Maroon Venture Partners

Maroon Venture Partners is a venture capital investment firm founded in 2017 and based in Amherst, Massachusetts. The firm focuses on investing in early-stage companies that are linked to the UMass Amherst community, with typical investments ranging from $50,000 to $200,000. Maroon Venture Partners aims to promote innovation and entrepreneurship within the UMass Amherst ecosystem by providing initial outside equity funding to promising startups.

Charlie Johnson

Investment Committee Member and Managing Director

6 past transactions

Aclarity

Seed Round in 2022
Aclarity, LLC is a cleantech startup established in 2017 and based in the United States. The company specializes in manufacturing and marketing advanced water purification devices designed for residential use. Aclarity's systems utilize innovative electrochemical technology to effectively eliminate a wide range of contaminants, including pathogens, metals, volatile organic compounds (VOCs), per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), and ammonia from water. These devices provide customers with cost-effective and low-maintenance solutions for comprehensive water treatment, addressing the pressing need for clean water in homes and contributing to broader environmental sustainability efforts.

Theromics

Seed Round in 2022
Theromics Inc. is a biotechnology company focused on developing innovative cell therapies, particularly in the field of thermal ablation for cancer treatment. Founded in 2016 and based in West Bridgewater, Massachusetts, the company has created HeatSYNC Gel, a biopolymer thermal accelerant designed to enhance the effectiveness of microwave and radiofrequency ablation procedures. This gel improves the delivery and absorption of thermal energy in soft tissue and bone, optimizing the ablation zone's shape and volume. By increasing local tissue electrical conductivity, HeatSYNC Gel helps to prevent heat loss due to blood flow, allowing for more precise targeting of tumors and protecting surrounding healthy tissue. The gel can be administered through various methods, including syringe, laparoscope, and bronchoscope, and is intended to improve the overall efficacy of thermal ablation therapies while enabling personalized treatment approaches.

TOP the organic project

Seed Round in 2020
TOP is a women-owned period care company that aims to empower women with better product choices, protecting their bodies and the environment. It offers offers organic tampons and pads that are accessible to everyone. Wherever there is toilet paper, there MUST be period products.

Ompractice

Seed Round in 2018
Ompractice is a leading provider of interactive digital wellness solutions tailored for B2B and government clients. The company offers a digital health platform that facilitates live, interactive yoga and other evidence-based wellness practices through two-way video technology. This approach effectively removes barriers related to cost, geography, time, and inclusivity, allowing access to scalable wellness services for members, customers, and employees. Ompractice's platform is distinguished by its high engagement and utilization rates, as well as its ability to create programming that aligns with specific corporate health and HR objectives. The company boasts a diverse and highly credentialed teaching team, catering to a range of clients that include large corporations, major health systems, and government entities like the Department of Veterans Affairs.

QSM Diagnostics

Seed Round in 2018
QSM Diagnostics, Inc. is a Boston-based company founded in 2014 as a spin-off from the Goluch Group at Northeastern University. The company specializes in the development and manufacture of point-of-care diagnostics for the rapid identification of bacterial infections, particularly focusing on ear infections caused by Pseudomonas aeruginosa in dogs. QSM Diagnostics offers testing kits that utilize single-use disposable sensor technology to detect target molecules at the wound site. This innovation aids veterinarians and physicians in enhancing their diagnostic accuracy and treatment plans, ultimately improving animal care. With decades of experience in medical device development, QSM Diagnostics is committed to advancing veterinary diagnostics through its electrochemical sensors and medical devices.

Dauber

Seed Round in 2017
Dauber Applications is focused on transforming the construction industry's logistics by providing an online platform for on-demand material transportation. The company connects contractors, truckers, dump sites, and material suppliers, creating a multi-sided network that streamlines the process of fleet operations. Through its software, Dauber matches available trucking contractors with construction companies, allowing for efficient ordering of vehicles to transport debris or deliver materials. This innovative approach enables fleet operators to achieve real-time visibility into their truck activity, enhancing overall operational efficiency in the construction sector.
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