University of Massachusetts Amherst
Maroon Venture Partners Fund
--- title: "Maroon Venture Partners Fund" source_url: http://maroonventurepartners.com/ capture_date: 2026-06-25 source_type: web --- Maroon Venture Partners Fund is a for-profit VC fund investing exclusively in early-stage companies linked to UMass Amherst. Fund I (2017, ~$5M, 13 companies). Fund II (launched Jan 2024, $3.2M commitments toward $5M target). Typical check: $100K-$300K, often initial outside equity. Investment Committee: Charlie Johnson (Managing Director), John Brooks, Nancy Confrey, Mike Masterson, Ameeta Soni, Steve Willis. Portfolio: Myrias Optics, 88 Acres, Aclarity Inc. Not controlled by UMass but coordinated with Berthiaume Center, TTO, IALS. Student engagement in due diligence. Deal flow from Berthiaume Center, TTO, IALS, Office of Research and Engagement.
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