MassVentures

Minutes

MassVentures Board Meeting

Date and Time

Monday September 9, 2024 at 8:00 AM

Location

1075 Main Street, Suite 100

Waltham, MA 02151

 

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Directors Present

B. Linville-Engler (remote), B. Shim, C. Bouthot (remote), J. Griffin (remote), J. O'Reilly (remote), M. James, M. Valanzola (remote), R. Jarquin (remote), W. Asher, Y. Hao

Directors Absent

D. Schultheis

Directors who arrived after the meeting opened

M. James, M. Valanzola

Ex Officio Members Present

S. Stanton

Non Voting Members Present

S. Stanton

Guests Present

C. Hipwood, G. Goldstein (remote), J. Madison, M. Kassaraba, P. Yadav, S. Swider, V. Nijhawan, W. Leslie

I. Opening Items

A.

Call the Meeting to Order

W. Asher called a meeting of the board of directors of MassVentures to order on Monday Sep 9, 2024 at 8:05 AM.

B.

Examples of Mission

Mr. Hipwood provided examples of mission.

C.

Highlights

Mr. Hipwood provided some highlights since the last meeting.

II. Approvals

A.

Board Minutes

W. Asher made a motion to approve the minutes from MassVentures Board Meeting on 07-29-24.
J. O'Reilly seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
Roll Call
D. Schultheis
Absent
B. Linville-Engler
Abstain
R. Jarquin
Aye
M. James
Absent
J. Griffin
Abstain
Y. Hao
Aye
J. O'Reilly
Aye
W. Asher
Aye
C. Bouthot
Abstain
M. Valanzola
Absent
B. Shim
Aye

B.

Pre-Investment Action Sheet - Osmoses

Y. Hao made a motion to Approve the pre-investment action sheet for Osmoses.
W. Asher seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
Roll Call
R. Jarquin
Aye
D. Schultheis
Absent
Y. Hao
Aye
M. James
Absent
J. Griffin
Aye
B. Linville-Engler
Aye
J. O'Reilly
Aye
C. Bouthot
Aye
B. Shim
Aye
W. Asher
Aye
M. Valanzola
Absent

C.

Pre-Investment Action Sheet - Kytopen

Y. Hao made a motion to Approve the pre-investment action sheet for Kytopen.
W. Asher seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
Roll Call
W. Asher
Aye
J. O'Reilly
Aye
B. Linville-Engler
Aye
D. Schultheis
Absent
C. Bouthot
Aye
M. James
Absent
J. Griffin
Aye
R. Jarquin
Aye
M. Valanzola
Absent
Y. Hao
Aye
B. Shim
Aye

D.

Pre-Investment Action Sheet - Adden

Y. Hao made a motion to Approve the pre-investment action sheet for Adden.
W. Asher seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
Roll Call
B. Linville-Engler
Aye
C. Bouthot
Aye
M. Valanzola
Absent
Y. Hao
Aye
M. James
Absent
W. Asher
Aye
J. O'Reilly
Aye
D. Schultheis
Absent
R. Jarquin
Aye
B. Shim
Aye
J. Griffin
Aye
M. Valanzola arrived at 8:12 AM.

III. Financial Matters

A.

Treasurer's Report

Mr. Madison presented the Treasurer's report.  Discussion ensued.

B.

Approve Treasurer's Report

Y. Hao made a motion to Approve the Treasurer's report.
J. O'Reilly seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
Roll Call
M. Valanzola
Aye
J. Griffin
Aye
W. Asher
Aye
B. Shim
Aye
R. Jarquin
Aye
Y. Hao
Aye
D. Schultheis
Absent
M. James
Absent
J. O'Reilly
Aye
C. Bouthot
Aye
B. Linville-Engler
Aye

IV. Conflicts of Interest

A.

Conflicts

Mr. Hipwood presented the investment opportunity pipeline and asked that any conflicts of interest be declared.  None were noted.

V. Executive Session

A.

Roll Call Vote to Enter Executive Session

R. Jarquin made a motion to Enter into Executive Session to discuss confidential information related to applicants of MassVentures' funds.
W. Asher seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
Roll Call
W. Asher
Aye
D. Schultheis
Absent
M. James
Absent
J. Griffin
Aye
R. Jarquin
Aye
J. O'Reilly
Aye
B. Shim
Aye
C. Bouthot
Aye
M. Valanzola
Aye
Y. Hao
Aye
B. Linville-Engler
Aye

B.

Eden Discussion

Mr. Nijhawan presented an update for Eden Geo.  Discussion ensued.  

C.

Eden Approval

Y. Hao made a motion to Approve an investment in Eden Geo per the terms of the pre-investment action sheet.
J. Griffin seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
Roll Call
B. Linville-Engler
Aye
B. Shim
Aye
W. Asher
Aye
Y. Hao
Aye
R. Jarquin
Aye
M. James
Absent
C. Bouthot
Aye
D. Schultheis
Absent
J. O'Reilly
Aye
M. Valanzola
Aye
J. Griffin
Aye

Mr. Hipwood noted that Ms. Tonucci and Mr. Berry from MassDevelopment also approved the investment for Comm Fund IV

D.

Z Polymers Investment Discussion

Ms. Swider presented an update on Z Polymers.  Discussion ensued.  

E.

Z Polymers Investment Vote

W. Asher made a motion to Approve an investment in Z Polymers per the terms of the pre-investment action sheet.
J. Griffin seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
Roll Call
J. O'Reilly
Aye
B. Shim
Aye
C. Bouthot
Aye
R. Jarquin
Aye
D. Schultheis
Absent
B. Linville-Engler
Aye
M. Valanzola
Aye
M. James
Absent
J. Griffin
Aye
W. Asher
Aye
Y. Hao
Aye

F.

Versatope Investment Discussion

Ms. Swider presented an overview of Versatope for potential investment.  Discussion ensued.

G.

Versatope Investment Vote

Y. Hao made a motion to Approve an investment in Versatope per the terms of the pre-investment action sheet.
M. Valanzola seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
Roll Call
W. Asher
Aye
D. Schultheis
Absent
Y. Hao
Aye
R. Jarquin
Aye
B. Shim
Aye
J. O'Reilly
Aye
B. Linville-Engler
Aye
J. Griffin
Aye
M. James
Absent
C. Bouthot
Aye
M. Valanzola
Aye
M. James arrived at 8:50 AM.

H.

Infinite Cooling Investment Discussion

Ms. Yadav presented an opportunity for potential investment in Infinite Cooling.  Discussion ensued.

I.

Infinite Cooling Investment Vote

Y. Hao made a motion to Approve an investment in Infinite Cooling per the terms of the pre-investment action sheet.
W. Asher seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
Roll Call
M. James
Aye
M. Valanzola
Aye
D. Schultheis
Absent
J. Griffin
Aye
Y. Hao
Aye
J. O'Reilly
Aye
B. Linville-Engler
Aye
W. Asher
Aye
B. Shim
Aye
C. Bouthot
Aye
R. Jarquin
Aye

J.

Lambent Investment Discussion

Mr. Hipwood provided an update on Lambent.  Discussion ensued. 

K.

Raven360 Investment Discussion

Mr. Hipwood provided an update on Raven360.  Discussion ensued.  

L.

Lambent Investment Vote

Y. Hao made a motion to Approve an investment in Lambent per the terms of the pre-investment action sheet.
R. Jarquin seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
Roll Call
B. Linville-Engler
Aye
W. Asher
Aye
D. Schultheis
Absent
R. Jarquin
Aye
J. O'Reilly
Aye
C. Bouthot
Aye
M. James
Aye
J. Griffin
Aye
Y. Hao
Aye
M. Valanzola
Aye
B. Shim
Aye

M.

Marble Preview

Mr. Nijhawan presented a preview of Marble.  Discussion ensued.  

N.

Materialize Bio Preview

Mr. Nijhawan presented a preview of Materialize Bio.  Discussion ensued.  

O.

Pipeline Report

P.

Portfolio Update

The MassVentures team provided updates on all portfolio companies along with any changes in valuations.  Discussion ensued.  

Q.

Roll Call Vote to Return to Open Session

R. Jarquin made a motion to Return to open session.
W. Asher seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
Roll Call
M. James
Aye
B. Shim
Aye
J. O'Reilly
Aye
Y. Hao
Aye
B. Linville-Engler
Aye
W. Asher
Aye
C. Bouthot
Aye
D. Schultheis
Absent
R. Jarquin
Aye
J. Griffin
Aye
M. Valanzola
Aye

VI. President's Report

A.

General Update

Mr. Hipwood provided a general update on the business. 

B.

MV Capital Update

Mr. Hipwood provided an update on capital programs.

C.

MV Accelerate Update

Mr. Hipwood provided an update on MV Accelerate programs.

D.

Strategy Discussion

Mr. Hipwood provided an update on the FY 25 and Beyond strategy.  Discussion ensued.  

VII. Closing Items

A.

Adjourn Meeting

There being no further business to be transacted, and upon motion duly made, seconded and approved, the meeting was adjourned at 10:45 AM.

Respectfully Submitted,
W. Asher