Maroon Venture Partners
Overview
Maroon Venture Partners is a for-profit venture capital firm that invests in early-stage companies with a strong connection to the University of Massachusetts (UMass) Amherst. The firm manages distinct funds, including Fund I (launched in 2017) and Fund II (launched in 2024), with a goal to foster innovation and entrepreneurship within the UMass Amherst community. It typically provides a company's initial outside equity funding and seeks venture-capital-like returns. The funds are managed by Maroon Venture Partners, LLC, which is overseen by a volunteer investment committee.
Portfolio Companies
9
Website
maroonventurepartners.comInvestments
| Company | Date | Stage | Lead |
|---|---|---|---|
| Myrias Optics, Inc. | Feb 2026 | Seed | Co-investor |
| florrent | Sep 2025 | Seed | Co-investor |
| Latde Diagnostics | Jun 2024 | Seed | Co-investor |
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FAQ
Where is Maroon Venture Partners based?
Maroon Venture Partners is headquartered in Amherst, Massachusetts, United States.
When was Maroon Venture Partners founded?
Founding year information for Maroon Venture Partners is not publicly available.
How many portfolio companies does Maroon Venture Partners have?
Maroon Venture Partners has 9 portfolio companies in Caplight's dataset.
What are some companies in Maroon Venture Partners's portfolio?
Recent investments visible on Caplight include Myrias Optics, Inc., Myrias Optics, Inc., florrent, florrent, Latde Diagnostics.
What was Maroon Venture Partners's most recent investment?
Maroon Venture Partners's most recent investment on Caplight was in Myrias Optics, Inc. in 2026.
What sectors does Maroon Venture Partners focus on?
Maroon Venture Partners focuses on Consumer & Commerce, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Energy & Sustainability, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Energy & Sustainability, Consumer & Commerce, Consumer & Commerce, Energy & Sustainability, Real Estate & PropTech, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Consumer & Commerce.
What company stages does Maroon Venture Partners focus on?
Maroon Venture Partners typically invests at the Early stage.
What is Maroon Venture Partners's AUM?
Maroon Venture Partners's assets under management are estimated between $8.2M and $10.0M.