Schooner Capital

Schooner Capital LLC is a private equity firm based in Boston, Massachusetts, that focuses on growth equity and alternative assets, including private equity and venture capital funds. The firm invests in private companies across various stages and sectors, with a particular emphasis on alternative energy and clean technology. Schooner Capital operates without outside limited partners, allowing it to maintain a long-term investment perspective. In addition to its domestic investments, the firm also targets emerging and frontier markets through specialized strategies, reflecting its commitment to global opportunities. Founded in 1971, Schooner Capital continues to adapt to the evolving landscape of private investments.

Peter Binas

Managing Partner

Orhan Gazelle

Associate Principal

Ted Henderson

Managing Partner

Steve Maiocco

CFO

Alexandra Manick

Associate Principal

Vin Ryan

Founder and Chairman

Scott Yaphe

Managing Partner

54 past transactions

Commonwealth Fusion

Series B in 2021
Commonwealth Fusion Systems LLC is a research company focused on developing fusion energy as a sustainable solution to combat climate change. Established in 2017 and based in Cambridge, Massachusetts, the company utilizes advanced rare-earth barium copper oxide superconductor technology to create energy through fusion. Commonwealth Fusion Systems combines decades of government-funded fusion research with innovative superconducting magnet technology to expedite the commercialization of fusion energy. The company emerged from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology and collaborates closely with MIT’s Plasma Science and Fusion Center, leveraging extensive research to enhance its development efforts. By designing and building fusion machines, Commonwealth Fusion aims to provide limitless and clean energy, contributing to the global transition toward sustainable energy sources.

MarginEdge

Series B in 2021
MarginEdge Co. develops food and beverage tracking and analytics software for restaurants. It offers MarginEdge, a software solution for invoice management, recipe and product pricing, and food costs optimization. The company’s software also automates processes, connects systems; and streamlines key activities, such as inventory, cost-tracking, ordering, and recipes. MarginEdge Co. was formerly known as Invioso Co. The company was founded in 2015 and is based in Falls Church, Virginia.

JETCOOL Technologies

Venture Round in 2021
JETCOOL Technologies Inc. researches and develops chip cooling products. It offers cooling products for the bare die level, component level, board level, and system level; and customized solutions and stock products. The company serves defense and aerospace, advanced semiconductors, data centers, and electrical vehicle power system industries. JETCOOL Technologies Inc. was founded in 2019 and is based in Littleton, Massachusetts.

WaveBreak

Venture Round in 2021
Wren Therapeutics Limited is a biopharmaceutical company based in Cambridge, United Kingdom, focused on the development of small molecule therapeutics for protein misfolding diseases. Founded in 2016, the company aims to address major neurological conditions, such as Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s diseases, as well as rare disorders like amyloidosis and type-2 diabetes. Wren's proprietary technology platform is grounded in extensive scientific research from the University of Cambridge and Lund University, providing a novel understanding of the origins of these diseases. The company specializes in drug discovery and the clinical translation of therapeutic molecules, contributing to advancements in the diagnosis and treatment of various conditions related to protein misfolding.

Cullinan Pearl

Series C in 2020
Cullinan Pearl, a subsidiary of Cullinan Oncology, specializes in developing targeted cancer therapies, particularly focusing on an orally available tyrosine kinase inhibitor designed to address Epidermal Growth Factor Receptor exon 20 mutations. The company is involved in a collaborative effort with Cullinan Oncology to advance CLN-081, which is currently undergoing Phase I/IIa trials for non-small cell lung cancer. In addition to this lead candidate, Cullinan Pearl is part of a broader pipeline that includes various innovative therapies for different types of cancers, developed through both internal research and external collaborations. This approach allows the company to maintain a diverse portfolio of oncology drugs while ensuring a cost-effective and efficient development process. Founded in 2016 and based in Cambridge, Massachusetts, Cullinan Pearl aims to bring impactful treatments to cancer patients in the United States.

Zippity

Venture Round in 2020
Zippity LLC, founded in 2015 and based in Boston, Massachusetts, specializes in onsite car maintenance and repair services at customers' workplaces. The company offers a variety of services including vehicle lifting, oil changes, and brake and tire servicing, all facilitated through a tech-enabled platform. By partnering with employers, Zippity allows customers to schedule and pay for services online, streamlining the process and eliminating the need for traditional trips to a mechanic. Customers simply drop off their keys on the service day, and Zippity utilizes an enclosed service trailer to perform maintenance in any parking lot, regardless of weather conditions. This approach aims to alleviate common car-related frustrations, providing a convenient and efficient solution for busy individuals.

Breezeway

Series A in 2020
Breezeway is a mobile solution for intelligent property care and maintenance. Combining robust property profiles with straightforward task management, Breezeway enables managers and owners to improve the quality and efficiency of their operations and enjoy seamless rental turnovers. Its client's leverage Breezeway's integrated platform to conduct inspections, monitor property cleaning and readiness, and coordinate tasks with internal staff or remote service partners.

Commonwealth Fusion

Series A in 2020
Commonwealth Fusion Systems LLC is a research company focused on developing fusion energy as a sustainable solution to combat climate change. Established in 2017 and based in Cambridge, Massachusetts, the company utilizes advanced rare-earth barium copper oxide superconductor technology to create energy through fusion. Commonwealth Fusion Systems combines decades of government-funded fusion research with innovative superconducting magnet technology to expedite the commercialization of fusion energy. The company emerged from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology and collaborates closely with MIT’s Plasma Science and Fusion Center, leveraging extensive research to enhance its development efforts. By designing and building fusion machines, Commonwealth Fusion aims to provide limitless and clean energy, contributing to the global transition toward sustainable energy sources.

Zippity

Seed Round in 2019
Zippity LLC, founded in 2015 and based in Boston, Massachusetts, specializes in onsite car maintenance and repair services at customers' workplaces. The company offers a variety of services including vehicle lifting, oil changes, and brake and tire servicing, all facilitated through a tech-enabled platform. By partnering with employers, Zippity allows customers to schedule and pay for services online, streamlining the process and eliminating the need for traditional trips to a mechanic. Customers simply drop off their keys on the service day, and Zippity utilizes an enclosed service trailer to perform maintenance in any parking lot, regardless of weather conditions. This approach aims to alleviate common car-related frustrations, providing a convenient and efficient solution for busy individuals.

Commonwealth Fusion

Series A in 2019
Commonwealth Fusion Systems LLC is a research company focused on developing fusion energy as a sustainable solution to combat climate change. Established in 2017 and based in Cambridge, Massachusetts, the company utilizes advanced rare-earth barium copper oxide superconductor technology to create energy through fusion. Commonwealth Fusion Systems combines decades of government-funded fusion research with innovative superconducting magnet technology to expedite the commercialization of fusion energy. The company emerged from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology and collaborates closely with MIT’s Plasma Science and Fusion Center, leveraging extensive research to enhance its development efforts. By designing and building fusion machines, Commonwealth Fusion aims to provide limitless and clean energy, contributing to the global transition toward sustainable energy sources.

Censinet

Series A in 2019
Censinet, Inc. is a provider of a cloud-based platform designed specifically for healthcare providers to manage vendor risk effectively. Established in 2017 and headquartered in Winchester, Massachusetts, Censinet offers a solution that streamlines workflows and standardizes risk assessments, enabling healthcare organizations to navigate the complexities of third-party vendor relationships. The platform automates previously inefficient processes and delivers continuous, real-time insights into vendor profiles, thereby enhancing transparency and informed decision-making. By focusing exclusively on the needs of healthcare providers, Censinet has positioned itself as a unique player in the market, offering a collaborative approach to vendor risk management that addresses critical challenges and gaps faced by the industry.

SeLux Dx

Series B in 2018
SeLux Diagnostics, Inc. is focused on advancing antibiotic susceptibility testing and infectious disease diagnostics through its innovative phenotyping platform. Founded in 2014 and located in Charlestown, Massachusetts, the company employs a unique synthetic amplifier technology that enhances the speed and complexity of antibiotic susceptibility testing. This platform significantly improves the accuracy and timeliness of diagnosing infections, enabling healthcare providers to prescribe targeted and personalized antibiotic therapies. By facilitating informed treatment decisions, SeLux Diagnostics aims to enhance patient care, save lives, and improve overall health outcomes in hospital settings.

Remedy Plan, Inc.

Venture Round in 2018
Remedy Plan, Inc. is a biotechnology company based in Gaithersburg, Maryland, focused on developing small molecule therapeutics to combat cancer. The company specializes in creating non-toxic treatments that target the embryonic properties of cancer stem cells, which contribute to tumor growth, metastasis, and resistance to traditional chemotherapy. Founded in 2011 and formerly known as Vitil Therapeutics, Remedy Plan is currently in the pre-clinical stage and employs a proprietary drug screening platform to identify promising drug candidates. The company has screened tens of thousands of drug components to find lead candidates that can effectively inhibit cancer stem cell proliferation and tumor formation. Remedy Plan is working towards advancing its first drug candidate into Phase I clinical trials and aims to have multiple drugs in clinical development in the near future.

SRS Medical Systems

Venture Round in 2018
SRS Medical Systems, Inc., a medical device company, manufactures solutions for male lower urinary tract symptoms patients worldwide. The company offers UroCuff Test, a solution that measures bladder function during voiding and provides insights to optimize benign prostatic hyperplasia care; The Spanner Stent, a temporary stent inserted into the urethra at the neck of the bladder to maintain urine flow; and The VP Test, a solution that identifies bladder function in catheterized patients. It also offers mainstay diagnostics and disposables, including EasyPro 4, a 12-channel urodynamics system; and EasyFlo, a Stand-alone uroflow system. The company was incorporated in 1991 and is headquartered in North Billerica, Massachusetts.

Spotted

Series A in 2018
Spotted Media, Inc. specializes in disgrace insurance solutions, offering coverage for events that could harm productions, campaigns, tours, teams, and companies. The firm serves a diverse clientele that includes studios, production companies, networks, brand advertisers, sports teams and leagues, financiers, and music labels. Additionally, Spotted provides valuable insights for brands and agencies regarding celebrity partnerships, focusing on celebrity-brand fit, risk assessment, personality evaluation, and predictive analytics. Founded in 2015, Spotted Media is headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts.

SRS Medical Systems

Venture Round in 2017
SRS Medical Systems, Inc., a medical device company, manufactures solutions for male lower urinary tract symptoms patients worldwide. The company offers UroCuff Test, a solution that measures bladder function during voiding and provides insights to optimize benign prostatic hyperplasia care; The Spanner Stent, a temporary stent inserted into the urethra at the neck of the bladder to maintain urine flow; and The VP Test, a solution that identifies bladder function in catheterized patients. It also offers mainstay diagnostics and disposables, including EasyPro 4, a 12-channel urodynamics system; and EasyFlo, a Stand-alone uroflow system. The company was incorporated in 1991 and is headquartered in North Billerica, Massachusetts.

Censinet

Seed Round in 2017
Censinet, Inc. is a provider of a cloud-based platform designed specifically for healthcare providers to manage vendor risk effectively. Established in 2017 and headquartered in Winchester, Massachusetts, Censinet offers a solution that streamlines workflows and standardizes risk assessments, enabling healthcare organizations to navigate the complexities of third-party vendor relationships. The platform automates previously inefficient processes and delivers continuous, real-time insights into vendor profiles, thereby enhancing transparency and informed decision-making. By focusing exclusively on the needs of healthcare providers, Censinet has positioned itself as a unique player in the market, offering a collaborative approach to vendor risk management that addresses critical challenges and gaps faced by the industry.

eXIthera Pharmaceuticals

Venture Round in 2017
ExIthera Pharmaceuticals is a developer of an early-stage biotechnology platform used to develop small molecule pharmaceuticals. The company's stroke prevention and antithrombosis drugs are based on the unique pathophysiological role of Factor XI in the initiation of intravascular thrombi without causing undue bleeding. It focuses on developing stroke prevention and anti-thrombosis drugs based on Factor XI, which has a pathophysiological role in the initiation of intravascular thrombi without causing undue bleeding, enabling physicians to treat serious consequences including venous thromboembolism, deep vein thrombosis, stroke, and heart attack.

Millstone Medical

Private Equity Round in 2017
Millstone Medical Outsourcing, LLC specializes in providing customized outsourcing solutions for the medical device industry. Founded in 2000 and headquartered in Fall River, Massachusetts, the company offers a range of services, including validation engineering, quality control inspection, sterilization and non-sterilization packaging, cleaning, laser marking, and passivation. Additionally, Millstone Medical manages field inventory, order entry, loaner kit processing, and distribution services for medical device manufacturers globally. The company operates a distribution center in Olive Branch, Mississippi, and a production facility in Fall River, ensuring efficient service delivery. Originally established as Medipack, LLC, it rebranded to its current name in May 2003.

MediaSilo

Venture Round in 2017
When video workflows operate like a well-oiled machine, teams can stop worrying about security and focus on producing better content, faster and more efficiently. MediaSilo is a video management platform for distributed media production teams that need to manage, share and approve content safely and easily. The Boston, MA-based company works with media companies, advertising agencies and content creators to provide lightweight SaaS software that sits in the middle of video lifecycles, working with existing tools and workflows to keep teams connected, assets secure and stories beautifully and seamlessly presented. With 550+ customers, 100k+ monthly users and 10M+ assets managed, MediaSilo continues to innovate and provide solutions that span media, entertainment and enterprise video, with a focus on security. Most recently, MediaSilo launched SafeStream, an on-demand watermarking technology that acts as a visual deterrant to piracy. Each watermarked video is created in real-time and is personalized to the person requesting or viewing the asset. Because the customized watermark is inserted in near real-time (less than a 20-second delay) – even for a 90-minute video – the speed and cost-effectiveness of SafeStream is unheard of the industry, and is not interruptive to the viewing experience. The content owner remains in complete control of where and how the watermark appears on the video. It can be incorporated directly into workflows so it can be easily used to protect dailies and rough cuts in addition to finished content.

F&B Asia

Venture Round in 2017
F&B Asia is driven to develop quality dining concepts within the Southeast Asia region. The company is into food services and hospitality that looks to grow strong Food and Beverage brands across multiple geographies, formats and cuisines.

4G Clinical

Series A in 2016
4G Clinical, Inc. specializes in randomization and trial supply management services for pharmaceutical companies and clinical research organizations worldwide, focusing on phase 2 and phase 3 clinical trials. The company provides a Direct-to-Patient (DtP) clinical trial platform that allows sponsors to deliver medications directly to patients' homes from various shipping points, including sites, depots, and central pharmacies. Its innovative Prancer RTSM solution employs natural language processing and integrates clinical supplies forecasting and management functionalities, aimed at reducing development timelines and enhancing operational efficiency. Founded in 2015 and headquartered in Wellesley, Massachusetts, 4G Clinical also has offices in Amsterdam and Tokyo, offering global expertise and advisory services to its clients.

eXIthera Pharmaceuticals

Series B in 2016
ExIthera Pharmaceuticals is a developer of an early-stage biotechnology platform used to develop small molecule pharmaceuticals. The company's stroke prevention and antithrombosis drugs are based on the unique pathophysiological role of Factor XI in the initiation of intravascular thrombi without causing undue bleeding. It focuses on developing stroke prevention and anti-thrombosis drugs based on Factor XI, which has a pathophysiological role in the initiation of intravascular thrombi without causing undue bleeding, enabling physicians to treat serious consequences including venous thromboembolism, deep vein thrombosis, stroke, and heart attack.

Spotted

Seed Round in 2016
Spotted Media, Inc. specializes in disgrace insurance solutions, offering coverage for events that could harm productions, campaigns, tours, teams, and companies. The firm serves a diverse clientele that includes studios, production companies, networks, brand advertisers, sports teams and leagues, financiers, and music labels. Additionally, Spotted provides valuable insights for brands and agencies regarding celebrity partnerships, focusing on celebrity-brand fit, risk assessment, personality evaluation, and predictive analytics. Founded in 2015, Spotted Media is headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts.

Maxwell Health

Series C in 2016
Maxwell Health offers a software-as-a-service platform that simplifies employee benefits and human resources for small to mid-sized employers. Founded in 2012 and headquartered in New York, with an additional office in Cambridge, Massachusetts, the company provides a comprehensive online service that includes information on various insurance products such as medical, dental, vision, and life insurance, as well as tools for benefits administration, payroll, and COBRA management. The platform features an intuitive marketplace that streamlines the process of purchasing benefits for employees and includes a mobile application for easy access. Maxwell Health aims to enhance the experience of insurance, financial, and wellness benefits for American families, leveraging its technology through partnerships with benefits advisors and insurance companies. In June 2018, Maxwell Health became a subsidiary of Sun Life Financial United States.

Cyft

Seed Round in 2016
Cyft, Inc. develops a cloud-based data driven predictive analytics platform. It serves providers and ACOs, health plans, the life sciences sector, solution providers, and health IT companies. The company was incorporated in 2015 and is based in Boston, Massachusetts.

4G Clinical

Series A in 2016
4G Clinical, Inc. specializes in randomization and trial supply management services for pharmaceutical companies and clinical research organizations worldwide, focusing on phase 2 and phase 3 clinical trials. The company provides a Direct-to-Patient (DtP) clinical trial platform that allows sponsors to deliver medications directly to patients' homes from various shipping points, including sites, depots, and central pharmacies. Its innovative Prancer RTSM solution employs natural language processing and integrates clinical supplies forecasting and management functionalities, aimed at reducing development timelines and enhancing operational efficiency. Founded in 2015 and headquartered in Wellesley, Massachusetts, 4G Clinical also has offices in Amsterdam and Tokyo, offering global expertise and advisory services to its clients.

Cartesian Therapeutics

Venture Round in 2016
Cartesian Therapeutics, Inc. operates as a biotechnology company. The company develops chimeric antigen receptor therapies to treat multiple myeloma and other cancers. The company is based in the United States.

Zixi

Venture Round in 2015
Zixi is the leading enabler of flawless broadcast quality HDTV over the Internet. Broadcasters, enterprises and video-on-demand services use Zixi to enrich user experience, create new services and significantly reduce costs. Zixi enables the delivery of live and on-demand HD video content over the Internet in real time and with unprecedented quality. The technology is applicable for multi-media delivery and consumption across a spectrum of industries.

Emerald Cloud Lab

Venture Round in 2015
Emerald was founded in 2010 by two scientists and life-long friends from Philadelphia with a singular vision of how a biotechnology company should run. Frustrated by the continual deceleration of innovation and the exponentially increasing R&D costs in the pharmaceutical sector, Emerald models itself after the legendary start-up companies of the mid-20th century that built the core technologies underlying the meteoric rise of the semiconductor industry. The team places as much focus on building tools around how scientific research is conducted as they do on their proprietary anti-viral therapies. In this way, Emerald is striving to bring a Moore’s law-like acceleration to life sciences innovation.

Fashion Project

Series A in 2015
Fashion Project is the first designer shopping experience featuring exclusive apparel, shoes, and accessories that are generously donated by style icons, celebrities, and philanthropists from around the world. The majority of each sale is donated to charity. It was founded in 2011 and headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts.

Maxwell Health

Series B in 2014
Maxwell Health offers a software-as-a-service platform that simplifies employee benefits and human resources for small to mid-sized employers. Founded in 2012 and headquartered in New York, with an additional office in Cambridge, Massachusetts, the company provides a comprehensive online service that includes information on various insurance products such as medical, dental, vision, and life insurance, as well as tools for benefits administration, payroll, and COBRA management. The platform features an intuitive marketplace that streamlines the process of purchasing benefits for employees and includes a mobile application for easy access. Maxwell Health aims to enhance the experience of insurance, financial, and wellness benefits for American families, leveraging its technology through partnerships with benefits advisors and insurance companies. In June 2018, Maxwell Health became a subsidiary of Sun Life Financial United States.

eXIthera Pharmaceuticals

Venture Round in 2014
ExIthera Pharmaceuticals is a developer of an early-stage biotechnology platform used to develop small molecule pharmaceuticals. The company's stroke prevention and antithrombosis drugs are based on the unique pathophysiological role of Factor XI in the initiation of intravascular thrombi without causing undue bleeding. It focuses on developing stroke prevention and anti-thrombosis drugs based on Factor XI, which has a pathophysiological role in the initiation of intravascular thrombi without causing undue bleeding, enabling physicians to treat serious consequences including venous thromboembolism, deep vein thrombosis, stroke, and heart attack.

RailComm

Series B in 2014
RailComm is a global leader in the design and implementation of rail automation systems and software for the freight, transit, and industrial markets. Their solutions range from yard automation solutions including automated switching, wireless remote control, dynamic yard mapping to mainline automation which includes CTC, dark territory control, and server-based software platforms. For more than 14 years, RailComm has served the leading rail operators in North America, Latin America, and Africa. They bring a collaborative focus to automation; working closely with their clients to implement solutions that deliver immediate ROI and that are expressly designed with the flexibility and scalability to grow with your operation.

Topokine Therapeutics

Venture Round in 2014
Allergan is a $23 billion diversified global pharmaceutical company and a leader in a new industry model - Growth Pharma. The company is anchored by strong and sustainable brand franchises, a leading global generics business, a premier pipeline, highly efficient operations and an experienced management team creating an unrivaled foundation for long-term growth. Driving continued innovation and growth is the combined company’s strong commitment to R&D, with an investment of ~$1.7 billion in 2015, focused on strategic development of innovative and durable value-enhancing products within brands, generics, biologics and OTC portfolios. The Company’s Generics portfolio features more than 1,000 generics, branded generics, established brands and OTC products. The Company is the third largest generic manufacturer in the U.S. and holds a top 5 leadership position in nearly 20 International markets. Allergan has global headquarters in Dublin, Ireland and U.S. Administrative Headquarters in Parsippany, New Jersey, USA.

Emerald Cloud Lab

Venture Round in 2014
Emerald was founded in 2010 by two scientists and life-long friends from Philadelphia with a singular vision of how a biotechnology company should run. Frustrated by the continual deceleration of innovation and the exponentially increasing R&D costs in the pharmaceutical sector, Emerald models itself after the legendary start-up companies of the mid-20th century that built the core technologies underlying the meteoric rise of the semiconductor industry. The team places as much focus on building tools around how scientific research is conducted as they do on their proprietary anti-viral therapies. In this way, Emerald is striving to bring a Moore’s law-like acceleration to life sciences innovation.

Seventh Generation

Venture Round in 2013
Seventh Generation, Inc. is a manufacturer based in Burlington, Vermont, specializing in plant-based household products. Founded in 1988, the company produces a range of items, including laundry detergents, surface cleaners, dishwashing products, hand washes, household paper goods, baby diapers and wipes, personal care items, and feminine hygiene products. Committed to environmental sustainability and human health, Seventh Generation formulates its products using natural, biodegradable ingredients, while ensuring ethical practices such as avoiding animal testing. The company emphasizes its mission of caring for future generations by providing safe, effective, and eco-friendly solutions for consumers. Seventh Generation's products are available through a network of retailers, and the company operates as a subsidiary of Unilever N.V.

Mimetogen Pharmaceuticals

Venture Round in 2013
Mimetogen Pharmaceuticals Inc. is a clinical-stage biotechnology company based in Montreal, Canada, specializing in the development of peptidomimetics aimed at addressing ophthalmic diseases with significant unmet medical needs. The company is focused on the treatment of conditions such as dry eye syndrome, glaucoma, and degenerative retinal diseases, including retinitis pigmentosa and dry age-related macular degeneration. Mimetogen's lead product, MIM-D3, is specifically designed for managing dry eye syndrome. Established in 2004, Mimetogen Pharmaceuticals is committed to advancing therapeutic options for patients suffering from these eye conditions.

CustomMade

Series B in 2013
CustomMade Ventures Corp. is an online marketplace that connects consumers seeking unique, customized home furnishings and other personalized items with professional makers. Founded in 1996 and based in Cambridge, Massachusetts, the platform features a diverse range of products, including furniture, jewelry, home décor, and outdoor furnishings. Over the years, CustomMade has expanded its network from a small community of carpenters to over 12,000 skilled makers across various trades. The company aims to provide a seamless experience for buyers by combining personalized customer service with the expertise of its makers, making custom goods accessible and efficient to procure.

Fashion Project

Seed Round in 2013
Fashion Project is the first designer shopping experience featuring exclusive apparel, shoes, and accessories that are generously donated by style icons, celebrities, and philanthropists from around the world. The majority of each sale is donated to charity. It was founded in 2011 and headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts.

MediaSilo

Series A in 2013
When video workflows operate like a well-oiled machine, teams can stop worrying about security and focus on producing better content, faster and more efficiently. MediaSilo is a video management platform for distributed media production teams that need to manage, share and approve content safely and easily. The Boston, MA-based company works with media companies, advertising agencies and content creators to provide lightweight SaaS software that sits in the middle of video lifecycles, working with existing tools and workflows to keep teams connected, assets secure and stories beautifully and seamlessly presented. With 550+ customers, 100k+ monthly users and 10M+ assets managed, MediaSilo continues to innovate and provide solutions that span media, entertainment and enterprise video, with a focus on security. Most recently, MediaSilo launched SafeStream, an on-demand watermarking technology that acts as a visual deterrant to piracy. Each watermarked video is created in real-time and is personalized to the person requesting or viewing the asset. Because the customized watermark is inserted in near real-time (less than a 20-second delay) – even for a 90-minute video – the speed and cost-effectiveness of SafeStream is unheard of the industry, and is not interruptive to the viewing experience. The content owner remains in complete control of where and how the watermark appears on the video. It can be incorporated directly into workflows so it can be easily used to protect dailies and rough cuts in addition to finished content.

CustomMade

Series B in 2012
CustomMade Ventures Corp. is an online marketplace that connects consumers seeking unique, customized home furnishings and other personalized items with professional makers. Founded in 1996 and based in Cambridge, Massachusetts, the platform features a diverse range of products, including furniture, jewelry, home décor, and outdoor furnishings. Over the years, CustomMade has expanded its network from a small community of carpenters to over 12,000 skilled makers across various trades. The company aims to provide a seamless experience for buyers by combining personalized customer service with the expertise of its makers, making custom goods accessible and efficient to procure.

Nanoscale Powders

Venture Round in 2012
Nanoscale Powders LLC manufactures metal compositions and powders. The company offers titanium metals and alloys, and intermetallic powders, such as titanium nodular and spherical powders; a range of refractory metals and alloys, including hafnium bars, and hafnium and nickel-based powders; and silicon alloy powders for lithium ion anode development. Its products are used in aerospace, medical, energy, nuclear, and other applications. The company serves aerospace, energy, and industrial markets. Nanoscale Powders LLC was formerly known as Boston Electronic Materials LLC and changed its name to Nanoscale Powders LLC in May 2011. The company was founded in 2008 and is based in Boston, Massachusetts. It has manufacturing operations in Fitchburg, Massachusetts; and York, Pennsylvania.

SHIFT

Venture Round in 2012
Shift Media Holdings, Inc. develops platform to create, share, and store media content. The company’s products include Wiredrive which allows organizing, collaborating and presenting the presentations; Mediasilo which allows sharing video; Safestream which protect all the videos; and Screeners.com includes secure video sharing and collaboration software for the media and entertainment industry. Shift Media Holdings, Inc. was founded in 2017 and is headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts.

Best Doctors

Venture Round in 2011
Best Doctors offers an employee health benefit designed to enhance the quality and affordability of healthcare. The service provides members with access to top-tier medical expertise, ensuring they can obtain accurate diagnoses and appropriate treatments when faced with significant medical decisions. By leveraging a network of leading specialists, Best Doctors aims to improve patient outcomes and streamline the healthcare experience. The company focuses on empowering individuals to make informed health choices, thereby fostering confidence in their medical care. Through its innovative approach, Best Doctors addresses the complexities of healthcare navigation, ultimately benefiting both employees and employers by promoting better health management.

Zixi

Venture Round in 2011
Zixi is the leading enabler of flawless broadcast quality HDTV over the Internet. Broadcasters, enterprises and video-on-demand services use Zixi to enrich user experience, create new services and significantly reduce costs. Zixi enables the delivery of live and on-demand HD video content over the Internet in real time and with unprecedented quality. The technology is applicable for multi-media delivery and consumption across a spectrum of industries.

IndoStar Capital

Venture Round in 2011
IndoStar Home Finance Private Limited owns and operates as a non-banking finance company. It offers corporate lending, SME lending, vehicle finance, and housing finance services. The company was founded in 2016 and is based in Mumbai, India. IndoStar Home Finance Private Limited operates as a subsidiary of IndoStar Capital Finance Limited.

SRS Medical Systems

Venture Round in 2010
SRS Medical Systems, Inc., a medical device company, manufactures solutions for male lower urinary tract symptoms patients worldwide. The company offers UroCuff Test, a solution that measures bladder function during voiding and provides insights to optimize benign prostatic hyperplasia care; The Spanner Stent, a temporary stent inserted into the urethra at the neck of the bladder to maintain urine flow; and The VP Test, a solution that identifies bladder function in catheterized patients. It also offers mainstay diagnostics and disposables, including EasyPro 4, a 12-channel urodynamics system; and EasyFlo, a Stand-alone uroflow system. The company was incorporated in 1991 and is headquartered in North Billerica, Massachusetts.

Seventh Generation

Venture Round in 2010
Seventh Generation, Inc. is a manufacturer based in Burlington, Vermont, specializing in plant-based household products. Founded in 1988, the company produces a range of items, including laundry detergents, surface cleaners, dishwashing products, hand washes, household paper goods, baby diapers and wipes, personal care items, and feminine hygiene products. Committed to environmental sustainability and human health, Seventh Generation formulates its products using natural, biodegradable ingredients, while ensuring ethical practices such as avoiding animal testing. The company emphasizes its mission of caring for future generations by providing safe, effective, and eco-friendly solutions for consumers. Seventh Generation's products are available through a network of retailers, and the company operates as a subsidiary of Unilever N.V.

StyleFeeder

Series A in 2008
StyleFeeder was a social shopping service featuring a powerful recommendation algorithm, acquired by Time Inc in 2010

StyleFeeder

Seed Round in 2007
StyleFeeder was a social shopping service featuring a powerful recommendation algorithm, acquired by Time Inc in 2010

Top10 Media

Venture Round in 2006
Top10 Media provides online networking services for publishing and retail applications. Its services allow users to tap into blogs, podcasts, video, and mainstream news outlets on the Web. The company also offers a set of algorithms that automatically categorize and rank user-generated and other Web-based content. Top10 Media, Inc. was founded in 2005 and is headquartered in Cambridge, Massachusetts.

ExecuTrain Corporation

Acquisition in 1999
ExecuTrain is an IT company that offers a range of services and solutions to its clients. ExecuTrain’s range of services include classroom training, live VILT, e-learning support, and training room rentals. Its range of solutions consist of learning program management, performance support, and custom development. Furthermore, it provides courses in Microsoft office, technical, cisco, VMware, information security, ITIL, Amazon web services, programming, Linux, adobe, and business skills. ExecuTrain was founded in 1984 by Andy Atkins and is based in Georgia.