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Vermont Center for Emerging Technologies (VCET)
AcceleratorBurlington · Pre-Seed–Seed · 23 people tracked
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Investment thesis
VCET focuses on technology-enabled startups poised to scale in Vermont. It positions the entrepreneur at the center of its work, offering hands-on support that spans business coaching, access to a workspace, mentorship, guidance on fundraising, and direct capital through its venture funds. The organization emphasizes helping founders turn early ideas into scalable businesses, welcoming entrepreneurs at any stage of development and providing a community of founders, mentors, and coworking members.
Source: firm website, verified Sep 27, 2026.
Team · 23 people
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Founder mafia
3 people who came through Vermont Center for Emerging Technologies (VCET) went on to found or lead other companies.
What they invest in
from 89 of 114 portfolio companiesConsumer ×24Direct to Consumer ×14Media & Entertainment ×14SaaS ×13Impact & Social Good ×12EdTech ×11FoodTech ×11Advanced Manufacturing ×10
HQs:United States×75Australia×1
Who they back
founder profiles across 54 portfolio companiesFounding team size:solo founder×322 founders×203 founders×14+ founders×1
Where their founders studiedfrom 39 founders with education data
University of Vermont ×11Middlebury College ×4Clarkson University ×3Harvard University ×2Rochester Institute of Technology ×2St. Lawrence University ×2University of Michigan ×2
What their founders studiedfrom 40 founders with field-of-study data
Business & Management ×10Computer Science ×5Engineering ×5Social Sciences ×5Humanities ×4Mathematics & Statistics ×4Finance & Accounting ×3Life Sciences ×3
Where their founders worked beforefrom 35 founders with career history
University of Vermont ×5Brighter Planet ×2State of Vermont ×2
Accelerator rootsportfolio companies that came through a program
6 founders hold a PhD · 2 hold an MBA (of 41 with degree data)
Portfolio companies · 114 tracked
alumni founders can tell you what the program is really likeBy year:2026 · 12025 · 12024 · 22023 · 12022 · 22021 · 22019 · 12015 · 111 dated
BETA Technologies develops electric aircraft (including the ALIA eVTOL) and associated charging infrastructure for sustainable aviation.
CleantechDefense TechHardwareMobility & TransportationBurlington, US
Kyle Clark(Chief Executive Officer & Board Member)inSean Donovan(Executive Officer)inHerman Cueto(Executive Officer)in
BoardCharles Davis(Director)Mike Stone(Director)Francesco Capretti(Director)
Co-investorsStone PointChaifetz GroupPreston-Werner VenturesUP Partners
Goldman Sachs is a global investment bank and financial services firm providing services such as mergers and acquisitions advisory, investment banking, and markets research to corporate and institutional clients.
FintechNew York City, US
Marcus GoldmanSamuel SachsDavid Solomon(Chief Executive Officer)inJohn Waldron(Chief Operating Officer)in
Co-investorsCowles VenturesHomebrewSilver Lake PartnersTeamworthy VenturesDST Global
T1 Energy is an advanced energy manufacturing company based in Austin, Texas, focused on the energy transition.
Advanced ManufacturingCleantechEnergyAustin, US
Daniel Barcelo(Chief Executive Officer & Chairman of the Board)inJoseph Evan Calio(Chief Financial Officer)Jaime Gualy(Chief Operating Officer)inAndreas Bentzen(Chief Technology Officer)inAndrew Munro(Chief Legal and Chief Compliance Officer)
Co-investorsKluz Ventures
Acceleron builds software that enables community banks and credit unions to offer foreign exchange services and conduct cross-border payments through a correspondent banking marketplace, generating non-interest income without requiring custom development work.
Cloud ComputingFintechSaaSCharlestown, US
Damon Magnuski(Executive Officer, Director)
BoardW. Lowell Putnam(Director)Sarah Beth Felix(Director)Andrew Dillard(Director)Dennis Lormel(Director)
Co-investorsCORI InnovationRevUp CapitalHolt Xchange
ApprentiScope offers an Apprenticeship Management System (AMS) that automates tasks such as apprentice enrollment, OJT and RTI tracking, and U.S.
EdTechGovTechHR TechSaaS
William Lippolis(Founder & CEO)in
Aprexis offers a platform for medication therapy management (MTM) and customizable clinical programs covering lifestyle medicine and disease management, using AI-driven patient stratification, a patient-facing mobile app, and EHR interoperability.
Digital HealthHealthtechSaaSMontpelier, US
MICHAEL HOWE(Executive Officer)
BoardROBERT SQUIRE(Director)
Co-investorsCORI InnovationFeatures Capital HoldingsFreshTracks Capital
Atlas Acupuncture is an acupuncture and Chinese herbal medicine practice serving the greater Burlington community.
HealthtechWellness & FitnessBurlington, US
Montana Burns(Acupuncturist & Chinese Herbalist)in
AutoPylot is a free, FAA-approved mobile and web app for drone pilots that combines airspace status (B4UFLY), LAANC authorization, weather forecasts, pre-flight checklists, fleet management, and mission logging in one platform.
GovTechMobility & TransportationSaaSSouth Burlington, US
Tautvydas Shalna(Executive Officer, Director)
Co-investorsDudley Fund
South Burlington, US
Michael Ryan McDevitt(Corporate Secretary Chief Technology Officer)Matthew Shea(Chief Product Officer)inWesley Grove(CEO President)inMatthew McShea(Executive Officer)
BoardChristopher Timchak(Director)James H Crook, Jr.(Director)
Co-investorsCreative Destruction Lab (CDL)FreshTracks CapitalKluz VenturesLaunchCapitalFreshTracks Green Mountain
Bivo designs lightweight recycled stainless steel sports water bottles featuring a patented high-flow nozzle for fast drinking.
ConsumerDirect to ConsumerSports TechRichmond, US
Carina Hamel(Co-founder)inRobby Ringer(Co-founder)in
Brio Coffee Works produces premium instant coffee blends, including the Calypso Blend, sold in convenient single-serve packets.
ConsumerDirect to ConsumerE-commerceFoodTechBurlington, US
Nate
Burton designs and sells snowboarding gear and apparel, including insulated, waterproof jackets, pants, bibs, and one-piece suits for adults and children.
Direct to ConsumerE-commerceSports Tech
AKONGCUAN is a platform designed to provide fast, lightweight, and user-friendly access across various devices with a responsive interface and improved navigation systems.
Sector Agnostic
Cannatrol develops environmental control and post-harvest processing systems for cannabis cultivators.
Advanced ManufacturingAgTechFoodTechHardwareVermont, US
The Center for Women & Enterprise provides business training, counseling, mentoring, and access to capital for women entrepreneurs and veterans across New England.
EdTechFemTechFintechHR TechImpact & Social GoodBoston, US
Andrea C. Silbert(Co-founder)Susan Hammond(Co-founder)
Code Style Club is a barbershop offering haircuts and grooming services for a range of styles.
ConsumerBurlington
Common Deer is a direct-to-consumer retailer offering curated goods including apparel, home goods, stationery, and lifestyle products.
ConsumerDirect to ConsumerE-commerceMarketplacesRetail TechBurlington, US
Sharon Beal
Crowdcast provides a web-based live event platform enabling hosts to stream video to unlimited attendees, manage audience engagement through chat and polls, and monetize events via integrated payment processing.
Creator EconomyMedia & EntertainmentSaaS
Co-investorsGlobal Founders Capital
Data Innovations builds laboratory middleware that connects lab instruments, LIS, and EMR/EHR systems across disciplines, consolidating testing control into one platform.
HealthtechMedical DevicesSaaSColchester, US
Co-investorsBattery Ventures
Dealer.com, part of Cox Automotive, provides digital marketing solutions for car dealerships, including personalized dealership websites, data-driven advertising, SEO, managed services, and digital retailing tools.
AdTechMarketing TechSaaS
Co-investorsAccelCox Enterprises
Education at Work provides paid job opportunities combined with tuition assistance to help students connect education with career pathways.
EdTechFuture of WorkImpact & Social Good
Jane Swift(Chief Executive Officer)in
Faraday builds AI-powered software that predicts customer behavior for businesses, aiming to make customer experiences predictive.
AdTechAI & Machine LearningData & InfrastructureMarketing TechSaaSSales TechBurlington, US
Robbie Adler(Chief Strategy Officer)inSeamus Abshere(Chief Technology Officer (and CISO))inAndy Rossmeissl(Founder)in
Co-investorsFreshTracks CapitalLaunchCapital
Fluency is a digital advertising operating system that automates paid media campaign execution across walled gardens and the open web for advertising agencies and ad teams.
AdTechAI & Machine LearningSaaSBurlington, US
Eric Mayhew(Executive Officer, Director)inMike Lane(Founder)in
BoardKristin Halpin Perry(Director)Brian McVey(Director)Scott Gale(Director)
Co-investorsArchangel VenturesFraser McCombs CapitalIntegrity Growth PartnersNextGen VenturesAccelArchangel+1 more
Foam Brewers operates multiple brewery and event locations serving customers beer and merchandise.
ConsumerFoodTechBurlington, US
Todd Haire
Fourbital Factory manufactures custom knit beanies with woven logos and personalized designs for sports teams, from amateur leagues to professional organizations.
Advanced ManufacturingCircular EconomyConsumerDirect to ConsumerImpact & Social GoodSports TechBurlington, US
Susan Nostrandin
Fuse is an independent marketing agency focused on reaching teens and young adults, running sports, sampling, campus, culture, and customer marketing programs for brands.
Marketing TechMedia & Entertainment
GameTheory is a consultancy or design firm that develops human-centered, adaptive solutions aimed at creating sustainable social impact, working alongside partners and the people affected by the challenges it addresses.
Impact & Social Good
Geopipe creates digital twin technology that generates immersive 3D models of real-world cities and environments for use in games, simulations, training, and architecture.
AI & Machine LearningData & InfrastructureDeep TechGamingNew York City, US
Christopher Mitchell(CEO and Co-Founder)inThomas Dickerson(CSO and Co-Founder)inDickerson Dickerson(Executive Officer, Director, Promoter)Thomas Dickerson, Ph.D(CSO and Co-Founder)Joshua Duyan(Director)
Co-investorsGENIUS NYGreat Oaks Venture CapitalTechstarsAlexa FundAME Cloud VenturesMatrix+1 more
Global Village Cuisine is a Vermont-based food company offering African-inspired, chef-crafted meals through takeout, catering, events, retail, and regional meal delivery.
ConsumerDirect to ConsumerFoodTech
Goodridge Lumber is a lumber supplier that sells wood products including log homes, log siding, cedar products, and red pine lumber in various cuts and configurations.
Advanced ManufacturingConstruction TechNew MaterialsIrasburg, US
GPMS develops helicopter health management and condition monitoring systems for the aviation maintenance industry.
AI & Machine LearningDeep TechHardwareIoTVermont, US
Eric BechhoeferinJed KalksteininJohn Taylor(Director)John Schweizer(Director)
BoardMatthew Porat(Director of Issuer)Brian Flynn(Director of Issuer)
Co-investorsHearst VenturesDiamondStream Partners
Green Mountain Power is a Vermont-based electric utility serving residential and business customers with electricity that is 100% carbon-free on an annual basis.
CleantechEnergyColchester and Rutland, US
The page ranks and reviews sweepstakes casino operators in the US, comparing welcome coin packages, Sweeps Coins redemption structures, and game libraries for players.
ConsumerGamingMedia & Entertainment
Honey Road is a restaurant located in Burlington, Vermont, offering dine-in, takeout, and gift cards.
ConsumerBurlington, US
Hootie Hoo is a Vermont-based apparel brand that designs durable winter outerwear for children, combining playful design with high-performance materials.
Circular EconomyConsumerDirect to ConsumerVermont, US
Co-investorsR/GA Ventures
Isora Lithgow Creations is a documentary-style wedding photography business offering editorial, candid photography in both digital and film formats.
Consumer
IXIS provides data analytics, optimization, and AI solutions to enterprises through consulting and proprietary tools, helping clients use data-driven insights to inform strategic decisions.
AI & Machine LearningData & InfrastructureEnterprise SoftwareSaaS
Dani Giandomenico(Founder & CEO)in
JAM Creative is a commercial photography and video production studio that creates visual content and branded assets for consumer brands and marketing campaigns.
Media & EntertainmentBurlington, US
Judd LamphereinMonica Donovanin
Jennifer Kahn Jewelry designs and handcrafts silver and mixed-metal jewelry, including pendants, earrings, and chakra/healing pieces made from Precious Metal Clay.
ConsumerDirect to ConsumerE-commerceBurlington, US
Jennifer Kahn(Founder)
June Farm grows cut flowers across 8 acres in Charlotte, Vermont for wholesale, farmers' markets, and community-supported agriculture shares.
AgTechDirect to ConsumerFoodTechCharlotte, US
Kingdom County Productions creates dramatic and documentary films, theater productions, and performing arts events rooted in New England, with a focus on stories that address social issues affecting Vermont communities.
Creator EconomyEdTechImpact & Social GoodMedia & EntertainmentKingdom County, US
Jay Craven(Founder)Bess O'Brien(Founder)in
KORE Power (T1) is developing energy storage and battery manufacturing in Texas, with a headquarters in Austin and a factory south of Dallas.
Advanced ManufacturingCleantechEnergyHardwareCoeur D'Alene, US
Lindsay Gorrill(Founder & Board Member)inDaniel Barcelo(Chief Executive Officer & Chairman of the Board)Evan Calio(Chief Financial Officer)Jaime Gualy(Chief Operating Officer)Andreas Bentzen(Chief Technology Officer)Andy Munro(Chief Legal & Policy Officer)
Co-investorsHoneywell Ventures
KSV is an advertising and marketing agency specializing in strategy, content creation, and media connections for organizations focused on sustainability and environmental impact.
Climate TechImpact & Social GoodMarketing Tech
Erin Fagnant(Chief Executive Officer, Partner)inTucker Wright(Chief Strategy Officer, Partner)inRachel Gage(Chief Operations Officer, Partner)in
LiFT is a skills-based learning platform for schools that supports project-based learning design, competency and rubric frameworks, authentic assessment, and verified student skill portfolios.
EdTechSaaS
Personal website for Lindsey Stoddard, a children's book author, promoting her book "THE REAL DEAL."
Media & Entertainment
Advanced ManufacturingWeybridge, US
Adam Polonski(Director)inNora Ganley-Roper(Executive Officer, Director)in
BoardMark Bathgate(Director)Jeff Quint(Director)Thomas J. Whalen(Director)in
Co-investorsDudley FundFreshTracks Capital
Main + Mountain is a 13-room boutique motel in downtown Ludlow, Vermont, featuring modern design, craft cocktails, and family-friendly accommodations near Okemo Mountain and local attractions.
ConsumerTravel & HospitalityLudlow, US
JustinEliza
Mamava designs, engineers, and manufactures freestanding lactation pods for workplaces and public spaces, along with breastfeeding resources for employers and organizations and a free app that helps parents locate lactation spaces.
Advanced ManufacturingEnterprise SoftwareFemTechHardwareHealthtechWellness & FitnessBurlington, US
Christine Dodson(Co-founder & CEO)inSascha Mayer(Co-founder)inBrian Werneke(Director)Michael Jager(Director)
BoardCairn Cross(Director)in
Co-investorsFreshTracks CapitalFreshTracks Green Mountain
Personal website of novelist Miranda Beverly-Whittemore, promoting her fiction including the novel "Fierce Little Thing." The site offers readers a signed bookplate and shares information about the author and her work.
NOMAD provides mobile energy storage systems deployed at megawatt scale in under an hour to address grid capacity shortfalls and electrification bottlenecks.
CleantechEnergyHardwareWaterbury, US
OhMD provides a voice AI system for medical practices that automatically answers routine patient phone calls—such as scheduling, appointment reminders, prescription refills, and general questions—and resolves them by voice or text.
AI & Machine LearningDigital HealthHealthtech
Ethan Bechtel(Founder)in
Co-investorsDudley FundFCA Venture Partners
Old Road Farm grows certified organic salad greens and seasonal vegetables for local Vermont markets using regenerative agricultural practices.
AgTechFoodTechGranville, US
Gabrielle TuiteHenry Webb
1% for the Planet certifies that member businesses donate at least 1% of annual sales to environmental organizations, preventing greenwashing through verification of contributions.
Circular EconomyClimate TechImpact & Social GoodSector AgnosticBurlington, US
Yvon Chouinard(Founder)Craig Mathews(Founder)Kate Williams(CEO)in
Park With Us builds software to help campground and park operators manage reservations and operations online.
PropTechSaaSTravel & Hospitality
Rylan Blowers(Founder)in
MethSpin is an online casino aimed at Australian players, offering pokies, table games, and live dealer games with AUD support and local banking via PayID and the Big Four banks.
ConsumerGaming
Pictal Health is a patient-owned healthcare business that helps clinicians obtain comprehensive patient information to improve diagnostic accuracy and clinical outcomes.
AI & Machine LearningDigital HealthHealthtechVermont, US
Katie McCurdy(Founder)in
Points North Sports & Regenerative PT is a private outpatient physical therapy clinic treating orthopedic and sports medicine injuries as well as chronic and degenerative joint and tissue conditions in adults and children.
HealthtechSports TechWellness & FitnessStowe, US
Kathleen Doehla(Owner, PT, DPT, OCS)
Radiance Studios provides personal branding, portfolio development, and content creation services.
Creator EconomyMarketing TechBurlington, US
Mieko Ozeki(Founder)in
Resonant Link Medical develops wireless power and data transfer technology for implantable medical devices, enabling smaller, rechargeable, or battery-free implants.
HardwareHealthtechMedical DevicesSouth Burlington, US
Omari Bouknight(Executive Officer, Director)in
BoardJeffrey Chu(Director)
Co-investorsACADEMY INVESTORAIN VenturesFeatures Capital HoldingsFreshTracks CapitalKaleida CapitalScout Ventures+1 more
Rigorous provides robotic automation with advanced software controls for use on factory floors in demanding environments.
Advanced ManufacturingHardwareRobotics
Colin Riggs(CEO & Co-Founder)inDiane Abruzzini(COO & Co-Founder)in
Ruthless & Wellington is a branding and creative agency that helps brands develop identity systems, brand strategy, and design through creative sprints and strategic workshops.
Marketing TechBurlington, US
SALT + GROVE is a wellness and retail business offering curated wellness products and elevated essentials through a physical retail shop, along with classes and spa services.
Retail TechWellness & FitnessStowe, US
Jenna Sereni(Founder)inJeff Sereni(Co-founder / Strength Coach)
Seed & Sew provides regulation and emotional-development tools, training, and coaching based on the Collaborative Emotion Processing (CEP) method, helping people understand nervous system needs to address behavior.
EdTechMental HealthWellness & Fitness
Alyssa Blask Campbell(Founder & CEO)in
SemiProbe develops wafer and device characterization systems, including the Probe System for Life (PS4L), for semiconductor manufacturers and research labs.
Advanced ManufacturingDeep TechHardwareSemiconductors
Co-investorsLaunchCapital
Seven Days is an independent weekly newspaper covering Vermont news, politics, food, arts and culture, distributed free in Northern and Central Vermont.
Media & EntertainmentBurlington, US
Pamela Polston(Founder)Paula Routly(Founder)in
Boston, US
Joseph DeSena(Executive Officer, Director)Jeffrey Connor(Executive Officer)Kenneth Koleyni(Executive Officer)
BoardScott English(Director)Robert Jain(Director)Edward Philip(Director)
Co-investorsRaptor GroupHearst Ventures
Steinmetz is a real estate and interior design team that helps clients find and design homes and commercial spaces aligned with their lifestyle goals.
ConsumerPropTech
Middlebury, US
Sarah Stewart(Director of Issuer)Sivan Cotel(Manager and Director of Issuer)
SUSU Community Farm is a 37-acre Afro-Indigenous farm in Newfane, Vermont that creates spaces rooted in Black feminist thought, offering healing retreats, botanical products, and immersive sanctuary experiences for communities seeking restoration and connection to ancestral wisdom and land-based practices.
AgTechFoodTechImpact & Social GoodWellness & FitnessNewfane, US
The Alchemist is a brewery that operates two facilities focused on waste reduction and sustainability through multi-stream recycling, CO2 recapture technology, and conversion of brewing byproducts into animal feed, energy, and compost.
Circular EconomyConsumerFoodTechStowe, US
The Farmer Companies is a CPG (consumer packaged goods) professional firm that develops and builds brands for partners and their consumers.
ConsumerDirect to ConsumerFoodTech
Adam Farmer(Founder & Chairman)
Co-investorsDudley FundFreshTracks Capital
Media Factory produces short-format documentary videos and provides multi-camera coverage for live and recorded events, serving clients seeking to enhance their digital presence or fundraising efforts.
Creator EconomyEdTechGovTechMedia & EntertainmentBurlington, US
Upright provides upskilling programs and career services for adult learners seeking to advance in the job market.
EdTechFuture of WorkBurlington, US
Benjamin Boas(Executive Officer, Director)
Co-investorsRebalance Capital VenturesAvalanche VCLearn Capital
Ursa Major makes clean skincare products with forest-infused formulas free of harsh chemicals.
ConsumerDirect to ConsumerE-commerceWellness & FitnessVermont, US
Oliver Sweatman(Executive Officer, Director)inEmily Doyle(Founder)inRobert Foregger(Director)Patrick Finn(Director)Michael Stone(Director)Elizabeth Stewart(Director)
Co-investorsPath VenturesEclipseExplorer 1 Fund
Verde Technologies develops ultra-thin, flexible perovskite solar cells using roll-to-roll manufacturing, offering high power-to-mass and radiation tolerance for space and defense power applications, with future terrestrial uses.
CleantechNew MaterialsSpace TechBurlington, US
Chad Miller(Co-founder & CTO)inRichards Miller(President; Chief Executive Officer; Secretary; Director)inJean-Noël Poirier(CEO)inRandall Headrick(Director)Skylar Bagdon(Director)
BoardSteve Bolze(Director)
Co-investorsCORI InnovationFreshTracks CapitalThe Alchemy Fund
Vermont Adaptive Ski & Sports offers year-round adaptive sports and recreational programs for individuals with disabilities.
Impact & Social GoodSports TechWellness & FitnessVermont, US
Vermont Comedy Club is a live entertainment venue that operates a 150-seat showroom, lounge, and classroom offering comedy shows five nights per week and classes.
ConsumerMedia & EntertainmentVermont, US
Vermont Creamery is a dairy company that produces artisanal cheeses, cultured butter, and cream products made from milk sourced from regional farms.
ConsumerFoodTechImpact & Social GoodVermont, US
Allison Hooper(Co-founder)Bob Reese(Co-founder)Adeline Druart(President)
VEIC designs and implements energy efficiency and decarbonization programs for states, municipalities, and other entities, with specialized solutions for low-income households, rural communities, and renters.
CleantechClimate TechEnergyGovTechImpact & Social Good
Rebecca Fosterin
La Garagista is a winery and biodynamic farming operation in Vermont's Champlain Valley and Chateauguay mountains that produces wine from hybrid and experimental grape varieties using natural fermentation methods and traditional vessels.
AgTechConsumerDirect to ConsumerFoodTechWest Addison, US
Deirdre Heekin(Co-founder & Winemaker)inCaleb Barber(Co-founder & General Manager)
Vermont Womenpreneurs is a community organization that hosts events, meetups, workshops, and an annual summit for women entrepreneurs and small business owners in Vermont.
Creator EconomyMedia & EntertainmentSocialVermont, US
Mieko Ozeki(Organizer)in
Vermont Woodworking School is an educational institution that teaches fine furniture making and woodworking through semester-based immersion programs and short-form workshops, serving students interested in acquiring hands-on traditional and contemporary woodworking skills.
EdTechVermont, US
Carina Driscoll
Visual Learning Systems produces science education videos for classroom use, featuring high-quality footage, clear narration, and content aligned to state standards.
EdTechMedia & Entertainment
Stephanie Zak Jerome(President)inBrian A. Jerome(CEO and Director of Production)in
VTDigger is a nonprofit, nonpartisan news organization that produces journalism covering statewide issues in Vermont.
GovTechMedia & EntertainmentVermont, US
Anne GallowayinBrendan Kinney(Chief Executive Officer)in
Co-investorsAmerican Journalism Project
WheelPad designs and manufactures prefabricated, modular accessible dwelling units (ADUs) that attach to an existing home to provide a private, wheelchair-accessible bedroom and bathroom for injury recovery, disability, or aging in place.
Construction TechImpact & Social GoodPropTechWilmington, US
Joseph Cincotta(Executive Officer)Julie Lineberger(President)in
BoardRichard John Adler, Jr.(Also LLC Manager)S. Luella Strattner(Also LLC Manager)
Widewail provides a technology-enabled service that helps automotive dealerships, dealer groups, and OEMs capture customer feedback through automated reviews, surveys, and video testimonials, and manage responses at scale.
AI & Machine LearningMarketing TechSaaSBurlington, US
Matthew Murray(Executive Officer, Director)Angela Murray(Executive Officer, Director)
BoardMichael Lane(Director)inRichard F. Gibbs(Director)
ZymoChem develops bio-based materials using proprietary Carbon Conserving (C2) microbes that convert renewable feedstocks into high-value materials with increased yields.
BiotechCircular EconomyClimate TechNew MaterialsSan Leandro, US
Harshal Chokhawala(Founder & CEO)in
Co-investorsAccelr8Breakout LabsBreakout VenturesCavallo VenturesDudley FundFreshTracks Capital+7 more
Other
Tracked investments with no reachable website or further public details — typically companies that wound down, renamed, or were absorbed.
CannatrolGPMSGreen Mountain SoftwareHearforwardInSpaceMillion Dollar MileNext CapitalNorthern ReliabilityPark With UsRed HouseShiftMealsSound InnovationsTechThe Center for Media & DemocracyThe Orange OwlTheGrommentUnion Brook FarmWaste Free EarthWolfe Energy
Exits · 4
3 IPOs · 1 acquisitionsBeta TechnologiesNYSE: BETAGoldman SachsNYSE: GST1 EnergyNYSE: TEKORE Poweracq. by T1 Energy
Portfolio news
latest coverage across their companies
Goldman Sachs · finance.yahoo.com · Aug 18, 2026
The Farmer Companies · finsmes.com · Jul 30, 2026
Fluency · fluency.inc · Feb 25, 2026
VTIFF · vtiff.org · Oct 1, 2025
WheelPad · accessible.wheelpad.com · Jun 24, 2025
Frequently asked questions
- How many investments has Vermont Center for Emerging Technologies (VCET) made?
- Vermont Center for Emerging Technologies (VCET) has 114 tracked investments, 4 of which have exited, including 3 dated in the last 24 months.
- What stage does Vermont Center for Emerging Technologies (VCET) invest at?
- Vermont Center for Emerging Technologies (VCET) invests at the Pre-Seed, Seed stages.
- What is Vermont Center for Emerging Technologies (VCET)'s typical check size?
- Vermont Center for Emerging Technologies (VCET) typically writes checks of $25K – $250K.
- What sectors does Vermont Center for Emerging Technologies (VCET) focus on?
- Vermont Center for Emerging Technologies (VCET) focuses on Biotech, Data & Infrastructure, Deep Tech, Defense Tech, EdTech, Energy, Enterprise Software, Fintech, Hardware, Media & Entertainment, Medical Devices, New Materials, SaaS, Sector Agnostic.
- Where is Vermont Center for Emerging Technologies (VCET) located?
- Vermont Center for Emerging Technologies (VCET) is headquartered in Burlington, US.
- Who does Vermont Center for Emerging Technologies (VCET) co-invest with?
- Vermont Center for Emerging Technologies (VCET) most often shares deals with FreshTracks Capital, Dudley Fund, LaunchCapital, among 48 tracked co-investors.
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