MassVentures
Minutes
MassVentures Board Meeting
Date and Time
Monday July 29, 2024 at 8:00 AM
Location
1075 Main Street, Suite 100
Waltham, MA 02151
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Directors Present
B. Shim, D. Schultheis (remote), J. O'Reilly (remote), M. James (remote), M. Valanzola (remote), R. Jarquin (remote), W. Asher, Y. Hao
Directors Absent
B. Linville-Engler, C. Bouthot, J. Griffin
Ex Officio Members Present
S. Stanton
Non Voting Members Present
S. Stanton
Guests Present
C. Hipwood, J. Madison, M. Kassaraba, P. Yadav, S. Leis, S. Swider, V. Nijhawan, W. Leslie
I. Opening Items
A.
Call the Meeting to Order
B.
Examples of Mission
C.
Highlights
Mr. Hipwood presented some highlights since the last meeting.
II. Approvals
A.
Board Minutes
Roll Call | |
---|---|
C. Bouthot |
Absent
|
W. Asher |
Aye
|
J. O'Reilly |
Aye
|
R. Jarquin |
Abstain
|
B. Linville-Engler |
Absent
|
D. Schultheis |
Aye
|
M. James |
Aye
|
M. Valanzola |
Aye
|
J. Griffin |
Absent
|
B. Shim |
Aye
|
Y. Hao |
Abstain
|
B.
Expedited Investment Committee Minutes
Roll Call | |
---|---|
B. Shim |
Abstain
|
C. Bouthot |
Absent
|
D. Schultheis |
Abstain
|
R. Jarquin |
Aye
|
M. Valanzola |
Aye
|
J. Griffin |
Absent
|
W. Asher |
Aye
|
Y. Hao |
Aye
|
B. Linville-Engler |
Absent
|
M. James |
Abstain
|
J. O'Reilly |
Aye
|
C.
Comp Committee Minutes
Roll Call | |
---|---|
D. Schultheis |
Abstain
|
M. James |
Aye
|
J. Griffin |
Absent
|
B. Shim |
Abstain
|
Y. Hao |
Aye
|
R. Jarquin |
Aye
|
J. O'Reilly |
Abstain
|
C. Bouthot |
Absent
|
W. Asher |
Aye
|
M. Valanzola |
Aye
|
B. Linville-Engler |
Absent
|
D.
Pre-Investment Action Sheet - THS
Roll Call | |
---|---|
R. Jarquin |
Aye
|
M. Valanzola |
Aye
|
D. Schultheis |
Aye
|
B. Shim |
Aye
|
M. James |
Aye
|
W. Asher |
Aye
|
B. Linville-Engler |
Absent
|
J. O'Reilly |
Aye
|
C. Bouthot |
Absent
|
J. Griffin |
Absent
|
Y. Hao |
Aye
|
E.
Pre-Investment Action Sheet - ETS
Roll Call | |
---|---|
R. Jarquin |
Aye
|
B. Shim |
Aye
|
Y. Hao |
Aye
|
J. Griffin |
Absent
|
J. O'Reilly |
Aye
|
C. Bouthot |
Absent
|
M. James |
Aye
|
M. Valanzola |
Aye
|
B. Linville-Engler |
Absent
|
D. Schultheis |
Aye
|
W. Asher |
Aye
|
F.
Pre-Investment Action Sheet - Florrent Amendment
Roll Call | |
---|---|
J. Griffin |
Absent
|
C. Bouthot |
Absent
|
W. Asher |
Aye
|
M. James |
Aye
|
B. Shim |
Aye
|
J. O'Reilly |
Aye
|
R. Jarquin |
Aye
|
D. Schultheis |
Aye
|
B. Linville-Engler |
Absent
|
Y. Hao |
Aye
|
M. Valanzola |
Aye
|
III. Financial Matters
A.
Treasurer's Report
Mr. Madison presented the Treasurer's report for May 2024. Discussion ensued.
B.
Approve Treasurer's Report
Roll Call | |
---|---|
B. Linville-Engler |
Absent
|
D. Schultheis |
Aye
|
M. James |
Aye
|
J. Griffin |
Absent
|
W. Asher |
Aye
|
M. Valanzola |
Aye
|
C. Bouthot |
Absent
|
Y. Hao |
Aye
|
B. Shim |
Aye
|
R. Jarquin |
Aye
|
J. O'Reilly |
Aye
|
IV. Conflicts of Interest
A.
Conflicts
Mr. Hipwood presented a list of companies currently under consideration for MassVentures' funding and asked the board to declare any conflicts of interest. None were noted.
V. Executive Session
A.
Roll Call Vote to Enter Executive Session
Roll Call | |
---|---|
D. Schultheis |
Aye
|
B. Linville-Engler |
Absent
|
M. Valanzola |
Aye
|
J. Griffin |
Absent
|
R. Jarquin |
Aye
|
W. Asher |
Aye
|
J. O'Reilly |
Aye
|
C. Bouthot |
Absent
|
M. James |
Aye
|
Y. Hao |
Aye
|
B. Shim |
Aye
|
B.
Osmoses Presentation and Discussion
Osmoses presented an overview of their company. Discussion ensued.
C.
Osmoses Approval
Roll Call | |
---|---|
J. O'Reilly |
Aye
|
J. Griffin |
Absent
|
B. Linville-Engler |
Absent
|
D. Schultheis |
Aye
|
C. Bouthot |
Absent
|
M. Valanzola |
Aye
|
Y. Hao |
Aye
|
W. Asher |
Aye
|
R. Jarquin |
Aye
|
M. James |
Aye
|
B. Shim |
Aye
|
D.
Kytopen Investment Discussion
Mr. Nijhawan presented an update on Kytopen. Discussion ensued.
E.
Kytopen Investment Vote
Roll Call | |
---|---|
J. O'Reilly |
Aye
|
J. Griffin |
Absent
|
C. Bouthot |
Absent
|
M. Valanzola |
Aye
|
B. Shim |
Aye
|
R. Jarquin |
Aye
|
M. James |
Aye
|
W. Asher |
Aye
|
D. Schultheis |
Aye
|
B. Linville-Engler |
Absent
|
Y. Hao |
Aye
|
F.
Adden Investment Discussion
Mr. Nijhawan presented an update on Adden. Discussion ensued.
G.
Adden Investment Vote
Roll Call | |
---|---|
J. O'Reilly |
Aye
|
M. James |
Aye
|
J. Griffin |
Absent
|
B. Shim |
Aye
|
W. Asher |
Aye
|
D. Schultheis |
Aye
|
Y. Hao |
Aye
|
M. Valanzola |
Aye
|
B. Linville-Engler |
Absent
|
C. Bouthot |
Absent
|
R. Jarquin |
Aye
|
H.
Pipeline Report
Mr. Hipwood provided an update on the opportunity pipeline.
I.
Portfolio Update
Mr. Hipwood provided an update on portfolio companies. Discussion ensued.
J.
Comp Committee Presentation
MassVentures' staff left the meeting. The compensation committee presented an overview of the compensation committee meeting as well as recommendations for variable compensation for FY 24, merit increases for FY 25, and compensation structure for FY 25. The Board also discussed and agreed that the comp committee would have discretion on a year-by-year basis to award additional compensation based on realized investment gains, if any, on a basis to be determined.
K.
Comp Plan Vote
Roll Call | |
---|---|
B. Linville-Engler |
Absent
|
W. Asher |
Aye
|
C. Bouthot |
Absent
|
Y. Hao |
Aye
|
J. O'Reilly |
Aye
|
R. Jarquin |
Aye
|
D. Schultheis |
Aye
|
M. Valanzola |
Aye
|
B. Shim |
Aye
|
J. Griffin |
Absent
|
M. James |
Aye
|
L.
Roll Call Vote to Return to Open Session
Roll Call | |
---|---|
M. James |
Aye
|
M. Valanzola |
Aye
|
Y. Hao |
Aye
|
B. Shim |
Aye
|
R. Jarquin |
Aye
|
C. Bouthot |
Absent
|
W. Asher |
Aye
|
J. O'Reilly |
Aye
|
B. Linville-Engler |
Absent
|
D. Schultheis |
Aye
|
J. Griffin |
Absent
|
VI. President's Report
A.
General Update
Mr. Hipwood announced the votes that took place during executive session. Mr. Hipwood then provided a general update on the business.
B.
MV Capital Update
C.
MV Accelerate Update
D.
Strategy Discussion
Mr. Hipwood provded an update on the strategic plan. Discussion ensued.
Mr. Hipwood provided some examples of Mission.