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The Engine

The Engine

Cambridge, Massachusettstheengine.com

Overview

The Engine is a venture capital firm and accelerator built by MIT that invests in early-stage "Tough Tech" companies. It supports startups in sectors including climate change, human health, and advanced systems, which require significant time and capital to commercialize. The organization operates through two main arms: The Engine Accelerator, a non-profit public benefit corporation providing infrastructure and community, and Engine Ventures, the venture capital firm that manages the investment funds.

Portfolio Companies

2

Investments

The Engine investments
CompanyDateStageLead
XGenomesSep 2019SeedLead
Foundry BioSciences-AcceleratorCo-investor

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Investment Activity

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FAQ

Where is The Engine based?

The Engine is headquartered in Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States.

When was The Engine founded?

Founding year information for The Engine is not publicly available.

How many portfolio companies does The Engine have?

The Engine has 2 portfolio companies in Caplight's dataset.

What are some companies in The Engine's portfolio?

Portfolio companies visible on Caplight include XGenomes, Foundry BioSciences.

What was The Engine's most recent investment shown here?

The Engine's most recent investment in this portfolio sample was in XGenomes in 2019.

What sectors does The Engine focus on?

The Engine focuses on Healthcare & Life Sciences, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Frontier & Industrial Tech.

What company stages does The Engine focus on?

The Engine typically invests at the Early stage.

What is The Engine's AUM?

The Engine's assets under management are estimated at over $1.0B.

Firmographic Details

HeadquartersCambridge, Massachusetts
Year FoundedN/A

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