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3Play Media offers a video accessibility and localization platform that combines automatic speech recognition and AI with expert human review to produce captioning, subtitling, dubbing, audio description, and live captioning.

AI & Machine LearningMedia & EntertainmentSaaS

A2 Labs builds Makora, an inference-stack platform that deploys specialized agents across orchestration and other layers to make model inference faster, cheaper, and more reliable without code changes.

AI & Machine LearningCloud ComputingDeveloper Tools

AceUp provides leadership development and team coaching services focused on building emotional intelligence, communication, and management skills among organizational leaders.

AI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareHR TechBoston, US

Will Foussier(Executive Officer, Director, Promoter)John Huysmans(Director)

Co-investorsBantam GroupPJCTechstarsWalnut Venture AssociatesService Provider Capital

Agile Devices develops the Angler, a steerable and deflectable microcatheter that lets interventional radiologists actively adjust and steer the distal tip during procedures.

HardwareHealthtechMedical DevicesNewton Centre, US

Benjamin Merewitz(Executive Officer, Director)Leo Tsai(Executive Officer, Director)Yuyin Chen(Executive Officer)

BoardPatrick Rivelli(Director)Christopher Rich(Director)

Co-investorsBantam GroupBeacon AngelsWalnut Venture Associates

Ai Lean provides an automated collections, delinquency, and lien compliance platform for self-storage facility operators, handling the process from initial delinquency through auction completion.

Enterprise SoftwarePropTechSaaS

Co-investorsBantam GroupBeacon AngelsFINTOP Capital

Anvil Diagnostics develops MycoScan, a pan-fungal assay that detects, identifies, and quantifies fungal pathogens by measuring microbial cell-free DNA in patient plasma using digital PCR and a reconstruction algorithm, returning results in under three hours.

BiotechHealthtechMedical Devices

AOA Dx develops a blood-based liquid biopsy platform using mass spectrometry and machine learning to detect ovarian cancer at early stages through tumor-associated biomarkers in serum.

AI & Machine LearningBiotechDigital HealthHealthtechMedical DevicesDenver, US

Oriana Papin-Zoghbi(Founder)inAlex Fisher(Founder/COO)inAnna Jeter(Founder)inOriana Zoghbi-Harb(Executive Officer, Director)Abigail Mcelhinny(Executive Officer)

BoardSurbhi Sarna(Director)

Co-investorsAlleyCorpGood Growth CapitalJoyance PartnersY CombinatorAstiaAurum Venture Partners+18 more

Augmenteum develops liquid crystal-based active optics that perform real-time aberration correction, jitter reduction, and field-of-view enhancement for smaller, lighter optical systems.

Deep TechDefense TechHardware

Bevyl is an AI video-editing tool that learns a brand's voice, tone, and visual style to turn raw footage into branded short-form videos with on-brand captions and voiceovers.

AI & Machine LearningMarketing TechSaaSKatonah, US

Nina Chen Liu(Executive Officer, Director)

BoardCurt Lefebvre(Director)David Voorhes(Director)Noah Linder(Director)

Waltham, US

Timothy Curran(Director)David Osborn(Executive Officer, Director)

BoardDeepak Sindwani(Director)Frank Apeseche(Director)inAndrew Ashforth(Director)Vaibhav Nalwaya(Director)

Co-investorsCamber CreekHomebrewMassMutual VenturesMetaPropNavitas CapitalRubenstein Partners+1 more

Boston, US

Jessica Angell(Executive Officer, Director)

Co-investorsBantam GroupBoston Seed CapitalService Provider Capital

Cambridge, US

Matthew M. Commons(Chief Executive Officer and Manager)Alex Oberhauser(Manager)Alok Bhargava(Executive Officer, Director)

BoardJack Lee(Director)Romain Lavault(Director)in

Co-investorsBantam GroupFuture Perfect VenturesPartech Ventures

Circa was a company focused on accelerating renter wealth; it has since joined Stake to continue that mission.

FintechPropTechBridgeport, US

Co-investorsCEI VenturesTechstars

Clearcut Surgical develops a surgical device that combines electrosurgery, continuous smoke evacuation, and on-demand fluid suction in a single instrument.

HardwareHealthtechMedical DevicesBoston, US

Alex Yang(MD)inJeffery John Caputo(Executive Officer, Director)Heung Bae Kim(MD)

Co-investorsGENERAL INCEPTIONMassVentures

Crowdly connects brands with their customer advocates to foster authentic relationships and community engagement around products.

ConsumerCreator EconomyFintechMarketing TechSaaSSocialBoston, US

Daniel M Sullivan(Executive Officer, Director)Daniel M. Sullivan(Executive Officer, Director)

BoardMarcia Hooper(Director)Christopher Mirabile(Director)inWilliam Sullivan(Director)

Co-investorsBantam GroupTechstars

CYVL provides infrastructure asset management software for cities' public works and engineering teams, using a self-installed sensor rig (LiDAR, 360° cameras, GPS) mounted on existing fleet vehicles to survey road networks.

AI & Machine LearningConstruction TechGovTechSomerville, US

Co-investorsCompanyon VenturesArgon Ventures

Electra AI offers an AI software platform ("AI Brain for Batteries") that provides real-time monitoring, predictive maintenance, and optimization for batteries used in utility-scale energy storage systems (BESS), EVs, robotics, and aviation.

AI & Machine LearningCleantechEnergy

Co-investorsHuntington Angels NetworkLIFTTHyperplane Venture CapitalUnited Ventures

EnergySage operates an online marketplace where consumers and businesses can compare and shop for clean energy products such as solar panels, battery backup power, heating and cooling systems, electric vehicles, and smart home technology.

CleantechEnergyMarketplacesBoston, US

Vikram Aggarwal(Executive Officer, Director)Robert M. Gervais(Director)

BoardC. Gail Greenwald(Director)Robert M. Gervis(Director)Tibor Toth(Director)

Co-investorsSE VenturesSustainVC

ezCater provides a platform for restaurants and catering businesses to grow orders through a marketplace, online ordering system, and delivery management tools.

B2B MarketplacesEnterprise SoftwareFoodTechMarketplacesSaaSBoston, US

Stefania Nappi Mallett(Executive Officer, Director)Edward Briscoe Rodgers(Executive Officer, Director)

BoardDouglas Suliman(Director)Christopher Cuddy(Director)P. Michael Masterson(Director)

Co-investorsICONIQLeft Lane CapitalLightspeed Venture PartnersSoftBank Vision FundWalnut Venture AssociatesLight Street Capital

Folia Health is a digital health platform that enables patients and caregivers to track symptoms, treatments, and health outcomes through personalized surveys, generating home-reported outcomes data used by life sciences companies and researchers to understand real-world treatment impacts.

Data & InfrastructureDigital HealthHealthtechMassachusetts, US

Nell Meosky Luo(CEO and Chairman)inDan Toffling(Co-Founder & CTO)Paul T. Meosky(Executive Officer, Director)

Co-investorsBantam GroupCrosslink CapitalJoyance PartnersSocial StartsTBD AngelsWalnut Venture Associates+5 more

Newton, US

Adam R. Martel(Executive Officer, Director)

BoardJere Doyle(Director)Scott Lingle(Director)Christopher Mirabile(Director)inJay Love(Director)

Co-investorsBantam Group

Groma issues GromaCoin, a blockchain token where each coin is a tokenized share in the Groma Real Estate Trust, backed by income-producing US real estate held in a regulated structure.

Crypto & Web3FintechPropTech

Grant Fishman(Founder)inChris Lehman(Founder)

Co-investorsBantam GroupCastle Island VenturesCoinbase Ventures

Groupize offers an AI-driven platform for enterprise meetings and events management, covering venue sourcing, planning, attendee registration, travel logistics, and spend visibility.

AI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareSaaSTravel & HospitalityBeverly, US

Charles de Gaspe Beaubien(Executive Officer, Director)Alisa de Gaspe Beaubien(Executive Officer, Director)Denice Sakakeeny(Executive Officer)

BoardGail Hoffman(Director)David Krauter(Director)Eugene Zimon(Director)

Co-investorsNXT VenturesWalnut Venture AssociatesGolden SeedsThayer Ventures

Guidesly is a booking platform connecting anglers with fishing charter captains and guided fishing trips.

MarketplacesSports TechTravel & HospitalityBuffalo, US

David Lord(President)

BoardJohn Gordy(Director)Eileen Shapiro(Director)

Co-investorsBantam Group

Hilltop Bio develops regenerative biologic therapies for veterinary medicine, using its proprietary BioStabyl process to preserve biological components such as exosomes, extracellular matrix proteins, and growth factors.

BiotechHealthtech

Co-investorsBand of AngelsBeacon AngelsRevUp CapitalWalnut Venture AssociatesGolden Seeds

Imago Rehab provides at-home rehabilitation for people recovering from neurological or cardiovascular conditions, using one-on-one therapy delivered via telerehabilitation combined with robotic devices, gamification, and an integrated care team.

Digital HealthHealthtechMedical DevicesRoboticsLowell, US

Kristin Nuckols(Executive Officer)Conor James Walsh(Director)Gene Tacy(Executive Officer)Chris Dugan(Executive Officer, Director)Tom Hunter(Executive Officer)

BoardArunas A. Chesonis(Director)in

Co-investorsBantam GroupBeacon AngelsSafar PartnersWalnut Venture Associates

Co-investorsBantam GroupBoston Harbor Angels

Jaia Robotics builds ultraportable aquatic drones (JaiaBots) that can be deployed in coordinated "pods" to collect aquatic data across wide areas.

Defense TechHardwareRoboticsBristol, US

Ian Estaphan Owen(Executive Officer, Director)

BoardSusan Balloch(Director)David Voorhes(Director)Jason Webster(Director)Nevin Carr(Director)

Co-investorsBantam GroupBeacon Angels

Whitinsville, US

John Paulos(Director)Stephen Skillings(Executive Officer, Director)Carla Grillo(Director)Veronica Pierni(Executive Officer, Director)

Kano Therapeutics develops circular single-stranded DNA (cssDNA) as a genetic payload for gene-editing and other DNA-based therapies, offering an alternative to viral vectors and double-stranded DNA.

BiotechDeep TechCambridge, US

Floris Engelhardt(Executive Officer, Director)John Vroom(Director)

BoardAnn DeWitt(Director)in

Co-investorsFifty YearsMetaplanetThe Engine VenturesVsquared VenturesZAKA VC

KnipBio produces JUV, a fermented all-natural feed ingredient added to existing aquaculture feed to improve juvenile survival, stress resilience, and yields for farmed fish and shrimp.

AgTechBiotechFoodTechLowell, US

Christopher Marx(Executive Officer, Director, Promoter)Larry Feinberg(Executive Officer, Director, Promoter)Jessica McLear(Executive Officer, Director)

BoardJeremy Weinstein(Director)

Co-investorsBoston Harbor AngelsWalnut Venture Associates

Listenwise is a learning platform that uses curated podcasts, videos, and auto-scored listening comprehension quizzes to build listening skills and support content-based instruction for K-12 students.

EdTech

Co-investorsBantam GroupSustainVCWalnut Venture Associates

Medumo provides automated text and email messaging systems that guide patients through medical procedures and referrals for hospitals and surgical centers.

HealthtechBoston, US

Adeel Yang(Founder/CEO)inJacob Cohen(Founder)in

BoardSatish Tadikonda(Director)Laura Lang(Director)

Co-investorsAAF Management Ltd.Boston Harbor AngelsMAVA VenturesY CombinatorMAGIC Fund

HealthtechShirley, US

Hansen Yuan(Managing Member)Eugene Gregerson(Managing Member)Marc Buntaine(Executive Vice President of Sales and Marketing)

BoardMichael Sinsheimer(Manager of MedTech Catalyst, LLC (Managing Member))

Co-investorsRunway Growth Capital

MyBiometry offers a patented at-home sensor and device that measures airway inflammation through fractional exhaled nitric oxide (FeNO) in a person's breath.

Digital HealthHardwareMedical DevicesBoston, US

Bryan Nolan(Founder)

Co-investorsBantam GroupBoston Harbor AngelsElevate Ventures

Groton, US

Aly Abayazeed(Executive Officer, Director)John Liedtky(Executive Officer)Kenneth Kolodziej(Executive Officer, Director)Michael Hill(Executive Officer)

BoardKevin Richard(Director)Oleg Ikhelson(Director)

Co-investorsBeacon AngelsAlliance of Angels

Boston, US

Napatsapa Vajarodaya(Executive Officer, Director)Don Locker(Executive Officer, Director)Ronak Massand(Executive Officer, Director)

BoardRaymond Chang(Director)

Piction Health offers virtual-first dermatology care for hair, skin, and nail conditions, connecting patients with expert care through its technology-driven care delivery model.

Digital HealthHealthtechWellness & Fitness

Susan Conover(Co-founder)

Co-investorsCarnrite VenturesFlare Capital PartnersGood Growth CapitalGutbrain VenturesHAWKTAILHeadwater Ventures+3 more

Pixability offers Pixability360, a platform for planning and measuring YouTube advertising and content across paid, organic, and creator strategies.

AdTechAI & Machine LearningMarketing Tech

Co-investorsBantam GroupBoston Harbor AngelsPJCProgress VenturesVCFA GroupWalnut Venture Associates

Billerica, US

Angelique LeDoux(Director)Beth Marcus(Executive Officer)Michael Mark(Director)Pat Feely(Director)Theodore Collins(Executive Officer)

Powerhouse Dynamics provides IoT-based platforms (SiteSage and Open Kitchen) for remote monitoring, automation, and energy and equipment management in multi-site foodservice and retail facilities.

CleantechEnergyIoTNewton, US

Martin Flusberg(Executive Officer, Director)Tim Curran(Director)

BoardZaid Ashai(Director)Bruce Bedford(Director)Bradford Higgins(Director)Michael Smith(Director)

Co-investorsEarthrise CapitalEmerald Technology Ventures AgClean Energy Ventures

Projectus builds empathy-first AI grounded in behavioral science that decodes human emotions and behaviors to deliver actionable insights.

AI & Machine LearningBiotechEnterprise Software

Co-investorsBantam GroupVery Serious VenturesThe E14 Fund

Co-investorsSafar Partners

Modern sales enablement platform for onboarding, skill assessment and coaching within a unified content platform.

Co-investorsAllos VenturesBantam GroupNXT Ventures

RaySecur builds MailSecur, a security screening system that uses terahertz (T-ray) imaging to provide real-time 4D visibility into sealed mail and deliveries, detecting concealed threats and contraband such as powders, liquids, and drug-soaked paper that X-ray and metal detection miss.

Deep TechDefense TechGovTechHardwareCambridge, US

PR Yu(Director)Alexander Sappok(Executive Officer, Director)Eric Giroux(Executive Officer, Director)

Co-investorsDreamit VenturesOutsiders

RevenueBase builds B2B data infrastructure for go-to-market teams and AI agents, offering verified, current, and traceable contact and company data with flat-rate pricing instead of per-credit models.

Data & InfrastructureEnterprise SoftwareSaaSWaltham, US

Mark FeldmanJude McColgan

BoardBob MasonBob DavoliinTom Axbey

Co-investorsBantam GroupBessemer Venture PartnersConvergeGood FriendsGutbrain Ventures

Surgicure Technologies develops medical devices for airway management in civilian and military settings.

Advanced ManufacturingHealthtechMedical DevicesCharlestown, US

Irena King(Executive Officer, Director, Promoter)

BoardDavid Pierce(Director)inCarl Winfree(Director)in

Co-investorsBantam GroupBeacon AngelsTechstars

Tally Street connects to accounting systems such as QuickBooks, Xero, and Sage Intacct to turn accounting data into client intelligence, helping accounting and bookkeeping firms find ways to improve efficiency, optimize pricing, and support their small business clients.

Data & InfrastructureFintechSaaSBoston, US

Brian Suthoff(Executive Officer, Director)

Co-investorsBantam GroupWalnut Venture Associates

TET Medical develops diagnostics, working in collaboration with Cornell University's research and facilities.

BiotechDigital HealthHealthtechMedical DevicesFair Haven, US

Alex Travis(Director & Co-Founder)Roy Cohen(CSO & Co-Founder)David R. Fischell(CEO & Co-Founder)David Fischell(Executive Officer, Director)

BoardJohn Conley(Director)inChristine Bunt(Director)

Co-investorsBantam GroupRed Bear Angels

BiotechFarmington, US

Ashley Kalinauskas(Executive Officer)Mark Suckow(Executive Officer, Director)Brad Poff(Executive Officer)Terry Dew(Executive Officer)

Co-investorsChloe CapitalConnecticut InnovationsEmerald Development ManagersGaingelsSoGal VenturesThe Fund

VesprSolar manufactures PV panel fasteners and rail systems designed for large-format solar modules to handle extreme weather and reduce installation time.

CleantechEnergyHardwareSomerville, US

Robert Sewell(Executive Officer, Director, Promoter)inJames Sewell(Director)

Co-investorsAtlanta Technology AngelsPlains VenturesSWAN Impact Network

Viv sells sustainable period care products, including a beginner-friendly menstrual disc, menstrual cup, organic cotton tampons, and bamboo pads and liners, along with a plant-based disc/cup wash.

ConsumerDirect to ConsumerFemTech

Co-investorsWalnut Venture Associates

Provides a portable occupational hearing testing system with a custom noise-blocking headset that combines hearing tests and earplug fit testing in one device.

HardwareHealthtechMedical Devices

WAVE provides digital aquatics safety systems for detecting potential drowning and assisting lifeguards at pools, waterparks, and natural water bodies.

HealthtechIoTSports Tech

Co-investorsConnecticut InnovationsWestchester Angels

Windgap Medical designs autoinjector devices for delivering complex drugs and combination products, including systems for reconstituting lyophilized or powdered compounds, sequential delivery of two liquid therapies, high-viscosity medications, and large-volume injections.

BiotechHardwareMedical DevicesWatertown, US

Brent Buchine(Director)Max Meehan(Executive Officer)Aaron Mann(Executive Officer, Director)Jason Durkin(Executive Officer)John Cadigan(Executive Officer)Anthony Watson(Executive Officer)

Co-investorsBantam GroupBoston Harbor AngelsColle Capital Partners

WurQ makes a wearable workout-tracking system for functional fitness and CrossFit-style athletes, using AI-powered wrist and chest motion sensors that automatically capture reps, heart rate, range of motion, power output, and workout structure.

AI & Machine LearningHardwareSports Tech

Co-investorsBantam GroupWalnut Venture Associates

YULLR provides an AI-powered ski racing platform that uses high-resolution camera networks to automatically detect, tag, and deliver video of each run for athletes, coaches, families, and ski resorts.

Burlington, US

Gerald Moore(Executive Officer, Director)Martin Bodley(Executive Officer, Director)Antonio Muchaxo(Director)Craig Lifschutz(Director)