About MIT Alumni Angels
MIT Alumni Angels is a venture capital firm founded in 2016. It is primarily based out of New York City, United States. It primarily invests in United States based startups. Its investments are spread across a wide range of sectors from High Tech to Enterprise Applications and Retail. Overall, MIT Alumni Angels portfolio has seen 4 acquisitions, namely Obsess and OmniX labs. MIT Alumni Angels has team of 2 people including 1 partners.Key Metrics
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MIT Alumni Angels' List of Top Investments
MIT Alumni Angels has a portfolio of 26 companies. Their most notable investments include Kadena and Pointr.Their portfolio spans across United States, Canada and United Kingdom. They have invested in High Tech, Enterprise Applications, Retail and 15 other sectors. Here is the list of top investments by MIT Alumni Angels:1. Kadena
Kadena provides a decentralized blockchain network for enterprises. It offers Chainweb for pubic blockchain, Kuro for private blockchain, Pact for smart contracts-based applications, and more. It performs live network expansion & facilitates the blockchain's ability to scale in production. It also provides military-grade security features such as formal verifications.
Key facts about Kadena
- Founded Year: 2016
- Location: New York City (United States)
- Stage: Series A
- Total Funding till date: $7.75M
- Employee Count: 139 as on Jun 30, 2026
- Investors: Compound, BlockNation and 16 Others
- Latest Funding Round: ICO, Nov 22, 2019, $*****
- Highlight: Editors' Pick
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2. Pointr
Provider of indoor mapping, wayfinding, positioning, and analytics software. The company offers tools for creating interactive maps and providing navigation within buildings. It provides solutions for various sectors, including workplace, events, healthcare, retail, aviation, and hospitality. The company also offers integration tools and developer resources.
Key facts about Pointr
- Founded Year: 2013
- Location: London (United Kingdom)
- Valuation: $*****
- Stage: Seed
- Total Funding till date: $1.82M
- Employee Count: 125 as on Jul 31, 2026
- Investors: Microsoft Accelerator, MIT Alumni Angels and 9 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Seed, Apr 27, 2021, $*****
- Highlight: Editors' Pick
3. Trade Hounds
Provider of an online marketplace to hire construction professionals. The platform enables users to connect, get advice and find jobs. Professionals can post job information and get quotes for tradesmen. Its mobile app is available for Android and iOS devices.
Key facts about Trade Hounds
- Founded Year: 2016
- Location: Boston (United States)
- Stage: Seed
- Total Funding till date: $9.74M
- Employee Count: 14 as on Jul 31, 2026
- Investors: Alpaca, Corigin Ventures and 10 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Seed, Jun 12, 2020, $*****
- Highlight: Editors' Pick
Key facts about Multitude Insights
- Founded Year: 2021
- Location: Cambridge (United States)
- Stage: Series A
- Total Funding till date: $15.5M
- Employee Count: 33 as on Jul 31, 2026
- Investors: Counterview Capital, Primary Venture Partner and 8 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Series A, Feb 27, 2026, $*****
5. Obsess
Provider of virtual store solutions for retail brands. It offers an AR shopping platform that enables shoppers to get digital information and media with in-store merchandising using the app. It also provides content such as videos and product recommendations, and storefront in Metaverse.
Key facts about Obsess
- Founded Year: 2017
- Location: New York City (United States)
- Stage: Acquired
- Total Funding till date: $13.4M
- Employee Count: 23 as on Jul 31, 2026
- Investors: Jump Capital, Asimov Ventures and 15 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Series A, Jun 29, 2021, $*****
- Highlight: Acquired
Acquired companies in MIT Alumni Angels' Portfolio
4 companies from MIT Alumni Angels' portfolio have been acquired. The most recent acquisition was Obsess in Jan 2025 by Infinite Reality for $*****.Here are MIT Alumni Angels' portfolio companies that got acquired most recently:
Filter this listCompany | Acquisition Date | First Invested on | First Round of Investment | Round Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Jan 23, 2025 | - | - | 9675 | |
Oct 14, 2022 | - | - | 6303 | |
Nov 15, 2021 | - | - | 7725 | |
Oct 17, 2017 | - | - | 3558 |
