Corinna X. Chen

Partner

Kenneth J. DiPoto

CFO

Sidney McLaurin

Partner

Adam Sharkawy

Co-Founder and Managing Partner

Christian Theriault

Partner

Elyse Winer

Marketing Partner

29 past transactions

Gen Phoenix

Series B in 2023
E-Leather is a revolutionary product that is designed and manufactured to provide an advanced upholstery and cladding material, superior to any other alternative. Using a patented, eco-friendly process, we combine leather fibre and a high performance core to produce a composition leather that is reliable, consistent and can be customised to your requirements. E-Leather is engineered to provide unique materials that can meet specific performance criteria, suitable for a range of industries including aviation, bus, coach, rail, marine, domestic upholstery and contract upholstery.

Mattiq

Seed Round in 2023
Mattiq provides a sustainable materials design and development company.

Foundation Alloy

Seed Round in 2022
Foundation Alloy leverage advanced materials technology to design novel alloys optimized for additive manufacturing.

Actnano

Series B in 2021
actnano Inc. develops, manufactures, and supplies coatings. It offers wet ANG coatings that protect electronics and electronics manufacturing facilities from damage due to harsh environmental conditions. The company provides solutions to automotive, consumer electronics, and Internet of things sectors. actnano Inc. was formerly known as Advanced Consulting Technologies, Inc. The company was founded in 2012 and is based in Cambridge, Massachusetts. It has additional offices in Shenzhen, China; Stuttgart, Germany; and Seoul, South Korea.

6K

Series C in 2021
6K is a materials development company based in North Andover, Massachusetts, founded in 2014. The company specializes in advanced microwave-based plasma technology that aims to transform the production processes of nanomaterials. By utilizing proprietary plasma processing and industrial systems, 6K enables the creation of materials tailored to specific requirements, facilitating innovation in various sectors including manufacturing, renewable energy, aerospace, and consumer electronics. With a team of experts in materials, processes, and production, 6K provides comprehensive access to the materials engineering process, allowing companies to produce high-quality materials that meet exact specifications.

Debut

Series A in 2021
Debut Biotechnology, Inc. provides biomanufacturing solutions for high value molecules. It offers biomanufacturing cartridges, fermentation, immobilization of cells and enzymes, and new enzymes for pharmaceutical production and modification. The company also creates novel immobilization for enzymes with high success rates; and provides high value immobilized enzymes for use in continuous manufacturing systems. It serves pharmaceutical and specialty chemical industries. Debut Biotechnology, Inc. was incorporated in 2019 and is based in San Diego, California.

Debut

Series A in 2021
Debut Biotechnology, Inc. provides biomanufacturing solutions for high value molecules. It offers biomanufacturing cartridges, fermentation, immobilization of cells and enzymes, and new enzymes for pharmaceutical production and modification. The company also creates novel immobilization for enzymes with high success rates; and provides high value immobilized enzymes for use in continuous manufacturing systems. It serves pharmaceutical and specialty chemical industries. Debut Biotechnology, Inc. was incorporated in 2019 and is based in San Diego, California.

Infinite Cooling

Series A in 2021
Infinite Cooling is a Massachusetts-based company focused on wastewater management and recycling, specifically targeting water scarcity issues. Founded in 2017, it has developed a technology that employs high-voltage electric fields to recapture and recycle significant volumes of water that would otherwise be lost through evaporation in industrial-scale facilities, including power plants and data centers. This innovative approach enables these facilities to reduce their overall water consumption and lower water treatment costs, thereby promoting more sustainable industrial practices.

Soft Robotics

Series B in 2021
Soft Robotics Inc., founded in 2012 and based in Bedford, Massachusetts, specializes in designing, manufacturing, and marketing robotic grippers and control systems. These advanced tools enable the manipulation of items with varying sizes, shapes, and weights, making them suitable for diverse applications in packaging, supply chain, and industrial settings. The company's innovative soft robotic technology, protected by over 40 patents, addresses the challenges of automation by offering high adaptability and reducing system complexity and costs. Their grippers are capable of handling a wide range of objects—from food products to consumer goods—without the need for tool or software changes between tasks. This versatility allows for efficient operations in industries such as food and beverage, medical devices, and e-commerce. Soft Robotics' systems are designed to integrate seamlessly with existing industrial robots and vision systems, providing solutions that enhance productivity and optimize efficiency in high SKU processing and packaging environments. The company aims to unlock the future of automation with its cutting-edge technology that combines speed, precision, and adaptability.

Orbion Space Technology

Series B in 2021
Orbion Space Technology, Inc. develops and manufactures plasma propulsion systems for small satellites. It offers electric propulsion technology and space systems. Orbion Space Technology, Inc. was founded in 2016 and is based in Houghton, Michigan.

Actnano

Series A in 2020
actnano Inc. develops, manufactures, and supplies coatings. It offers wet ANG coatings that protect electronics and electronics manufacturing facilities from damage due to harsh environmental conditions. The company provides solutions to automotive, consumer electronics, and Internet of things sectors. actnano Inc. was formerly known as Advanced Consulting Technologies, Inc. The company was founded in 2012 and is based in Cambridge, Massachusetts. It has additional offices in Shenzhen, China; Stuttgart, Germany; and Seoul, South Korea.

Zero Mass Water

Series C in 2020
Zero Mass Water is a developer and manufacturer of solar-powered devices designed to extract drinkable water from the atmosphere. The company's solar-powered hydro panels utilize advanced materials science to pull water from even the driest conditions, producing pure water that is mineralized and delivered to a tap, enabling users to get clean water essentially anywhere. It was founded in 2014 and is headquartered in Scottsdale, Arizona.

Nohbo

Seed Round in 2020
Nohbo, Inc. is a sustainable beauty and personal care technology company based in Melbourne, Florida. Founded in 2016, the company specializes in manufacturing water-soluble pods designed for various personal care products, including coconut soap slips, shampoo, conditioner, body wash, and shaving cream drops. Nohbo is committed to innovation in the field of podded personal care, employing advanced water-soluble films and compatible bases to create effective and environmentally friendly washing experiences.

Bloomer Tech

Seed Round in 2020
Bloomer Tech, founded in 2015 and based in Cambridge, Massachusetts, specializes in manufacturing bras equipped with advanced biometric sensors. These sensors monitor vital health metrics such as electrocardiograms, pulse rates, respiratory rates, and heart rhythms. By utilizing everyday fabrics and machine learning, the company aims to provide personalized detection, monitoring, and treatment for chronic diseases, particularly focusing on women’s heart health. Bloomer Tech's innovative approach allows for the collection and analysis of significant health data through ordinary clothing, making this information accessible to users, healthcare providers, and medical professionals. The company works towards integrating these health monitoring practices to advance solutions for cardiovascular health challenges globally.

Bloomer Tech

Seed Round in 2020
Bloomer Tech, founded in 2015 and based in Cambridge, Massachusetts, specializes in manufacturing bras equipped with advanced biometric sensors. These sensors monitor vital health metrics such as electrocardiograms, pulse rates, respiratory rates, and heart rhythms. By utilizing everyday fabrics and machine learning, the company aims to provide personalized detection, monitoring, and treatment for chronic diseases, particularly focusing on women’s heart health. Bloomer Tech's innovative approach allows for the collection and analysis of significant health data through ordinary clothing, making this information accessible to users, healthcare providers, and medical professionals. The company works towards integrating these health monitoring practices to advance solutions for cardiovascular health challenges globally.

Soft Robotics

Series B in 2020
Soft Robotics Inc., founded in 2012 and based in Bedford, Massachusetts, specializes in designing, manufacturing, and marketing robotic grippers and control systems. These advanced tools enable the manipulation of items with varying sizes, shapes, and weights, making them suitable for diverse applications in packaging, supply chain, and industrial settings. The company's innovative soft robotic technology, protected by over 40 patents, addresses the challenges of automation by offering high adaptability and reducing system complexity and costs. Their grippers are capable of handling a wide range of objects—from food products to consumer goods—without the need for tool or software changes between tasks. This versatility allows for efficient operations in industries such as food and beverage, medical devices, and e-commerce. Soft Robotics' systems are designed to integrate seamlessly with existing industrial robots and vision systems, providing solutions that enhance productivity and optimize efficiency in high SKU processing and packaging environments. The company aims to unlock the future of automation with its cutting-edge technology that combines speed, precision, and adaptability.

Infinite Cooling

Seed Round in 2019
Infinite Cooling is a Massachusetts-based company focused on wastewater management and recycling, specifically targeting water scarcity issues. Founded in 2017, it has developed a technology that employs high-voltage electric fields to recapture and recycle significant volumes of water that would otherwise be lost through evaporation in industrial-scale facilities, including power plants and data centers. This innovative approach enables these facilities to reduce their overall water consumption and lower water treatment costs, thereby promoting more sustainable industrial practices.

Orbion Space Technology

Series A in 2019
Orbion Space Technology, Inc. develops and manufactures plasma propulsion systems for small satellites. It offers electric propulsion technology and space systems. Orbion Space Technology, Inc. was founded in 2016 and is based in Houghton, Michigan.

6K

Series B in 2019
6K is a materials development company based in North Andover, Massachusetts, founded in 2014. The company specializes in advanced microwave-based plasma technology that aims to transform the production processes of nanomaterials. By utilizing proprietary plasma processing and industrial systems, 6K enables the creation of materials tailored to specific requirements, facilitating innovation in various sectors including manufacturing, renewable energy, aerospace, and consumer electronics. With a team of experts in materials, processes, and production, 6K provides comprehensive access to the materials engineering process, allowing companies to produce high-quality materials that meet exact specifications.

Amastan Technologies

Series B in 2019
Amastan Technologies LLC specializes in the development, commercialization and implementation of plasma technologies for the production and processing of nanomaterials. Amastan proudly relies on its highly educated scientists and engineers who combine industry and academic experience in a variety of fields such as plasma physics and plasma chemistry, industrial processes, material sciences, and engineering.

NextGen Jane

Series A in 2019
NextGen Jane is a data-driven women's health company that focuses on providing insights into reproductive health through innovative diagnostic tools. Founded in 2014 and headquartered in Oakland, California, the company has developed a smart tampon system that allows users to conveniently mail in cells shed during menstruation. This patented tampon collection technology enables the analysis of diverse molecular signals from the reproductive tract, including the endometrium, cervix, fallopian tubes, and ovaries. By transforming these biological samples into digital diagnoses, NextGen Jane aims to facilitate in-depth sequencing and disease detection, empowering women to monitor their reproductive health and predict potential reproductive diseases with ease.

Fusion Coolant

Series C in 2018
Fusion Coolant Systems provides an advanced coolant and lubrication system for use in manufacturing which increases production rates and tool life. Today’s metalworking fluids are a toxic mix of oil, water and various chemical additives which provide poor performance at significant costs to worker health, safety and the environment. Fusion Coolant’s patented CHiP Lube system is the most significant advance in metalworking fluids in many decades. The system outperforms existing metalworking fluid systems and is proven to reduce costs while simultaneously improving worker health and eliminating a toxic waste stream.

Soft Robotics

Series A in 2018
Soft Robotics Inc., founded in 2012 and based in Bedford, Massachusetts, specializes in designing, manufacturing, and marketing robotic grippers and control systems. These advanced tools enable the manipulation of items with varying sizes, shapes, and weights, making them suitable for diverse applications in packaging, supply chain, and industrial settings. The company's innovative soft robotic technology, protected by over 40 patents, addresses the challenges of automation by offering high adaptability and reducing system complexity and costs. Their grippers are capable of handling a wide range of objects—from food products to consumer goods—without the need for tool or software changes between tasks. This versatility allows for efficient operations in industries such as food and beverage, medical devices, and e-commerce. Soft Robotics' systems are designed to integrate seamlessly with existing industrial robots and vision systems, providing solutions that enhance productivity and optimize efficiency in high SKU processing and packaging environments. The company aims to unlock the future of automation with its cutting-edge technology that combines speed, precision, and adaptability.

Amastan Technologies

Series B in 2017
Amastan Technologies LLC specializes in the development, commercialization and implementation of plasma technologies for the production and processing of nanomaterials. Amastan proudly relies on its highly educated scientists and engineers who combine industry and academic experience in a variety of fields such as plasma physics and plasma chemistry, industrial processes, material sciences, and engineering.

6K

Series B in 2017
6K is a materials development company based in North Andover, Massachusetts, founded in 2014. The company specializes in advanced microwave-based plasma technology that aims to transform the production processes of nanomaterials. By utilizing proprietary plasma processing and industrial systems, 6K enables the creation of materials tailored to specific requirements, facilitating innovation in various sectors including manufacturing, renewable energy, aerospace, and consumer electronics. With a team of experts in materials, processes, and production, 6K provides comprehensive access to the materials engineering process, allowing companies to produce high-quality materials that meet exact specifications.

Soft Robotics

Series A in 2015
Soft Robotics Inc., founded in 2012 and based in Bedford, Massachusetts, specializes in designing, manufacturing, and marketing robotic grippers and control systems. These advanced tools enable the manipulation of items with varying sizes, shapes, and weights, making them suitable for diverse applications in packaging, supply chain, and industrial settings. The company's innovative soft robotic technology, protected by over 40 patents, addresses the challenges of automation by offering high adaptability and reducing system complexity and costs. Their grippers are capable of handling a wide range of objects—from food products to consumer goods—without the need for tool or software changes between tasks. This versatility allows for efficient operations in industries such as food and beverage, medical devices, and e-commerce. Soft Robotics' systems are designed to integrate seamlessly with existing industrial robots and vision systems, providing solutions that enhance productivity and optimize efficiency in high SKU processing and packaging environments. The company aims to unlock the future of automation with its cutting-edge technology that combines speed, precision, and adaptability.