Onset provides data logging and monitoring solutions for environmental improvement and product quality preservation.
Location
Boston, MA, US
Founded
1981
Onset is an investment firm that focuses on early-stage investments, particularly in the seed round. The firm typically invests in companies that offer innovative solutions in data logging and remote monitoring, with a strong emphasis on environmental improvement and the preservation of temperature-sensitive products. Onset's investment size generally aligns with the seed stage, supporting startups with initial funding to help them scale their operations and refine their product offerings.
Notable portfolio companies include FarrPro, which has raised $775,000 and specializes in agricultural technology. Onset's investment philosophy centers around supporting companies that provide reliable, rugged, and accurate data logging and monitoring solutions. The firm offers unique value-add services to its portfolio companies, including access to advanced data logging technologies such as the HOBO MX Bluetooth Temp, RH & Soil Moisture Data Loggers and the HOBOnet Wireless Sensor Network. These resources help startups enhance their product quality and operational efficiency.
Onset - Portfolio Snapshot
Portfolio activity breakdown across disclosed investments and stages
Portfolio Companies1
Current Portfolio Count1
Top Investment Stages
Seed1 (100.0%)
Stage Mix
Seed 100%
Concentration shown as share of disclosed investments by stage.