Maroon Venture Partners
Amherst, Massachusettsmaroonventurepartners.com
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
6
Website
maroonventurepartners.comInvestments
| Company | Date | Stage | Lead |
|---|---|---|---|
| Myrias Optics, Inc. | Feb 2026 | Seed | Co-investor |
| Myrias Optics, Inc. | Jan 2026 | Seed | Co-investor |
| florrent | Sep 2025 | Seed | Co-investor |
| florrent | Aug 2024 | Seed | Co-investor |
| 88 Acres | May 2024 | VC Round | Co-investor |
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