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Vermont Center for Emerging Technologies
AddedFeb 15, 2024
UpdatedJun 28, 2026
Vermont Center for Emerging Technologies

Vermont Center for Emerging Technologies

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VCET: Catalyzing entrepreneurs, providing incubation services, and managing a venture fund for job creation.

Location
Burlington, VT, US
Founded
2005
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Vermont Center for Emerging Technologies (VCET) is a catalyst for entrepreneurship in Vermont, focusing on early-stage investments and support. They manage a $5 million seed capital venture fund, typically investing in seed and Series A rounds. VCET's geographical focus is primarily on Vermont-based startups, aiming to create job opportunities for local residents.

VCET offers incubation services, facilities, and curates an entrepreneur mentor network. Notable portfolio companies include Benchmark Space Systems, Vernal Biosciences, and Zymochem. As a non-profit, public benefit corporation, VCET has been recognized globally, ranking #11 worldwide and #5 in the US by the University Business Incubator Index for its impactful support of emerging technologies and entrepreneurs.

Portfolio Snapshot

Portfolio activity breakdown across disclosed investments and stages

Total Investments10
Current Portfolio Count5
Total Portfolio Exits0

Top Investment Stages

Seed4 (40.0%)
Series A3 (30.0%)
Convertible Note2 (20.0%)
Series B1 (10.0%)

Stage Mix

Seed 40%Series A 30%Convertible Note 20%Series B 10%

Concentration shown as share of disclosed investments by stage.

Recent Investments

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Zymochem

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Vernal Biosciences

Benchmark Space Systems logo

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Horse Network

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Green Mountain Digital

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Classification

Also Known As
  • Vermont Center For Emerging Technologies Inc
NAICS
  • 520000Finance and Insurance
  • 523000Securities, Commodity Contracts, and Other Financial Investments and Related Activities
  • 523900Other Financial Investment Activities
  • 523990All Other Financial Investment Activities
  • 523999Miscellaneous Financial Investment Activities
SIC
  • 7300Business Services
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NAICS
  • 540000Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
  • 541000Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services