Monitaur, Inc. is a Boston-based company that specializes in developing auditability, transparency, and governance solutions for machine learning applications. Founded in 2019, Monitaur offers a comprehensive machine learning assurance platform designed to address the unique needs of organizations operating in regulated industries. The platform provides tools for defining, managing, and automating AI governance, thereby fostering trust and confidence in AI initiatives. Key features include the establishment of corporate AI policies, a system for inventory management and stakeholder collaboration, and automated validations and monitoring of AI models and data. Monitaur's solution functions as a consistent governance layer across various modeling paradigms and integrates with both internal systems and vendor technologies. Recognized by analysts as a prominent player in the AI governance sector, Monitaur is noted for its robust capabilities and the tangible value it delivers to highly regulated enterprises.
Lenme
Pre Seed Round in 2023
Lenme is a fintech company that facilitates peer-to-peer lending via its mobile application. It connects borrowers seeking small loans with lenders looking for investment opportunities, providing an alternative to traditional banking services.
OneScreen.AI
Seed Round in 2022
OneScreen.AI is a Boston‑based company founded in 2020 that offers an AI‑powered SaaS marketplace for buying and selling out‑of‑home advertising. The platform helps businesses discover, analyze, and purchase real‑world media such as billboards and sponsorships, aiming to reduce advertising costs and improve return on investment. It connects brands with target audiences through a data‑driven, easy‑to‑use interface.
Civin
Pre Seed Round in 2022
Civin is an analytics platform designed to assist local governments in harnessing the power of their data and technology. Founded by former Chief Data Officers of Boston and San Diego, the company focuses on creating a city management platform that facilitates the management of large projects. By utilizing artificial intelligence, Civin aims to make analytics accessible to communities of all sizes, promoting the advantages of data-driven governance. The company is currently in the development phase of a new offering and anticipates sharing it with clients soon.
Moss
Pre Seed Round in 2022
Moss is a consumer engagement platform based in Cambridge, Massachusetts, designed to help brands establish their web3 marketing channels and connect with new customers. The platform serves as a centralized hub for news and events relevant to web3 communities, allowing companies to effectively engage with their target audiences. By offering a multi-chain, token-gated environment, Moss enables clients to monetize their efforts and foster vibrant communities.
Nix, Inc. is a Boston-based company that specializes in the manufacturing of single-use biosensing wearable technologies designed for monitoring dehydration. Founded in 2015, Nix develops hydration biosensors, specifically a sweat-based biometric sensor that provides real-time analysis of hydration status and electrolyte loss. This innovative technology is aimed at athletes, soldiers, and laborers, offering personalized hydration guidance to enhance performance and prevent dehydration. By analyzing electrochemical biomarkers through a skin patch, Nix delivers valuable health and wellness data to its users.
Metrobi
Seed Round in 2022
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.
ByDesign
Seed Round in 2022
Founded in 2019, ByDesign is a platform that streamlines life and work by bridging the gap between goal setting and achievement. It offers integrated tools for management products, note-taking, task-management, and calendaring, fostering accountability.
Qeepsake
Seed Round in 2022
Qeepsake, Inc. is a company that operates an online platform designed for parents to capture and preserve memories of their children. Founded in 2015 and based in Newtonville, Massachusetts, Qeepsake offers a mobile application that facilitates the creation of text-message baby books. Parents can receive text prompts and questions, to which they can respond with answers or relevant photos, thereby contributing entries to their child's private online journal. The platform has gained popularity, with over 300,000 families across the United States and Canada using it to collect and store meaningful stories and memories, ultimately creating a personalized heirloom for their children to cherish in adulthood.
Visura.co
Pre Seed Round in 2022
Visura.co operates as a networking platform designed for photography and media professionals. The platform enables photographers and photo editors to connect, share resources, and communicate effectively. Through Visura, members can create personal websites that link to a global network and news feed, facilitating the discovery of new talent and work by media organizations and buyers. Additionally, the platform allows users to share news and stories with a worldwide audience via the Visura Media Public News Feed. Visura aims to enhance the quality and diversity of published content by offering a merit-based platform that reduces the time and resources required for individuals to establish an online presence and connect with job opportunities. Since its inception in 2008, Visura has gained significant traction within the industry, with notable users including major media outlets and organizations such as The New York Times, National Geographic, and CNN. Based in Westford, Vermont, Visura seeks to empower both individuals and organizations in the media landscape.
Openly is an insurance company specializing in homeowners insurance and related property and casualty coverage, sold through independent agents. Founded in 2017 and headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts, it began as a managing general agent and later became a full insurance carrier. Openly uses technology-enabled underwriting and policy servicing to deliver homeowners coverage through its network of independent agents.
Paerpay
Seed Round in 2022
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.
GreatHorn
Venture Round in 2022
GreatHorn, Inc. is a cybersecurity company based in Waltham, Massachusetts, that specializes in protecting cloud communication infrastructure from sophisticated threats such as spear phishing and credential theft. Founded in 2015, GreatHorn offers a range of solutions including Inbound Email Security, which provides automated protection against phishing attacks; Collaboration and Chat Security, designed to help IT and security teams manage their communication security; Continuous Credential Monitoring for real-time threat detection; and Mailbox Protection, which equips users with insights to enhance their email interactions. The company's platform leverages advanced machine learning and anomaly-based threat detection to secure email communications from various types of cyberattacks, including malware and social engineering schemes, thereby enabling clients to maintain secure and efficient operations across multiple cloud platforms.
OneScreen.AI
Seed Round in 2021
OneScreen.AI is a Boston‑based company founded in 2020 that offers an AI‑powered SaaS marketplace for buying and selling out‑of‑home advertising. The platform helps businesses discover, analyze, and purchase real‑world media such as billboards and sponsorships, aiming to reduce advertising costs and improve return on investment. It connects brands with target audiences through a data‑driven, easy‑to‑use interface.
Vincere Health
Seed Round in 2021
Vincere Health Inc. is a health technology company based in Allston, Massachusetts, founded in 2019 at the Harvard Innovation Labs. The company specializes in developing a health engagement platform aimed at assisting users in quitting smoking and making healthier choices. Its application combines behavioral nudges, evidence-based interventions, and personalized coaching, allowing users to set individual goals and monitor their progress. Users engage with the platform by using an attachable breathalyzer device to verify adherence to their smoking reduction goals. The application incentivizes users with periodic financial rewards for reducing their smoking and achieving cessation. By leveraging real-time health data and intelligent incentives, Vincere Health addresses significant healthcare challenges, particularly in smoking cessation and chronic disease management.
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.
Voatz
Venture Round in 2021
Voatz Inc., established in 2014 and headquartered in Brookline, Massachusetts, specializes in designing and developing a secure mobile voting application. The company's platform employs blockchain technology, biometric scanning, and real-time voter-verification paper ballots to authenticate voters and securely store votes. Voatz has successfully facilitated over 5 million voters across 140 elections in seven countries, including notable firsts such as the U.S. Federal Election in 2018 and the U.S. Presidential Elections in 2020. Recently, Voatz was selected by 15 cities in Canada for the 2022 Ontario Municipal Elections and used in Mexico's 2024 Presidential Elections, demonstrating its global impact on secure and accessible voting processes.
Monitaur
Venture Round in 2021
Monitaur, Inc. is a Boston-based company that specializes in developing auditability, transparency, and governance solutions for machine learning applications. Founded in 2019, Monitaur offers a comprehensive machine learning assurance platform designed to address the unique needs of organizations operating in regulated industries. The platform provides tools for defining, managing, and automating AI governance, thereby fostering trust and confidence in AI initiatives. Key features include the establishment of corporate AI policies, a system for inventory management and stakeholder collaboration, and automated validations and monitoring of AI models and data. Monitaur's solution functions as a consistent governance layer across various modeling paradigms and integrates with both internal systems and vendor technologies. Recognized by analysts as a prominent player in the AI governance sector, Monitaur is noted for its robust capabilities and the tangible value it delivers to highly regulated enterprises.
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.
Floop
Pre Seed Round in 2021
Floop, Inc. operates as a mobile application that offers real time graphical interface. The company was incorporated in 2010 and is based in Woodbridge, Connecticut.
Tive is a Boston-based startup that provides companies with end-to-end visibility into their supply chains through a sensor-driven tracking platform. The company develops a solution that combines cellular-connected trackers with cloud-based software, allowing clients to monitor, visualize, and optimize their operations in real-time. Tive's platform offers customized alerts, reporting, and analysis for both inbound and outbound shipments across various transportation modes. By enhancing supply chain transparency, Tive helps businesses improve efficiency, reduce logistics costs, and minimize manufacturing disruptions, ultimately enabling them to meet regulatory requirements effectively.
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.
Traive
Venture Round in 2020
Traive Inc. operates an online lending platform that connects farmers with lenders, using advanced machine learning techniques for credit risk assessments. It serves suppliers and lenders in the agriculture industry, offering real-time risk assessment and ongoing portfolio monitoring.
Increment
Pre Seed Round in 2020
Increment is a Rhode Island-based company that designs and manufactures inclusive play equipment and toys aimed at developing children's sensory, developmental, and motor skills. The company creates modular rings with varied textures, weights, fillings, and colors for fidgeting, sensory integration, and therapy, suitable for use in educational and therapeutic settings. Its O-Rings product line features four rings designed for different textures and weights. Founded in 2013 by Cynthia Poon and Maeve Jopson, Increment focuses on durable, locally sourced materials to support learning and growth through hands-on play.
Finch is a financial technology company based in Boston, Massachusetts, that provides an innovative online trading platform designed to simplify investing. Founded in 2019, Finch allows users to earn investment returns by automatically investing their cash balances into a diversified portfolio of exchange-traded funds (ETFs) tailored to their individual risk profiles. This unique approach ensures that users’ entire balance is actively working for them from the outset. Additionally, Finch offers instant access to funds, including those that are invested, enhancing liquidity for users. The platform also features a rewards card that enables customers to earn cash back on purchases, which can be automatically reinvested to foster financial growth. Through these services, Finch aims to make investing accessible and straightforward for its users.
Vincere Health
Pre Seed Round in 2020
Vincere Health Inc. is a health technology company based in Allston, Massachusetts, founded in 2019 at the Harvard Innovation Labs. The company specializes in developing a health engagement platform aimed at assisting users in quitting smoking and making healthier choices. Its application combines behavioral nudges, evidence-based interventions, and personalized coaching, allowing users to set individual goals and monitor their progress. Users engage with the platform by using an attachable breathalyzer device to verify adherence to their smoking reduction goals. The application incentivizes users with periodic financial rewards for reducing their smoking and achieving cessation. By leveraging real-time health data and intelligent incentives, Vincere Health addresses significant healthcare challenges, particularly in smoking cessation and chronic disease management.
Brio Systems
Seed Round in 2020
Brio Systems provides a turnkey COVID-19 testing platform for employers, linking laboratories and medical suppliers with workplaces to enable on-site testing. Its platform supports PCR and antibody testing conducted by FDA-certified laboratories, manages logistics for kit distribution and test requisitioning, provides medical oversight, and delivers digital results within about three days of collection. It serves customers across manufacturing, food processing, and other industries, offering a scalable solution that can support up to 50,000 tests daily. Founded in 2017 and based in Boston, Brio Systems focuses on helping employers maintain workforce safety and business continuity through data-driven testing programs.
Brio Systems
Seed Round in 2020
Brio Systems provides a turnkey COVID-19 testing platform for employers, linking laboratories and medical suppliers with workplaces to enable on-site testing. Its platform supports PCR and antibody testing conducted by FDA-certified laboratories, manages logistics for kit distribution and test requisitioning, provides medical oversight, and delivers digital results within about three days of collection. It serves customers across manufacturing, food processing, and other industries, offering a scalable solution that can support up to 50,000 tests daily. Founded in 2017 and based in Boston, Brio Systems focuses on helping employers maintain workforce safety and business continuity through data-driven testing programs.
Sea Machines Robotics
Series B in 2020
Sea Machines Robotics, headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts, specializes in developing and manufacturing advanced autonomous control and navigation systems for the commercial marine industry. Established in 2014, the company produces systems like SM300 for remote vessel command, SM200 for collaborative operations, SM400 for AI-powered situational awareness on container ships, RC NXT for PLC-based wireless control, and DP-NXT for crew reduction or elimination on vessels. Sea Machines offers solutions for various unmanned applications, including bathymetric surveys, AUV-tendering, subsea asset inspection, passive acoustic monitoring, and dual towing.
Robbie AI
Pre Seed Round in 2020
Robbie AI Inc. is a Boston-based company specializing in an AI-driven computer vision platform focused on enhancing patient safety in healthcare settings. Founded in 2017, the company’s technology aims to prevent patient injuries associated with falls and predict episodes of delirium in both hospital and home environments. Robbie AI's platform operates by detecting body movements and analyzing emotional states autonomously, without the need for human oversight. Additionally, its Robbie Monitor feature provides real-time alerts and personalized reporting through cloud-based solutions and video feeds, thus equipping healthcare providers with the tools needed to improve patient outcomes and safety effectively.
Openly is an insurance company specializing in homeowners insurance and related property and casualty coverage, sold through independent agents. Founded in 2017 and headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts, it began as a managing general agent and later became a full insurance carrier. Openly uses technology-enabled underwriting and policy servicing to deliver homeowners coverage through its network of independent agents.
Hosta Labs
Pre Seed Round in 2020
Hosta Labs Inc. is a technology company based in Cambridge, Massachusetts, that specializes in transforming pictures and videos of living spaces into a 3-D model-powered home management platform. Founded in 2018, the company aims to simplify the home renovation process by automating the analysis of interior structures. Hosta Labs provides valuable insights for property insurance carriers, offering an in-depth view of accurate replacement values and risks during the underwriting process, as well as assessing raw material quantities and mitigation measures in claims. This innovative approach enhances efficiency and accuracy in home management and insurance assessments.
Brio Systems
Venture Round in 2020
Brio Systems provides a turnkey COVID-19 testing platform for employers, linking laboratories and medical suppliers with workplaces to enable on-site testing. Its platform supports PCR and antibody testing conducted by FDA-certified laboratories, manages logistics for kit distribution and test requisitioning, provides medical oversight, and delivers digital results within about three days of collection. It serves customers across manufacturing, food processing, and other industries, offering a scalable solution that can support up to 50,000 tests daily. Founded in 2017 and based in Boston, Brio Systems focuses on helping employers maintain workforce safety and business continuity through data-driven testing programs.
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.
Target Arm
Seed Round in 2020
Target Arm designs and develops the Universal Launch & Recovery platform for unmanned aerial vehicles. The platform enables launch and recovery of UAVs from a variety of maneuvering platforms and is intended to streamline cross-service and cross-domain operations, including potential use in package delivery. The company was founded in 2017 and is headquartered in Ridgefield, Connecticut. It is a service-disabled veteran-owned small business.
Southie Autonomy
Pre Seed Round in 2020
Founded in 2017 and headquartered in Boston, Southie Autonomy develops robot software that enables industrial robots to be repurposed and redeployed by users without specialized skills. Its system aims to reduce time, cost, and skill barriers for applications like kitting, palletizing, and simple assembly.
Monitaur
Pre Seed Round in 2020
Monitaur, Inc. is a Boston-based company that specializes in developing auditability, transparency, and governance solutions for machine learning applications. Founded in 2019, Monitaur offers a comprehensive machine learning assurance platform designed to address the unique needs of organizations operating in regulated industries. The platform provides tools for defining, managing, and automating AI governance, thereby fostering trust and confidence in AI initiatives. Key features include the establishment of corporate AI policies, a system for inventory management and stakeholder collaboration, and automated validations and monitoring of AI models and data. Monitaur's solution functions as a consistent governance layer across various modeling paradigms and integrates with both internal systems and vendor technologies. Recognized by analysts as a prominent player in the AI governance sector, Monitaur is noted for its robust capabilities and the tangible value it delivers to highly regulated enterprises.
SOS Group
Pre Seed Round in 2020
Founded in 2017, SOS Group manufactures and installs automated retail machines that provide health and wellness products for women. Its machines offer femcare, haircare, skincare, PPE, and beauty products, transforming access to these essentials on-the-go.
Cobu
Pre Seed Round in 2020
Cobu Inc. is a real estate technology company based in Boston, Massachusetts, established in 2016. It develops The Cobu app, a platform designed to enhance the apartment living experience by fostering community engagement among residents. The app allows users to connect with fellow residents, participate in gatherings, and access discounts at local businesses while also saving event details to their personal calendars. Cobu's services aim to improve building economics for apartment owners by increasing resident satisfaction, retention, and referrals through a combination of in-person events, digital engagement, and data analytics. The platform emphasizes meaningful connections among residents, helping them feel a sense of belonging in their living environments.
Wunderite
Pre Seed Round in 2020
Wunderite is a software company that builds insurance-focused data exchange and digital submission platforms. Its solutions digitize insurance submissions, leverage data sets and APIs, and provide decision-support insights to streamline applications for agents and agencies. The platform enables online application submission, customer risk profiling, deal collaboration, and digital signatures, helping insurers and agents complete applications faster. Founded in 2018 and based in Bourne, Massachusetts, Wunderite targets the workflow of insurance agencies and agents in a digital-first era.
Statera
Pre Seed Round in 2020
Statera offers a clinician compensation and performance management platform and related consulting services for hospitals, medical groups, and clinicians. The software provides tools to design and communicate equitable compensation models, deliver timely performance and compensation insights, and reduce error-prone manual calculations through transparent visuals and analytics. It supports institutions in aligning compensation design with strategic priorities and culture, enabling physicians to focus on patient care. Founded in 2019 and headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts, Statera aims to increase transparency and predictability in clinical compensation across care teams.
danger!awesome
Convertible Note in 2020
Danger!Awesome LLC, incorporated in 2014 and located in Cambridge, Massachusetts, specializes in laser-cutting and engraving services for a diverse range of materials, including wood, plastic, paper, and leather. The company caters to a wide array of clients, such as architects, artists, engineers, students, and small business owners. In addition to its core services, Danger!Awesome is developing an innovative super-powered professional solid-state laser cutter designed to deliver high performance at a consumer-friendly price point. This new device aims to replace traditional CO2-based laser systems, which are often prohibitively expensive, making laser technology more accessible to libraries, schools, and community spaces. The company also offers a membership-based community makerspace, allowing customers to collaborate with designers and technicians to create customized products tailored to their specific needs.
Alkemy Environmental
Seed Round in 2019
Founded in 2008, Alkemy Environmental specializes in recycling industrial waste streams into concrete aggregates. Its primary products are expandable lightweight aggregate, ultra-lightweight aggregate, and high-strength lightweight aggregate. The company also offers waste management services to its clients.
Finch is a financial technology company based in Boston, Massachusetts, that provides an innovative online trading platform designed to simplify investing. Founded in 2019, Finch allows users to earn investment returns by automatically investing their cash balances into a diversified portfolio of exchange-traded funds (ETFs) tailored to their individual risk profiles. This unique approach ensures that users’ entire balance is actively working for them from the outset. Additionally, Finch offers instant access to funds, including those that are invested, enhancing liquidity for users. The platform also features a rewards card that enables customers to earn cash back on purchases, which can be automatically reinvested to foster financial growth. Through these services, Finch aims to make investing accessible and straightforward for its users.
UptimeHealth
Seed Round in 2019
UptimeHealth, based in Boston, MA, is a software startup that specializes in equipment management for the healthcare sector. Its platform simplifies the management of medical device service events, purchases, and compliance through automation and predictive analytics. By offering user-friendly software, UptimeHealth enables administrators and operators to efficiently manage compliance tasks and access actionable data, thereby enhancing operational efficiencies. The company also connects users to a vast network of qualified biomedical technicians to support their medical devices. UptimeHealth's solutions aim to reduce costs and improve the quality of medical services by streamlining maintenance processes, automating documentation, and ensuring adherence to industry standards.
Adopets
Pre Seed Round in 2019
Adopets, Inc. is a pet-tech company based in South Portland, Maine, that offers a comprehensive software platform designed to streamline the pet adoption process for shelters and potential adopters. Incorporated in 2017, Adopets connects users with adoptable pets, including dogs, cats, horses, and various small animals, facilitating a smoother application experience for prospective pet parents. The platform enhances the operational efficiency of shelters and rescue organizations, ensuring that every adoptable animal has the opportunity to find a loving home while promoting better care for these animals. By focusing on improving the experience of pet adoption, Adopets creates a vital link between shelters and the community, ultimately fostering successful pet placements.
Food For All
Pre Seed Round in 2019
Food For All Technologies, Inc. is a company based in Cambridge, Massachusetts, that operates an application designed to connect users with unsold food from local restaurants and cafes. Founded in 2016, the company aims to reduce food waste while making quality meals more affordable for consumers. Through its platform, restaurants can sell their leftover meals at discounted prices at the end of the business day, allowing them to minimize waste and provide a sustainable food option. Food For All originated from a collaboration with the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health and received backing from a significant number of supporters through a successful Kickstarter campaign. The company has expanded its reach beyond the United States, with additional locations worldwide.
Traive Inc. operates an online lending platform that connects farmers with lenders, using advanced machine learning techniques for credit risk assessments. It serves suppliers and lenders in the agriculture industry, offering real-time risk assessment and ongoing portfolio monitoring.
Wagmo, Inc. is a Boston-based company that offers monthly wellness insurance plans tailored for pets. Founded in 2017, Wagmo provides a platform that facilitates pet insurance and routine care services. Its wellness plans reimburse pet owners for various routine expenses, including vaccinations, grooming, and preventive medications. By utilizing veterinary data, Wagmo enables pet owners to better predict care costs and optimize their pets' healthcare needs. The company's focus on preventive care helps ensure that pets receive essential services while managing expenses effectively.
GreatHorn
Series B in 2019
GreatHorn, Inc. is a cybersecurity company based in Waltham, Massachusetts, that specializes in protecting cloud communication infrastructure from sophisticated threats such as spear phishing and credential theft. Founded in 2015, GreatHorn offers a range of solutions including Inbound Email Security, which provides automated protection against phishing attacks; Collaboration and Chat Security, designed to help IT and security teams manage their communication security; Continuous Credential Monitoring for real-time threat detection; and Mailbox Protection, which equips users with insights to enhance their email interactions. The company's platform leverages advanced machine learning and anomaly-based threat detection to secure email communications from various types of cyberattacks, including malware and social engineering schemes, thereby enabling clients to maintain secure and efficient operations across multiple cloud platforms.
Fanium
Pre Seed Round in 2019
Fanium, Inc. is a technology company based in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, that specializes in developing mobile applications for fantasy sports and interactive contests. Founded in 2011 by Grant Gurtin while he was a student at Brown University, the company has created a suite of innovative apps that enhance how users engage with sports content. Fanium's offerings include applications that allow users to predict outcomes in TV shows and participate in contests for cash prizes. The company has also pioneered fantasy sports experiences, including the first fully mobile Canadian Football League fantasy game and a seasonal NFL fantasy application. By leveraging social media trends and incorporating unique search technologies, Fanium aims to provide a dynamic and user-friendly experience for sports enthusiasts.
TrillBit
Pre Seed Round in 2019
TrillBit is a Boston-based startup founded in 2017 that focuses on the development of innovative communication technology utilizing inaudible sound waves, also known as the "internet of sound." The company has created a proprietary acoustic technology that transforms ordinary speakers and microphones into data transfer devices, enabling secure and scalable communication without the need for traditional networks. This technology allows for the transmission of authentication information and data packets from any media device to smartphones, ensuring encrypted interactions at minimal deployment costs. TrillBit has garnered recognition for its disruptive applications and has received backing from notable organizations such as Techstars and Cisco Launchpad.
Voatz Inc., established in 2014 and headquartered in Brookline, Massachusetts, specializes in designing and developing a secure mobile voting application. The company's platform employs blockchain technology, biometric scanning, and real-time voter-verification paper ballots to authenticate voters and securely store votes. Voatz has successfully facilitated over 5 million voters across 140 elections in seven countries, including notable firsts such as the U.S. Federal Election in 2018 and the U.S. Presidential Elections in 2020. Recently, Voatz was selected by 15 cities in Canada for the 2022 Ontario Municipal Elections and used in Mexico's 2024 Presidential Elections, demonstrating its global impact on secure and accessible voting processes.
Unruly Studios
Seed Round in 2019
Unruly Studios, Inc. is a Boston-based company that designs and manufactures interactive electronic floor tiles known as Unruly Tiles. These tiles light up, produce sounds, and can detect when stepped on, allowing children aged 6-12 to engage in active games, music, and light shows. The product encourages creativity and critical STEM skills by enabling kids to program their own games using Scratch, a programming language designed for children. In addition to its product offerings, Unruly Studios provides workshops in schools, after-school programs, and libraries, fostering social engagement and physical activity. Founded in 2014, the company was originally named JumpSmart, Inc. before rebranding to Unruly Studios, Inc. in June 2018.
HomeBinder
Pre Seed Round in 2019
HomeBinder, Inc. is a provider of home management software that assists homeowners in organizing and maintaining their properties. Founded in 2012 and headquartered in Wilmington, Delaware, the company offers a digital home management app that serves recent home buyers by providing essential features such as maintenance reminders, home project planning, appliance recall alerts, and digital document storage. HomeBinder facilitates a streamlined approach to home ownership by allowing users to centralize information related to their homes, including contracts and project details, while also generating valuable reports for potential home sales. The platform uniquely collaborates with home inspectors and other professionals to deliver property-specific alerts and ongoing support, enhancing the overall home management experience.
Metrobi
Pre Seed Round in 2019
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.
Pluto
Pre Seed Round in 2019
Pluto is a Boston-based SaaS company that uses assistive AI to help brands deepen and sustain relationships with customers through SMS. Its platform enables two-way community-building over text, tailored content generation, and contextualized performance analytics, helping brands engage their audience, foster loyalty, and drive retention and revenue. The approach emphasizes authentic, respectful, and enjoyable interactions that connect offline and online experiences through light-touch participatory moments.
UptimeHealth
Pre Seed Round in 2019
UptimeHealth, based in Boston, MA, is a software startup that specializes in equipment management for the healthcare sector. Its platform simplifies the management of medical device service events, purchases, and compliance through automation and predictive analytics. By offering user-friendly software, UptimeHealth enables administrators and operators to efficiently manage compliance tasks and access actionable data, thereby enhancing operational efficiencies. The company also connects users to a vast network of qualified biomedical technicians to support their medical devices. UptimeHealth's solutions aim to reduce costs and improve the quality of medical services by streamlining maintenance processes, automating documentation, and ensuring adherence to industry standards.
Sliceup
Pre Seed Round in 2019
SliceUp Inc., established in 2018 and headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts, specializes in developing a time series database designed for autonomous vehicle data analytics, IoT, and financial data processing. Its core product is an AI-driven real-time log data analytics software that predicts future infrastructure failures, enabling proactive issue resolution through anomaly detection, alerting, machine learning/deep learning interface, and smart filtering services. The platform aims to enhance network visibility and prevent downtime for businesses by automating data collection and offering intelligent pre-processing options in hybrid environments.
Pluto
Pre Seed Round in 2019
Pluto is a Boston-based SaaS company that uses assistive AI to help brands deepen and sustain relationships with customers through SMS. Its platform enables two-way community-building over text, tailored content generation, and contextualized performance analytics, helping brands engage their audience, foster loyalty, and drive retention and revenue. The approach emphasizes authentic, respectful, and enjoyable interactions that connect offline and online experiences through light-touch participatory moments.
Rhinobird
Pre Seed Round in 2019
Rhinobird Inc, based in Cambridge, Massachusetts, operates an innovative online platform that organizes videos into immersive collections, enhancing user engagement through interactive features. The company specializes in developing interactive video players that facilitate multi-video reproduction and multi-angle synchronization, enabling users to discover related content effortlessly as they engage with the platform. Rhinobird's technology categorizes videos based on various criteria such as tags, text, geography, time, and audio patterns, which not only promotes user interactivity but also supports video monetization through ad integration. Additionally, the platform provides analytics on views, impressions, user behavior, and audience preferences, catering primarily to the media organization industry. Founded in 2015, Rhinobird was previously known as The People's Media Company, LLC, and is dedicated to enhancing the video experience for modern audiences.
Adopets
Pre Seed Round in 2019
Adopets, Inc. is a pet-tech company based in South Portland, Maine, that offers a comprehensive software platform designed to streamline the pet adoption process for shelters and potential adopters. Incorporated in 2017, Adopets connects users with adoptable pets, including dogs, cats, horses, and various small animals, facilitating a smoother application experience for prospective pet parents. The platform enhances the operational efficiency of shelters and rescue organizations, ensuring that every adoptable animal has the opportunity to find a loving home while promoting better care for these animals. By focusing on improving the experience of pet adoption, Adopets creates a vital link between shelters and the community, ultimately fostering successful pet placements.
Solstice facilitates shared solar energy solutions, aggregating consumer demand and connecting households with community solar projects. Founded in 2016, it aims to increase access to affordable renewable energy regardless of income or credit score.
Perch
Convertible Note in 2018
Founded in 2016, Perch specializes in developing velocity-based training equipment. Its camera sensors, mounted on weight racks, track bar velocity, power output, and movement path during exercises without disrupting workflow. The company's technology enables athletes and coaches to optimize workouts, regulate training loads, and monitor fatigue.
Traive
Pre Seed Round in 2018
Traive Inc. operates an online lending platform that connects farmers with lenders, using advanced machine learning techniques for credit risk assessments. It serves suppliers and lenders in the agriculture industry, offering real-time risk assessment and ongoing portfolio monitoring.
Unruly Studios
Pre Seed Round in 2018
Unruly Studios, Inc. is a Boston-based company that designs and manufactures interactive electronic floor tiles known as Unruly Tiles. These tiles light up, produce sounds, and can detect when stepped on, allowing children aged 6-12 to engage in active games, music, and light shows. The product encourages creativity and critical STEM skills by enabling kids to program their own games using Scratch, a programming language designed for children. In addition to its product offerings, Unruly Studios provides workshops in schools, after-school programs, and libraries, fostering social engagement and physical activity. Founded in 2014, the company was originally named JumpSmart, Inc. before rebranding to Unruly Studios, Inc. in June 2018.
Perch
Pre Seed Round in 2018
Founded in 2016, Perch specializes in developing velocity-based training equipment. Its camera sensors, mounted on weight racks, track bar velocity, power output, and movement path during exercises without disrupting workflow. The company's technology enables athletes and coaches to optimize workouts, regulate training loads, and monitor fatigue.
SaveMySales
Seed Round in 2018
Founded in 2017 and based in Cambridge, Massachusetts, SaveMySales operates a managed SMS marketing platform. It specializes in eCommerce text message marketing and customer service, acquiring subscribers, sending messages, and replying to shoppers via automated SMS.
SparkCharge
Seed Round in 2018
Founded in 2017, SparkCharge specializes in manufacturing portable, fast-charging stations for electric vehicles. Its modular design allows for easy mobility and convenience, enabling vehicle owners to charge their cars on the go without relying on wired infrastructure or gas-polluting generators.
Cargo Systems, Inc. operates a mobile marketplace designed for selling products to passengers in transit, primarily through rideshare services. The company's platform, known as Cargo, enables passengers to order a diverse range of products, including snacks, electronics, and health and beauty items, delivered directly to them without the need for a dedicated app. Founded in 2016 by former employees of Birchbox, Cargo initially launched in New York and Boston and has since expanded its reach across 49 states. The company collaborates with rideshare drivers and brand partners to facilitate this unique in-car shopping experience, providing an opportunity for drivers to earn additional income while enhancing passenger convenience. Cargo is headquartered in New York, New York, and has received backing from various venture capital firms.
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.
Brio Systems
Pre Seed Round in 2018
Brio Systems provides a turnkey COVID-19 testing platform for employers, linking laboratories and medical suppliers with workplaces to enable on-site testing. Its platform supports PCR and antibody testing conducted by FDA-certified laboratories, manages logistics for kit distribution and test requisitioning, provides medical oversight, and delivers digital results within about three days of collection. It serves customers across manufacturing, food processing, and other industries, offering a scalable solution that can support up to 50,000 tests daily. Founded in 2017 and based in Boston, Brio Systems focuses on helping employers maintain workforce safety and business continuity through data-driven testing programs.
Fincura
Convertible Note in 2018
Fincura is a Boston‑based software company founded in 2017 that builds an AI‑enabled cloud platform for financial institutions. The platform ingests unstructured financial statements and spreadsheets, extracts every line item, and delivers unified, transparent data that can be accessed across teams. It offers automated financial analysis, covenant monitoring, compliance tracking, and loan‑spreading tools, enabling lenders to make faster, data‑driven decisions. The solution is designed for easy integration with existing systems and can be deployed in days, giving firms a flexible, customizable tool to streamline commercial‑loan management and improve operational efficiency.
Openly is an insurance company specializing in homeowners insurance and related property and casualty coverage, sold through independent agents. Founded in 2017 and headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts, it began as a managing general agent and later became a full insurance carrier. Openly uses technology-enabled underwriting and policy servicing to deliver homeowners coverage through its network of independent agents.
Fazta
Pre Seed Round in 2018
Fazta is a mobile application to supercharge home improvement for homeowners and contractors for their businesses.
It was founded in 2018 and is located in Cambridge, Massachusetts.
TruMarx Data Partners
Seed Round in 2017
TruMarx Data Partners, Inc. is a technology company that specializes in developing and operating a cloud-based software platform designed for automating the negotiation and execution of off-exchange bilateral transactions. Its primary product, COMET, facilitates the negotiation and completion of customized over-the-counter transactions by allowing subscribers to publish requirements, engage in one-to-one negotiations, and receive automated transaction confirmations. Founded in 2006 and headquartered in Chicago, Illinois, TruMarx Data Partners has regional offices in Westport, Connecticut; Houston, Texas; and Tampa, Florida. The company's solutions aim to enhance profitability, streamline compliance, and improve trading efficiency for its clients, ultimately providing them with a significant competitive edge in the market.
Netcapital
Pre Seed Round in 2017
Founded in 2014, Netcapital is a crowdfunding platform based in Boston, Massachusetts. It facilitates capital raising for entrepreneurs digitally, providing investors with access to investment opportunities and enabling transparent private transactions.
Streamroot
Venture Round in 2017
Streamroot, Inc. is a technology company specializing in peer-to-peer video streaming solutions aimed at enhancing content delivery for various applications, including live events, video conferencing, and on-demand services. Founded in 2013 and headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts, Streamroot has developed its proprietary technology, Streamroot DNA™, which utilizes a distributed delivery network to optimize video streaming. This innovative platform allows content providers to achieve significant cost reductions in delivery expenses—between 55% and 85%—while improving the quality of experience for viewers through faster and more reliable streams. Streamroot serves a diverse clientele, including notable media organizations such as DailyMotion, Canal+, and Eurosport, reaching over five million viewers daily. As of September 2019, Streamroot operates as a subsidiary of CenturyLink, Inc., with additional offices in New York and Paris, reflecting its international presence and commitment to addressing the challenges posed by increasing video traffic on the internet.
Netcapital
Funding Round in 2017
Founded in 2014, Netcapital is a crowdfunding platform based in Boston, Massachusetts. It facilitates capital raising for entrepreneurs digitally, providing investors with access to investment opportunities and enabling transparent private transactions.
Vitae Industries
Venture Round in 2017
Vitae Industries, Inc. is a company that specializes in pharmacy compounding automation products. Established in 2014 and headquartered in Providence, Rhode Island, it focuses on developing innovative solutions for the pharmaceutical industry. One of its key products is the AutoCompounder, which automates the manufacturing of tablets and gummies, ensuring accurate dosing and efficient cleanup. Additionally, Vitae Industries offers custom pharmaceutical services tailored to meet the needs of patients. Through its advanced technology and dedication to quality, the company aims to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of pharmaceutical compounding.
GreatHorn
Series A in 2017
GreatHorn, Inc. is a cybersecurity company based in Waltham, Massachusetts, that specializes in protecting cloud communication infrastructure from sophisticated threats such as spear phishing and credential theft. Founded in 2015, GreatHorn offers a range of solutions including Inbound Email Security, which provides automated protection against phishing attacks; Collaboration and Chat Security, designed to help IT and security teams manage their communication security; Continuous Credential Monitoring for real-time threat detection; and Mailbox Protection, which equips users with insights to enhance their email interactions. The company's platform leverages advanced machine learning and anomaly-based threat detection to secure email communications from various types of cyberattacks, including malware and social engineering schemes, thereby enabling clients to maintain secure and efficient operations across multiple cloud platforms.
Vitae Industries
Seed Round in 2017
Vitae Industries, Inc. is a company that specializes in pharmacy compounding automation products. Established in 2014 and headquartered in Providence, Rhode Island, it focuses on developing innovative solutions for the pharmaceutical industry. One of its key products is the AutoCompounder, which automates the manufacturing of tablets and gummies, ensuring accurate dosing and efficient cleanup. Additionally, Vitae Industries offers custom pharmaceutical services tailored to meet the needs of patients. Through its advanced technology and dedication to quality, the company aims to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of pharmaceutical compounding.
Solstice
Pre Seed Round in 2017
Solstice facilitates shared solar energy solutions, aggregating consumer demand and connecting households with community solar projects. Founded in 2016, it aims to increase access to affordable renewable energy regardless of income or credit score.
Voatz
Pre Seed Round in 2017
Voatz Inc., established in 2014 and headquartered in Brookline, Massachusetts, specializes in designing and developing a secure mobile voting application. The company's platform employs blockchain technology, biometric scanning, and real-time voter-verification paper ballots to authenticate voters and securely store votes. Voatz has successfully facilitated over 5 million voters across 140 elections in seven countries, including notable firsts such as the U.S. Federal Election in 2018 and the U.S. Presidential Elections in 2020. Recently, Voatz was selected by 15 cities in Canada for the 2022 Ontario Municipal Elections and used in Mexico's 2024 Presidential Elections, demonstrating its global impact on secure and accessible voting processes.
Alice's Table
Seed Round in 2017
Alice's Table LLC, established in 2015 and headquartered in Brookline, Massachusetts, specializes in hosting social learning events for women in the Greater Boston area. The company partners with local restaurants, bars, and clubs to offer workshops focused on creative skills such as flower arranging and charcuterie board building. Alice's Table aims to provide a unique girls' night out experience while empowering attendees to develop new abilities. Additionally, they offer regular flower delivery services to homes and businesses, spreading joy through beautiful arrangements.
Tive is a Boston-based startup that provides companies with end-to-end visibility into their supply chains through a sensor-driven tracking platform. The company develops a solution that combines cellular-connected trackers with cloud-based software, allowing clients to monitor, visualize, and optimize their operations in real-time. Tive's platform offers customized alerts, reporting, and analysis for both inbound and outbound shipments across various transportation modes. By enhancing supply chain transparency, Tive helps businesses improve efficiency, reduce logistics costs, and minimize manufacturing disruptions, ultimately enabling them to meet regulatory requirements effectively.
BrainSpec
Seed Round in 2017
BrainSpec Inc. is a medical technology company that offers a web-based software platform designed to enhance the accessibility of magnetic resonance spectroscopy (MRS) for clinicians and researchers. Founded in 2015 and headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts, BrainSpec’s platform integrates a linear combinations model-based post-processing backend with an intuitive front-end user interface. This design facilitates the non-invasive diagnosis of various neurological disorders, including Alzheimer's disease, epilepsy, traumatic brain injuries, multiple sclerosis, schizophrenia, and metabolic disorders. By enabling healthcare professionals to access diagnostic data remotely and on multiple devices, BrainSpec's technology streamlines the diagnostic process, reduces case processing time, and ultimately lowers costs while maintaining high analytical performance.
Sea Machines Robotics
Seed Round in 2017
Sea Machines Robotics, headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts, specializes in developing and manufacturing advanced autonomous control and navigation systems for the commercial marine industry. Established in 2014, the company produces systems like SM300 for remote vessel command, SM200 for collaborative operations, SM400 for AI-powered situational awareness on container ships, RC NXT for PLC-based wireless control, and DP-NXT for crew reduction or elimination on vessels. Sea Machines offers solutions for various unmanned applications, including bathymetric surveys, AUV-tendering, subsea asset inspection, passive acoustic monitoring, and dual towing.
1.5 billion people worldwide live with chronic pain, and the best option they have are drugs like Vicodin that have terrible side effects and make people feel sick. ENSO has developed the first opioid-free, wearable device clinically proven to solve pain better than Vicodin. It works by delivering a patented electrical stimulation treatment that relaxes the muscles and calms the nerves wherever it is applied, and it's all controlled via an app on your smartphone. Enso is being used to solve chronic and acute pain at over 100 medical centers in the US such as Stanford, Harvard and Cedars-Sinai. The device is covered by the VA Hospitals and workers compensation insurance plans and is expected to be covered by major commercial insurance plans by 2021.
Nix, Inc. is a Boston-based company that specializes in the manufacturing of single-use biosensing wearable technologies designed for monitoring dehydration. Founded in 2015, Nix develops hydration biosensors, specifically a sweat-based biometric sensor that provides real-time analysis of hydration status and electrolyte loss. This innovative technology is aimed at athletes, soldiers, and laborers, offering personalized hydration guidance to enhance performance and prevent dehydration. By analyzing electrochemical biomarkers through a skin patch, Nix delivers valuable health and wellness data to its users.
Qeepsake
Funding Round in 2017
Qeepsake, Inc. is a company that operates an online platform designed for parents to capture and preserve memories of their children. Founded in 2015 and based in Newtonville, Massachusetts, Qeepsake offers a mobile application that facilitates the creation of text-message baby books. Parents can receive text prompts and questions, to which they can respond with answers or relevant photos, thereby contributing entries to their child's private online journal. The platform has gained popularity, with over 300,000 families across the United States and Canada using it to collect and store meaningful stories and memories, ultimately creating a personalized heirloom for their children to cherish in adulthood.
Cargo Systems, Inc. operates a mobile marketplace designed for selling products to passengers in transit, primarily through rideshare services. The company's platform, known as Cargo, enables passengers to order a diverse range of products, including snacks, electronics, and health and beauty items, delivered directly to them without the need for a dedicated app. Founded in 2016 by former employees of Birchbox, Cargo initially launched in New York and Boston and has since expanded its reach across 49 states. The company collaborates with rideshare drivers and brand partners to facilitate this unique in-car shopping experience, providing an opportunity for drivers to earn additional income while enhancing passenger convenience. Cargo is headquartered in New York, New York, and has received backing from various venture capital firms.
Quantac
Seed Round in 2016
Quantac Inc. is a Boston-based company founded in 2016 that specializes in developing a wearable biosensor platform for tracking alcohol consumption. The platform employs transdermal sensing technology to monitor blood alcohol content (BAC) through the skin, offering personalized analytics that reveal insights into total alcohol consumption and drinking durations. By enabling users to continuously track their alcohol intake, Quantac's technology aims to promote better decision-making and encourage healthier habits regarding alcohol consumption.
coUrbanize
Seed Round in 2016
coUrbanize Inc., founded in 2013 and based in Boston, Massachusetts, operates an online community engagement platform designed to facilitate communication between real estate developers, municipal planners, and residents. The platform allows developers and planners to share project information with visualizations and descriptions, gather feedback, and host online conversations. This enables a broader audience to engage with projects more efficiently, potentially accelerating approval timelines and reducing costs.
Airfox is a financial technology company focused on enhancing financial inclusion for the underbanked in emerging economies. Operating from Boston and SĂ£o Paulo, Airfox aims to establish a new financial services model that democratizes access to capital and essential financial services. The company employs a mobile-first approach, allowing users to earn AirTokens through mobile airtime, which can be converted into mobile data. By connecting mobile airtime sponsors with prepaid mobile subscribers, Airfox facilitates greater access to financial resources for individuals who traditionally lack banking services, thereby promoting economic empowerment and accessibility within these markets.
Cargo
Pre Seed Round in 2016
Cargo Systems, Inc. operates a mobile marketplace designed for selling products to passengers in transit, primarily through rideshare services. The company's platform, known as Cargo, enables passengers to order a diverse range of products, including snacks, electronics, and health and beauty items, delivered directly to them without the need for a dedicated app. Founded in 2016 by former employees of Birchbox, Cargo initially launched in New York and Boston and has since expanded its reach across 49 states. The company collaborates with rideshare drivers and brand partners to facilitate this unique in-car shopping experience, providing an opportunity for drivers to earn additional income while enhancing passenger convenience. Cargo is headquartered in New York, New York, and has received backing from various venture capital firms.
Preply Inc. is an online marketplace that connects students with tutors for personalized learning experiences. Founded in 2012 and based in Brookline, Massachusetts, the platform allows students to find and engage independent tutors for various subjects and test preparations, including SAT, ACT, TOEFL, GMAT, GRE, and IELTS. Tutors can create and offer subject-specific packages that include learning materials, which students can filter based on price, duration, and specific requirements. With a global network of over 50,000 tutors and millions of learners, Preply has facilitated more than 15 million lessons, emphasizing the importance of live engagement in effective learning. The company operates with a diverse team of over 400 employees across multiple locations, including Barcelona and Kyiv, and is committed to creating innovative learning solutions through data-driven approaches.
Mapkin
Venture Round in 2016
Mapkin is a mobile navigation application company founded in March 2012 by Jake Wasserman, Marc Regan, and Alex Kinney, and is based in Boston, Massachusetts. The company specializes in voice-activated GPS services that provide customized mapping of locations. Its application offers turn-by-turn voice guidance, enhanced by visual cues and local insights contributed by users. These contributions include tips on landmarks, tricky turns, and real-time traffic conditions, which aim to improve driving safety and navigation efficiency. Through its innovative approach, Mapkin enhances the driving experience by facilitating the sharing of relevant local knowledge among users.
GreatHorn
Seed Round in 2016
GreatHorn, Inc. is a cybersecurity company based in Waltham, Massachusetts, that specializes in protecting cloud communication infrastructure from sophisticated threats such as spear phishing and credential theft. Founded in 2015, GreatHorn offers a range of solutions including Inbound Email Security, which provides automated protection against phishing attacks; Collaboration and Chat Security, designed to help IT and security teams manage their communication security; Continuous Credential Monitoring for real-time threat detection; and Mailbox Protection, which equips users with insights to enhance their email interactions. The company's platform leverages advanced machine learning and anomaly-based threat detection to secure email communications from various types of cyberattacks, including malware and social engineering schemes, thereby enabling clients to maintain secure and efficient operations across multiple cloud platforms.
Spoiler Alert
Pre Seed Round in 2016
Spoiler Alert is a Boston-based software company that provides an inventory liquidation platform specifically designed for perishable consumer packaged goods (CPG) brands. The company operates primarily at the manufacturing plant or distribution center level, enabling food and beverage brands to effectively manage their excess and slow-moving inventory. Spoiler Alert's platform allows these brands to digitize their liquidation processes within a private network of discount retailers and nonprofit organizations. By focusing on maximizing value recovery and enhancing customer relationships, the company aims to streamline the typically manual sales processes faced by supply chain managers. Founded by MIT alumni, Spoiler Alert collaborates with prominent brands, including Campbell's, Danone, HelloFresh, and Kraft Heinz, while also working to support a network of discount channels dedicated to improving food access and reducing food waste.