Surgicure Technologies
Seed Round in 2025
Surgicure Technologies is a biotechnology start-up that develops medical devices for airway management to improve safety and efficiency in surgical care. The company designs instruments that secure intubation tubes within the mouth by leveraging the oral cavity and also offers devices intended to optimize patient breathing, reduce adverse events, and support faster, safer procedures. Its solutions aim to help clinicians perform surgeries more efficiently while promoting safety for patients during procedures and healing. Founded in 2018 and based in Cambridge, Massachusetts, Surgicure Technologies serves civilian and military settings with a focus on preventing unnecessary harm and improving quality of care through better airway management.
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.
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 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.
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.
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.
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 is a platform that connects anglers with trusted fishing guides through a mobile and web app, enabling users to search, review, and book guided fishing trips across saltwater and freshwater settings. The service also provides guides with tools to manage inquiries, bookings, and client communications to grow their business. Founded in 2019 and based in Topsfield, Massachusetts, Guidesly focuses on delivering a streamlined, transparent experience for outdoor enthusiasts by pairing a marketplace with practical business management features for guides.
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.
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.
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 is a company that partners with local restaurants to curate and deliver subsidized lunches for employees, helping organizations offer convenient meal benefits. Through a mobile app and online portal, Peach displays daily menus from local partners and enables individual or group orders for company-wide lunch programs. The service is designed to boost workday energy and productivity by providing wholesome meals. Peach serves companies across major metro areas including Seattle, Boston, and Phoenix, focusing on accessible, curated lunch options for teams. The company was founded in 2014 and is headquartered in Seattle.
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.
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.
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.
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, 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.
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.
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.
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.
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, 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.
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.
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, 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, 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.
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.
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, 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.
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.
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, 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, 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.
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.
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 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, 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.
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.
Pixability
Angel Round in 2011
Pixability is a data and technology company that provides a cloud-based video advertising platform for brands and their agencies to optimize campaigns across YouTube, YouTube on TV, and connected TV inventory. Its proprietary platform, PixabilityONE, helps ensure brand suitability, maximize return on video ad spend, and deliver actionable insights not available elsewhere. The platform offers tools for campaign management, including creation, benchmarking, testing, optimization, and reporting, as well as channel management and performance analytics. BrandTrack is a measurement solution that helps brands assess YouTube brand performance and adjust strategies. Pixability serves media buyers, agencies, in-house brand teams, and marketers, with clients and partners globally. Founded in 2008 and headquartered in Boston, the company maintains additional offices in New York, San Francisco, Chicago, and London.
Peach is a contemporary fashion brand that specializes in creating premium, athletic-inspired clothing and accessories for women. Founded in 2000 and headquartered in Waltham, Massachusetts, the company aims to elevate women's everyday lives through its versatile products suitable for the gym, work, and leisure. Peach operates through a network of stylists who provide a personalized shopping experience, enhancing customer engagement. The brand also focuses on offering seasonal collections and on-trend accessories, facilitating women in finding suitable attire for various occasions. With a mission to empower women both personally and professionally, Peach positions itself as a positive force in the lifestyle market.
TruTouch Technologies
Venture Round in 2009
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.
TetraGenetics
Venture Round in 2009
TetraGenetics, Inc. is a biotechnology company focused on developing therapeutic proteins and vaccines for the biopharmaceutical industry. Established in 2004 and based in Arlington, Massachusetts, the company employs its proprietary TetraExpress system to produce recombinant human ion channel proteins, which are essential for creating complex therapeutic agents. Among its offerings is IchVax, a recombinant subunit vaccine aimed at preventing white-spot disease in freshwater fish. TetraGenetics specializes in producing difficult-to-express eukaryotic membrane and secretory proteins, including vaccine antigens and monoclonal antibodies, which are crucial for treating various human and animal diseases. The company is also engaged in a strategic research and development collaboration with Imbrium Therapeutics L.P., further enhancing its capabilities in therapeutic innovation.
Daktari Diagnostics
Series A in 2009
Daktari Diagnostics, Inc. is a healthcare solutions company based in Cambridge, Massachusetts, focused on developing portable point-of-care diagnostic platforms to enhance disease management globally. Founded in 2008, the company offers several innovative products, including Daktari Virology for the detection of Hepatitis C and HIV, Daktari InSight, a cloud-based data management service, and Daktari Sickle Cell, which identifies infants with sickle cell disease from a single drop of blood. Daktari’s technology is designed specifically for resource-poor markets, featuring built-in wireless connectivity that facilitates real-time data sharing among healthcare providers. By delivering critical diagnostic information efficiently, Daktari aims to improve clinical outcomes and support global health initiatives. The company's commitment to affordability and quality ensures that its products are accessible to healthcare professionals and patients worldwide.
EveryScape
Series B in 2008
EveryScape operates an online platform that generates, produces, and distributes panoramic content of global locations, including streetscapes, buildings, and interiors. The company offers tools such as Reality Editor for creating 3D models from panoramic photographs, ScapeStudio for advertising creation, UScape.it for user-generated 360° panoramas sharing, and ScapeFolio for property exploration using iPad's touchscreen interface. Additionally, EveryScape EATS! is an iPhone application showcasing visual dining guides in major U.S. cities and Beijing. Founded in 2002 and based in Newton, Massachusetts, the company enables businesses to create photo-realistic, navigable 3D interpretations of real-world locations integrated with Google Maps.
GateRocket
Series A in 2006
GateRocket, Inc. provides verification and debugging solutions for FPGAs. It offers RocketDrive, a device native verification system for complex FPGAs, which accelerates verification throughput and identifies problems with IP blocks, pin-outs, and tool chain anomalies. The company also provides RocketVision, a FPGA debug solution that automates test point insertion and detects differences between RTL and FPGA devices.
The company was incorporated in 2003 and is headquartered in Bedford, Massachusetts.
Cognoptix
Angel Round in 2006
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.
EveryScape
Series A in 2005
EveryScape operates an online platform that generates, produces, and distributes panoramic content of global locations, including streetscapes, buildings, and interiors. The company offers tools such as Reality Editor for creating 3D models from panoramic photographs, ScapeStudio for advertising creation, UScape.it for user-generated 360° panoramas sharing, and ScapeFolio for property exploration using iPad's touchscreen interface. Additionally, EveryScape EATS! is an iPhone application showcasing visual dining guides in major U.S. cities and Beijing. Founded in 2002 and based in Newton, Massachusetts, the company enables businesses to create photo-realistic, navigable 3D interpretations of real-world locations integrated with Google Maps.