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Hillsideventures.Uconn.Edu
Storrs, United States
Student-led fund investing in early-stage companies driving sustainability and technology innovations in education, insurance, and sports.
Portfolio
23+
Employees
75+
Founded
2020
AUM
≈ $1.0M
Investment focus
Stages
No stages listed
Industries
No industries listedGeographic scope
United States
Fund details
Funds
Genesis Fund
$1.0M
STEM Fund
Real Estate Investment Fund
Sources
Hillsideventures.Uconn.Edu
Student-led fund investing in early-stage companies driving sustainability and technology innovations in education, insurance, and sports.
Portfolio
23+
Employees
75+
Founded
2020
AUM
≈ $1.0M
Funds
Genesis Fund · $1.0M
STEM Fund
Real Estate Investment Fund
Stages
No stages listed
Industries
No industries listedGeographic scope
United States
Sources
Showing 17 of 17 matched portfolio companies
AmorSui designs and manufactures reusable, antimicrobial medical gowns and lab jackets that are static-resistant and protective against bodily fluids, addressing the issue of single-use PPE waste in healthcare settings. The company utilizes advanced textile technology to create eco-friendly apparel that is both comfortable and recyclable, ensuring safety for healthcare professionals while minimizing environmental impact.
Funding: $3.7M
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Funding: $3.7M
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Calorify provides the world's most accurate measurement of energy expenditure. This measurement is powered by advanced doubly labeled water technology. The company offers enterprise solutions for businesses seeking precise metabolic vital signs data.
Funding: $2.2M
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Funding: $2.2M
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The startup develops a network of underground tunnels for the transportation of clean renewable energy, broadband connectivity, and essential services like clean water and efficient parcel movement. This infrastructure addresses the lack of access to reliable energy and communication services in underserved communities, promoting sustainable development and connectivity.
Funding: $49.7M
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Funding: $49.7M
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EnviCore develops technologies that repurpose minerals from mining operations into low-carbon cementitious products, effectively transforming hazardous mine tailings and industrial waste into reusable materials. This process reduces the reliance on Portland cement, cutting CO2 emissions by 0.7 tons for every ton of cement replaced, addressing the significant carbon footprint of the cement industry.
Funding: $4.9M
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Funding: $4.9M
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Floreo is a virtual reality therapy system designed for neurodiverse individuals, enabling them to practice communication and social skills through immersive simulations accessible via smartphones or VR headsets. This platform addresses challenges in social interaction and behavioral regulation by providing a safe, engaging environment for skill development at their own pace.
Funding: $14.3M
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Funding: $14.3M
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Flowbio offers a wearable sweat sensor that accurately measures fluid loss and sodium concentration during endurance activities. The sensor syncs with a mobile app to provide personalized hydration recommendations based on real-time sweat data, effort, and environmental conditions. Athletes use the system to plan pre‑, during‑, and post‑session hydration strategies for improved performance and recovery.
Funding: $2.9M
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Funding: $2.9M
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Hellohive is a virtual recruiting platform that utilizes a patented resume builder to create streamlined, one-page resumes for students and recent graduates, enhancing their presentation to potential employers. The platform connects diverse early-career talent with companies committed to equitable hiring practices, addressing the challenge of underrepresentation in the job market.
Funding: $7.8M
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Funding: $7.8M
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This company offers infrastructure management software that leverages data analytics and visualization tools to provide insights into infrastructure agreements. By analyzing extensive data from past projects, the software helps clients optimize project development, financing, and management.
Intellispark is a data-driven platform that enhances student advising by integrating insights from educators to track individual student progress and well-being. This approach addresses the challenge of fragmented student support systems, enabling schools to improve academic outcomes and foster stronger community relationships.
Funding: $3.1M
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Funding: $3.1M
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This startup offers a digital platform for K-12 education that integrates evidence-based curricula and assessment tools focused on social-emotional learning and mental health education. It provides schools with essential resources to enhance students' emotional well-being and resilience in response to the increasing demand for mental health support.
Funding: $4.0M
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Funding: $4.0M
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LifeLegacy provides a digital platform for creating essential estate planning documents, including Last Wills, Advance Healthcare Directives, and Financial Powers of Attorney, all for a flat fee of $119. The service addresses the lack of accessible estate planning resources for middle-income Americans, enabling them to protect their loved ones and incorporate charitable giving into their legacy.
Funding: $625.0K
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Funding: $625.0K
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Natrion develops solid-state battery technology for high-performance applications. Their proprietary electrolyte formulation enhances energy density and safety compared to traditional lithium-ion chemistries. This advancement targets electric vehicles and grid storage markets seeking improved power solutions.
Funding: $8.8M
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Funding: $8.8M
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The startup has developed a voice interactive storytelling application that utilizes voice recognition to synchronize theme music and sound effects with children's reading activities. This application enhances the reading experience by providing engaging audio elements that support learning without overwhelming young readers.
Funding: $4.8M
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Funding: $4.8M
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Otonomi is a parametric insurance platform that utilizes an AI-assisted underwriting engine to provide instant cargo delay quotes, enabling shippers to mitigate financial losses from supply chain disruptions. The platform automates claims processing, delivering payouts within 48 hours, significantly faster than industry standards, thereby addressing the lack of insurance coverage for cargo delays.
Funding: $5.7M
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Funding: $5.7M
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Rebound Tech’s AgileEnergy platform stores cooling as ice using its proprietary IcePoint® surface chemistry, which forms ice up to ten times faster than traditional thermal storage. By generating ice during off‑peak, low‑cost electricity periods and releasing it on demand, the system shifts cooling loads away from peak demand, lowering energy bills and providing precise temperature and humidity control for industrial facilities.
Funding: $759.2K
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Funding: $759.2K
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SIERA.AI provides a Forklift Safety System and Telemetry Dashboard that utilize IoT sensor data to monitor equipment and operator behavior in real-time. This platform reduces operational inefficiencies and minimizes workplace hazards by enabling digital inspections, tracking near-misses, and ensuring compliance with safety regulations.
Funding: $7.0M
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Funding: $7.0M
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Voltpost develops modular, upgradable Level 2 electric vehicle charging solutions that retrofit onto existing lampposts. This approach provides affordable and convenient EV charging infrastructure without the high cost and disruption of new construction. Drivers manage sessions, payments, and availability through a dedicated mobile application.
Funding: $15.6M
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Funding: $15.6M
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