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MA Ventures
MassVentures is one of the world's oldest venture funds, helping early-stage innovators with funding, mentorship, and strategic guidance. They support academic...
MA Ventures
MassVentures is one of the world's oldest venture funds, helping early-stage innovators with funding, mentorship, and strategic guidance. They support academic spinouts and seed stage companies in Massachusetts, with a focus on deep tech breakthroughs. They offer venture funding, non-dilutive grants, commercialization support, and programs including MV Capital, MV Accelerate, and MV Spinouts.
General information
Firm type
Venture Capital
Year founded
1978
Location
Region
Europe
Country
Switzerland
City
Schonbuhl
Corporate office
Schonbuhl, Switzerland
Principals
Charlie Hipwood
President & CEO
Vinit Nijhawan
Managing Director
Priya Yadav
Vice President Investments
Stacy Swider
Vice President Investments
Myron Kassaraba
Vice President Investments
Sienna Leis
Venture Development Manager
Whitney Leslie
Vice President Portfolio Analytics & IR
Matt Snow
Manager Investments
Frequently asked questions
What investment stages does MA Ventures target?
MA Ventures targets early-stage and growth-stage companies. The firm's stated strategy covers seed and start-up rounds, as well as later growth equity. This multi-stage approach allows it to deploy capital across a company's lifecycle, from initial formation to expansion. Specific check sizes or funding round parameters are not publicly disclosed.
How is MA Ventures structured — does it operate like a venture firm or a traditional private equity fund?
MA Ventures is classified as a private equity firm with a direct investment mandate. Unlike a fund-of-funds or an advisory platform, it deploys capital directly into companies. Its focus on seed, start-up, and growth stages blurs the line between venture capital and private equity. The firm does not publicly disclose whether it raises external limited partner capital or invests off a proprietary balance sheet.
Does MA Ventures participate in fund commitments or only direct deals?
Available public information does not indicate whether MA Ventures allocates to external funds. The firm's strategy description points to direct investments in early-stage and growth-stage companies. There is no public evidence of a fund-of-funds or limited partner program.
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