The Engine
Overview
The Engine, founded by MIT in 2016, is a venture firm and accelerator that invests in early-stage "Tough Tech" companies. It operates through a dual structure: The Engine Accelerator, a nonprofit providing lab space, infrastructure, and mentorship, and Engine Ventures, its venture capital arm. The firm focuses on startups commercializing breakthrough science and engineering to solve major challenges in climate change, human health, and advanced systems.
Portfolio Companies
53
Website
engine.xyzInvestments
| Company | Date | Stage | Lead |
|---|---|---|---|
| Commonwealth Fusion Systems | Dec 2021 | Series B | Co-investor |
| Lightmatter | Dec 2023 | Series C Extension | Co-investor |
| Form Energy | Oct 2024 | Series F | Co-investor |
| HyperLight Corporation | Jun 2026 | Series C | Co-investor |
| VEIR | Mar 2021 | Series A | Co-investor |
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Key People
Nikhita Singh
Founder Advisor
Jim Matheson
Special Partner
Sector & Stage Mix
Industry, funding stage, and valuation band breakdowns.
FAQ
Where is The Engine based?
The Engine is headquartered in Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States.
When was The Engine founded?
Founding year information for The Engine is not publicly available.
How many portfolio companies does The Engine have?
The Engine has 53 portfolio companies in Caplight's dataset.
What are some companies in The Engine's portfolio?
Portfolio companies visible on Caplight include Commonwealth Fusion Systems, Lightmatter, Form Energy, HyperLight Corporation, VEIR.
What was The Engine's most recent investment shown here?
The Engine's most recent investment in this portfolio sample was in HyperLight Corporation in 2026.
What sectors does The Engine focus on?
The Engine focuses on Healthcare & Life Sciences, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Energy & Sustainability, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Media, Entertainment & Gaming, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Energy & Sustainability, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Energy & Sustainability, Frontier & Industrial Tech, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Energy & Sustainability, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Energy & Sustainability, Energy & Sustainability, Mobility, Transportation & Logistics, Energy & Sustainability, Mobility, Transportation & Logistics, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Energy & Sustainability, Energy & Sustainability, Energy & Sustainability, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Energy & Sustainability, Energy & Sustainability, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Energy & Sustainability, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Energy & Sustainability, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Energy & Sustainability, Energy & Sustainability, Crypto & Web3, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Real Estate & PropTech, Energy & Sustainability, Telecommunications & Networking, Energy & Sustainability, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Consumer & Commerce, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Frontier & Industrial Tech, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Enterprise Software, Mobility, Transportation & Logistics, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Frontier & Industrial Tech, FinTech, Energy & Sustainability, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Telecommunications & Networking, Enterprise Software, Energy & Sustainability, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Energy & Sustainability, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Enterprise Software, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Enterprise Software, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Energy & Sustainability, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Consumer & Commerce, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Frontier & Industrial Tech.
What company stages does The Engine focus on?
The Engine typically invests at the Early stage.
What is The Engine's AUM?
The Engine's assets under management are estimated at over $1.0B.