Our Portfolio
Abierto Networks, LLC
Digital Solutions for the convenience store industry. Abierto Networks is a leading provider of Digital Marketing solutions and POS Transaction Processing solutions.
Academic Merit, LLC
Academic Merit is the developer of a cloud-based platform designed to strengthen instruction and learning in any setting by seamlessly integrating competency-based professional learning, standards-aligned assessments, and content-driven instruction.
Founded by practicing teachers with the original goal of finding ways to leverage technology to make classic literature more accessible for contemporary students, Academic Merit has steadily evolved and expanded as a company, reflecting deep pedagogical roots, close collaboration with early adopters, and recognition of the rapidly changing landscape of American education.
Aiko Biotechnology, Inc.
Finding safer, more effective treatment for opioid-induced bowel dysfunction, addiction and overdose.
BlueTarp, Inc.
BlueTarp Financial manages the in-house trade credit programs for thousands of building supply dealers across the United States. Those dealers enjoy predictable cash flow, protection from risk and professional tools and services for their customers. BlueTarp Financial was founded in 1998 and is headquartered in Portland, Maine. For more information, visit www.bluetarp.com or follow them on Twitter @BlueTarpCredit.
Cerahelix, Inc.
Cerahelix has developed a sustainable solution for the process filtration industry – a ceramic membrane that filters solutions to high purity under harsh conditions.
Certify, Inc.
Acquired by K1Capital and now operating in Portland Maine as the newly formed Certify with three subsidiary T&E companies: Nexonia, ExpenseWatch and Tallie.
Chemogen, Inc.
proprietary and patented technology for the diagnosis of tuberculosis (TB) in immunocompromised people marks a new chapter in the fight against Tuberculosis
Chimani, Inc.
Chimani, Inc. was founded by Kerry Gallivan and Shaun Meredith, in January 2010. The concept was born on top of Gorham Mountain in Acadia National Park one rainy day in April 2008. Kerry was hiking 7+ miles and wanted some data on where he was going, what route he should take, the amount of rain he could expect, and the steepness on the western side of Cadillac Mountain. Kerry had his iPhone, but there was neither cell phone coverage nor an app to guide him. Frustrated and alone in the rain in Maine, Chimani was conceived.
Read more at www.chimani.com
Coast of Maine Organic Products, Inc.
Acquired by Gemini Investors July 2016
CourseStorm, Inc.
CourseStorm Inc., an Orono-based company that provides cloud-based software to help informal educational programs like after-school learning, adult education and workforce development, has raised a total of $760,000 in equity, with Maine Venture Fund as the lead investor.
Dream Local Digital
Dream Local Digital, a Maine based digital marketing agency specializing in interactive media, content marketing, SEO and social media
Hyperlite Mountain Gear
Defining lightweight gear. Hyperlite Mountain Gear designs and manufactures premium, durable outdoor products for a range of adventures.
http://www.hyperlitemountaingear.com
The Gelato Fiasco, Inc.
Gelato Fiasco serves guests at two stores: the original Flagship Store in Brunswick, Maine, and a store in the historic Old Port section of Portland, Maine. Flavors are made daily from an always-growing collection of more than 1,500 house recipes. A catering team scoops flavors at weddings throughout New England. And pints of Gelato Fiasco’s most delicious and appealing flavors are available at more than 500 grocery, specialty, and corner stores in the United States. Wherever it is sold or served, Gelato Fiasco strives to offer bold, intense flavors with a dessert whose commitment to quality and integrity is unmatched.
Genextropy, Inc.
Genextropy, Inc. develops predictive, non-invasive genetic risk assessment tests for cancers, autoimmune diseases, neurodegeneration diseases and metabolism disorders.
InterSpec, Inc.
Acquired by Arcom/Alpine Investors January 2017
Look's Gourmet Food Company
Acquired by SeaWatch September 2016
Maine Craft Distilling marries Maine agricultural products to traditional methods, creating unique spirits that combine the terroir of Maine with, Founder, Luke Davidson’s perfectionist sense of craft. Building stills from repurposed tomato juice vats and washbacks from Maine-grown fir, Davidson has imbued Maine Craft Distilling with his Yankee, can-do approach to life and liquor.
http://www.mainecraftdistilling.com/
Mingle Analytics evolved from founder Dr. Dan Mingle’s vision that the time is ripe for disruptive innovation in healthcare. In a climate of alarming healthcare costs and dire predictions about physician shortages, Mingle believes that it is possible for practices to be profitable, physicians satisfied and patients delighted.
Mingle believes that primary care, ambulatory services and healthcare informatics are at the epicenter of the evolving paradigms around standards of care, service and payment.
Mingle’s strategic consulting methodology steers practices through the rough waters of change with tools that simplify, standardize and integrate all practice operations.
Mingle has success when the four quadrants of the healthcare equation are in perfect balance: Practice Vitality, Patient Access, Quality and Cost. We help practices move evenly in all four directions in a systematic and balanced effort.
http://mingleanalytics.com/about-mingle
Nyle Systems LLC
Nyle Systems is an innovative manufacturer of high quality drying, dehumidification and water heating products that meet the needs of our customers and our environment.
Ocean Approved, Inc.
Many consumers are surprised how delicious and mild Ocean Approved products are. Compared to dried or reconstituted seaweed, there’s just a hint of ocean in our kelp. This makes our kelp the go to ingredient when chefs are looking to up-scale their dishes.
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Our proprietary process ensures consistency of cut, texture, appearance and flavor. Plus you’ll never find dyes or additives in Ocean Approved products.
Our ingredient lists says it all: Kelp.
Orono Spectral Solutions
OSS is a Maine-based company dedicated to providing its customers with innovative solutions for the trace level detection and identification of chemical and biological targets by incorporating novel sampling methodologies with proven capabilities of optical spectroscopic techniques.
PenBay Solutions LLC
PenBay Solutions, uses a combination of technology and business intelligence to help companies run cost effective facility operations, maintain safe and secure built environments, and maximize real estate portfolio
http://www.penbaysolutions.com
Pika Energy, Inc.
Pika Energy builds high performance home wind turbines to deliver more energy to cut your electric bill and reduce your carbon footprint.
REDD Superfood Energy Bar
Redd is more than just a bar. It’s science, chemistry, and engineering. The synergy of three products into one. How Vitamins, Caffeine, and Protein optimally combine to propel you. At it’s best, it’s a dynamic example of how humans excel with nutrient dense, sustainable energy.
Redd has been developed for people who want to indulge the senses without compromising health, wish to support mental and physical stamina with naturally sourced energy, and have an active lifestyle that demands nutrient-dense superfoods to maintain optimal performance.
Sea Bags
Founded in 1999, Sea Bags started by making fun, functional and stylish totes from reclaimed sailcloth in the historic Old Port district of Portland, Maine. Today, the company makes a diverse line of totes, bags, and homegoods, all featuring material from sails that were once actively used.
Tide Creative is a start-up software company that is passionate about weddings. They have several wedding focused apps and are currently developing a novel wedding photo sharing platform for use by wedding industry contractors.
Warrior (Aero-Marine), Inc.
Developing UAV seaplanes and amphibious aircraft using new proprietary technology.