online platform, allowing mechanics to arrive at their chosen location, thus reducing the hassles associated with car ownership and enhancing the overall customer experience. Zippity aims to streamline automotive care through innovative and accessible service solutions.

Cyvl.ai

Pre Seed Round in 2022
Cyvl.ai is a technology company focused on enhancing the management of physical infrastructure assets for civil engineers and government entities. Utilizing advanced 3D mapping technology and proprietary machine learning algorithms, Cyvl.ai provides a web-based software platform that enables users to efficiently gather and analyze data on various infrastructure elements such as roads, sidewalks, signs, and trees. Their vehicle-mounted mapping sensors streamline the process of infrastructure inspections, ultimately saving time and improving safety. The platform's capability for direct integration with other asset management tools further facilitates effective data utilization, making it a valuable resource for managing infrastructure assets more effectively and affordably.

AOA

Seed Round in 2021
AOA, based in Boston, New York, and London, is a female-led company focused on developing innovative cancer diagnostics specifically for women's health. The company is dedicated to creating the first accurate early-stage liquid biopsy test for ovarian cancer, which aims to enhance clinical practices, reduce patient mortality, and offer cost savings for healthcare payers. Utilizing an artificial intelligence-enabled platform, AOA's technology analyzes tumor marker gangliosides to facilitate the early detection of ovarian cancer. This approach not only helps healthcare providers implement more effective treatment strategies but also ensures that patients can access life-saving treatments sooner and at a more affordable cost.

Zippity

Seed Round in 2021
Zippity LLC is an onsite service experience platform specializing in the automotive industry, offering convenient car maintenance and repair services at home or in the workplace. Founded in 2015 and based in Boston, Massachusetts, Zippity provides a digital operating system tailored for the mobile automotive sector. The company's services include quick deploy side enclosure, vehicle lifting, oil change procedures, and real-time repairs for various needs such as tires, brakes, and detailing. Customers can easily schedule appointments through an online platform, allowing mechanics to arrive at their chosen location, thus reducing the hassles associated with car ownership and enhancing the overall customer experience. Zippity aims to streamline automotive care through innovative and accessible service solutions.

RaySecur

Series A in 2021
RaySecur Inc. is a company based in Cambridge, Massachusetts, focused on developing advanced 3D package scanning and imaging devices for detecting concealed threats in mail and parcels. Founded in 2018, RaySecur's MailSecur systems utilize millimeter-wave technology to provide real-time, three-dimensional imaging, which allows for the detection of powders, solids, liquids, and hazardous materials such as chemical, biological, radiological, and explosive composites. Unlike traditional X-ray systems, RaySecur's solutions are user-friendly, portable, and do not require extensive training for effective operation, making them suitable for various environments, including small mailrooms. The company’s technology is employed by Fortune 500 companies and government organizations worldwide to enhance security and protect personnel and assets from potential threats.

Pumpspotting

Seed Round in 2021
Pumpspotting is a social networking platform designed for breastfeeding and pumping parents. It connects users through a community app, facilitating discussions on motherhood, nursing locations, and parenting experiences.

Metrobi

Seed Round in 2021
Metrobi is a local business-to-business delivery platform that offers a fulfillment service and on-demand fleet for B2B deliveries. Its mobile platform uses routing and optimization technology and AI to create delivery routes, enable pickup of bulk products from stores or warehouses, and deliver to destinations, with features such as real-time tracking and proof of delivery. The company provides a platform to simplify delivery management, facilitate communication with recipients, and connect local businesses with contractor drivers while supporting in-house delivery teams. Metrobi's tools help local food and beverage makers access logistics, financial, and marketing resources to grow distribution. Founded in 2016 and headquartered in Boston, Metrobi targets small to mid-size local businesses seeking cost-effective, flexible delivery solutions with an emphasis on local commerce and local drivers.

Karvi

Series A in 2021
Karvi streamlines Latin America's auto market by offering a digital platform for purchasing certified pre-owned vehicles. It connects customers with a wide network of dealerships, providing real-time stock information, transparent pricing, and a simplified buying process.

Electra Vehicles

Seed Round in 2021
Electra Vehicles, Inc. is a Boston-based company founded in 2015 that specializes in developing advanced battery design and control software for the electric vehicle and electric fleet industries. Its primary offerings include EVE.Ai 360 Adaptive Controls, which leverage artificial intelligence to optimize battery pack management through machine learning predictive algorithms. This technology is embedded in electric vehicles and connects to the Cloud to enhance charging performance, range, and overall battery lifespan. Additionally, Electra's EnPower Design Suite provides battery engineers with access to a comprehensive database of over 300 cell options, facilitating early-stage cell selection and rapid simulation. The company's solutions aim to address critical design and performance challenges within the electric vehicle sector, ultimately supporting the acceleration of global electrification efforts.

VesprSolar

Seed Round in 2021
VesprSolar designs and manufactures the V-Clamp, a solar panel attachment system intended to speed installation, lower costs, and improve reliability. The system provides a universal attachment solution that enhances security, strengthens fastenings, and improves grounding for solar installations, enabling organizations to secure panels quickly and consistently. VesprSolar was founded in 2019 by Robert Sewell in Somerville, Massachusetts.

Paerpay

Pre Seed Round in 2021
Founded in 2017, Paerpay enables merchants nationwide to accept contactless payments without altering existing point-of-sale systems or requiring customers to download an app.

Trusst

Seed Round in 2021
Trusst is a developer of a messaging-only mental health platform that facilitates remote therapy for users. The platform allows patients to connect with local mental health experts by selecting their preferred location, thus providing access to a range of licensed professionals who were previously unavailable. Trusst's service enables users to confidentially message and communicate with therapists, promoting accessibility and convenience in mental health care.

Viv

Seed Round in 2020
Viv provides women with earth-friendly period care products. They provide delivery services.

Everyday Life

Venture Round in 2020
Everyday Life Insurance is an innovative company based in Boston, Massachusetts, focused on enhancing financial security for middle-income families through technology. Founded in 2018, the company offers a unique insurance concierge platform that streamlines the life insurance acquisition process. Its flagship product, Predictive Protection, automatically adjusts coverage based on significant life events such as aging children or retirement, helping consumers save money. By leveraging an algorithm that integrates individual responses with population data, Everyday Life provides personalized life insurance recommendations, enabling customers to obtain tailored and cost-effective insurance plans.

Guidesly

Pre Seed Round in 2020
Guidesly, Inc. is a Massachusetts-based company founded in 2019 that has developed a mobile application designed to connect outdoor enthusiasts with fishing guides. The Guidesly app serves as a marketplace where anglers can easily find, review, and book trusted guides for various fishing experiences, whether in saltwater, freshwater, or other environments. In addition to facilitating bookings, the platform provides fishing guides with tools to manage their businesses, enabling effective communication and growth. By streamlining the search and booking process, Guidesly aims to enhance the experience for both anglers and guides, establishing itself as a comprehensive resource for fishing enthusiasts.

Cognoptix

Venture Round in 2020
Founded in 2001 and headquartered in Marlborough, Massachusetts, Cognoptix is dedicated to developing a non-invasive eye test for the early detection of Alzheimer's disease. The company's innovative technology uses fluorescent ligand eye scanning to measure amyloid aggregates in the eye, assisting clinicians in predicting and diagnosing the condition at its earliest stages.

Kuva Systems

Venture Round in 2020
Kuva Systems develops an industrial IoT solution that continuously monitors and quantifies methane and VOC emissions with an infrared imaging system. The technology automatically detects leaks, measures emission levels, and provides operators with annotated video clips, while visualizing events in day or day-night modes and transmitting quantified visuals to the cloud in real time, enabling oil and gas operators to monitor assets more cost-effectively. Founded in 2015 and headquartered in Cambridge, Massachusetts, Kuva Systems focuses on enabling safer, more efficient emissions surveillance for industrial facilities.

Tally Street

Seed Round in 2020
Tally Street, Inc. is a software company that focuses on enhancing cash flow for small and midsize businesses by leveraging their existing accounting data. Founded in 2019 and based in Boston, Massachusetts, Tally Street's platform utilizes artificial intelligence and statistical analysis to extract valuable insights from years of sales data. It provides businesses with detailed reports on customer lifetime value, sales trends, concentration risk, and collections performance, enabling them to identify profitable customers, optimize their sales funnels, and mitigate payment risks. The software also assists business owners and CEOs in making informed decisions by tracking key metrics such as customer retention rates and forecasting cash flow. By equipping modern accounting and finance firms with the tools to serve their clients effectively, Tally Street aims to facilitate growth and improve overall business performance.

Radical Plastics

Seed Round in 2020
Founded in 2018, Radical Plastics develops a proprietary catalyst that renders plastic compounds biodegradable in natural environments. Its primary product is soil degradable compounds for agricultural film.

Pumpspotting

Venture Round in 2020
Pumpspotting is a social networking platform designed for breastfeeding and pumping parents. It connects users through a community app, facilitating discussions on motherhood, nursing locations, and parenting experiences.

Because

Seed Round in 2020
Because is a conversion rate optimization and website personalization platform designed for Shopify merchants. It unifies data from a merchant's tech stack—Shopify, Klaviyo, Yotpo, LoyaltyLion, Recharge, Octane, and others—to deliver dynamic, personalized website experiences that boost conversions. The platform lets site operators update product pages, testimonials, shipping information, promotions, and more without coding, helping small businesses manage their sites efficiently. It targets ecommerce sellers seeking to improve on-site performance and sales, and is used by brands such as TB12, Hello Kitty, Echelon, Duke Cannon, and The Adventure Challenge to achieve higher conversion rates. The goal is to streamline data-driven personalization and optimize the customer journey across product pages and content blocks.

RaySecur

Seed Round in 2019
RaySecur Inc. is a company based in Cambridge, Massachusetts, focused on developing advanced 3D package scanning and imaging devices for detecting concealed threats in mail and parcels. Founded in 2018, RaySecur's MailSecur systems utilize millimeter-wave technology to provide real-time, three-dimensional imaging, which allows for the detection of powders, solids, liquids, and hazardous materials such as chemical, biological, radiological, and explosive composites. Unlike traditional X-ray systems, RaySecur's solutions are user-friendly, portable, and do not require extensive training for effective operation, making them suitable for various environments, including small mailrooms. The company’s technology is employed by Fortune 500 companies and government organizations worldwide to enhance security and protect personnel and assets from potential threats.

Hilltop BioSciences

Seed Round in 2019
Hilltop Biosciences, Inc. is a biotechnology company focused on developing innovative therapies for veterinary applications, particularly for horses and dogs. Established in 2018 and based in Norton, Massachusetts, the company specializes in room temperature placental allograft therapies designed to aid in the regeneration of damaged tissues and reduce inflammation. Hilltop Bio offers a range of products, including ophthalmic membrane patches for eye ulcers, orthopedic injectable treatments for tendon and ligament injuries, and surgical membrane patches that serve as anti-adhesion barriers. The company is committed to delivering safe and effective regenerative therapies that promote rapid healing, addressing key inflammatory diseases in companion and performance animals.

AceUp

Seed Round in 2019
AceUp is a global provider of human-centered leadership development solutions for individuals and teams. The company helps innovative, purpose-driven organizations build high-performing teams at scale by upskilling leaders at all levels to lead transformation in a VUCA environment. Its approach combines one-on-one and team coaching with AI-powered micro-learning and prescriptive analytics to maximize team alignment, engagement, and performance. AceUp supports employers in unlocking full potential across their workforce by delivering personalized coaching from renowned experts to address the employee development gap and improve engagement, alignment, and performance at scale.

RealPlay Sports

Seed Round in 2019
Realplay, Inc. operates a platform that captures and delivers comprehensive video footage of every swing, pitch, and catch made by players in baseball and softball. Targeting the high school and college baseball communities, Realplay provides an affordable video service that allows players, coaches, and scouts to monitor performance and progress throughout the season. The platform features a personalized player page that documents a player's entire career, enhancing opportunities for advancement in the sport. Utilizing a combination of advanced hardware, software, and artificial intelligence, the system automatically edits game footage and uploads it to individual profiles. Founded in 2019 and based in Marlboro, Massachusetts, Realplay aims to help players share their highlights and preserve memories while facilitating their growth and visibility in the sports community.

Piction Health

Pre Seed Round in 2019
Piction Health is a company focused on enhancing access to dermatology care for patients experiencing skin, hair, or nail issues. The company offers a dermatology care application that allows patients to receive expert consultations from dermatologists within two days, including a diagnosis and personalized care plan. By leveraging artificial intelligence, Piction Health streamlines the diagnostic process for both patients and primary care providers, enabling quicker assessments of complex skin conditions. The application provides immediate second opinions, allowing primary care providers to efficiently address challenging skin diseases, thereby saving time and reducing costs associated with unnecessary repeat visits and ineffective treatments. Piction Health aims to ensure that high-quality dermatological care is accessible from the comfort of home, ultimately improving patient outcomes.

CabinetM

Pre Seed Round in 2019
CabinetM is a SaaS platform that specializes in managing marketing technology for enterprise organizations. It provides tools for tracking, documenting, visualizing, and reporting on the use and expenditure of marketing technology. The platform enables collaboration across teams and with strategic partners, facilitating technology discovery, evaluation, and management. CabinetM also allows users to manage both acquired and internally developed technologies, oversee marketing technology contracts to avoid unexpected auto-renewals, and document data flows and integrations, generating reports automatically. With access to a comprehensive database of over 15,000 marketing technology products, CabinetM helps organizations identify new solutions and improve the visibility of their technology stacks to all stakeholders. By utilizing the CabinetM platform, companies can achieve significant cost reductions, enhance marketing performance, and streamline their technology management processes.

Zippity

Seed Round in 2018
Zippity LLC is an onsite service experience platform specializing in the automotive industry, offering convenient car maintenance and repair services at home or in the workplace. Founded in 2015 and based in Boston, Massachusetts, Zippity provides a digital operating system tailored for the mobile automotive sector. The company's services include quick deploy side enclosure, vehicle lifting, oil change procedures, and real-time repairs for various needs such as tires, brakes, and detailing. Customers can easily schedule appointments through an online platform, allowing mechanics to arrive at their chosen location, thus reducing the hassles associated with car ownership and enhancing the overall customer experience. Zippity aims to streamline automotive care through innovative and accessible service solutions.

Electra Vehicles

Pre Seed Round in 2018
Electra Vehicles, Inc. is a Boston-based company founded in 2015 that specializes in developing advanced battery design and control software for the electric vehicle and electric fleet industries. Its primary offerings include EVE.Ai 360 Adaptive Controls, which leverage artificial intelligence to optimize battery pack management through machine learning predictive algorithms. This technology is embedded in electric vehicles and connects to the Cloud to enhance charging performance, range, and overall battery lifespan. Additionally, Electra's EnPower Design Suite provides battery engineers with access to a comprehensive database of over 300 cell options, facilitating early-stage cell selection and rapid simulation. The company's solutions aim to address critical design and performance challenges within the electric vehicle sector, ultimately supporting the acceleration of global electrification efforts.

Peach

Series B in 2018
Peach is a Seattle-based company founded in 2014 that partners with local restaurants to provide curated lunch services for businesses in major metropolitan areas, including Seattle, Boston, and Phoenix. The company aims to enhance employee productivity by delivering wholesome and fulfilling lunch options directly to workplaces. Through its mobile application, Peach offers a convenient platform for companies to access daily menus from partnered restaurants and place orders either individually or in groups. This service not only streamlines the lunch experience for employees but also enables businesses to implement subsidized meal programs, promoting a supportive work environment. In recognition of its innovative approach, Peach was awarded the Geekwire Top 200 Pacific Northwest Start-Ups in 2015.

Gravyty Technologies

Venture Round in 2018
Gravyty Technologies develops fundraising software for frontline fundraisers, offering First Draft, an email drafting tool; Gravyty Guide, a weekly digest that helps fundraisers manage their portfolios; and Gravyty Stewardship, an automation tool that helps maintain donor relationships by communicating giving history. The company has partnerships with Salesforce, Ellucian, Boston Foundation, and Staupell Analytics Group. Gravyty was founded in 2016 and is headquartered in Wayland, Massachusetts.

EnergySage

Series A in 2018
EnergySage, LLC is an online marketplace based in Boston, Massachusetts, that specializes in solar and clean energy technologies for homeowners, businesses, and non-profits. Founded in 2009, the company provides a platform that enables consumers to explore a variety of energy solutions, including rooftop solar, battery storage, community solar, heat pumps, electric vehicle charging, and more. EnergySage offers educational content, analytical tools, and standardized shopping experiences, allowing users to request and compare competitive quotes from pre-screened installers. This facilitates informed decision-making and streamlines the process of selecting and installing clean energy systems, making it a valuable resource for those seeking sustainable energy alternatives.

CleanFiber

Venture Round in 2018
CleanFiber, LLC is a manufacturer of cellulose insulation materials designed for use in attics, walls, and floors of both residential and commercial buildings. Founded in 2013 and headquartered in Blasdell, New York, with an additional office in Buffalo, the company specializes in producing high-performance, carbon-negative insulation from recycled corrugated cardboard. This innovative approach not only promotes sustainability but also enables construction companies to build fire-resistant structures while maintaining cost competitiveness. CleanFiber has transitioned from its former name, UltraCell Insulation, LLC, in September 2018, and is currently focused on rapidly scaling up production to meet growing demand in the insulation market.

Zagster

Series C in 2018
Zagster Inc. is a provider of bike-sharing programs, specializing in the design, construction, and operation of both private and public-private bike-sharing systems in North America. Founded in 2007 and headquartered in Cambridge, Massachusetts, the company partners with property managers, universities, corporate campuses, hotels, and small cities to offer bike-sharing solutions tailored to the needs of tenants, employees, guests, and residents. Zagster's comprehensive offerings include a mobile application that facilitates the unlocking, riding, and returning of bikes, as well as a micro-mobility operations platform for e-mobility providers. Additionally, the company provides maintenance and rider support services, ensuring a seamless experience for users.

Diesel Labs

Seed Round in 2018
Diesel Labs, founded in 2016 and based in Boston, Massachusetts, operates as a content intelligence company. It specializes in measuring audience attention across various entertainment platforms such as Twitter, YouTube, TikTok, Facebook, and Instagram. By analyzing the engagement of millions of users with content on these platforms, Diesel Labs helps media companies make informed decisions about content creation, distribution, and measurement strategies to enhance audience engagement and subscribership.

Meenta

Seed Round in 2018
Meenta, Inc. is a Boston-based company founded in 2016, specializing in a cloud-based platform that facilitates the booking and management of gene sequencing services for scientists. The platform addresses the fragmented life sciences outsourcing market by allowing researchers to efficiently find, book, and send samples to various host sites equipped for gene sequencing. By connecting scientists with a network of service providers, Meenta aims to enhance accessibility to scientific equipment and clinical tests, thereby streamlining the research process. The company's innovative approach supports research scientists in their quest for efficient and effective laboratory solutions.

Medumo

Seed Round in 2018
Medumo, Inc. is a healthcare technology company based in Boston, Massachusetts, founded in 2013. It specializes in automating the delivery of timely instructions to patients through its CareTours platform, which utilizes automated messaging via SMS and email. By integrating mobile communication and artificial intelligence, Medumo empowers healthcare organizations to engage patients effectively without requiring additional resources. The platform allows patients to seek medical advice, manage health records, and receive precise instructions, thereby enhancing patient-provider communication. Medumo aims to improve patient preparedness and reduce the administrative burden on healthcare staff, ultimately fostering a more transparent and informed healthcare environment. The company operates as a subsidiary of Koninklijke Philips N.V. since 2019.

Folia Health

Pre Seed Round in 2018
Folia Health, Inc. is a Cambridge-based company that has developed an innovative web application designed for family caregivers to document and manage the daily observations of patients, particularly those with chronic conditions. Founded in 2016, Folia Health's platform allows caregivers to record health outcomes and share this critical information with healthcare teams during appointments, facilitating improved patient care. The application captures unique health data that reflects the patient's overall experience with disease and treatment, empowering caregivers and enhancing the understanding of disease burden. By focusing on patient-driven care and leveraging longitudinal data, Folia Health aims to support precision diagnostics and foster patient-centered drug development, contributing to a more effective and holistic approach to healthcare.

Pepperlane

Seed Round in 2018
Pepperlane is a platform designed to empower mothers to start, run, and grow their own businesses from home. It offers a comprehensive range of tools, training, and resources tailored specifically for moms seeking to cultivate their entrepreneurial spirit. The company provides coaching and expert guidance, along with essential knowledge and connections, to support women in their business endeavors. By fostering a supportive community, Pepperlane enables stay-at-home mothers to achieve financial independence and transform their business aspirations into reality.

Rosie

Venture Round in 2017
Rosie is an online grocery shopping platform that connects consumers with local stores, allowing them to conveniently purchase a wide range of grocery items. The company partners with independent grocers and wholesalers to offer a seamless ecommerce experience, including delivery options and comprehensive marketing support. By utilizing proprietary data analytics, Rosie enhances the shopping experience, helping customers find and discover products from numerous retailers across the country. The platform is designed to support local businesses while providing consumers with a diverse selection of groceries and streamlined delivery logistics.

Repsly

Seed Round in 2017
Repsly, Inc. is a provider of mobile software solutions designed to improve field activity management for organizations with field representatives. Founded in 2010 and based in Boston, Massachusetts, Repsly's platform simplifies the collection and analysis of field data, enabling teams to perform various functions such as customer service, order processing, and marketing. Its solutions cater to industries including pharmaceuticals, healthcare, fast-moving consumer goods, and merchandising services. Repsly's mobile app and manager's dashboard equip retail execution teams with real-time insights and customizable data collection tools, facilitating effective decision-making and enhancing sales performance. The company serves over 1,000 field teams across more than 80 countries, centralizing sales, field activities, and in-store data to connect operational efforts with sales outcomes.

Newmetrix

Series A in 2017
Newmetrix is a technology company that specializes in a cloud-based video management platform aimed at reducing risks on construction sites through the integration of human and artificial intelligence. The platform employs machine learning to analyze images and videos from construction projects, categorizing them with construction-specific tags. This functionality addresses key challenges related to the management, collaboration, search, and analysis of industrial visual content, thereby enhancing safety and operational efficiency for clients in the construction industry.

CIMCON Lighting

Series B in 2017
CIMCON Lighting, established in 2012, specializes in developing web-based wireless outdoor lighting management systems. Headquartered in Burlington, Massachusetts, the company serves utilities, municipalities, ESCOs, and commercial customers by providing solutions for traditional, LED, and solar-based street lights. Their offerings include the LightingGale software for automated streetlight management, wireless controllers like iSLC-3100 with dimming capabilities, and the NearSky platform for smart city applications. CIMCON's systems enable clients to remotely monitor and control outdoor lighting fixtures, reducing energy consumption and maintenance costs while transforming existing infrastructure into a foundation for smart city solutions.

Cambridge Blockchain

Convertible Note in 2017
Cambridge Blockchain, Inc. is a company that specializes in developing blockchain-based identity management and compliance software solutions tailored for financial institutions. Founded in 2015 and headquartered in Cambridge, Massachusetts, the company aims to empower users by returning control of personal identity data to individuals while providing a trusted, distributed identity framework. Its platform enhances the management of sensitive data, streamlining compliance processes and improving customer experiences for multinational banks and financial organizations. By offering an asset-agnostic control layer for blockchain transactions, Cambridge Blockchain enables its clients to navigate stringent data privacy regulations and eliminate redundant identity compliance checks. As of December 2020, Cambridge Blockchain operates as a subsidiary of Blockchains, LLC.

KnipBio

Series B in 2017
Founded in 2013, KnipBio develops sustainable biotechnology solutions for animal nutrition. It specializes in creating protein-rich fishmeal replacements, notably KnipBio Meal, to serve the aquaculture industry responsibly.

Agile Devices

Venture Round in 2017
Agile Devices specializes in developing innovative medical devices, notably the Angler™ steerable and deflectable microcatheter. This product enables clinicians to actively control its tip intraoperatively, reducing procedure time, cost, risk, and the need for device exchanges, thereby enhancing precision in interventional radiology.

Qstream

Series B in 2016
Qstream, Inc. is a software company that specializes in developing a mobile sales acceleration platform designed to enhance job proficiency and influence behavior within sales teams. Founded in 2008 and headquartered in Burlington, Massachusetts, Qstream serves clients across various sectors, including technology, financial services, and life sciences. The company operates engineering facilities in Dublin, Ireland, and Hood River, Oregon, while maintaining sales headquarters in Maidenhead, United Kingdom, and an office in San Francisco. Qstream's micro-learning platform enables organizations to manage and measure the human aspects of sales performance, providing analytics-driven insights that facilitate team excellence.

Concentric

Series A in 2016
Concentric Inc. is a technology company specializing in agent-based simulation software that empowers organizations to integrate data and tools into a cohesive framework. Founded in 2010 and headquartered in Cambridge, Massachusetts, the company focuses on enabling businesses to forecast sales and brand metrics, assess the impact of marketing investments, and evaluate future strategies through real-time scenario testing. Concentric's augmented intelligence platform provides actionable insights, allowing organizations to address complex "what-if" questions efficiently and effectively. Its services encompass licensing, consulting, support, and development, catering to clients both domestically and internationally. The company has established a strategic partnership with Phoenix Strategic Advisors to enhance its offerings.

Netra

Seed Round in 2016
Netra, Inc. specializes in visual intelligence and visual search applications that utilize computer vision, artificial intelligence, and deep learning to automate the analysis of images and videos. Founded in 2013 and based in Boston, Massachusetts, the company offers solutions that help brands, agencies, market research firms, and enterprise software clients track consumer interactions and discussions related to their products. Netra's technology automatically analyzes and interprets visual content to ensure brand safety and contextual awareness, providing insights that enable businesses to gauge consumer engagement and optimize campaign suitability. Its platform allows users to upload photos and videos through an online dashboard and API, streamlining integration into existing processes.

EnergySage

Venture Round in 2016
EnergySage, LLC is an online marketplace based in Boston, Massachusetts, that specializes in solar and clean energy technologies for homeowners, businesses, and non-profits. Founded in 2009, the company provides a platform that enables consumers to explore a variety of energy solutions, including rooftop solar, battery storage, community solar, heat pumps, electric vehicle charging, and more. EnergySage offers educational content, analytical tools, and standardized shopping experiences, allowing users to request and compare competitive quotes from pre-screened installers. This facilitates informed decision-making and streamlines the process of selecting and installing clean energy systems, making it a valuable resource for those seeking sustainable energy alternatives.

Listenwise

Seed Round in 2016
Listenwise curates engaging non-fiction stories from public radio, transforming them into educational content. Its subscription-based e-learning platform enhances student listening skills and supports literacy development.

Campus SIMs

Venture Round in 2016
CampusSIMs, Inc. is a mobile service provider tailored specifically for international students studying in the United States. Established in 2011 and headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts, the company was previously known as Campus TVs, Inc. before rebranding in 2016. CampusSIMs aims to address the unique communication needs of international students by offering cost-effective and flexible mobile plans, ensuring they stay connected during their educational journey in the U.S.

Hockeystick

Seed Round in 2016
Hockeystick operates an online financial data platform designed to connect startups with potential investors. Its cloud-based system automates the collection and reporting of financial data, providing private equity funds, venture capitalists, and lenders with essential tools for monitoring portfolios and fostering growth. The platform enhances communication between startups and their investors by offering built-in reports and analytics, ensuring that investors have timely access to critical business information. This transparency not only aids investors in making informed decisions but also enables startups to leverage their networks for additional support and financing opportunities.

Constant Therapy Health

Series A in 2016
Constant Therapy Health is a digital therapeutics company delivering a cloud-based mobile platform for brain rehabilitation. Its neurotechnology app provides adaptive, clinically proven exercises to help people recover cognitive, speech, and language functions after brain injury or stroke, and to manage cognitive disorders. The solution combines AI-driven personalization with a comprehensive library of tasks across attention, memory, reading, writing, naming, phonology, and everyday skills, enabling remote access for patients and integration into clinical and educational settings. The platform supports continuous therapy, offering analytics and data-driven insights to guide treatment and improve outcomes, and it highlights a large brain rehabilitation database used to inform practice and future therapies. The company emphasizes seamless integration of therapy into daily life and scalable access for clinicians, educators, and patients.

Building Conversations

Angel Round in 2016
Building Conversations specializes in augmented reality solutions tailored for real estate developers and architecture firms. The company offers a mobile application that enhances communication between designers and stakeholders, streamlining the building proposal process. This platform is highly customizable, addressing a variety of challenges across different project scales, from small neighborhood stores to large-scale developments. By facilitating clearer visualizations and interactions, Building Conversations helps clients convey their ideas effectively, ultimately saving time and reducing costs in the design and development phases.

Raven360

Series A in 2015
Raven360, formerly known as Content Raven, is a Framingham, Massachusetts-based company that specializes in cloud-based content security and analytics software. Founded in 2011, the company provides solutions that enable enterprises to manage and protect their intellectual property and valuable content during external sharing. Its software offers features such as content distribution control, video and audio encryption, and user behavior analytics, empowering organizations to maintain oversight and security of their sensitive information.

Newmetrix

Seed Round in 2015
Newmetrix is a technology company that specializes in a cloud-based video management platform aimed at reducing risks on construction sites through the integration of human and artificial intelligence. The platform employs machine learning to analyze images and videos from construction projects, categorizing them with construction-specific tags. This functionality addresses key challenges related to the management, collaboration, search, and analysis of industrial visual content, thereby enhancing safety and operational efficiency for clients in the construction industry.

Zagster

Series A in 2015
Zagster Inc. is a provider of bike-sharing programs, specializing in the design, construction, and operation of both private and public-private bike-sharing systems in North America. Founded in 2007 and headquartered in Cambridge, Massachusetts, the company partners with property managers, universities, corporate campuses, hotels, and small cities to offer bike-sharing solutions tailored to the needs of tenants, employees, guests, and residents. Zagster's comprehensive offerings include a mobile application that facilitates the unlocking, riding, and returning of bikes, as well as a micro-mobility operations platform for e-mobility providers. Additionally, the company provides maintenance and rider support services, ensuring a seamless experience for users.

Repsly

Seed Round in 2015
Repsly, Inc. is a provider of mobile software solutions designed to improve field activity management for organizations with field representatives. Founded in 2010 and based in Boston, Massachusetts, Repsly's platform simplifies the collection and analysis of field data, enabling teams to perform various functions such as customer service, order processing, and marketing. Its solutions cater to industries including pharmaceuticals, healthcare, fast-moving consumer goods, and merchandising services. Repsly's mobile app and manager's dashboard equip retail execution teams with real-time insights and customizable data collection tools, facilitating effective decision-making and enhancing sales performance. The company serves over 1,000 field teams across more than 80 countries, centralizing sales, field activities, and in-store data to connect operational efforts with sales outcomes.

EnergySage

Series A in 2015
EnergySage, LLC is an online marketplace based in Boston, Massachusetts, that specializes in solar and clean energy technologies for homeowners, businesses, and non-profits. Founded in 2009, the company provides a platform that enables consumers to explore a variety of energy solutions, including rooftop solar, battery storage, community solar, heat pumps, electric vehicle charging, and more. EnergySage offers educational content, analytical tools, and standardized shopping experiences, allowing users to request and compare competitive quotes from pre-screened installers. This facilitates informed decision-making and streamlines the process of selecting and installing clean energy systems, making it a valuable resource for those seeking sustainable energy alternatives.

ezCater

Series C in 2015
ezCater, Inc. is an online catering marketplace that facilitates food ordering for both small startups and large corporations. Founded in 2007 and headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts, with an additional office in Denver, the company connects businesses with local caterers and restaurants across the nation. ezCater offers a platform that allows users to easily find and order food for meetings and events, utilizing features that filter caterers by food type, budget, and other criteria. The company's solutions include ezManage, a catering management platform, and ezOrdering, which enables restaurants to accept catering orders directly through their websites. By streamlining the catering process, ezCater helps clients save time and efficiently select suitable catering options.

Listenwise

Seed Round in 2015
Listenwise curates engaging non-fiction stories from public radio, transforming them into educational content. Its subscription-based e-learning platform enhances student listening skills and supports literacy development.

Qstream

Series A in 2015
Qstream, Inc. is a software company that specializes in developing a mobile sales acceleration platform designed to enhance job proficiency and influence behavior within sales teams. Founded in 2008 and headquartered in Burlington, Massachusetts, Qstream serves clients across various sectors, including technology, financial services, and life sciences. The company operates engineering facilities in Dublin, Ireland, and Hood River, Oregon, while maintaining sales headquarters in Maidenhead, United Kingdom, and an office in San Francisco. Qstream's micro-learning platform enables organizations to manage and measure the human aspects of sales performance, providing analytics-driven insights that facilitate team excellence.

Playrific

Series A in 2014
Playrific assets have been acquired by 18moons, inc. since January 2017. Playrific Mobile Apps are the fastest, most cost-effective way for brands to reach and engage with youth consumers. Kids love our interactive, entertaining, educational apps, and continue exploring them for weeks and months – far longer than average. Brands such as Toys “R” Us, SeaWorld Kids & Bean Sprouts & 48 others depend on us for mobile strategies and apps that extend and deepen their engagement with young brand fans. Our COPPA-compliant publishing platform provides usage-based insight that uniquely helps brands identify, understand and serve consumer preferences.

Cognoptix

Series D in 2014
Founded in 2001 and headquartered in Marlborough, Massachusetts, Cognoptix is dedicated to developing a non-invasive eye test for the early detection of Alzheimer's disease. The company's innovative technology uses fluorescent ligand eye scanning to measure amyloid aggregates in the eye, assisting clinicians in predicting and diagnosing the condition at its earliest stages.

Repsly

Seed Round in 2014
Repsly, Inc. is a provider of mobile software solutions designed to improve field activity management for organizations with field representatives. Founded in 2010 and based in Boston, Massachusetts, Repsly's platform simplifies the collection and analysis of field data, enabling teams to perform various functions such as customer service, order processing, and marketing. Its solutions cater to industries including pharmaceuticals, healthcare, fast-moving consumer goods, and merchandising services. Repsly's mobile app and manager's dashboard equip retail execution teams with real-time insights and customizable data collection tools, facilitating effective decision-making and enhancing sales performance. The company serves over 1,000 field teams across more than 80 countries, centralizing sales, field activities, and in-store data to connect operational efforts with sales outcomes.

WindGap Medical

Seed Round in 2014
Founded in 2011, WindGap Medical specializes in the development and manufacturing of compact epinephrine autoinjectors for treating anaphylaxis. Headquartered in Watertown, Massachusetts.

InfoBionic

Series B in 2014
Founded in 2011, InfoBionic specializes in remote patient monitoring. Its flagship product, MoMe™, is a cloud-based SaaS service that wirelessly monitors patients, initially focusing on cardiac arrhythmia detection.

Siamab Therapeutics

Series B in 2014
Siamab Therapeutics is a biopharmaceutical company based in Newton, Massachusetts, focused on developing therapies for cancers that express abnormal carbohydrates or glycans. The company's technology platform facilitates the discovery of anti-tumor-associated carbohydrate antigen (anti-TACA) therapeutic antibodies. Siamab Therapeutics' pipeline includes ST1, a program targeting a tumor-associated carbohydrate antigen found in various solid tumors such as ovarian, prostate, pancreatic, gastric, and colon cancers. The company has a strategic collaboration with Boehringer Ingelheim and was founded in 2006. Its core technologies were licensed from the laboratory of Ajit Varki, an expert in glycobiology and sialic-acid biochemistry.

Sialix Cancer Research

Series B in 2014
Sialix Cancer Research provides cancer susceptibility antibodies and cancer-associated nucleoprotein antibodies for breast cancer. They also offer laser-based photodynamic endoscopic diagnosis using 5-aminolevulinic acid for early gastric adenocarcinoma and gastric adenoma.

WeSpire

Series A in 2014
WeSpire Inc. is an engagement platform headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts, that specializes in sustainability and responsibility programs for global corporations. Founded in 2010 and previously known as Practically Green, the company employs persuasive technology to foster employee engagement in a variety of initiatives, including energy efficiency, water conservation, waste management, transportation, food sustainability, volunteerism, and corporate citizenship. WeSpire's platform utilizes dynamic content, social levers, and gamification, supported by applied behavioral science, to enhance participation in these programs. By providing a configurable library of action-based programs, WeSpire enables organizations to drive measurable positive impacts and improve environmental, social, and cultural outcomes. The company collaborates with prominent brands such as Unilever, MGM Resorts International, and Sony to promote engagement in corporate sustainability and social responsibility efforts.

WOO Sports

Seed Round in 2014
WOO Sports, Inc. is a Boston-based company that specializes in manufacturing digital performance trackers for kiteboarding. Founded in 2013 by three European kiteboarding enthusiasts, WOO has developed a unique onboard motion sensor device that tracks various metrics, such as jump height and airtime. This device connects wirelessly to users' iPhones, providing detailed insights into their riding sessions. By leveraging technology, WOO Sports aims to redefine the experience of action sports, enabling athletes to measure their performance and engage in friendly competition with peers and top professionals. The company's innovative approach addresses a gap in the market, as traditional performance assessment in action sports has historically relied on subjective judgment. WOO Sports, formerly known as KinematIQ Inc., rebranded in August 2014, reflecting its commitment to enhancing the way action sports are played, viewed, and consumed.

Precision Ventures

Venture Round in 2014
Precision Ventures, established in 2011 and located in Waltham, Massachusetts, specializes in identifying market opportunities and providing comprehensive concept solutions to global manufacturers. The company also offers a variety of GIS and IT consulting services, focusing on IT systems management, GIS consulting and development, CADD management and support, as well as technical project management. Precision Ventures serves enterprise clients primarily within the architectural, engineering, and construction industries, delivering tailored solutions to enhance operational efficiency and support business objectives.

Kalion

Seed Round in 2014
Kalion, Inc. is an early-stage industrial biotechnology company based in Milton, Massachusetts, focused on developing glucaric acid and S-3-hydroxybutyrolactone (3-HBL) from renewable sources. Established in 2010, Kalion utilizes green fermentation technology and advanced fermentation methods, employing patented microbes developed through proprietary synthetic biology techniques. The company's innovative approach aims to provide low-cost access to these important molecules, which have significant applications in the industrial chemical, pharmaceutical, and nutraceutical industries. Glucaric acid and 3-HBL have been recognized as key value-added chemicals derived from biomass, with potential in multi-billion dollar markets that are currently constrained by high costs and limited availability. Kalion's mission is to transform the traditional chemical industry by offering sustainable alternatives to oil-based materials, thereby promoting environmental sustainability and chemical purity.

TruTouch Technologies

Debt Financing in 2013
TruTouch Technologies, Inc. specializes in developing and manufacturing noninvasive alcohol testing systems aimed at enhancing workplace safety. The company’s flagship product, the TruTouch system, employs light technology to measure blood alcohol content through the skin while simultaneously verifying user identity through biometric data. Founded in 2005, TruTouch Technologies serves various sectors, including energy, transportation, warehousing, and community applications, with a focus on daily employee alcohol screening and ensuring safety in medical, law enforcement, and industrial environments. The company is headquartered in Sudbury, Massachusetts, with a research and development center located in Riverside, California.

Qstream

Series A in 2013
Qstream, Inc. is a software company that specializes in developing a mobile sales acceleration platform designed to enhance job proficiency and influence behavior within sales teams. Founded in 2008 and headquartered in Burlington, Massachusetts, Qstream serves clients across various sectors, including technology, financial services, and life sciences. The company operates engineering facilities in Dublin, Ireland, and Hood River, Oregon, while maintaining sales headquarters in Maidenhead, United Kingdom, and an office in San Francisco. Qstream's micro-learning platform enables organizations to manage and measure the human aspects of sales performance, providing analytics-driven insights that facilitate team excellence.

Crowdly

Seed Round in 2013
Crowdly is an advocate marketing platform based in Boston, Massachusetts, founded in 2011. The company specializes in connecting large consumer brands with their authentic advocates, facilitating the activation of these advocates to enhance word-of-mouth promotion and brand advocacy. By leveraging its platform, Crowdly enables brands to understand advocate behavior, which in turn helps them drive stronger branding and achieve a greater return on investment. The company's focus spans various sectors, including finance, social media, advertising, and social media marketing, positioning it as a key player in the advocate marketing landscape.

Siamab Therapeutics

Series B in 2013
Siamab Therapeutics is a biopharmaceutical company based in Newton, Massachusetts, focused on developing therapies for cancers that express abnormal carbohydrates or glycans. The company's technology platform facilitates the discovery of anti-tumor-associated carbohydrate antigen (anti-TACA) therapeutic antibodies. Siamab Therapeutics' pipeline includes ST1, a program targeting a tumor-associated carbohydrate antigen found in various solid tumors such as ovarian, prostate, pancreatic, gastric, and colon cancers. The company has a strategic collaboration with Boehringer Ingelheim and was founded in 2006. Its core technologies were licensed from the laboratory of Ajit Varki, an expert in glycobiology and sialic-acid biochemistry.

Groupize

Series A in 2013
Groupize, Inc. specializes in developing technology solutions for hotel chains and properties to streamline the management of group bookings and requests. The company offers a customizable white label site for planners to search and book groups online, facilitating access to live pricing and inventory. Additionally, it features a lead and eRFP management application on the Salesforce platform, which processes group leads and supports lead distribution and planner relationship management. Groupize also provides an automated booking solution and a group management page that assists organizers in planning and managing their events. The platform includes social tools for communication and engagement among group members, as well as a content portal for hotel administrators to manage property information. Founded in 2012, Groupize is headquartered in Gloucester, Massachusetts, with a technology office in Boston.

Avaxia Biologics

Series B in 2013
Avaxia Biologics, Inc. is a biopharmaceutical company based in Lexington, Massachusetts, focused on developing oral antibody therapeutics for a range of gastrointestinal diseases. Founded in 2005, the company utilizes a proprietary antibody platform to create treatments for conditions such as inflammatory bowel disease, celiac disease, necrotizing enterocolitis, radiation syndrome, oral mucositis, and type 2 diabetes. By concentrating on gut-targeted therapeutics, Avaxia aims to improve treatment options for patients suffering from these serious ailments. The company has established a strategic collaboration with Courtagen Life Sciences to enhance its product development efforts. Avaxia Biologics operates as a subsidiary of Circle33 LLC.

Raven360

Series A in 2013
Raven360, formerly known as Content Raven, is a Framingham, Massachusetts-based company that specializes in cloud-based content security and analytics software. Founded in 2011, the company provides solutions that enable enterprises to manage and protect their intellectual property and valuable content during external sharing. Its software offers features such as content distribution control, video and audio encryption, and user behavior analytics, empowering organizations to maintain oversight and security of their sensitive information.

Ubiqi Health

Convertible Note in 2013
Ubiqi Health is a health information technology company that aggregates data from patients with chronic conditions with a focus on assessing effectiveness of treatment between visits through a portal. The company assists care providers in administering care to patients by providing a way to collect patient-reported symptoms and treatment information. It also facilitates members to communicate with their care providers by giving a way to track their symptoms and treatment patterns. Ubiqi Health was founded in 2009 and is based in Boston, Massachusetts.

TruTouch Technologies

Series B in 2013
TruTouch Technologies, Inc. specializes in developing and manufacturing noninvasive alcohol testing systems aimed at enhancing workplace safety. The company’s flagship product, the TruTouch system, employs light technology to measure blood alcohol content through the skin while simultaneously verifying user identity through biometric data. Founded in 2005, TruTouch Technologies serves various sectors, including energy, transportation, warehousing, and community applications, with a focus on daily employee alcohol screening and ensuring safety in medical, law enforcement, and industrial environments. The company is headquartered in Sudbury, Massachusetts, with a research and development center located in Riverside, California.

Avaxia Biologics

Series B in 2012
Avaxia Biologics, Inc. is a biopharmaceutical company based in Lexington, Massachusetts, focused on developing oral antibody therapeutics for a range of gastrointestinal diseases. Founded in 2005, the company utilizes a proprietary antibody platform to create treatments for conditions such as inflammatory bowel disease, celiac disease, necrotizing enterocolitis, radiation syndrome, oral mucositis, and type 2 diabetes. By concentrating on gut-targeted therapeutics, Avaxia aims to improve treatment options for patients suffering from these serious ailments. The company has established a strategic collaboration with Courtagen Life Sciences to enhance its product development efforts. Avaxia Biologics operates as a subsidiary of Circle33 LLC.

Upland Localytics

Series B in 2012
Localytics is a mobile app analytics and marketing platform that helps businesses enhance their mobile app acquisition, engagement, and retention strategies. It offers a suite of tools that integrate marketing capabilities—such as push notifications, in-app messaging, and email marketing—with robust analytics features. This allows companies to utilize real-time user data for personalized and automated marketing campaigns. Localytics serves over 6,000 apps across more than 2 billion devices, catering to notable clients like Live Nation, HSN, Comcast, and The New York Times. By focusing on mobile and web app engagement, Localytics equips organizations with the insights and tools necessary for improving user interaction and loyalty.

Smart Lunches

Series A in 2012
Smart Lunches, Inc. is a Boston-based company that specializes in providing catering and food delivery services for children's lunches at schools, childcare centers, and summer camps across several regions, including Boston, Philadelphia, Chicago, New Jersey, Georgia, and Washington D.C. Founded in 2011, the company operates an online platform that allows parents to easily order meals for their children. Smart Lunches offers a diverse selection of hot and cold main dishes, sides, snacks, soups, and drinks, all prepared by local catering partners. The service is designed to ensure convenience and nutritional security for parents while delivering quality meals directly to schools, simplifying the lunch process for families.

JamHub

Series A in 2012
JamHub Corporation is a music technology company based in Whitinsville, Massachusetts, specializing in products designed for silent rehearsals. Founded in 2008 and formerly known as BreezSong LLC, JamHub offers a range of devices including the GreenRoom, BedRoom, and TourBus, which allow musicians to rehearse quietly using portable headphone mixers. The company also provides the Tracker MT16, an audio capture tool that converts live performances into editable multitrack files, as well as the BandLab songwriting and recording system. In addition to these core products, JamHub supplies various accessories such as connection packs, power supply cables, and hearing protection solutions. The company's offerings cater to a diverse clientele, including educators, students, entrepreneurs, and musicians, and are available for purchase through resellers, dealers, and online channels worldwide.

7AC Technologies

Venture Round in 2012
7AC Technologies Inc. is a company based in Beverly, Massachusetts, that specializes in innovative HVAC solutions using a unique membrane-isolated plastic plate technology. Founded in 2009 and formerly known as 7Solar Technologies, the company focuses on developing ultra-efficient liquid desiccant systems designed for commercial and industrial buildings. These systems offer significant energy savings, achieving over a 50% reduction in energy costs compared to traditional HVAC units. As of November 2020, 7AC Technologies operates as a subsidiary of Emerson Electric Co.

Avaxia Biologics

Series A in 2012
Avaxia Biologics, Inc. is a biopharmaceutical company based in Lexington, Massachusetts, focused on developing oral antibody therapeutics for a range of gastrointestinal diseases. Founded in 2005, the company utilizes a proprietary antibody platform to create treatments for conditions such as inflammatory bowel disease, celiac disease, necrotizing enterocolitis, radiation syndrome, oral mucositis, and type 2 diabetes. By concentrating on gut-targeted therapeutics, Avaxia aims to improve treatment options for patients suffering from these serious ailments. The company has established a strategic collaboration with Courtagen Life Sciences to enhance its product development efforts. Avaxia Biologics operates as a subsidiary of Circle33 LLC.

InCrowd

Series A in 2012
InCrowd, Inc. is a Boston-based company that operates an online market research platform designed for life sciences organizations. Established in 2011, InCrowd provides real-time feedback from a diverse range of healthcare professionals, including physicians, nurses, and pharmacists. The company's solutions include MicroEval, which evaluates the perceived benefits and barriers of target products while assessing market impact, and MicroTracker, which monitors brand performance against competitors using primary market indicators. Additionally, MicroTest helps identify the most appealing concepts and messages influencing prescribing behavior by providing preference rankings and key performance indicators. This innovative platform enables life sciences companies to obtain immediate insights and research data, significantly enhancing their ability to make informed decisions in product development and market strategy.

Mentor Works

Venture Round in 2012
Mentor Works is a company that specializes in government funding writing services for small businesses. It focuses on optimizing processes and resources to streamline the fundraising experience. The company employs a team of experienced grant writers who assist clients in identifying and securing government grants. Mentor Works aims to provide financial support for various business needs, including expansion, capital investments, technology adoption, hiring and training, as well as research and development initiatives. By guiding clients through each stage of the funding process, Mentor Works helps small businesses access the resources necessary for growth and innovation.

Prolific Works

Seed Round in 2011
Prolific Works is a developer of an online publishing platform that connects authors with readers, facilitating the promotion and visibility of their literary works. The platform enables authors to engage with their audience by providing tools for marketing, including sneak peeks and bonus content. By fostering these connections, Prolific Works helps authors build their following and effectively reach new readers, allowing them to concentrate on their writing while enhancing their overall visibility in the market.

VCharge

Seed Round in 2011
VCharge, Inc. is a technology company that specializes in intelligent infrastructure for managing transactive electric loads, primarily across Maine, Massachusetts, Pennsylvania, and expanding into international markets such as Germany, Ireland, and the United Kingdom. Founded in 2009 and headquartered in Providence, Rhode Island, VCharge develops the VNet power management platform, which coordinates the activities of distributed transactive load assets. The company also provides SmartBricks and SmartHydro, controllers for electric thermal storage heating systems, and VConsole, a web-based interface for users and utilities. VCharge focuses on retrofitting existing electric thermal storage systems, which are more common in Europe, to enhance energy efficiency and reduce costs for homeowners. Through energy arbitrage and grid services, VCharge helps users save significantly on heating costs while contributing to the stability and efficiency of the electric grid, particularly as the energy landscape shifts towards greater reliance on renewable sources.
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