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The E14 Fund

Venture capitaloperating company · company profile

Cambridge · Pre-Seed–Series A · 33 people tracked

Also known as E14 Fund · E14 MANAGEMENT, LLC

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Investment thesis

The E14 Fund backs early-stage AI and deep-tech startups, writing checks of $1M-$5M, and supports even earlier founders through its E14 investment fellowship program with $50K-$100K commitments. Its portfolio spans technology domains including food and agriculture, artificial intelligence and computing, hardware and robotics, physics and material science, and biology, organized around missions to unleash human creativity, advance human health and well-being, improve productivity and efficiency, and further sustainability for life and the planet. The firm has strong ties to the MIT community, engaging alumni, faculty, and students.

Source: firm website, verified Aug 18, 2026.

Stage
Pre-Seed–Series A
Check
$1M – $5M
HQ
Cambridge, Massachusetts, US
Leads rounds
Leads
Instruments
Equity
Founded
2017
Last 12 months
2 investments
Private fund assets
$362.2M
VC funds
16
Tracked investments
145

Team · 33 people

from the firm's website & public directories
Dong Won Lee· PhD Candidate, MIT Media Labin

VC Fellow; PhD candidate at MIT Media Lab.

Founder mafia

3 people who came through The E14 Fund went on to found or lead other companies.

What they invest in

from 101 of 145 portfolio companies

AI & Machine Learning ×65Deep Tech ×27Hardware ×23Enterprise Software ×20SaaS ×19Biotech ×17Healthtech ×14Advanced Manufacturing ×11

HQs:United States×51Colombia×1Spain×1

Investments · 145 tracked

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By year:2026 · 22025 · 12024 · 52023 · 12022 · 42020 · 215 dated

Adaptionadaptionlabs.aiin𝕏Feb 2026

Adaption Labs builds adaptive AI systems that continually learn and adjust to specific industries, languages, and use cases, positioning itself against large monolithic, one-size-fits-all models.

AI & Machine LearningDeep Tech

Co-investorsAlpha Intelligence CapitalEmergence Capital PartnersFifty YearsMozilla VenturesThreshold Ventures

Affectivaaffectiva.comin𝕏

Smart Eye develops AI-based eye tracking and automotive-grade Driver Monitoring and Interior Sensing systems, along with Human Insight AI research instruments used across automotive, aviation, behavioral science and other fields.

AI & Machine LearningDeep TechMarketing TechMobility & TransportationWaltham, US

Rana el Kaliouby(Co-founder)inRosalind Picard(Co-founder)inMartin Krantz(Founder)Mats Krantz(Co-founder)Nicholas Langeveld(Executive Officer, Director)

BoardJeff Krentz(Director)

Co-investorsKleiner PerkinsBY Venture PartnersMotley Fool VenturesHorizons VenturesTrend Forward Capital

Aminoamino.bio

Amino Labs makes beginner-friendly hands-on kits and educational resources for learning genetic engineering and synthetic biology, including a guidebook, bacterial art kits, and free virtual simulators.

BiotechEdTech

Amino Labs
Animate Biosciences
Anthologyanthology.bioin

Anthology develops designer and hybrid genomes by decoding genomic "language" to engineer microbes that convert feedstocks such as sugars, plastics, and agricultural waste into products like chemicals, materials, and food ingredients.

BiotechFoodTechNew Materials

Co-investorsJuniperThe Engine Ventures

Appmanaappmana.com
Array Insightsarrayinsights.comin𝕏

Array Insights develops software for clinical trial optimization using federated learning and blockchain technologies, serving healthcare organizations and researchers seeking to improve medical collaboration and trial efficiency.

AI & Machine LearningData & InfrastructureDigital HealthHealthtech

Anne Kim(Co-Founder and CEO)in

Co-investorsAsset Management CompanyDorm RoomJoint EffectsMozilla VenturesTwo Lanterns Venture PartnersArgon Ventures

Atlantic Quantumatlantic-quantum.comMay 2022

Building scalable quantum computers with reduced complexity and cost to reach error correction at scale.

Cambridge, US

Bharath Kannan(Executive Officer)Simon Gustavsson(Director)

Co-investorsBlindspot Ventures Management CoChalmers Ventures ABMassVenturesNeotribe VenturesThe Engine VenturesGlasswing Ventures

Atomic Machinesatomicmachines.com

Atomic Machines is a stealth-mode startup building manufacturing machines, with an initial focus on fabricating MEMS (microelectromechanical systems) using an approach it positions as an alternative to silicon fab technology.

Advanced ManufacturingDeep TechHardware

Co-investorsGigafund

Augmentalaugmental.techin𝕏

Augmental makes the MouthPad^, a hands-free touchpad worn on the roof of the mouth that converts head and tongue gestures into cursor control and clicks for phones, computers, and tablets via Bluetooth.

Deep TechHardwareHealthtech

Co-investorsCarao Ventures

Avantosavantos.aiinFeb 2026 · $25M

Avantos is an AI-native operating system for client management that uses AI agents to handle onboarding, servicing, and growth workflows while integrating with existing enterprise technology stacks.

AI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareFintech

Rabih Ramadi(Founder)inBassam Chaptini(Founder)in

Co-investorsBessemer Venture PartnersBlue CollectiveM13

Avocaavoca.aiin𝕏

Avoca provides AI-powered customer service agents for service-based businesses that handle incoming calls, text messages, and chats to book appointments and re-engage customers.

AI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareSaaSNew York City, US

Apurva Shrivastava(Founder)inTyson Chen(Founder)in

Co-investorsAmplify PartnersAudaciousBoxGroupCitta CapitalFormus CapitalKleiner Perkins+8 more

Axiomaxiommath.ai

Axiom Math is a platform that enables users to test proof verification, extract theorems, and experiment with proof transformations quickly.

AI & Machine LearningDeep TechEdTech

Carina Hong(Founder & CEO)

Co-investorsB Capital GroupB4 CapitalDnx VenturesFlying Fish VenturesFrontline VenturesGreycroft+5 more

Bitpart AIbitpart.aiin𝕏Feb 2024

Bitpart builds an AI engine and SDK for creating interactive game worlds, letting designers, writers, and animators author characters that converse and interact via its Coppola authoring tool and AI Director without needing programmers.

AI & Machine LearningDeveloper ToolsGamingMethuen, US

Sarah Rudzki(Co-founder & CPO)Jeffrey Orkin(Executive Officer, Director)Dr. Jeff Orkin(Co-founder & CEO)

Co-investorsBeat VenturesConvergeCrane Venture PartnersTIRTA Ventures

Bonsai Roboticsbonsairobotics.aiin𝕏

Bonsai Robotics develops autonomy technology and equipment, including its Amiga lineup powered by Bonsai Intelligence, to automate off-road jobs for operations ranging from small businesses to large companies.

AgTechAI & Machine LearningRobotics

Co-investorsAcre Venture PartnersBetter Food VenturesBison VenturesCongruent VenturesSerra VenturesSoundproof Ventures+1 more

Brelyonbrelyon.comin𝕏May 2022

Brelyon develops headset-free virtual displays using optical and computational techniques to create 3D depth and panoramic imagery for gaming, entertainment, and enterprise applications.

AI & Machine LearningDeep TechHardwareSan Mateo, US

Barmak Heshmat Dekhordi(Executive Officer, Director)Alok Mehta(Director)

BoardCalvin Chin(Director)in

Co-investorsLG Technology VenturesLockheed Martin VenturesGrit VenturesMonozukuri VenturesOne Way VenturesType One Ventures+1 more

BuildBuddybuildbuddy.ioin𝕏

BuildBuddy makes tools for developers to increase productivity.

AI & Machine LearningCloud ComputingData & InfrastructureDeveloper ToolsEnterprise SoftwareSaaSSan Francisco, US

Siggi Simonarson(Founder)inTyler Williams(Founder)in

Co-investorsScribble VenturesSwitch VenturesVillage GlobalY CombinatorTwenty Two Ventures

Butlrbutlr.ioin𝕏

Butlr Care uses ceiling-mounted thermal sensors to monitor seniors and detect events like falls or changes in gait and activity without cameras or wearables, sending alerts and behavioral insights to care staff via an API.

AI & Machine LearningDigital HealthHardwareHealthtechIoTPropTechBurlingame, US

Honghao Deng(Executive Officer, Director)inJiani Zeng(Founder)in

BoardRaymond Stuart Stata(Director)Seth Levine(Director)Naimish Patel(Director)

Co-investors1Flourish CapitalFounder CollectiveFoundryHyperplane Venture CapitalOpen Network LabParticle+6 more

Capra Biosciencescaprabiosciences.com

Alexandria, US

Andrew Magyar(Executive Officer, Director)Elizabeth Onderko(Executive Officer, Director, Promoter)

BoardPae Wu(Director)inDanielle Joseph(Director)Douglas Cameron(Director)

Co-investorsBlue Ivy VenturesFirst Bight VenturesGS FuturesClosed Loop PartnersSOSV

Charge Roboticschargerobotics.comin𝕏Jul 2024

Charge Robotics automates labor-intensive tasks in solar construction to address deployment bottlenecks as demand for solar energy grows.

Advanced ManufacturingCleantechClimate TechConstruction TechRoboticsSan Francisco, US

Banks Hunter(Founder)inMax Justicz(Founder)in

Co-investorsSun Road SyndicateY CombinatorFoundersX VenturesSoma Capital

Chunk Foodschunkfoods.comin

Chunk Foods makes a plant-based whole-cut meat alternative designed to replace beef in recipes, with a short list of natural ingredients and added protein, iron, and B12.

ConsumerFoodTech

Co-investorsCheyenne VenturesFLORA VenturesKey1 CapitalStray Dog CapitalFall Line CapitalGood Seed Ventures

Cision Visioncisionvision.com

Cision Vision develops the InVision Shortwave Infrared (SWIR) imaging system and AI-powered tools for pathology and surgery, including real-time intraoperative critical structure identification and lymph node grossing assistance.

AI & Machine LearningHealthtechMedical Devices

Jeremy Li(CEO)

Co-investorsSBXi

Clipclip.bike

CLIP makes a portable friction-drive device that clips onto a regular bicycle to convert it into an e-bike without tools, offering electric assist with about 12+ miles of range.

ConsumerHardwareMobility & TransportationBrooklyn, US

Co-investorsChloe Capital

Coppercopperhome.comin

Copper makes induction stoves with integrated battery energy storage that enable home electrification without major electrical upgrades.

CleantechClimate TechConsumerHardwareBerkeley, US

Sam Calisch(Founder & CEO)in

Co-investorsClimacticCollaborative FundDesigner FundMMC VenturesNecessary VenturesNorwest Venture Partners+3 more

Culture Biosciencesculturebiosciences.comin𝕏

Culture Biosciences provides software and bioreactor hardware solutions for bioprocess development, enabling researchers to design, monitor, and analyze experiments remotely with cloud-native analytics and AI/ML insights.

AI & Machine LearningBiotechCloud ComputingHealthtechSan Francisco, US

Will Patrick(Founder/CEO)inMatt Ball(Founder/CTO)in

Co-investorsCompoundDCVC (Data Collective)Hemisphere Ventures LLCY CombinatorCraft VenturesCultivian Sandbox Ventures+3 more

Dedalus Labsdedaluslabs.aiin𝕏

Dedalus Labs provides virtual machines that boot in 250ms with Linux isolation, persistent storage, and scale-to-zero billing.

AI & Machine LearningCloud ComputingData & InfrastructureDeveloper ToolsEnterprise SoftwareSan Francisco, US

Cathy Di(Founder)inWindsor Nguyen(Co-Founder)in

Co-investorsY CombinatorActivant CapitalKindred VenturesTranspose Platform ManagementSaga VenturesSunshine Lake

DeepCuredeepcure.aiin

DeepCure develops small molecule therapies for immune and autoimmune diseases, with pipeline candidates including an oral STAT6 inhibitor (DC-15442) and DC-9476 for conditions such as rheumatoid arthritis.

AI & Machine LearningBiotechHealthtech

Co-investorsIAG Capital PartnersTLV Partners

Delvedelve.coin𝕏acquired by Limelight Networks

Delve provides AI agents that automate compliance tasks such as evidence collection, continuous monitoring, and security workflows for frameworks like SOC 2, GDPR, and FedRAMP.

AI & Machine LearningCybersecuritySaaS

Co-investorsFrontier Venture CapitalSabrina Hahn Fund

Delve Technologies
Diligent Roboticsdiligentrobots.comin

Diligent Robotics develops AI-powered robot assistants for healthcare settings, focusing on mobile manipulation and social intelligence to help hospital staff with routine non-patient-facing tasks.

AI & Machine LearningHealthtechMedical DevicesRoboticsAustin, US

Andrea Thomaz(Founder & CEO)Andrea L. Thomaz(Founder)inVivian Chu(Founder)in

Co-investorsATPCanaan PartnersCorrelation VenturesDnx VenturesGrit VenturesNext Coast Ventures+6 more

Drydry.ioin𝕏

Dry is a no-code platform for building collaborative full-stack AI apps, functioning as an MCP server and collaborative database that provides memory for ChatGPT and other AI assistants.

AI & Machine LearningDeveloper ToolsSaaS

Dry Io
Dxlabdxlab.bioDec 2020

DxLab develops multiplex molecular diagnostic technology (LAMP+) for rapid, low-cost point-of-care infectious disease testing, including its DxHub portable testing platform, DxTests, and ready-to-use LAMP master mixes.

BiotechDigital HealthHealthtechMedical DevicesSomerville, US

Fahim Farzadfard(Director)Adam Mullinax(Director)Jeong Seuk Kang(Director)Ho-Jun Suk(Co-founder & CEO)Louis Kang(Co-founder & Business Development Lead)

BoardCalvin Chin(Director)in

E14e14.vcin𝕏

E14 is an early-stage venture capital firm affiliated with MIT that invests in startups from pre-seed to Series A.

Co-investorsSierra Ventures

Eigenaieigenai.comin𝕏

Eigen AI provides a platform for businesses to own and operate customized AI models, covering data generation, fine-tuning/RL post-training, and optimized inference across deployment environments (VPC, on-prem, edge, or hybrid).

AI & Machine LearningData & InfrastructureEnterprise Software

Eka Robotics
Eka Robotics
Ekaroboticsekarobotics.comin𝕏

Eka Robotics develops general-purpose robotics powered by a single AI model designed to generalize across objects, tasks, and environments, with an emphasis on physical reliability and safe collaboration alongside humans.

AI & Machine LearningDeep TechRobotics

Elemindelemindtech.com

Elemind makes a drug-free wearable headband that uses neuromodulation and AI to help users fall asleep faster and return to sleep after waking during the night.

HardwareHealthtechWellness & Fitness

David Wang(Founder)in

Co-investorsEvolution VC PartnersGreen Meadow VenturesJoyance PartnersMetaplanetModi VenturesThe Family Fund

Elis
Eliselis.io

HEARD is an AI-powered customer research platform that conducts conversational interviews which adapt to responses in real time, letting teams launch studies and interview hundreds of customers to surface insights, quotes, and themes.

AI & Machine LearningMarketing TechSaaS

Elroy Airelroyair.comin

Elroy Air develops autonomous hybrid-electric aircraft for heavy-payload cargo delivery, serving commercial logistics, defense, and humanitarian customers.

Deep TechHardwareLogistics & Supply ChainRoboticsCalifornia, US

Dave Merrill(Executive Officer, Director)Clint Cope(Director)Andrew Clare(CEO)

BoardDarren Liccardo(Director)in

Co-investorsShield CapitalSnowpointAster CapitalCatapult VenturesCity LightHCVC+10 more

Encharge
EnCharge AIenchargeai.comin

EnCharge AI develops advanced hardware and software solutions for AI computing, focused on semiconductor design and AI systems optimization.

AI & Machine LearningHardwareSemiconductors

Naveen VermainKailash GopalakrishnaninEchere Iroagain

Co-investorsACVC PartnersAlleyCorpAnzu PartnersConstellation Technology VenturesScout VenturesScout Ventures+3 more

Equilibrequilibr.io

Co-investorsFREEFLOW

Exaloopexaloop.ioin𝕏Jun 2023

Exaloop develops Codon, a compiler framework that turns Python code into native machine code for 10-100x performance gains, with support for multithreading and GPU acceleration.

AI & Machine LearningDeep TechDeveloper ToolsBrookline, US

Ariya Shajii(Executive Officer, Director)

Fathom
Fathom
Fathomopticsfathomoptics.comin𝕏

Fathom Optics provides software-based print embellishments that add motion, depth, and shimmer effects to packaging, labels, and shrink sleeves using standard inks and existing press equipment, delivered through its online Fathom Designer tool.

Advanced ManufacturingDeep TechSaaS

Co-investorsEniac Ventures2048 Ventures

Ferveretferveret.comin𝕏

Ferveret develops advanced cooling technology for data centers and computing infrastructure, using subcooled boiling methods derived from nuclear reactor engineering.

Advanced ManufacturingCleantechClimate TechData & InfrastructureDeep TechEnergyHardwareSan Francisco, US

Reza Azizian(Founder)inMatteo Bucci(Founder)in

Co-investorsBaruch Future VenturesCathexis VenturesTO VCValkyrieY Combinator

Fieldstone Biofieldstone.bioinDec 2024

Fieldstone Bio builds engineered biosensors combined with hyperspectral imaging to detect and map critical minerals such as gold, copper, and arsenic in soil samples, cores, and tailings.

AI & Machine LearningBiotechDeep TechNew MaterialsAndover, US

Patrick Stone(Executive Officer, Director)inBrandon Fields(Director)in

BoardCalvin Chin(Director)in

Co-investorsLDV Capital

Figur8figur8tech.comin𝕏

FIGUR8 is an FDA-registered platform that provides objective, actionable insights for musculoskeletal health diagnosis and treatment.

AI & Machine LearningHardwareHealthtechMedical DevicesBoston, US

Nan-Wei Gong(CEO and Founder)in

Co-investorsFirst Spark Ventures, LlcPhoenix Venture PartnersChloe CapitalDigiTx Partners LLCEvolution VC PartnersP5 Health Ventures+1 more

Formlabs

Somerville, US

Maxim Lobovsky(Executive Officer, Director)Natan Linder(Director)Shirley Paley(Executive Officer)

BoardBarry Schuler(Director)inBrad Feld(Director)inChris Capossela(Director)

Co-investorsC4 VenturesFounder CollectiveFoundryKapor CapitalDFJNew Enterprise Associates (NEA)+1 more

Foundation EGIfoundationegi.com

Foundation EGI builds an AI platform that automates engineering documentation and production tasks from 3D CAD designs, generating GD&T technical drawings, workstep sequences and production plans, 2D/3D product catalogs, and multi-language operator and service manuals.

Advanced ManufacturingAI & Machine LearningEnterprise Software

Co-investorsMcRock CapitalRRE Ventures

Gaia
Gaia Aigaia-ai.ecoin

Gaia AI provides AI-powered tools and sensor-based data collection (a wearable backpack and mobile/web apps) for forest inventory and analysis, delivering biometric insights to optimize harvesting, timber sales, and carbon credit strategies.

AgTechAI & Machine LearningClimate Tech

Co-investorsUbiquity Ventures

Gencoresgencores.com

Co-investorsDorm Room

General Robotics

Exits · 2

IPOs and acquisitions across the tracked portfolio

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Frequently asked questions

How many investments has The E14 Fund made?
The E14 Fund has 131 tracked investments, 2 of which have exited via acquisition or IPO, including 4 dated in the last 24 months.
What stage does The E14 Fund invest at?
The E14 Fund invests at the Pre-Seed, Seed, Series A stages.
What is The E14 Fund's typical check size?
The E14 Fund typically writes checks of $1M – $5M.
What sectors does The E14 Fund focus on?
The E14 Fund focuses on Advanced Manufacturing, AgTech, AI & Machine Learning, Biotech, Climate Tech, Consumer, Data & Infrastructure, Deep Tech, Enterprise Software, Hardware, Healthtech, Media & Entertainment, Medical Devices, Mobility & Transportation, New Materials, Retail Tech, Robotics, SaaS, Sector Agnostic.
Where is The E14 Fund located?
The E14 Fund is headquartered in Cambridge, US.
Does The E14 Fund lead rounds?
Yes, The E14 Fund leads investment rounds.
Who does The E14 Fund co-invest with?
The E14 Fund most often shares deals with Y Combinator, Techstars, Congruent Ventures, among 287 tracked co-investors.

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Co-investors · 15

Ubiquity Ventures

Ubiquity Ventures is a seed-stage institutional venture capital firm investing in 'software beyond the screen' — B2B startups applying AI and software to physical, real-world problems.

$1M – $3M
Mozilla Ventures

Mozilla Ventures invests in mission-driven founders whose products align with the Mozilla Manifesto, focusing on companies building outside the influence of big tech and academia.

Techstars

Techstars is a startup accelerator and early-stage investor that funds ambitious founders and provides capital, mentorship, and access to a global network of investors, operators, and corporate partners.

$220K
Eniac Ventures

Eniac Ventures is a seed-stage venture firm that positions itself as founder-friendly and focused on helping early-stage companies achieve product-market fit.

Both backed · 2
$1.2M
Crosslink Capital

Crosslink Capital is a San Francisco-based venture capital firm investing in enterprise and consumer technology startups across North America.

$1M – $9M
BoxGroup

BoxGroup is an early-stage venture capital firm that invests in startups at their earliest stages.

Both backed · 1
$1M
Northpond Ventures

Northpond Ventures is a venture capital firm based in Bethesda, Maryland that invests in life sciences, technology, and related sectors.

Both backed · 1
$100K – $5M
Susa Ventures

Susa Ventures operates two early-stage technology funds that invest in companies leveraging data, network effects, and economies of scale.

$1M – $5M
Offline Ventures

Believes that best ideas happen offline. Offline Ventures is Interested in companies that are driven by both profit and purpose while taking great care of the world around them

$250K – $5M
Slow Ventures

Slow Ventures is an early-stage investment firm backing curious founders at the intersection of technology and the edges of science, society, and culture, providing resources, connections, and support to build durable companies.

$50K – $1M
Floodgate

Floodgate is a venture capital fund that backs founders at the earliest stages, positioning itself as their first true believers.

$500K – $5M
Transmedia Capital

Transmedia Capital (TMC) is an early-stage technology venture fund that provides domain expertise, operating experience, and advisory support to founders.

$5M
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