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The Engine

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Status
ACTIVE
Global HQ
San Francisco, United States
Countries of investment
  • USA
Investment stages
  • Seed
  • Series A
  • Series B
Industries
  • AI
  • Health Tech
  • Sustainable Energy
  • Biotechnology
About
The Engine is a Massachusetts-based venture capital firm and incubator founded by MIT to support Tough Tech startups addressing global challenges in climate, human health, and advanced systems. The firm provides capital, lab space, and operational resources to bring transformative technologies to market.
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Investment Thesis

The Engine focuses on investing in early-stage Tough Tech companies addressing global challenges in areas such as climate, human health, and advanced systems, providing capital, lab space, and operational resources to bring transformative technologies to market.
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Team

Emily Knight – CEO & President

Ben Downing – Chief Growth Officer

Jaye Goldstein – Executive in Residence

Hemai Parthasarathy – Executive in Residence

Ian Johnston – Vice President of Tech Translation & Ecosystem Development

Alexa Monti – Vice President of Business Development & Strategic Partnerships

Rhett Smith – Vice President of Operations

Pat Grospiron – Executive Director (The Builder Platform)

Kevin Figueiredo – Director of Facilities

Karisa Hanson – Director of EHS & Lab Operations

Tara Tatu – Associate Director of Lab Operations

Amy Beaird – Senior Platform Manager (The Builder Platform)

Steve Cortesa – Senior Manager of Engineering & Fabrication

Rachael Faust – Senior Manager of Marketing & Programs

Torrie Lewine – Senior Manager of Operations

Serena Dao – Resident Development Manager

Milagros Arias Mendoza – Front Desk & Reception Manager

Jose Agosto – Laboratory Operations Associate

Portfolio

Boston Metal

Commonwealth Fusion Systems

E25Bio

Form Energy

Kytopen

Lilac Solutions

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