The Berkshires Capital Investors provide capital and guidance to visionary entrepreneurs building innovative companies in Western
The Berkshires Capital Investors provide capital and guidance to visionary entrepreneurs building innovative companies in Western Massachusetts. The Berkshires Capital Investors (BCI) is a regionally focused venture capital fund specializing in seed and early-stage equity investments in emerging technology companies. They are based in Williamstown, MA, and invest throughout Western Massachusetts. BCI is the original fund in the Village Ventures Network of regional, early-stage venture capital funds.Their objectives: * Generate exceptional returns for their Limited Partners * Support an exciting community of high-growth technology and service companies Since its formation in 1997, BCI has helped transform Western Massachusetts' economy from its reliance on manufacturing, defense and tourism to a technology driven economy. The Williamstown - North Adams area has been dubbed "Silicon Village" and named one of the nation's technology "Up and Comers" by the Wall Street Journal. They work closely with entrepreneurs, leveraging the region's rich intellectual capital base, strong entrepreneurial spirit, and low cost of doing business to create successful high-growth companies.
Date
Company Name
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Round | Money Raised | Industry | Lead Investor |
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Jan 1, 2013
Catalina
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Series Unknown | — | Advertising | — |
Oct 21, 2009
Health Guru Media Inc.
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Series C | $3.20M | Content | — |
Nov 11, 2005
Optasite
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Series B | $10M | Public Safety | — |
Oct 18, 2004
UpSnap
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Series B | — | Advertising | — |
Apr 12, 2001
Streetmail.com
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Series Unknown | $8.50M | Advertising | — |
Berkshires Capital Investors has had 6 exits. Berkshires Capital Investors most notable exits include Catalina , Health Guru Media Inc.
Date | Company Name | Exit Type | Industry | |
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Mar 24, 2014 | Catalina | M&A | Advertising | Detail |
Dec 4, 2013 | Health Guru Media Inc. | M&A | Content | Detail |
Dec 9, 2011 | UpSnap | IPO | Advertising | Detail |
Sep 16, 2008 | Optasite | M&A | Public Safety | Detail |
Apr 18, 2005 | eZiba.com | M&A | E-Commerce | Detail |