Maine Venture Fund invests in Maine businesses that have the highest potential for growth and impact.

Maine Venture Fund

Maine Venture Fund is a professionally-managed venture capital fund that invests exclusively in Maine companies who demonstrate a potential for high growth and public benefit. The Fund has been actively investing in Maine companies since 1997, after its creation by an act of the Maine Legislature in 1995 to provide Maine companies and entrepreneurs access to patient sources of venture capital. The fund operates as a revolving “evergreen” fund.

For more information, view the Maine Venture Fund website.

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Blue Economy Summer Series: Coastal Resilience & Infrastructure Electrification

Climate change is rapidly affecting the Gulf of Maine, leading to warming waters, rising sea levels, and shifting species. To tackle these challenges, join Gulf of Maine Research Institute to explore how innovations in coastal resilience and infrastructure electrification are creating positive impacts for our coastal communities and marine industries.

📅 Date: August 14, 2024
🕕 Time: Doors open at 5:30 PM, program starts at 6:00 PM
📍 Location: Union + Co, Bath, Maine

Learn from industry leaders Blaine Grimes, David Reidmiller, Jared Wildwistle, and Nick Planson as they discuss advancements in building climate resilience and decarbonizing our working waterfront. Complimentary refreshments will be available.

Don't miss this opportunity to discover how Maine is leading in the blue economy!

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#BlueEconomy #CoastalResilience #ClimateInnovation #GMRI #SaveTheDate

We're excited to introduce our new Co-Investor Spotlight Series! First up is the The Alchemy Fund, focused on early-stage start-ups in New England outside the major tech hubs. We chatted with Kevin Sanborn about how Alchemy Fund helps talented founders by providing seed funding and coaching. 

Their aim? High-potential deals and local economic growth. Though they haven't yet invested in a Maine company, they're excited to explore opportunities here. 

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#MaineVentureFund #CoInvestorSpotlight #AlchemyFund #Startups #VentureCapital #Innovation #EconomicGrowth

Save the Date! Join the Blue Economy Summer Series, hosted by the Gulf of Maine Research Institute, as they explore Maine's potential to lead in sustainable seafood practices amidst climate challenges. 

Hear from Blaine Grimes, Kyle Foley, and Chip T. on innovative solutions and growth opportunities in the Gulf of Maine. 

📅 Date: July 10, 2024 
🕕 Time: Doors open at 5:30 PM, program starts at 6:00 PM 
📍Location: Wolfe's Neck Center for Agriculture & the Environment, Freeport, ME 

Complimentary refreshments provided. Don't miss this insightful event! Register today! 

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#BlueEconomy #SustainableSeafood #MaineInnovation #GMRI #SaveTheDate

Atlantic Sea Farms, a Maine Venture Fund portfolio company, headed to Japan with a delegation to learn from the world’s leading experts in kelp farming. 

While Maine represents the majority of farmed seaweed in the U.S., there’s much to gain from Japan's centuries-old industry. This knowledge exchange, supported by Builders Initiative, will help sustainably scale Maine's kelp industry. 

Join us in celebrating this incredible opportunity for innovation and growth! 🌊🇯🇵 

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#MaineVentureFund #AtlanticSeaFarms #KelpFarming #SustainableGrowth #Innovation #EconomicResilience #GlobalExchange

Happy 4th of July! 🎆 
Today, we celebrate the spirit of independence and the pursuit of the American dream. At Maine Venture Fund, we’re proud to support innovative entrepreneurs who drive growth and prosperity here in Maine. 

Here's to a future full of opportunities! 🇺🇸 #4thOfJuly #AmericanDream #VentureFunding #Innovation #MaineVentureFund

Governor Janet Mills has announced the launch of the Maine Funding Network, an online portal that connects Maine businesses at every stage to a variety of financing options. It is a gateway to finding funding opportunities from public and nonprofit agencies throughout Maine. 

Visit the Maine Funding Network website to learn more!

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#MaineFundingNetwork #BusinessFunding #MaineBusiness #GovernorMills #FinanceOptions #MaineEconomy

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