Companies
Supporting innovative startups.
Our team engages in a mix of work that spans company creation, technical assistance, business strategy development, hands-on mentoring of select startups, and investments through our partnership with Bold Ocean Ventures. Companies interested in engaging with Gulf of Maine Ventures are invited to submit our intake form. We will be in touch with you in 1–2 weeks to set up an introductory call and discuss next steps.
Services & Support
- Create: Provide critical GMRI insights to very early stage companies for product development and initial business development strategies to enhance likelihood of successful launch and growth
- Scale, Level I: Support existing companies with marketable products with hands-on technical and business development support to get to the next level and generate sustained revenue
- Scale, Level II: Directly assist high-promise, revenue-generating companies to launch a new business line, prepare for a merger, expand into new markets, or lay the foundation for drive to raise growth capital
- Invest: We make targeted investments alongside other investors to provide added support, credentialing, and confidence
Blue Economy Facilities Resource Map
With this Resource Map, Gulf of Maine Ventures and SeaAhead aim to help startups find and connect with the R&D facilities or content area expertise to jumpstart the next phase of their growth.
Our Team
Scale: Companies Actively Supported by Gulf of Maine Ventures
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Create: Companies Spun Out of Gulf of Maine Ventures
To date, two for-profit companies have been incubated, obtained seed funding, and launched successfully through Gulf of Maine Ventures.
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New England Marine Monitoring
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True Fin: Premium Gulf of Maine Seafood
Read More
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![Entrepreneurship in the Blue Economy]()
Entrepreneurship in the Blue Economy
Chief Ventures Officer Blaine Grimes celebrates four examples of blue economy entrepreneurs making an impact in our region.
Perspectives
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![2021 Gulf of Maine Ventures Impact Report]()
2021 Gulf of Maine Ventures Impact Report
It’s been a busy year for our Gulf of Maine Ventures team, as we’ve been working to deepen our institutional partnerships, build our brand, raise …
Announcements
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True Fin: Serving Fish & Fishermen
We spoke with True Fin CEO Jen Levin, GMRI Chief Ventures Officer Blaine Grimes, and fisherman Joe Letourneau to learn more about how True Fin …
Perspectives
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![Gulf of Maine Research Institute sells first incubated startup]()
Gulf of Maine Research Institute sells first incubated startup
Press Clips
