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About MCE

MCE, an accelerator and incubator program founded in 1997, is based in Portland, United States. With a presence in 2 countries, it has supported around 27 startups in sectors like Consumer, Retail. As of Oct 2026, MCE has witnessed 3 portfolio exits. Most notable companies in its portfolio include FarmDrop, Pika Energy and Chimani. The program primarily supports startups based in United States and United Kingdom.
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Founded Year
1997
Location
Portland, United States
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MCE's List of Top Investments

MCE has a portfolio of 27 companies. Their most notable investments include FarmDrop and Pika Energy.Their portfolio spans across United States and United Kingdom. They have invested in Consumer, Retail, Enterprise Applications and 12 other sectors. Here is the list of top investments by MCE:
UK's first organic supermarket offering sustainable, natural food and wellbeing products. They provide a wide range of certified organic, natural, and sustainable products, including food, drinks, skincare, beauty items, health supplements, and household goods. They focus on promoting health and sustainability through ethical sourcing, community support, and environmental responsibility. They offer vegan, vegetarian, keto, dairy-free, and low-sugar options, catering to diverse dietary needs. They provide expert advice, host events, and support emerging brands. They are committed to reducing waste and using sustainable packaging. They offer online shopping with delivery services and in-store experiences with cafes and trained advisors. They are a B2C business with a focus on organic and natural products, sustainability, and community impact.

Key facts about FarmDrop

  • Founded Year: 2012
  • Location: London (United Kingdom)
  • Annual Revenue: $1M - $10M as on Jun 30, 2017
  • Valuation: $*****
  • Stage: Series B
  • Total Funding till date: $55.4M
  • Employee Count: 35 as on Aug 31, 2026
  • Investors: Atomico, JamJar Investments and 23 Others
  • Latest Funding Round: Series B, Jul 31, 2019, $*****
  • Highlight: Editors' Pick
Provider of lithium-based on-grid energy storage solutions for residential applications. Product offerings include a pika islanding inverter, harbor smart battery, photovoltaic substring optimizer, and coral smart battery. Additionally, it offers high-performance wind turbines and hybrid wind-solar systems for homeowners and small businesses.

Key facts about Pika Energy

National park trip planning app with offline maps and guides. This platform offers comprehensive travel solutions for exploring national parks. It provides curated itineraries, park 'to-do' lists, real-time alerts, and weather updates, all accessible through a user-friendly mobile app. The app features travel guides written by travel writers, highlighting hidden gems and off-the-beaten-path adventures. Users can receive live alerts from fellow travelers regarding crowds, parking, wildlife, and weather hazards. A key feature is its offline functionality, including topographic maps and GPS integration, ensuring navigation even without cell service. The app also includes a check-in feature to track park visits, unlock badges, earn points, and participate in giveaway challenges. This is a B2C mobile app.

Key facts about Chimani

Cloud-based registration management software for online and offline courses. Its features include payment processing, digital marketing, student enrollment management, automated registration, and more.

Key facts about CourseStorm

  • Founded Year: 2011
  • Location: Orono (United States)
  • Stage: Series C
  • Total Funding till date: $3.27M
  • Employee Count: 27 as on Aug 31, 2026
  • Investors: CEI, LearnLaunch and 3 Others
  • Latest Funding Round: Series C, Aug 04, 2023, $*****
  • Highlight: Editors' Pick
Provider of nanotech-based water treatment solutions for industries. It is developing a patented ceramic filter to remove dissolved solids for softening and concentrating applications, and recovery of valuable by-products. Their proprietary coating process uses commercially available ceramic supports then applies a thin coating of ceramic and DNA. A two-stage heat process hardens the ceramic layer then removes the DNA. The result is a ceramic nano structured material with transverse channels all the way through the material. It shows very tight distribution of pore size and high flux rates. This patented process can produce highly purified water under extreme conditions and at low pressure. This process is mainly used in oil & gas for water treatment in fracking and tar sands.

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Acquired companies in MCE's Portfolio

3 companies from MCE's portfolio have been acquired. The most recent acquisition was Pika Energy in Apr 2019 by Generac Power Systems for $*****.
Here are MCE's portfolio companies that got acquired most recently:
Company
Acquisition Date
First Invested on
First Round of Investment
Round Size
Apr 26, 2019
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9944
Mar 14, 2018
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2328
Sep 01, 2016
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4274

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