Maine Venture Fund

🍻 Join Maine Venture Fund's portfolio company, Orange Bike Brewing Company, for a groundbreaking two-day event supporting the National Black Brewers Association (NB2A)! 🎥✨ 📅 Dates: July 19-20, 2024 📍 Location: Portland, ME Don't miss the Maine premiere of the award-winning documentary *One Pint at a Time*, exploring the Black experience in American craft beer. Connect with industry change-makers, share your favorite brews, and engage in lively discussions. #CraftBeerDiversity #OnePintAtATime #MaineVentureFund #OrangeBikeBrewing For tickets and more info, visit https://buff.ly/4d7a5El

Maine Technology Institute just announced that the PRIME Phase 2 application is open. Maine based businesses in one of MTI's seven technology sectors can apply for up to $250k in grant funding for a project to directly address the negative economic impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic. Interested in learning more? Join one of MTI's upcoming webinars (link below). The deadline to apply for the program is August 30th. #MaineTechnology #SmallBusinessSupport #PRIMEFund #WebinarAlert #InnovationFunding https://buff.ly/3ScJFJi

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! https://buff.ly/3zheje1 #BlueEconomy #CoastalResilience #ClimateInnovation #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! 🌊🇯🇵 https://buff.ly/3zoc0FO #MaineVentureFund #AtlanticSeaFarms #KelpFarming #SustainableGrowth #Innovation #EconomicResilience #GlobalExchange

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. https://buff.ly/4eMiGOu #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! https://buff.ly/3xzsSZN #BlueEconomy #SustainableSeafood #MaineInnovation #GMRI #SaveTheDate

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! https://buff.ly/3xvSTcm #MaineFundingNetwork #BusinessFunding #MaineBusiness #GovernorMills #FinanceOptions #MaineEconomy

Exciting news! Maine Venture Fund portfolio company Circa has been acquired by Stake for $9.5 million! This merger introduces no-fee rent payments with instant Cash Back, revolutionizing the rental economy. Stake now offers integrated delinquency management, reducing arrears by 30%. Congrats to Circa for their innovative contributions. https://buff.ly/4biWqc7 #MaineVentureFund #Circa #Stake #RentalInnovation

The Vermont Sustainable Job Fund hosted the Vermont Forestry Industry Summit at Bolton Valley last week. MVF portfolio company Tanbark Molded Fiber Products was featured as a case study for innovation in forestry. They manufacturer wood fiber packaging solutions that replace current plastic alternatives. Nina Scheepers joined Janice St. Onge (she/her), Benjamin Sturtevant, Colleen Walker and Chris Wolfel to talk about how the Maine ecosystem has supported Melissa LaCasse's vision for Tanbark. #MaineVentureFund #ForestEconomy #Innovation #Networking https://buff.ly/4eef33v