INACTIVE/DISSOLVED
Address
Zero Stage Capital Inc
Cambridge, MA
United States
VCID: 32469
Profile
Corporate information
Official name
Zero Stage Capital Inc
Registration country
Founded in 1981, Zero Stage Capital is a venture capital firm that invests in emerging growth companies in the following technology sectors: information technology, communications, life sciences, and energy technology. Zero Stage Capital is headquartered in Cambridge, MA and has offices in Manchester, NH, New Haven, CT and Providence, RI and primarily invests in companies located along the east coast of the United States. One of the original pioneers of start-up company investing, Zero Stage Capital proactively invests and manages a balanced and diversified fund investing across technology sectors and across all stages of company growth. Zero Stage Capital seeks to achieve superior returns for its investors, while creating an attractive liquidity profile, by investing approximately 50 percent of its funds in early-stage ventures and 50 percent in later-stage ongoing companies. Since 1994, Zero Stage Capital has performed in the top ten percent among peer funds. We help build highly successful companies by providing equity capital and hands-on management expertise. See more on how we help companies achieve superior growth and value. With more than 140 years of venture capital, entrepreneurial, operating, and industry experience among its investment professionals, Zero Stage Capital is the lead investor in more than 80 percent of its portfolio company investments.
Funds managed
Fund | Type | Vintage |
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Zero Stage Capital VI LP | Venture | 1998 |
Zero Stage Capital V LP | Venture | 1994 |
Team
Current employees
Paul M Kelley |
Investments
Selected investments
Company | Country | Date | Notes | ||
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HydroCision Inc HydroCision is the leading developer, manufacturer, and marketer of fluidjet based surgical tools for the spine market. |
1 Dec 2006 | Series G |
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Tazz Networks Inc |
United States | 1 Apr 2005 | Series C Active |
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Bluestreak Inc technology company offers advanced marketing data solutions for interactive agencies and advertisers in the United Kingdom and internationally. |
United States | N/A |
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Evergreen Solar Inc |
United States | N/A |
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Netkey Inc |
United States | N/A Active |
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Silknet Software Inc Provided electronic customer relationship management software |
United States | N/A |