Maroon Venture Partners Fund II, LP

Overview

Maroon Venture Partners Fund II, LP is a for-profit venture fund that invests in early-stage companies associated with the University of Massachusetts Amherst. The fund typically makes initial investments ranging from $100,000 to $300,000, often serving as a venture's first outside equity funding. Its primary goal is to foster innovation and entrepreneurship within the UMass Amherst community by supporting ventures that can achieve significant milestones toward commercial success. The fund's investment strategy focuses on identifying promising opportunities with strong prospects for commercial success. It seeks to invest in companies that can utilize its capital to accomplish key milestones, thereby positioning them for further rounds of funding and eventual commercial success. The fund is managed by Maroon Venture Partners, LLC, overseen by an investment committee with diverse backgrounds in entrepreneurship. The day-to-day operations are led by Charlie Johnson, a faculty member at the Isenberg School of Management. Maroon Venture Partners Fund II, LP is a successor to Maroon Venture Partners Fund I, LP, which invested nearly $5 million in 13 companies led by UMass Amherst faculty, students, and alumni. The fund's investments are selective, aiming to generate commensurate returns for its investors while supporting the growing spirit of innovation and entrepreneurship throughout the UMass Amherst community.

Investment Focus

• Connection to UMass Amherst
• Innovative business model
• Scalable market opportunity
• Strong management team
• Clear path to commercialization

Portfolio Companies