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12 Feb 2025
A huge thank you to @Farshchi from @Lux_Capital for hosting a great fireside chat with our #ToughTech resident community, sharing insights on topics ranging from academic spin-outs to fund dynamics. #TheEngine #VentureCapital #Innovation #Startups
Energized today at @enginexyz coming off of a redeye meeting many superstar founders pushing the state of the art in biology to mining to compute. Great discussion on how VC fund sizes dictate their strategy, how great companies succeed because they raise enough capital to fund their many mistakes, and how fundraising is about finding the right partner as much as it is about terms and money.
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16 Aug 2023
We partnered with @NorrskenVC to create the Impact/100 2023: an global list of the 100 most promising #impactstartups. Congratulations to our portfolio companies Boston Metal, @CellinoBio, @CFS_energy, @Lilac_Solutions, and @Vaxess for being selected! norrsken.org/impact100

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22 Jun 2023
Given the long time horizons, why invest in #fusionenergy? @ktrae says, "The argument around the fusion market is whether it is a $10 trillion market or a $30 trillion market. So, the economic opportunity justifies the timeline." techcrunch.com/2023/06/21/fu…
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2 Jun 2023
The Engine is right at the helm of the scientific breakthroughs and ambitious teams leading Boston's #cleanenergy charge. Learn more about what makes Boston the ideal ecosystem to power the future of energy in @BostonMagazine bostonmagazine.com/news/2023…
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We're going to need everybody to come together on this one! Climate innovators impacted by the SVB shut down pls fill out form.jotform.com/23068871913… and philanthropists looking for a way to help pls email impact@primecoalition.org. We'll be back w more info soon 🌈

11 Mar 2023
NEW: We can’t let anything slow down the #climatetech innovation-to-deployment-to-scale flywheeel! Great model of financial innovation & partnership here on a #SVB emergency relief fund for climate startups. Nice @d_gershenson@SWoodKearney⁩ & team! form.jotform.com/23068871913…
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12 Mar 2023
As a community, we must do everything we can to support hard-working founders and their teams through both the near-term and longer-term where the access to 100% of their cash is imperative to continue creating global solutions here in America. 2/2
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12 Mar 2023
The Engine backs early-stage companies, like Sublime, working on climate solutions, health breakthroughs, and more sustainable, resilient infrastructure. They’re engineering solutions to massive challenges and building manufacturing plants in places like NV, WV, MA, and TX 1/2
Like many other #climatetech entrepreneurs, we have been affected by the SVB Bank collapse. @SublimeSystems, an SVB depositor, was founded w/ a singular purpose: to have a massive impact on global CO2 emissions. (1/10)
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Like many other #climatetech entrepreneurs, we have been affected by the SVB Bank collapse. @SublimeSystems, an SVB depositor, was founded w/ a singular purpose: to have a massive impact on global CO2 emissions. (1/10)
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15 Feb 2023
It was an honor to host you and your team Gov Healey for a critical conversation on how to help innovation and world changing companies thrive in Massachusetts #toughtech
Yesterday, we visited @enginexyz – an organization bringing together tech and innovation startups taking on some of our biggest challenges. Another example of what’s possible when we leverage the incredible intellect, innovative minds, and unmatched talent of Massachusetts.
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I was honored to welcome @MassGovernor and @MassLtGov to The Engine in Cambridge this morning to discuss how we can support our locally-based, super-innovative start-ups in seeking new federal funding opportunities and expanded manufacturing operations here in Massachusetts.
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10 Feb 2023
Our team was honored to take part in a ribbon cutting ceremony to celebrate @CFS_energy's new campus in Devens dedicated to commercializing clean fusion energy. Thanks to @SecGranholm, @SenMarkey, @SenWarren, @RepLoriTrahan, and @MassLtGov for showing their support! #toughtech
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23 Jan 2023
Check out our *biennial* The Engine Report detailing the impact our portfolio is having out in the world! #toughtech engine.xyz/reports/engine-re…

Biannual means twice a year and is a synonym for the word semiannual. Biennial means every two years.
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Biannual means twice a year and is a synonym for the word semiannual. Biennial means every two years.
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13 Jan 2023
Hedron is working to support automatic networking space. Check out @SpaceNews_Inc interview with Hedron CEO, Baris Erkmen, to learn more spacenews.com/baris-erkmen-h…
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15 Dec 2022
Two years in the making – the third edition of The Engine Report is here! The Report showcases the progress of The Engine and achievements of our Tough Tech portfolio companies. Join us in recommitting to the common good engine.xyz/reports/engine-re… #ToughTech

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21 Oct 2022
Check out The Engine’s General Partner @milo_werner at @TechCrunch Disrupt 2022! Thousands of the most motivated and ambitious founders, investors, and tech builders convened in San Francisco for TechCrunch Disrupt 2022. Watch here: techcrunch.com/events/tc-dis…
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11 Oct 2022
"We're creating a new staple crop. One that can be grown nearly anywhere in the world, giving countries increased food sovereignty, and employing circular technology for a more resilient food system.” - Michelle Ruiz, Co-Founder & CEO of Hyfé Foods bbc.com/news/business-626468…
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29 Sep 2022
Five years in the making, our new HQ is open. The Engine at 750 Main is a place for the #toughtech community to build breakthrough technology together–“They learn faster from each other. They’re tapping into each other’s expertise in different areas.” bostonglobe.com/2022/09/29/b…
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24 Aug 2022
Our CEO & Managing Partner Katie Rae is speaking at #TechCrunchDisrupt2022! Join her on October 18-20 in San Francisco! Click here to learn more about the event and grab 15% off select passes 👇 tcrn.ch/3SZwQAU
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