Launchpad Venture Group is a Boston-based angel investment group that specializes in funding early-stage companies, particularly in technology and life sciences. Founded in 2000 and headquartered in Newton, Massachusetts, the group comprises over 60 active investors from diverse backgrounds, including technology, finance, and services. Launchpad targets innovative startups that address significant market opportunities, with typical investments ranging from $100,000 to $500,000. Beyond financial support, the group assists companies in scaling their operations by aiding in the recruitment of management, developing strategic partnerships, refining product strategies, and facilitating subsequent rounds of venture funding. Launchpad is well-connected to potential customers and service providers, enhancing its ability to contribute to the growth of its portfolio companies.
Surgicure Technologies is a biotechnology start-up focused on developing innovative medical instruments designed to enhance safety and efficiency during surgical procedures and recovery. Founded in 2018 by Irena Volkov and headquartered in Cambridge, Massachusetts, the company specializes in airway management solutions for both civilian and military applications. Surgicure's flagship product secures medical tubes placed within a patient's mouth, leveraging the oral cavity to prevent unnecessary harm and reduce adverse events. By providing devices that optimize patient breathing and improve deployment speed, Surgicure aims to support medical professionals in delivering high-quality care and performing surgeries more effectively.
AceUp
Series A in 2024
AceUp is a prominent provider of Human-Centered Leadership development solutions, focused on enhancing the capabilities of individuals and teams within innovative and purpose-driven organizations. The company specializes in upskilling leaders at all levels to navigate and lead through complex environments. AceUp employs a blend of one-on-one and team coaching, AI-driven micro-learning, and performance analytics to improve team engagement, alignment, and effectiveness. By addressing the employee development gap, AceUp offers personalized coaching from experts, enabling organizations to cultivate high-performing teams and unlock the full potential of their workforce.
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. By consolidating questions from various social media channels into a universal inbox, AsqMe streamlines communication and reduces the risk of overlooking important inquiries. This centralized approach enables clients to enhance audience engagement and effectively convert interactions into revenue streams, addressing the challenges associated with fragmented communication across multiple platforms.
Groma
Series A in 2023
Groma is a real estate investment, development, and management company that integrates technology to enhance its operations. The firm focuses on identifying potential acquisition opportunities through automated modeling, which provides valuable insights into market comparables, zoning research, and rent roll details. This technological approach allows Groma to produce financial models swiftly, enabling clients to act promptly and effectively when potential deals arise. By combining real estate expertise with innovative tools, Groma aims to deliver better outcomes for investors, tenants, and the communities it serves.
Jaia Robotics
Seed Round in 2022
Jaia Robotics specializes in the development of microsized autonomous and subsurface marine vehicles intended to revolutionize aquatic data collection. The company offers a multi-sensor configurable technology that is user-friendly and requires minimal training, significantly enhancing the efficiency and affordability of data collection compared to conventional crewed or uncrewed systems. By providing comprehensive data collection services, Jaia Robotics enables clients to access valuable aquatic data with improved ease and effectiveness.
FreightFlows
Seed Round in 2022
FreightFlows, Inc. is a maritime market intelligence company based in Boston, Massachusetts, founded in 2018. It specializes in providing predictive analytics for global trade, focusing on the needs of traders, shippers, owners, and brokers. The company has developed a data platform that sources, synthesizes, and analyzes current market data, enabling users to explore trends in market, port, and fleet activities. This platform allows clients to identify vessel availability, routes, and estimated time of arrival, while also gaining visibility into commodity cargoes and trade activities. Additionally, FreightFlows offers market analysis services to help clients navigate futures markets, manage commercial risks, and hedge against freight rate volatility.
Zippity
Seed Round in 2022
Zippity LLC, founded in 2015 and based in Boston, Massachusetts, specializes in onsite car maintenance and repair services. The company operates an innovative platform that allows customers to schedule various automotive services, such as tire changes, detailing, brake work, and more, at their home or workplace. Zippity provides a unique B2B operating system tailored specifically for the mobile automotive industry, enhancing the customer experience across multiple service segments. By offering the convenience of mobile garage services, Zippity aims to alleviate the difficulties associated with car ownership, enabling mechanics to perform comprehensive maintenance directly at the vehicle's location.
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, founded in 2015 and based in Boston, Massachusetts, specializes in onsite car maintenance and repair services. The company operates an innovative platform that allows customers to schedule various automotive services, such as tire changes, detailing, brake work, and more, at their home or workplace. Zippity provides a unique B2B operating system tailored specifically for the mobile automotive industry, enhancing the customer experience across multiple service segments. By offering the convenience of mobile garage services, Zippity aims to alleviate the difficulties associated with car ownership, enabling mechanics to perform comprehensive maintenance directly at the vehicle's location.
RaySecur
Series A in 2021
RaySecur Inc., based in Cambridge, Massachusetts, develops advanced 3D package scanning and imaging devices designed to detect concealed threats, including powders, solids, liquids, and chemical, biological, radiological, and explosive materials. Founded in 2018, the company offers the MailSecur system, which utilizes innovative millimeter-wave technology to provide real-time imaging and threat detection that surpasses traditional X-ray systems. RaySecur’s portable and easy-to-use devices require minimal training for mail screening and can fit in small mailrooms without the need for secure screening areas. Their technology is capable of identifying tiny quantities of substances, making it suitable for use by Fortune 500 companies and government organizations worldwide, ensuring the safety of personnel and critical assets.
Pumpspotting
Seed Round in 2021
Pumpspotting is a social network and companion app designed to support breastfeeding and pumping parents by fostering a community centered around milk, motherhood, and the best locations for nursing and pumping. The platform aims to alleviate the isolation often felt by nursing mothers by connecting them with like-minded individuals. Through its software, Pumpspotting allows users to share experiences and advice related to breastfeeding and baby feeding, while also providing a resource for identifying supportive environments for these activities. By promoting interaction and support among working mothers, Pumpspotting enhances the overall experience of parenting and feeding.
Metrobi
Seed Round in 2021
Metrobi Inc. is a Boston-based company established in 2016 that specializes in pre-scheduled and on-demand delivery services for business-to-business transactions. The company offers a mobile platform that utilizes artificial intelligence to facilitate local deliveries, allowing businesses to track their shipments and receive proof of delivery. Metrobi’s technology optimizes delivery routes for drivers, enabling efficient transportation of bulk products from stores or warehouses to their destinations. The platform is designed to enhance communication between businesses and local contractor drivers while streamlining in-house delivery operations. Additionally, Metrobi aims to support local food and beverage makers by providing logistics, financial, and marketing tools to assist in expanding their distribution capabilities.
Karvi
Series A in 2021
Karvi is transforming the auto market in Latin America by providing a digital platform that simplifies the process of buying certified pre-owned vehicles. The company connects customers with a wide network of dealerships, ensuring a seamless and transparent experience. By offering real-time stock information, Karvi empowers users with quality insights about the vehicles, promotes fair pricing, and streamlines the purchasing process. This approach not only facilitates informed decision-making but also enhances customer satisfaction, ultimately making the car buying experience more enjoyable and cost-effective.
Electra Vehicles
Seed Round in 2021
Electra Vehicles, Inc. specializes in developing software solutions for the electric vehicle and battery-electric industries, focusing on enhancing battery pack range, lifetime, and charging performance. Founded in 2015 and based in Boston, Massachusetts, the company offers a range of products, including EVE-Ai™ 360 Adaptive Controls, which utilize AI and machine learning to optimize battery management in electric vehicles. These controls are connected to the Cloud, allowing for real-time adjustments to battery performance. Additionally, Electra provides EVE-Ai™ Analytics, a web application designed for fleet managers to monitor and improve battery performance in electric fleets. Their EnPower™ Design Suite platform assists battery engineers in selecting from a database of over 300 cells for efficient design and simulation. Overall, Electra Vehicles aims to bridge performance and design gaps within the electric vehicle sector, facilitating the global transition to electrification.
VesprSolar
Seed Round in 2021
VesprSolar, founded in 2019 by Robert Sewell in Somerville, Massachusetts, specializes in manufacturing the V-Clamp, a system designed to enhance the efficiency and reliability of solar panel installations. The V-Clamp serves as a universal solution for securing solar panels, optimizing security while also improving strength and resilience. This innovative attachment solution aims to streamline the installation process, making it faster and more cost-effective for companies in the solar energy sector.
Paerpay
Pre Seed Round in 2021
Paerpay is a Boston-based company founded in 2017 that provides a contactless payment solution for merchants across the United States. The company offers an application that allows users to scan a code at their table to create a new bill or connect to an existing one, facilitating payments, splitting costs, tipping, and managing bills seamlessly. This service eliminates the need for merchants to change their point-of-sale systems or payment processors, and it does not require customers to download any additional applications. Paerpay aims to enhance the dining experience by providing a simple and efficient way for patrons to handle their transactions.
Trusst
Seed Round in 2021
Trusst is a mental health platform that specializes in remote therapy services. It allows users to connect with local mental health experts by selecting a convenient location for their sessions. The platform enables patients to confidentially communicate with licensed therapists through messaging and voice calls, providing access to professional mental health support that may have previously been difficult to obtain. By focusing on local expertise, Trusst aims to enhance the accessibility and effectiveness of mental health care for individuals seeking assistance.
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 company founded in 2019 and based in Topsfield, Massachusetts, that specializes in a mobile application designed for fishing enthusiasts. The Guidesly platform connects anglers with trusted fishing guides, facilitating a seamless process for users to find, review, and book guided fishing trips for various environments, including saltwater and freshwater. The application not only simplifies the search and booking experience for anglers but also provides guides with tools to manage their businesses effectively. By offering a user-friendly interface, Guidesly aims to enhance the outdoor experience for both anglers and guides, fostering a community around guided fishing adventures.
Cognoptix
Venture Round in 2020
Cognoptix, Inc. is a healthcare company based in Marlborough, Massachusetts, focused on the early detection and diagnosis of Alzheimer's disease through a non-invasive eye scanning test. The company has developed the SAPPHIRE II, a clinical device that allows for in-office examinations by clinicians. This innovative technology utilizes a fluorescent ligand eye scanning technique, where a beta amyloid-specific compound is applied to the eye and then analyzed by the SAPPHIRE II instrument. By measuring amyloid aggregates in the eye's lens, Cognoptix aims to provide a quick, reliable, and cost-effective method for early diagnosis, ultimately enabling timely treatment for patients. Founded in 2001, Cognoptix was previously known as Neuroptix Corporation before rebranding in 2012.
Kuva Systems
Venture Round in 2020
Kuva Systems, founded in 2015 and based in Cambridge, Massachusetts, has created an industrial IoT solution focused on monitoring and quantifying methane and volatile organic compound (VOC) emissions. The company's infrared imaging system automatically detects and measures these emissions, providing operators with annotated video clips of leaks. It captures emission events in both day-only and day-night modes, and transfers the quantified visuals to the cloud in real-time. This technology enables oil and gas companies to efficiently monitor their assets and manage environmental compliance.
Tally Street
Seed Round in 2020
Tally Street, Inc. is a Boston-based company that develops software aimed at improving cash flow for small and midsize businesses by leveraging their existing accounting data. The platform helps businesses uncover valuable insights about customer lifetime value, sales trends, and product pricing. It provides tools to identify profitable customers, assess risks, optimize sales funnels, and track key performance metrics such as customer retention rates and incoming cash flow forecasts. By employing artificial intelligence and statistical analysis, Tally Street enables business owners to make informed decisions, prioritize collections, and enhance overall financial performance. Incorporated in 2019, Tally Street focuses on assisting modern accounting and finance firms in serving their clients more efficiently and profitably.
Radical Plastics
Seed Round in 2020
Radical Plastics, Inc., based in Winchester, Massachusetts, develops biodegradable plastic compounds designed to address plastic pollution. Incorporated in 2018, the company utilizes a proprietary, naturally occurring catalyst to blend with conventional plastics, making them fully biodegradable in the natural environment. Their innovative technology offers soil degradable compounds specifically for agricultural film, providing an economically viable solution for brands seeking drop-in replacements for traditional plastics. Through its commitment to sustainability, Radical Plastics aims to contribute to reducing plastic waste and promoting environmental health.
Pumpspotting
Venture Round in 2020
Pumpspotting is a social network and companion app designed to support breastfeeding and pumping parents by fostering a community centered around milk, motherhood, and the best locations for nursing and pumping. The platform aims to alleviate the isolation often felt by nursing mothers by connecting them with like-minded individuals. Through its software, Pumpspotting allows users to share experiences and advice related to breastfeeding and baby feeding, while also providing a resource for identifying supportive environments for these activities. By promoting interaction and support among working mothers, Pumpspotting enhances the overall experience of parenting and feeding.
Because
Seed Round in 2020
Because is a conversion rate optimization and personalization platform designed specifically for Shopify merchants. It harnesses data from various sources, including Klaviyo, Yotpo, Loyalty Lion, and Recharge, to create dynamic website experiences that enhance consumer engagement. By allowing merchants to easily optimize product pages—such as modifying descriptions, managing customer testimonials, and updating promotions without coding—Because empowers small businesses to efficiently improve their online presence. This approach has proven effective, with brands like Tom Brady’s TB12 and Hello Kitty reporting conversion increases of over 23%. With the online retail sector facing significant challenges in converting site traffic, Because provides a comprehensive solution to help merchants maximize their sales potential.
RaySecur
Seed Round in 2019
RaySecur Inc., based in Cambridge, Massachusetts, develops advanced 3D package scanning and imaging devices designed to detect concealed threats, including powders, solids, liquids, and chemical, biological, radiological, and explosive materials. Founded in 2018, the company offers the MailSecur system, which utilizes innovative millimeter-wave technology to provide real-time imaging and threat detection that surpasses traditional X-ray systems. RaySecur’s portable and easy-to-use devices require minimal training for mail screening and can fit in small mailrooms without the need for secure screening areas. Their technology is capable of identifying tiny quantities of substances, making it suitable for use by Fortune 500 companies and government organizations worldwide, ensuring the safety of personnel and critical assets.
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 prominent provider of Human-Centered Leadership development solutions, focused on enhancing the capabilities of individuals and teams within innovative and purpose-driven organizations. The company specializes in upskilling leaders at all levels to navigate and lead through complex environments. AceUp employs a blend of one-on-one and team coaching, AI-driven micro-learning, and performance analytics to improve team engagement, alignment, and effectiveness. By addressing the employee development gap, AceUp offers personalized coaching from experts, enabling organizations to cultivate high-performing teams and unlock the full potential of their workforce.
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 dermatology care service that provides patients with rapid access to expert dermatological consultations for skin, hair, or nail concerns. Through its application, the company facilitates a streamlined process where patients receive a diagnosis and personalized care plan within two days. Piction Health employs artificial intelligence to enhance the experience for both patients and healthcare providers, enabling primary care physicians to obtain quick second opinions on complex skin conditions. This approach not only improves patient outcomes but also reduces unnecessary repeat visits and ineffective treatments, ultimately accelerating access to high-quality dermatology care from the comfort of home.
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, founded in 2015 and based in Boston, Massachusetts, specializes in onsite car maintenance and repair services. The company operates an innovative platform that allows customers to schedule various automotive services, such as tire changes, detailing, brake work, and more, at their home or workplace. Zippity provides a unique B2B operating system tailored specifically for the mobile automotive industry, enhancing the customer experience across multiple service segments. By offering the convenience of mobile garage services, Zippity aims to alleviate the difficulties associated with car ownership, enabling mechanics to perform comprehensive maintenance directly at the vehicle's location.
Electra Vehicles
Pre Seed Round in 2018
Electra Vehicles, Inc. specializes in developing software solutions for the electric vehicle and battery-electric industries, focusing on enhancing battery pack range, lifetime, and charging performance. Founded in 2015 and based in Boston, Massachusetts, the company offers a range of products, including EVE-Ai™ 360 Adaptive Controls, which utilize AI and machine learning to optimize battery management in electric vehicles. These controls are connected to the Cloud, allowing for real-time adjustments to battery performance. Additionally, Electra provides EVE-Ai™ Analytics, a web application designed for fleet managers to monitor and improve battery performance in electric fleets. Their EnPower™ Design Suite platform assists battery engineers in selecting from a database of over 300 cells for efficient design and simulation. Overall, Electra Vehicles aims to bridge performance and design gaps within the electric vehicle sector, facilitating the global transition to electrification.
Peach
Series B in 2018
Peach partners with local restaurants to provide online lunch delivery services for companies in metropolitan areas such as Seattle, Boston, and Phoenix. Founded in 2014 and headquartered in Seattle, the company aims to enhance employee workday energy by offering wholesome and fulfilling lunches. Through its mobile application, Peach allows businesses to offer subsidized meal programs, where employees can receive daily menus from local restaurants via text and place orders for individuals or groups. This convenient service supports companies in fostering a positive workplace culture by providing a reliable lunch benefit for their teams. In recognition of its innovative approach, Peach was named one of Geekwire's Top 200 Pacific Northwest Start-Ups in 2015.
Gravyty
Venture Round in 2018
Gravyty is a company that focuses on enhancing the effectiveness of fundraising efforts through its innovative platform. By facilitating personalized outreach and accelerating the qualification of prospects, Gravyty helps organizations deepen relationships with existing donors while also increasing revenue without the need for additional staff. Additionally, the company offers a platform aimed at managing online alumni career communities, which connects students and alumni through their social networks. This functionality enables educational institutions and non-profit organizations to foster engagement, mentoring, and development opportunities among their alumni and supporters, ultimately enhancing community interaction and support.
EnergySage
Series A in 2018
EnergySage, LLC is an online marketplace based in Boston, Massachusetts, specializing in solar and clean energy technologies for homeowners, businesses, and non-profits. Founded in 2009, the company provides a platform that offers educational resources and analytical tools, helping consumers identify and compare suitable clean energy solutions, including rooftop solar, battery storage, community solar, heat pumps, and electric vehicle charging. Through its service, EnergySage guides potential buyers in requesting and evaluating competitive quotes from pre-screened installers, facilitating a convenient and cost-effective shopping experience for clean energy products and services.
CleanFiber
Venture Round in 2018
CleanFiber, LLC specializes in producing high-performance cellulose insulation materials made from recycled corrugated cardboard for residential and commercial construction. Founded in 2013 and based in Blasdell, New York, with an additional office in Buffalo, CleanFiber transitioned from its previous name, UltraCell Insulation, in September 2018. The company focuses on providing sustainable, carbon-negative insulation solutions that can be applied in attics, walls, and floors, catering to both new construction and retrofit projects. CleanFiber's products not only enhance fire resistance in buildings but also offer a cost-competitive alternative for construction companies, supporting environmentally friendly building practices. The company is currently expanding its production capabilities to meet growing demand.
Zagster
Series C in 2018
Zagster Inc. specializes in designing, building, and operating bike-sharing programs for various entities, including universities, corporate campuses, hotels, and residential communities across North America. Founded in 2007 and headquartered in Cambridge, Massachusetts, the company provides a comprehensive bike-sharing solution that encompasses system design, installation, sharing technology, maintenance, and rider support services. Zagster's mobile application allows users to unlock, ride, and return bikes conveniently, enhancing accessibility to biking as a form of transportation. The company also offers services for shared scooters and electric bikes, catering to communities of all sizes and aiming to promote biking as a preferred mode of transport.
Diesel Labs
Seed Round in 2018
Diesel Labs, Inc. is a mobile video analytics company based in Boston, Massachusetts, founded in 2016. It specializes in helping marketers convert television ad campaigns into targeted mobile video campaigns by utilizing proprietary technology. Diesel Labs measures audience attention across various entertainment platforms, including social media channels like Twitter, YouTube, TikTok, Facebook, and Instagram. By analyzing engagement data from millions of viewers, the company provides insights that assist media companies in making informed decisions regarding content creation, distribution, and success measurement. Its services streamline cross-channel media planning, enabling clients to efficiently develop mobile campaigns and enhance audience engagement and subscribership without the need for extensive resource allocation.
Meenta
Seed Round in 2018
Meenta, Inc. operates a cloud-based platform that facilitates the booking and management of samples for gene sequencing, primarily serving research scientists and service providers in the life sciences sector. Founded in 2016 and based in Boston, Massachusetts, Meenta aims to streamline the fragmented life sciences outsourcing market by providing a centralized marketplace for scientific equipment and clinical tests. The platform enables users to efficiently find, book, and send samples to various host sites, thereby enhancing access to laboratory services and fostering collaboration among researchers.
Medumo
Seed Round in 2018
Medumo, Inc. is a healthcare technology company based in Boston, Massachusetts, founded in 2013. It offers a care management platform that automates the delivery of timely instructions to patients through SMS and email. Medumo's product, CareTours, provides healthcare organizations with the ability to send automated, turn-by-turn guidance to patients, enhancing engagement while reducing the burden on healthcare staff. By integrating mobile communication and artificial intelligence, Medumo enables providers to deliver the right information at the right time, ultimately improving patient outcomes and fostering a more knowledgeable healthcare environment. In 2019, Medumo became a subsidiary of Koninklijke Philips N.V., further expanding its reach in the healthcare sector.
Folia Health
Pre Seed Round in 2018
Folia Health, Inc., founded in 2016 and based in Cambridge, Massachusetts, has developed a web application that allows family caregivers to record daily observations regarding a patient's health. This innovative platform facilitates the entry of health outcomes data, which can be shared with the care team during medical appointments, thereby improving patient care. By focusing on the experiences of caregivers and patients dealing with complex diseases, Folia Health provides a valuable tool for parents of children with chronic conditions. The application supports precision diagnostics and patient-centered drug development by capturing longitudinal data and offering proprietary analytic methods. This approach aims to enhance the understanding of disease burden and treatment impact, contributing to a more home-centered, data-driven healthcare ecosystem.
Pepperlane
Seed Round in 2018
Pepperlane is a training platform dedicated to helping mothers start, run, and grow their own businesses from home. The company offers a range of resources, including coaching, expert guidance, and essential knowledge, aimed at empowering stay-at-home mothers to develop their entrepreneurial skills. By fostering a supportive community, Pepperlane enables these women to transform their ideas into successful ventures, ultimately promoting financial independence and personal growth.
Rosie
Venture Round in 2017
Rosie is a prominent online grocery shopping platform designed to enhance the convenience of purchasing groceries from local stores. By collaborating with leading independent grocers and wholesalers, Rosie offers a user-friendly ecommerce experience, comprehensive delivery logistics, and effective marketing solutions. The platform utilizes proprietary data analytics to connect consumers with a wide range of retailers, allowing them to discover and purchase desired products easily. As a trusted partner to numerous national wholesalers, Rosie prioritizes local shopping and supports community-based grocery options, making it a preferred choice for consumers looking for accessible and diverse grocery shopping experiences.
Repsly
Seed Round in 2017
Repsly, Inc. specializes in mobile software solutions designed to enhance field activity management for organizations with field representatives. Founded in 2010 and based in Boston, Massachusetts, Repsly's platform enables teams to efficiently perform various functions, such as taking replenishment orders, merchandising, and conducting inspections. The software serves industries including pharmaceuticals, healthcare, fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG), and merchandising services, providing tools for field sales, marketing, and lead management. The mobile app allows retail execution specialists to collect real-time data and insights, while the manager's dashboard helps identify opportunities at retail locations. Repsly centralizes sales and field activity data, linking in-store actions to their impact on sales, and supports over 1,000 field teams across more than 80 countries in optimizing their performance.
Newmetrix
Series A in 2017
Newmetrix is a technology company that offers a cloud-based video management platform aimed at minimizing risks on construction job sites through the integration of human and artificial intelligence. The platform leverages machine learning to analyze images and videos from various projects, categorizing them with construction-specific tags. This capability helps clients address challenges related to management, collaboration, search, and analysis of industrial visual content, thereby enhancing safety and operational efficiency in the construction industry.
CIMCON Lighting
Series B in 2017
CIMCON Lighting, Inc. specializes in developing web-based wireless outdoor lighting management solutions for various types of street lights, including traditional, LED, and solar. The company's systems enable utilities, municipalities, and commercial customers to monitor and control outdoor lighting fixtures effectively. Its offerings include LightingGale software for automated streetlight management, the iSLC-3100 wireless lighting controller, and the NearSky platform, which facilitates the integration of smart city applications such as air quality monitoring and public safety enhancements. CIMCON's technologies have been implemented in over 50 cities across 16 countries, contributing to decreased energy consumption and maintenance costs. The company serves a diverse clientele, including outdoor lighting manufacturers, contractors, and government entities, and is headquartered in Burlington, Massachusetts. Founded in 2012, CIMCON Lighting aims to improve urban living by leveraging existing streetlight infrastructure as a foundation for connected smart city solutions.
Cambridge Blockchain
Convertible Note in 2017
Cambridge Blockchain, Inc. is a company that develops blockchain-based identity management and compliance software solutions specifically 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 them while facilitating compliance with stringent data privacy regulations. Its platform is designed to enhance the customer experience by eliminating redundant compliance steps and providing an asset-agnostic control layer for blockchain transactions. This approach enables financial businesses to effectively manage sensitive data and meet evolving identity compliance requirements. As of December 2020, Cambridge Blockchain operates as a subsidiary of Blockchains, LLC.
KnipBio
Series B in 2017
KnipBio, Inc. is a biotechnology company based in Lowell, Massachusetts, established in 2013. It focuses on developing sustainable and responsible feed solutions for the aquaculture industry, primarily through its innovative product, KnipBio Meal (KBM). This product serves as a protein-rich replacement for traditional fishmeal, combining the benefits of high-quality protein and carotenoids in a single, effective formulation. KnipBio employs naturally occurring microbe strains that convert abundant and low-cost feedstocks, such as ethanol and methanol, into nutritious single-cell protein. By addressing the challenges of animal nutrition, KnipBio aims to provide livestock owners with affordable and efficient feed alternatives, contributing to the evolution of sustainable aquaculture practices.
Agile Devices
Venture Round in 2017
Agile Devices specializes in the development of innovative microcatheter devices, notably the Angler™ steerable and deflectable microcatheter. This advanced device combines the functionality of a standard microcatheter with the ability to actively deflect and steer its distal tip during procedures. By enabling clinicians to navigate complex anatomical pathways more effectively, the Angler™ aims to reduce or eliminate the need for device exchanges, thereby decreasing procedure time, cost, and associated risks. Agile Devices' products are particularly valuable in emergency medical situations, such as strokes or acute arterial bleeding, where timely interventions are critical. The design of their microcatheters incorporates flexible and stiff segments, facilitating easier navigation through the body and enhancing the overall efficiency of catheter-based interventional procedures.
Qstream
Series B in 2016
Qstream, Inc. is a software as a service company that offers a mobile sales acceleration platform designed to enhance job proficiency and drive behavioral change within sales teams. Founded in 2008 and headquartered in Burlington, Massachusetts, Qstream serves various industries, including technology, financial services, and life sciences. The company specializes in micro-learning and analytics, aiming to improve the effectiveness of sales personnel through measurable outcomes. Qstream also has engineering facilities in Dublin, Ireland, and Hood River, Oregon, along with sales headquarters in Maidenhead, United Kingdom, and an office in San Francisco.
Concentric
Series A in 2016
Concentric Inc. specializes in agent-based simulation technology that enables organizations to integrate data and tools into a cohesive framework. The company’s platform provides actionable insights by allowing users to test go-to-market strategies and forecast sales and brand metrics in real-time. Concentric's services include licensing, consulting, support, and development, catering to clients both in the United States and internationally. The firm has established a strategic alliance with Phoenix Strategic Advisors to enhance its offerings. Founded in 2010 and headquartered in Cambridge, Massachusetts, Concentric aims to empower businesses to address critical "what-if" scenarios, ultimately improving their marketing effectiveness and return on investment in analytics.
Netra
Seed Round in 2016
Netra, Inc. is a Boston-based company that specializes in visual intelligence and image recognition technologies. Founded in 2013, it develops applications that leverage computer vision, artificial intelligence, and deep learning to automate the understanding and analysis of images and videos. Its solutions are designed to help businesses monitor consumer engagement with their products and ensure brand safety by detecting unsafe content in real-time. Netra's video summary platform also provides contextual analysis across various industries, allowing users to integrate its technology into existing processes via an online dashboard or API. The company serves a diverse clientele, including brands, agencies, market research firms, and enterprise software customers.
EnergySage
Venture Round in 2016
EnergySage, LLC is an online marketplace based in Boston, Massachusetts, specializing in solar and clean energy technologies for homeowners, businesses, and non-profits. Founded in 2009, the company provides a platform that offers educational resources and analytical tools, helping consumers identify and compare suitable clean energy solutions, including rooftop solar, battery storage, community solar, heat pumps, and electric vehicle charging. Through its service, EnergySage guides potential buyers in requesting and evaluating competitive quotes from pre-screened installers, facilitating a convenient and cost-effective shopping experience for clean energy products and services.
Listenwise
Seed Round in 2016
Listenwise is a subscription-based e-learning platform that focuses on enhancing literacy and learning through engaging audio content. The company curates a selection of podcasts and public radio stories, transforming them into rigorous academic materials that support diverse classroom instruction. By integrating authentic voices and non-fiction narratives into the educational experience, Listenwise helps students develop essential listening skills while connecting their learning to real-world contexts. This approach not only advances literacy but also provides differentiated instruction tailored to meet the needs of various learners.
Campus SIMs
Venture Round in 2016
CampusSIMs, Inc. is a mobile service provider tailored for international students studying in the United States. Originally established in 2011 as Campus TVs, Inc., the company rebranded to CampusSIMs, Inc. in 2016. Headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts, CampusSIMs focuses on offering communication solutions that cater specifically to the needs of its international clientele, facilitating their connectivity while they pursue their education 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 focused on enhancing brain rehabilitation through innovative technology. The company offers a mobile app, Constant Therapy, which is designed for individuals with brain injuries or cognitive disorders. This app provides users with access to clinically-proven exercises aimed at rebuilding cognitive, speech, and language functions. By utilizing adaptive technology and artificial intelligence, Constant Therapy integrates therapy into daily life, allowing users to engage in their rehabilitation anytime and anywhere. With over 140 million tasks completed, the platform has established the largest brain rehabilitation database, which supports the evolution of therapy practices and provides valuable insights for enterprises in the field.
Building Conversations
Angel Round in 2016
Building Conversations specializes in augmented reality solutions designed for real estate developers and architecture firms. The company offers a mobile app that enhances communication among stakeholders by providing a platform for visualizing architectural concepts. This innovative tool is customizable and aims to streamline the building proposal process, addressing various challenges faced by users, whether they are involved in small neighborhood projects or large-scale developments. By facilitating clearer communication, Building Conversations enables designers to effectively convey their ideas, ultimately saving time and resources in the architectural design process.
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 offers a cloud-based video management platform aimed at minimizing risks on construction job sites through the integration of human and artificial intelligence. The platform leverages machine learning to analyze images and videos from various projects, categorizing them with construction-specific tags. This capability helps clients address challenges related to management, collaboration, search, and analysis of industrial visual content, thereby enhancing safety and operational efficiency in the construction industry.
Zagster
Series A in 2015
Zagster Inc. specializes in designing, building, and operating bike-sharing programs for various entities, including universities, corporate campuses, hotels, and residential communities across North America. Founded in 2007 and headquartered in Cambridge, Massachusetts, the company provides a comprehensive bike-sharing solution that encompasses system design, installation, sharing technology, maintenance, and rider support services. Zagster's mobile application allows users to unlock, ride, and return bikes conveniently, enhancing accessibility to biking as a form of transportation. The company also offers services for shared scooters and electric bikes, catering to communities of all sizes and aiming to promote biking as a preferred mode of transport.
Repsly
Seed Round in 2015
Repsly, Inc. specializes in mobile software solutions designed to enhance field activity management for organizations with field representatives. Founded in 2010 and based in Boston, Massachusetts, Repsly's platform enables teams to efficiently perform various functions, such as taking replenishment orders, merchandising, and conducting inspections. The software serves industries including pharmaceuticals, healthcare, fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG), and merchandising services, providing tools for field sales, marketing, and lead management. The mobile app allows retail execution specialists to collect real-time data and insights, while the manager's dashboard helps identify opportunities at retail locations. Repsly centralizes sales and field activity data, linking in-store actions to their impact on sales, and supports over 1,000 field teams across more than 80 countries in optimizing their performance.
EnergySage
Series A in 2015
EnergySage, LLC is an online marketplace based in Boston, Massachusetts, specializing in solar and clean energy technologies for homeowners, businesses, and non-profits. Founded in 2009, the company provides a platform that offers educational resources and analytical tools, helping consumers identify and compare suitable clean energy solutions, including rooftop solar, battery storage, community solar, heat pumps, and electric vehicle charging. Through its service, EnergySage guides potential buyers in requesting and evaluating competitive quotes from pre-screened installers, facilitating a convenient and cost-effective shopping experience for clean energy products and services.
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 is a subscription-based e-learning platform that focuses on enhancing literacy and learning through engaging audio content. The company curates a selection of podcasts and public radio stories, transforming them into rigorous academic materials that support diverse classroom instruction. By integrating authentic voices and non-fiction narratives into the educational experience, Listenwise helps students develop essential listening skills while connecting their learning to real-world contexts. This approach not only advances literacy but also provides differentiated instruction tailored to meet the needs of various learners.
Qstream
Series A in 2015
Qstream, Inc. is a software as a service company that offers a mobile sales acceleration platform designed to enhance job proficiency and drive behavioral change within sales teams. Founded in 2008 and headquartered in Burlington, Massachusetts, Qstream serves various industries, including technology, financial services, and life sciences. The company specializes in micro-learning and analytics, aiming to improve the effectiveness of sales personnel through measurable outcomes. Qstream also has engineering facilities in Dublin, Ireland, and Hood River, Oregon, along with sales headquarters in Maidenhead, United Kingdom, and an office in San Francisco.
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
Cognoptix, Inc. is a healthcare company based in Marlborough, Massachusetts, focused on the early detection and diagnosis of Alzheimer's disease through a non-invasive eye scanning test. The company has developed the SAPPHIRE II, a clinical device that allows for in-office examinations by clinicians. This innovative technology utilizes a fluorescent ligand eye scanning technique, where a beta amyloid-specific compound is applied to the eye and then analyzed by the SAPPHIRE II instrument. By measuring amyloid aggregates in the eye's lens, Cognoptix aims to provide a quick, reliable, and cost-effective method for early diagnosis, ultimately enabling timely treatment for patients. Founded in 2001, Cognoptix was previously known as Neuroptix Corporation before rebranding in 2012.
Repsly
Seed Round in 2014
Repsly, Inc. specializes in mobile software solutions designed to enhance field activity management for organizations with field representatives. Founded in 2010 and based in Boston, Massachusetts, Repsly's platform enables teams to efficiently perform various functions, such as taking replenishment orders, merchandising, and conducting inspections. The software serves industries including pharmaceuticals, healthcare, fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG), and merchandising services, providing tools for field sales, marketing, and lead management. The mobile app allows retail execution specialists to collect real-time data and insights, while the manager's dashboard helps identify opportunities at retail locations. Repsly centralizes sales and field activity data, linking in-store actions to their impact on sales, and supports over 1,000 field teams across more than 80 countries in optimizing their performance.
Windgap Medical
Seed Round in 2014
Windgap Medical Inc. is a biotechnology company that specializes in the manufacture of compact epinephrine autoinjectors designed for the treatment of anaphylaxis, a severe allergic reaction. Established in 2011, the company is headquartered in Watertown, Massachusetts. Windgap Medical's innovative auto-injectors are filled with heat-stable epinephrine, which enhances the temperature resilience and shelf life of the medication. This feature allows healthcare providers to effectively administer epinephrine to patients experiencing acute allergy attacks, improving their chances of recovery during critical moments.
InfoBionic
Series B in 2014
InfoBionic, Inc., founded in 2011 and based in Lowell, Massachusetts, specializes in remote patient monitoring and cardiac diagnostic services through its cloud-based platform, MoMe™. The MoMe System is designed to enhance the detection of cardiac arrhythmias, allowing healthcare providers to access vital patient data anytime and anywhere. By replicating in-hospital telemetry data, the platform streams continuous electrocardiogram, respiration, and motion data to the cloud for real-time analysis. This innovation aims to improve clinical efficiency and patient care, enabling physicians to monitor and treat cardiac complications effectively.
Siamab Therapeutics
Series B in 2014
Siamab Therapeutics is a biopharmaceutical company that focuses on developing therapies aimed at cancers characterized by the presence of abnormal carbohydrates, or glycans, on cancer cells. The company has created a technology platform that facilitates the discovery and development of anti-TACA therapeutic antibodies, which target tumor-associated carbohydrate antigens found in various solid tumors, including ovarian, prostate, pancreatic, gastric, and colon cancers. Founded in 2006 and based in Newton, Massachusetts, Siamab Therapeutics has licensed core technologies from the laboratory of glycobiology expert Ajit Varki. The company collaborates with a team of scientists and advisors specializing in oncology, glycoimmunology, and antibody engineering to advance its therapeutic programs.
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 based in Boston, Massachusetts, that specializes in sustainability and corporate responsibility programs for global corporations. Founded in 2010, the company, formerly known as Practically Green, LLC, empowers organizations to engage their employees in impactful initiatives through persuasive technology. WeSpire's platform incorporates dynamic content, social levers, and gamification, utilizing applied behavioral science to drive participation and measure outcomes across various areas, including energy, water, waste, transportation, food, volunteerism, and corporate citizenship. The company collaborates with prominent brands such as Unilever, MGM Resorts International, and Sony to foster engagement in sustainability and well-being programs, helping organizations achieve measurable positive impacts.
WOO Sports
Seed Round in 2014
WOO Sports, Inc. specializes in the manufacture of digital performance trackers specifically designed for kiteboarding. The company produces a device called WOO, which tracks various metrics of a rider's performance, such as jump height and airtime. This device connects wirelessly to users' iPhones, providing detailed insights into their sessions. Founded in 2013 by three European kiteboarders, WOO Sports aims to revolutionize the measurement of performance in action sports, an area traditionally reliant on subjective human judgment. By enabling athletes to quantify their performance, share results, and compete with peers and top competitors, WOO Sports enhances the overall experience of action sports. The company, originally known as KinematIQ Inc., rebranded to WOO Sports in August 2014 and is headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts.
Precision Ventures
Venture Round in 2014
Precision Ventures, incorporated in 2011 and based in Waltham, Massachusetts, specializes in identifying market opportunities and delivering comprehensive concept solutions to global manufacturers. The company also provides GIS and IT consulting services, catering to enterprise clients with offerings that include IT systems management, GIS consulting and development, CADD management, and technical project management. Precision Ventures supports various sectors, particularly the architectural, engineering, and construction industries, by addressing their unique technological and consulting needs.
Kalion
Seed Round in 2014
Kalion, Inc. is an early-stage industrial biotechnology company based in Milton, Massachusetts, specializing in the development of glucaric acid and S-3 hydroxybutyrolactone (3-HBL) derived from renewable sources. Founded in 2010, the company employs green fermentation technology and advanced fermentation methods utilizing patented microbes to produce these valuable chemicals. Glucaric acid and 3-HBL are recognized as significant value-added chemicals from biomass, with applications in the industrial, pharmaceutical, and nutraceutical sectors. Kalion aims to transform the traditional chemical industry by offering cost-effective access to these compounds, addressing limitations related to their availability and pricing in multi-billion dollar markets.
TruTouch Technologies
Debt Financing in 2013
TruTouch Technologies, Inc. specializes in the development and manufacturing of noninvasive alcohol testing systems aimed at enhancing worksite safety. Established in 2005, the company is headquartered in Sudbury, Massachusetts, with a research and development facility in Riverside, California. Its flagship product, the TruTouch system, employs biometric technology to assess blood alcohol content through the skin while confirming user identity. The company's offerings cater to various sectors, including energy, transportation, warehousing, and community services, and are utilized for applications such as employee screening, medical diagnostics, law enforcement, and workplace safety. By providing accurate and real-time alcohol measurement solutions, TruTouch Technologies plays a crucial role in promoting safety and compliance in various environments.
Qstream
Series A in 2013
Qstream, Inc. is a software as a service company that offers a mobile sales acceleration platform designed to enhance job proficiency and drive behavioral change within sales teams. Founded in 2008 and headquartered in Burlington, Massachusetts, Qstream serves various industries, including technology, financial services, and life sciences. The company specializes in micro-learning and analytics, aiming to improve the effectiveness of sales personnel through measurable outcomes. Qstream also has engineering facilities in Dublin, Ireland, and Hood River, Oregon, along with sales headquarters in Maidenhead, United Kingdom, and an office in San Francisco.
Crowdly
Seed Round in 2013
Crowdly is an advocate marketing platform based in Boston, Massachusetts, that enables large consumer brands to connect with and activate their authentic advocates. Founded in 2011, the company focuses on enhancing word-of-mouth promotion and brand advocacy by allowing brands to build a community of engaged supporters. Through its platform, Crowdly provides insights into advocate behavior, helping companies strengthen their branding efforts and achieve a higher return on investment. The company operates within the realms of finance, social media, advertising, and marketing, offering a comprehensive solution for brands seeking to leverage the power of advocacy in their marketing strategies.
Siamab Therapeutics
Series B in 2013
Siamab Therapeutics is a biopharmaceutical company that focuses on developing therapies aimed at cancers characterized by the presence of abnormal carbohydrates, or glycans, on cancer cells. The company has created a technology platform that facilitates the discovery and development of anti-TACA therapeutic antibodies, which target tumor-associated carbohydrate antigens found in various solid tumors, including ovarian, prostate, pancreatic, gastric, and colon cancers. Founded in 2006 and based in Newton, Massachusetts, Siamab Therapeutics has licensed core technologies from the laboratory of glycobiology expert Ajit Varki. The company collaborates with a team of scientists and advisors specializing in oncology, glycoimmunology, and antibody engineering to advance its therapeutic programs.
Groupize
Series A in 2013
Groupize, Inc. is a technology company that specializes in providing solutions for hotel chains and properties to streamline the management of group requests and bookings. The company offers a customizable white label platform that enables planners to search for and book group accommodations online while accessing real-time pricing and inventory. Their services include a lead management application for processing group leads, a lead distribution portal for sharing information among hotel chains, and a group management page that assists organizers in planning their trips. Additionally, Groupize features social tools for effective communication and a content portal for property administrators to update information directly. Founded in 2012 and headquartered in Gloucester, Massachusetts, with a technology office in Boston, Groupize emphasizes data security and seamless integration with travel and expense tracking systems to enhance the experience for both planners and attendees.
Avaxia Biologics
Series B in 2013
Avaxia Biologics, Inc. is a biopharmaceutical company based in Lexington, Massachusetts, focused on developing oral antibody therapeutics. Founded in 2005, the company aims to address gastrointestinal diseases and other serious conditions through its proprietary antibody platform. Its product pipeline includes treatments for inflammatory bowel diseases, celiac disease, necrotizing enterocolitis, radiation syndrome, oral mucositis, and metabolic disorders such as diabetes and obesity. Avaxia Biologics is also engaged in a strategic collaboration with Courtagen Life Sciences, Inc., enhancing its research and development efforts in creating gut-targeted therapeutics. As a clinical-stage organization, Avaxia Biologics is committed to improving patient outcomes by delivering innovative solutions for complex health challenges.
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 the development and manufacturing of noninvasive alcohol testing systems aimed at enhancing worksite safety. Established in 2005, the company is headquartered in Sudbury, Massachusetts, with a research and development facility in Riverside, California. Its flagship product, the TruTouch system, employs biometric technology to assess blood alcohol content through the skin while confirming user identity. The company's offerings cater to various sectors, including energy, transportation, warehousing, and community services, and are utilized for applications such as employee screening, medical diagnostics, law enforcement, and workplace safety. By providing accurate and real-time alcohol measurement solutions, TruTouch Technologies plays a crucial role in promoting safety and compliance in various environments.
Avaxia Biologics
Series B in 2012
Avaxia Biologics, Inc. is a biopharmaceutical company based in Lexington, Massachusetts, focused on developing oral antibody therapeutics. Founded in 2005, the company aims to address gastrointestinal diseases and other serious conditions through its proprietary antibody platform. Its product pipeline includes treatments for inflammatory bowel diseases, celiac disease, necrotizing enterocolitis, radiation syndrome, oral mucositis, and metabolic disorders such as diabetes and obesity. Avaxia Biologics is also engaged in a strategic collaboration with Courtagen Life Sciences, Inc., enhancing its research and development efforts in creating gut-targeted therapeutics. As a clinical-stage organization, Avaxia Biologics is committed to improving patient outcomes by delivering innovative solutions for complex health challenges.
Upland Localytics
Series B in 2012
Upland Localytics is a mobile app analytics and marketing platform. It gives companies the insights and tools they need to improve their mobile app acquisition, engagement, and retention efforts. It provides a family of cloud-based enterprise work management software applications for information technology, process excellence, finance, professional services, and marketing functions within organizations. The company's platform is used in more than 6,000 apps on more than 2 billion devices by companies such as Live Nation, HSN, Comcast, and The New York Times.
Smart Lunches
Series A in 2012
Smart Lunches, Inc. is an online food ordering and delivery service that specializes in providing lunches for children at schools, child care centers, and summer camps across several regions including Boston, Philadelphia, Chicago, New Jersey, Georgia, and Washington D.C. Founded in 2011 and headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts, the company offers a diverse menu that includes hot and cold main dishes, sides, snacks, soups, and drinks, all prepared by local catering partners. Smart Lunches aims to simplify the process of ordering nutritious meals for students, ensuring convenience for parents and enhancing the lunch experience for children. The platform allows parents to customize their children's meals, which are then hand-delivered to schools before lunchtime.
JamHub
Series A in 2012
JamHub Corporation specializes in designing and manufacturing products that facilitate silent rehearsals for musicians, bands, and educational institutions. Their product lineup includes devices such as GreenRoom, BedRoom, and TourBus, which serve as portable headphone mixers that allow users to practice without disturbing others. Additionally, JamHub offers the Tracker MT16, an audio capture tool that converts live performances into editable multitrack files, and BandLab, a songwriting and recording platform for musicians. The company also provides various accessories, including cables and monitoring solutions. Established in 2008 and based in Whitinsville, Massachusetts, JamHub's products are sold globally through resellers, dealers, and online platforms. The team behind JamHub consists of experienced professionals from renowned companies in the music industry, such as Line 6 and Bose.
7AC Technologies
Venture Round in 2012
7AC Technologies Inc. is a company based in Beverly, Massachusetts, specializing in the development of innovative HVAC solutions that utilize membrane-isolated plastic plate technology and liquid desiccants. This approach allows for the design of ultra-efficient HVAC systems tailored for commercial and industrial buildings, achieving over a 50% reduction in energy costs compared to traditional HVAC units. Originally founded in 2009 as 7Solar Technologies, Inc., the company rebranded to 7AC Technologies Inc. in September 2011. As of late 2020, it 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. Founded in 2005, the company aims to address gastrointestinal diseases and other serious conditions through its proprietary antibody platform. Its product pipeline includes treatments for inflammatory bowel diseases, celiac disease, necrotizing enterocolitis, radiation syndrome, oral mucositis, and metabolic disorders such as diabetes and obesity. Avaxia Biologics is also engaged in a strategic collaboration with Courtagen Life Sciences, Inc., enhancing its research and development efforts in creating gut-targeted therapeutics. As a clinical-stage organization, Avaxia Biologics is committed to improving patient outcomes by delivering innovative solutions for complex health challenges.
InCrowd
Series A in 2012
InCrowd, Inc. operates an online market research platform designed for life sciences companies, offering real-time insights from healthcare professionals regarding product development. The platform includes several solutions such as MicroEval, which helps users assess the perceived benefits and barriers of their products while evaluating market impacts, and MicroTracker, which enables users to monitor brand performance against competitors through various market indicators. Additionally, MicroTest assists in preference ranking by identifying the most effective concepts and messaging to influence prescribing behavior. InCrowd’s platform connects clients with pre-screened doctors and other licensed healthcare professionals across various therapeutic areas, facilitating immediate access to critical feedback. Founded in 2011 and headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts, InCrowd aims to expedite the research process by providing on-demand data that aids healthcare marketers and researchers in making informed decisions.
Mentor Works
Venture Round in 2012
Mentor Works specializes in assisting small businesses with government funding by providing expert grant writing services. The company focuses on identifying and securing various government grants, which can be utilized for purposes such as expansion, capital investments, technology adoption, hiring and training, as well as research and development initiatives. With a dedicated team of experienced grant writers, Mentor Works aims to streamline the fundraising process, ensuring that clients can effectively navigate the complexities of obtaining government funds.
Prolific Works
Seed Round in 2011
Prolific Works operates an online publishing platform aimed at connecting authors with new readers. The platform facilitates visibility for authors, allowing them to promote their work effectively and build their audience. By offering features such as sneak peeks and bonus content, Prolific Works enables authors to engage with their existing fans while attracting new ones. This approach allows authors to focus more on their writing while enhancing their marketing efforts and reaching the right readership.
VCharge
Seed Round in 2011
VCharge, Inc. specializes in intelligent infrastructure for energy management, focusing on transactive electric loads that enhance efficiency and reduce costs. The company develops VNet, a power management platform that coordinates distributed transactive load assets, alongside SmartBricks and SmartHydro, which are controllers for electric thermal storage heating systems. These systems manage loads from electric vehicle charging stations and compressed air systems. VCharge also provides VConsole, a web-based interface that offers control and information for users, utilities, and maintenance personnel. By aggregating and monetizing electric loads with embedded storage, VCharge enables energy arbitrage and grid services, significantly lowering energy costs for homeowners. While the technology is more prevalent in Europe, VCharge operates in North America and has established a presence in the UK. Founded in 2009 and headquartered in Providence, Rhode Island, VCharge operates as a subsidiary of OVO Energy Limited.
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