Greentown Labs began when four MIT-affiliated startups shared warehouse space on Cambridge's Charles Street in 2011. What started as a hodgepodge of nomads trading technical tips became something much bigger.
Four startups share warehouse space on Cambridge's Charles Street. Co-founder Sam White realizes 'something special was going on' when Jason Hanna from Coincident spends time helping Promethean Power Systems with a grant proposal.
Greentown moves to Boston's Fort Point neighborhood, dubbed the 'Innovation District,' expanding capacity for more startups.
Greentown opens its 100,000 sq ft campus in Somerville's Union Square, becoming the largest climatetech incubator in North America.
Greentown Houston opens in the Ion Innovation District, a 30,000 sq ft facility marking the first expansion outside Massachusetts.
More than 200 startups across Boston, Houston, and globally. Over $10B raised by portfolio companies. 600+ startups supported over 14 years.
Where It All Started
Four startups that shared a Cambridge warehouse and discovered that collaboration was their greatest competitive advantage.
Promethean Power Systems
Sam White, Sorin Grama
Mobile chilling technology for dairy farmers in India
Altaeros
Adam Rein, Ben Glass
SuperTowers for rural internet access
Coincident/Embue
Jason Hanna
Building energy management insights
OsComp Systems
Jeremy Pitts, Pedro Santos
Gas compression technology