E14 Fund

E14 Fund is a venture capital firm affiliated with the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), dedicated to supporting and investing in early-stage deep-tech startups founded by MIT alumni and researchers. Established in 2013, Focuses on startups addressing significant challenges across various sectors, including artificial intelligence, enterprise software, fintech, food and agriculture, health, manufacturing, quantum computing, robotics, security, supply chain and logistics, sustainability, biotechnology, and life sciences.

Investment Approach:

E14 Fund typically invests between $500,000 and $5 million in early-stage deep-tech startups. Additionally, the firm operates the E14 Investment Fellowship Program, providing up to $100,000 in founder-friendly terms to startups not yet ready for larger funding rounds.

Portfolio Highlights:

E14 Fund has backed over 100 MIT-connected companies, including:

Wise Systems: Specializes in autonomous dispatch and routing solutions.

Spatial: Develops cross-platform, collaborative, holographic meeting technologies.

Volta Labs: Focuses on next-generation biological automation.

These investments reflect E14 Fund’s commitment to fostering innovation and supporting the MIT startup community.

For more information about E14 Fund and their investment strategies, you can visit their official website.