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The Harvard Common Press
A coworking community for foodtech entrepreneurs to find mentorship and access to investment capital. | The Food Loft provides food and foodtech entrepreneurs...
The Harvard Common Press
A coworking community for foodtech entrepreneurs to find mentorship and access to investment capital. | The Food Loft provides food and foodtech entrepreneurs with access to coworking space, investment capital and mentorship to help them grow their businesses. The founders behind the Loft are operators in the food space first and foremost, and have spent the past 15 years investing in and working closely with early-stage startups from across the foodtech space.
General information
Firm type
Asset Manager
Location
Region
North America
Country
United States
City
Boston
Corporate office
Boston, MA, United States
Frequently asked questions
Is The Harvard Common Press a family office or asset manager?
No. The Harvard Common Press is a trade book publisher, not a family office or investment firm. Its inclusion in a family-office database likely reflects a legacy holding or classification error. The firm does not deploy capital on behalf of third parties.
What types of books does The Harvard Common Press publish?
The press specializes in cookbooks, parenting guides, and health and wellness titles. Notable publications include works by cookbook authors like Bruce Aidells and contributions to the Joy of Cooking series. Its backlist skews toward practical, non-fiction categories.
How is The Harvard Common Press distributed?
The press distributes through Two Rivers Distribution, a division of Ingram Content Group. Its books are available in major bookstores, online retailers, and library wholesalers, primarily in North America.
Does The Harvard Common Press have any investment or venture activities?
No public evidence suggests the press makes direct investments or operates as a venture firm. Its activities are limited to publishing and book sales. No AUM, deployment figures, or portfolio companies exist in the investment sense.
Who founded The Harvard Common Press?
The press was founded in 1975 by Bruce Shaw and Susan Shaw. Bruce Shaw served as publisher and editor, overseeing the catalog. The firm remains privately held.
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