Participated · Series B · Sep 2021

GenXComm offers a Network-as-a-Service platform delivering turnkey private 4G LTE and 5G mesh networks for enterprise and industrial customers. Its technology, developed from University of Texas research, combines radio frequency and photonics and enables wireless channels to transmit and receive simultaneously on the same frequencies. The approach aims to produce bandwidth-efficient, secure, interference-free and cost-effective mobile networks with greater coverage than conventional WiFi. GenXComm’s solutions can operate across a variety of spectrum bands, including CBRS, and are deployable for state and federal agencies, industrial and manufacturing environments, transportation and distribution centers, utilities, agriculture, healthcare, large venues and temporary events. The company plans to use new funding to accelerate product development and the commercial launch of its private LTE and 5G offerings. GenXComm commercializes a full‑duplex radio designed to operate reliably under tough real‑world conditions and to enable full‑duplex links for Cable (DOCSIS), Wi‑Fi, 5G and the Internet of Things. Its technology emerged from four years of multidisciplinary research and development at The University of Texas at Austin. The company was founded in 2016 by CEO Sriram Vishwanath and inventor Hardik Jain and is based in Austin, Texas. GenXComm held the initial closing of a $7m Series A funding round to expand its R&D team. The Series A round was led by Intel Capital with participation from existing and new investors. The round could see additional investors join in a secondary closing.

Participated · Series B · Sep 2016

Crop Enhancement produces proprietary, sustainable bio-compatible chemistries sold as CropCoat that are sprayed with conventional farm equipment to protect leaves, stems and fruit and reduce the need for synthetic pesticides. The company’s first product, CropCoat, has demonstrated yield protection and enhancement versus synthetic chemistries in several global crops and can be applied alongside nutrients and other active ingredients. Crop Enhancement plans to use new funding to expand strategic partnerships with agrochemical companies and regional distributors and to broaden field trial targets in high-value fruit and vegetable segments. The company will also advance regulatory efforts in the United States, European Union, Brazil, and Central America and seeks to broaden its IP portfolio. Recent leadership appointments (Jean Pougnier and Dr. Damian Hajduk) are intended to accelerate go-to-market initiatives. The company has reported field trial progress in coffee, almond, and cacao and planned 2020 trials on grapes, apples, broccoli, onions, and tomatoes. Crop Enhancement develops environmentally friendly chemistry formulations and proprietary films that modify plant surfaces (leaves, stems, fruit, and seeds) to improve resistance to pests and diseases and reduce pesticide use. Its formulations can also be applied to agricultural inputs such as nutrients and fertilizers to control release, lower costs, and increase yield. The company targets growers across North America, Southeast Asia, Greater China, Latin America, and Africa. Crop Enhancement was founded in 2011 by David Soane, Ph.D., and is led by CEO Kevin Chen, Ph.D. The company intends to use newly raised capital to accelerate development and commercialization of its products. Headquarters are in Cambridge, MA.