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The E14 Fund

Cambridge, MA · Invests in US · Website

Pre-SeedSeedSeries AB2B SaaSAI & Machine LearningDeveloper ToolsHealthcare & BiotechClimate & EnergyRoboticsEnterprise SoftwareDeveloper Tools & InfrastructureRobotics & AutomationBiotech & Life SciencesSemiconductors & HardwareClimate & Clean EnergyHealthcare & Digital Health

Thesis

We back MIT founders building deep-tech companies with defensible science or engineering advantages. We support the transition from researcher to founder, providing both capital ($500K-$5M) and operational support through the MIT ecosystem.

Likely not a fit for

Non-MIT affiliated founders, pure software/SaaS (without deep tech component), consumer apps without institutional sales model, companies not requiring significant technical depth

How they invest

Lead or follow
Usually leads
Typical decision
~1 month
Warm intro
Not required
Involvement
Takes a board seat
Fund status
Actively deploying
Decision process
Partnership vote

Partners & team

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Portfolio

ReplitEnterprise Software

Replit is an AI-powered platform for building and deploying apps and websites collaboratively. It offers tools for software development, including a built-in database and security features. Replit aims to democratize software creation.

FormlabsManufacturing Industrial

Formlabs is a leading manufacturer of 3D printers, specializing in resin-based (SLA) and powder-based (SLS) printing technologies. They provide a range of materials and software solutions for various industries including dental, medical, and engineering.

MosaicMLEnterprise Software

MosaicML provides a unified platform for data, analytics, and AI, focusing on building and deploying machine learning and generative AI applications.

OverjetHealthcare Digital

Overjet provides the most advanced AI platform for dentistry that automates administrative work and enhances clinical decisions to ensure every patient receives exceptional care.

Maven AGI

Maven AGI builds enterprise-ready AI agents designed to enhance customer support across complex environments. Their platform acts as an intelligent operating layer that connects various systems and orchestrates real-time actions, aiming to transform the customer journey with autonomous agents capable of resolving a significant percentage of inquiries.

AxiomLegal Regtech

Axiom provides on-demand legal talent and business lawyers in Canada, offering flexible legal solutions and access to a network of over 14,000 legal professionals.

NetpremeSemiconductors Hardware

Supercharging AI Computing with Supreme Networking. Interconnecting 1000x More Memory for Generative AI Systems with the World's Fastest Memory-to-Compute Fabric.

AdaptionEnterprise Software

Adaption is focused on building adaptive AI systems that learn continuously and adapt to user needs, rather than relying on static, monolithic models. Their approach emphasizes efficiency and adaptability in AI, targeting various industries and use cases.

Unconv.aiEnterprise Software

Unconventional AI is rethinking the foundations of a computer to optimize energy efficiency for AI, aiming to build silicon circuits that demonstrate non-linear dynamics similar to biological intelligence.

SourcemapEnterprise Software

Sourcemap provides software solutions for supply chain transparency, enabling companies to map and trace their supply chains from raw materials to finished goods. Their platform supports compliance with regulations such as forced labor due diligence and tariff management.

StableEnterprise Software

Stable offers a virtual address and mailbox service that automates mail management for businesses, allowing them to operate efficiently in a digital-first world.

Figur8Healthcare Digital

FIGUR8 is the first FDA-registered accurate, objective musculoskeletal (MSK) assessment platform that provides lab-grade biomechanics data for personalized treatment plans and recovery monitoring.

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Research briefRead more
E14 Fund Research Overview E14 Fund is a specialized venture capital fund affiliated with MIT's Media Lab, investing in deep-tech and AI startups founded by members of the MIT community. The fund derives its name from Building E14 at MIT, which houses the Media Lab. The name is a clever triple entendre: E14 resembles π (pi) in leet speak, and element 14 on the periodic table is silicon—perfect sym

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