Dear Founders
You trusted us with your time, doubts, hopes and startup journeys this past year once again and we are deeply thankful.
News & Events
First Chair: February 2026
Welcome back to First Chair 🚠: Your monthly rundown on Vermont’s startup scene.
David Aronoff / MCJ
We sat down with our dear friend David Aronoff, managing partner at MCJ, one of the leading early-stage climate tech venture funds. David brings decades of venture experience, from building rocketship startups to investing at top firms like Greylock and Flybridge.
Vermont Seed Capital Fund, LP (VSCF or Fund1) FY25 Annual Report and Audited Financials
Check out our Vermont Seed Capital Fund FY25 Annual Report and Audited Financials!
First Chair: December 2025
Welcome back to First Chair 🚠: Your monthly rundown on Vermont’s startup scene.
Sam Holland / Informal
Sam is a hardware builder at his core, but has a rare talent for making it feel inviting to all. He’s built everything from brain scanners to burrito holders, and brings that same creativity to the meetups he hosts.
Phil Susmann / NUARI Spotlight
Norwich University has long been a crossroads of military service, higher education, and innovation. Few people embody that intersection more fully than Phil Susmann, longtime Norwich leader and President of Norwich University Applied Research Institutes (NUARI).
Pillar Companies are Vital
Can anyone tell me how many hedge funds are in Vermont? That leaves entrepreneurs as our highest probability solution.
First Chair: November 2025
Welcome back to First Chair 🚠: Your monthly rundown on Vermont’s startup scene.
Phil Beauregard / Impellent Ventures
Managing partner at Impellent Ventures, Phil Beauregard focuses on uncovering the next unicorns in emerging regions, from overlooked cities to unexpected founders.
A Decade of Her: Female Founders Speakers Series
Kicking off on November 10th at Hotel Vermont in Burlington, Season 10 dives into “Trending.” Three founders will discuss fashion, retail, and strategy in an ever-evolving market.
VCET Portfolio Impact Survey – June 2025
Take a look at our portfolio’s Impact in FY25. Let’s keep going!