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The Charles H. Hood Foundation

The Charles H. Hood Foundation

Boston, Massachusettscharleshoodfoundation.org

Overview

The Charles H. Hood Foundation is a private foundation incorporated in 1942 that supports pediatric researchers and, through its investment arm CH Innovations, makes program-related investments in early-stage companies developing high-impact child health solutions.

Year Founded

1942

Portfolio Companies

3

Investments

The Charles H. Hood Foundation investments
CompanyDateStageLead
Argus CognitiveMay 2021SAFELead
Mesentech Inc.Nov 2020VC RoundCo-investor
SMöLTAPJul 2023SeedCo-investor

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Investment Activity

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FAQ

Where is The Charles H. Hood Foundation based?

The Charles H. Hood Foundation is headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts, United States.

When was The Charles H. Hood Foundation founded?

The Charles H. Hood Foundation was founded in 1942.

How many portfolio companies does The Charles H. Hood Foundation have?

The Charles H. Hood Foundation has 3 portfolio companies in Caplight's dataset.

What are some companies in The Charles H. Hood Foundation's portfolio?

Portfolio companies visible on Caplight include Argus Cognitive, Mesentech Inc., SMöLTAP.

What was The Charles H. Hood Foundation's most recent investment shown here?

The Charles H. Hood Foundation's most recent investment in this portfolio sample was in SMöLTAP in 2023.

What sectors does The Charles H. Hood Foundation focus on?

The Charles H. Hood Foundation focuses on Healthcare & Life Sciences, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Enterprise Software.

What company stages does The Charles H. Hood Foundation focus on?

Stage focus information for The Charles H. Hood Foundation is not publicly available.

What is The Charles H. Hood Foundation's AUM?

The Charles H. Hood Foundation's assets under management are estimated between $72.0M and $72.0M.

Firmographic Details

HeadquartersBoston, Massachusetts
Year Founded1942

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