Worcester Polytechnic Institute
Overview
Worcester Polytechnic Institute is a technological university that operates as an investor through its endowment and specialized initiatives like the BDL Startup Fund, which provides strategic equity support to affiliated startups.
Investments
| Company | Date | Stage | Lead |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ascend Elements | Oct 2016 | Seed | Co-investor |
| AiM Medical Robotics | Sep 2025 | Series A | Co-investor |
| Sports Engineering, Inc. | - | Angel | Co-investor |
| SAMIS AI | Nov 2024 | Accelerator | Co-investor |
| Datanomix | Oct 2019 | Seed | Co-investor |
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Key People
Lily Gaudreau
Co-Founder and Vice President of Graduate Research Organization for Womxn, Doctoral Candidate
Margarita Alicea
Director of Principal Giving Operations
Sector & Stage Mix
Industry, funding stage, and valuation band breakdowns.
FAQ
Where is Worcester Polytechnic Institute based?
Worcester Polytechnic Institute is headquartered in Worcester, Massachusetts, United States.
When was Worcester Polytechnic Institute founded?
Worcester Polytechnic Institute was founded in 1865.
How many portfolio companies does Worcester Polytechnic Institute have?
Worcester Polytechnic Institute has 6 portfolio companies in Caplight's dataset.
What are some companies in Worcester Polytechnic Institute's portfolio?
Portfolio companies visible on Caplight include Ascend Elements, AiM Medical Robotics, Sports Engineering, Inc., SAMIS AI, Datanomix.
What was Worcester Polytechnic Institute's most recent investment shown here?
Worcester Polytechnic Institute's most recent investment in this portfolio sample was in AiM Medical Robotics in 2025.
What sectors does Worcester Polytechnic Institute focus on?
Worcester Polytechnic Institute focuses on Healthcare & Life Sciences, Consumer & Commerce, Energy & Sustainability, Enterprise Software, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Mobility, Transportation & Logistics, Enterprise Software, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Enterprise Software, Frontier & Industrial Tech.
What company stages does Worcester Polytechnic Institute focus on?
Worcester Polytechnic Institute typically invests at the Early stage.