The Engine
MIT-founded nonprofit incubator and accelerator for early-stage deep tech startups, supporting Tough Tech companies in climate, human health, and advanced systems. Now a 501(c)(3) nonprofit.
The Engine was founded in 2016, is headquartered in Cambridge, United States, has 52 recorded investments, and includes 71 companies in its recorded portfolio.
- Headquarters
- Cambridge, United States
- Founded
- 2016
- Website
- engine.xyz
- AUM
- $1.0B
- Portfolio Companies
- 71
- Total Investments
- 52
- Last Investment
- Apr 2026
- Geographic Focus
- United States
Indexed holds 71 portfolio companies and 52 funding rounds for this investor. The full record is or through the API.
Investment Thesis
The Engine is a Venture Capital firm based in Cambridge, United States. It was founded in 2016. It has made 52 investments, including EMVOLON, INC., Seaspire Skincare and Form Energy. Focus areas include Advanced Systems and Biotech.
Portfolio71
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Venture Capital ×17 · Corporate VC ×3 · Private Equity ×1 · 47 shared rounds
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