Connecticut Innovations
Overview
Connecticut Innovations (CI) is Connecticut's strategic venture capital arm and is the leading source of financing and ongoing support for innovative, growing companies . By offering equity and debt investments, strategic guidance, and introductions to valuable partners, CI helps promising businesses to thrive . CI invests in early-stage companies, typically between $500,000 and $1,000,000 per round, with a maximum of $7 million in any one company .
Investments
| Company | Date | Stage | Lead |
|---|---|---|---|
| ARVION | Sep 2013 | Series A | Co-investor |
| Athletic Brewing Company | Jul 2024 | VC Round | Lead |
| Veradermics Inc. | Dec 2024 | Series B | Co-investor |
| Normunity | Jan 2025 | Series B | Co-investor |
| Slide | Mar 2026 | Series B | Co-investor |
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Key People
Tim Howe
Venture Partner, Executive In Residence, Managing Partner
Douglas Roth
Managing Director
David Wurzer
Venture Partner
Michael Sheldon
Venture Partner
Cynthia Malkin
Commercial Investment Partner Senior Partner, Audit And Risk Committee
Marina D.
Talent Acquisition Partner
John Pavia
Member of the Board of Directors
Ayden Cinel
Venture Capital Intern
Danny Qiao
Director, Investments
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Sector & Stage Mix
Industry, funding stage, and valuation band breakdowns.
FAQ
Where is Connecticut Innovations based?
Headquarters information for Connecticut Innovations is not publicly available.
When was Connecticut Innovations founded?
Connecticut Innovations was founded in 1989.
How many portfolio companies does Connecticut Innovations have?
Connecticut Innovations has 175 portfolio companies in Caplight's dataset.
What are some companies in Connecticut Innovations's portfolio?
Portfolio companies visible on Caplight include ARVION, Athletic Brewing Company, Veradermics Inc., Normunity, Slide.
What was Connecticut Innovations's most recent investment shown here?
Connecticut Innovations's most recent investment in this portfolio sample was in Slide in 2026.
What sectors does Connecticut Innovations focus on?
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What company stages does Connecticut Innovations focus on?
Connecticut Innovations typically invests at the Early stage.
What is Connecticut Innovations's AUM?
Connecticut Innovations's assets under management are estimated between $250.0M and $500.0M.