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Slater Technology Fund

North America, Rhode Island, United States, Providence

Description

Slater Technology Fund is a prominent venture capital firm based in Providence, Rhode Island, serving as the state's leading source of seed capital for technology-based ventures. Established with a mission to foster economic development within Rhode Island, the fund primarily invests in early-stage companies that demonstrate significant technological innovation and growth potential. Their strategic focus is exclusively on businesses located within the state, reinforcing their commitment to the local entrepreneurial ecosystem.

The fund's investment strategy is centered on providing crucial seed capital and hands-on management assistance to nascent technology companies across a diverse range of sectors. These include, but are not limited to, life sciences, software development, new materials, and other high-tech industries. Slater Technology Fund aims to not only inject financial resources but also to actively support the strategic growth and operational development of its portfolio companies, helping them navigate the challenges of early-stage expansion.

Since its inception, Slater Technology Fund has made a substantial impact on Rhode Island's innovation landscape. The firm typically provides an initial investment ranging from $100,000 to $500,000 to promising startups. Beyond the initial capital, they are prepared to make subsequent investments, potentially committing up to $1,000,000 over the life of a company as it achieves key milestones and requires further funding for scaling. This long-term commitment underscores their dedication to nurturing companies from their foundational stages through significant growth phases.

To date, Slater Technology Fund has invested over $100 million across more than 200 companies, solidifying its position as a cornerstone of venture funding in Rhode Island. Their extensive portfolio and sustained investment activity highlight their critical role in stimulating job creation and technological advancement within the state, thereby contributing significantly to its economic vitality.

Investor Profile

Slater Technology Fund has backed more than 49 startups, with 2 new investments in the last 12 months alone. The firm has led 16 rounds, about 33% of its total and boasts 9 exits across its portfolio.

Investment Focus Highlights

  • Concentrates on Seed, Series A, Series Unknown rounds (top funding stages).
  • Majority of deals are located in United States, Germany.
  • Strong thematic focus on Software, Health Care, Manufacturing.
  • Led 1 rounds in the past year.
  • Typical check size: $100K – $500K.

Stage Focus

  • Seed (49%)
  • Series A (20%)
  • Series Unknown (14%)
  • Pre Seed (10%)
  • Series C (2%)
  • Convertible Note (2%)
  • Series B (2%)

Country Focus

  • United States (98%)
  • Germany (2%)

Industry Focus

  • Software
  • Health Care
  • Manufacturing
  • Biotechnology
  • Energy
  • Energy Management
  • Medical
  • Enterprise Software
  • Energy Efficiency
  • Publishing
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FAQ

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Learn who this investor regularly partners with—both firms and angels—and explore their latest activity.

Who does Slater Technology Fund frequently co-invest with?

Angel Street Capital
North America, Rhode Island, United States, Providence
Co-Investments: 2
Harvard Business School Angels Chicago
North America, Illinois, United States, Chicago
Co-Investments: 1
Clean Energy Venture Group
North America, Massachusetts, United States, Brookline
Co-Investments: 2
Beacon Angels
North America, Massachusetts, United States, Boston
Co-Investments: 2
Argonautic Ventures
North America, Washington, United States, Seattle
Co-Investments: 1
EOS Ventures
North America, Michigan, United States, Hancock
Co-Investments: 1
Broadview Ventures
North America, Massachusetts, United States, Boston
Co-Investments: 1
Cleantech Open
North America, California, United States, Palo Alto
Co-Investments: 1
Marker Hill Capital
North America, Colorado, United States, Denver
Co-Investments: 1
Cherrystone Angel Group
North America, Rhode Island, United States, Providence
Co-Investments: 2

Which angels does Slater Technology Fund often collaborate with?

HW
North America, Wyoming, United States, Wilson
Shared Deals: 1
MD
North America, California, United States, Malibu
Shared Deals: 1
Deborah Quazzo
North America, California, United States, San Francisco
Shared Deals: 1

What are some of recent deals done by Slater Technology Fund?

Egal Pads

Somerville, Massachusetts, United States

Egal Pads offers sanitary napkins on a roll that can be dispensed in every public stall as easily as toilet paper.

ManufacturingPersonal Care and HygieneWellnessWomen's
Series AJan 22, 2025
Amount Raised: $4,000,000
Restaurent

Providence, Rhode Island, United States

Restaurent is an online marketplace for private restaurant and event space rentals.

MarketplaceRentalRestaurants
Pre SeedDec 20, 2024
Amount Raised: $3,300,000
Lenoss Medical

Providence, Rhode Island, United States

Lenoss Medical manufacturer of surgical and medical instrument.

Health CareManufacturingMedicalSales
SeedMar 25, 2021
Amount Raised: $1,332,000
Alcinous Pharmaceuticals

Rumford, Rhode Island, United States

Alcinous Pharmaceuticals designs and develops new molecules that modulate the activity of well-established protein targets.

BiotechnologyPharmaceutical
SeedMay 12, 2020
Amount Raised: $600,000
HappyNest

East Greenwich, Rhode Island, United States

HappyNest is a laundry-as-a-service company.

ConsumerLaundry and Dry-cleaning
Pre SeedAug 19, 2019
GoPeer

Boston, Massachusetts, United States

GoPeer connects K-12 students with vetted college undergraduates for online tutoring lessons. (Acquired by Imagine earning)

E-LearningEdTechEducationInternetTutoring
SeedAug 13, 2019
Amount Raised: $265,000
Swyx

Dortmund, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany

Swyx develops software-based communication solutions for the requirements of medium-sized companies.

ComputerSoftwareTelecommunications
Series UnknownJan 16, 2018
Vitae Industries

Providence, Rhode Island, United States

Vitae Industries offers affordable pharmacy automation solutions.

BiopharmaHealth CareIndustrial AutomationPharmaceutical
SeedOct 11, 2017
Amount Raised: $2,328,061
Datarista

Providence, Rhode Island, United States

Datarista has been developing a platform that provides real time, relevant 3rd party data delivery Cloud Based CRM platforms.

Data IntegrationMarketingMarketing AutomationSales
SeedJan 1, 2017
Amount Raised: $200,000
eNow

Warwick, Rhode Island, United States

Solar Energy Solutions for the Transportation Industry

EnergySolarTransportation
Series ADec 20, 2016
Amount Raised: $2,360,000