The Next Big Thing

The Next Big Thing

With $15M across two evergreen venture funds, VCET is looking to make new investments into Vermont-based teams and companies. Our aim each year is to make a few “smart” investments into undeniable founders who are offering a specific insight within inevitable markets. But before pitching to us, let us pitch to you. Our Capital Our … Continued

Venture associates are back.

Venture associates are back.

The Vermont Center for Emerging Technologies is going on its 17th year of its internship program. Nicole Eaton, the Marketing Manager at VCET sat down with this year’s summer venture associates, Morgan Lee and William (Will) Bradbury, to get a sense of why they joined the team this summer.   Do you mind giving a … Continued

IRL is back.

IRL is back.

In 2019, the Burlington startup scene was saturated with in-person meetups. It felt like every night of the week I was at some brewery or coworking space, networking my little heart out. It was exhausting.

ApprentiScope / Company Spotlight

ApprentiScope / Company Spotlight

ApprentiScope is a software company that helps companies scale their registered apprenticeship, pre-apprenticeship, and work-based learning programs by automating their most time-consuming and repetitive program management tasks.

The Most Overlooked Step in Fundraising

The Most Overlooked Step in Fundraising

Good news! There is more early stage capital available in the Green Mountain State than ever before. But just because the capital is abundant, doesn’t mean that it’s easily obtained. Luckily, there is a lot you can do to ensure a successful raise.

What Makes a Great Investor?

What Makes a Great Investor?

This month, I felt pulled to talk about great investors. For a founder, finding the right investor at the right time often makes or breaks their company, so it is not something to take lightly.