Allston Venture Fund

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Investor type

Founded

2020

AUM

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States

Investment Ticket

$0-1 m

Investment Stage

Seed Pre-seed

Region of investment

North America

Investor profile last updated: 25 August, 2026

Profile

Allston Venture Fund is an early-stage venture capital fund based in Boston, Massachusetts. Founded by Ajay Agarwal, Aneesha Mehta, and Aniq Kassam, the fund is managed by the Harvard Innovation Launch Lab. The team focuses on providing funding to high-potential ventures with a significant impact, particularly in health-related sectors.

The fund invests in a variety of sectors including health, biotech, medtech, robotics, and consumer products. It typically invests between $10,000 and $100,000 in early-stage companies. The fund's strategy includes making impact investments in the USA, with a focus on health-related sectors. Notable partners include Bain Capital Ventures, General Catalyst, and Highland Capital.

Notable investments by Allston Venture Fund include Rehydrate - environmental services, Stochastic - business products and services, Adaptilens - therapeutic devices, Amira - monitoring equipment, and Parker - financial software. These investments highlight the fund's commitment to supporting innovative solutions across various industries.

Industry

HealthTech MedTech Robotics Consumer Products Biotechnology

Allston Venture Fund Funds

Name	Type	Industry	Stage	Region	Size	AUM	Launch date
The Allston Venture Fund	Venture Capital (VC)			North America	$1-5 m	—	January 2020

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FAQs about Allston Venture Fund

Is Allston Venture Fund a venture capital or private equity firm?

Allston Venture Fund is a venture capital firm. It backs companies at Seed and Pre-seed, writing tickets of $0-1 m.

Where is Allston Venture Fund located?

Allston Venture Fund is located in Boston, Massachusetts, United States.

When was Allston Venture Fund founded?

Allston Venture Fund was founded in 2020.

What sectors and industries does Allston Venture Fund invest in?

Allston Venture Fund invests in companies and startups in HealthTech, MedTech, Robotics, Consumer Products, Biotechnology.

What is Allston Venture Fund geographical focus of investments?

Allston Venture Fund invests in companies and startups in North America.

At what stages of companies and startups does Allston Venture Fund typically invest in?

Allston Venture Fund invests in companies and startups at Seed, Pre-seed.

What is the usual amount of Allston Venture Fund investment?

Allston Venture Fund usually invests $0-1 m on average.

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