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Connecticut Innovations (CT Innovations)

Connecticut Innovations, based in Connecticut, backs generalist startups at Pre-Seed, Seed, and Series A, leading rounds with checks from $250k to $1 million, including Biohaven and Arvinas.

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Entry stagePre-seed, Seed, Series A

Check size$250K to $1M

Leads roundsYes

FocusGeneralist

Latest fundn/a

Investing team14 peopleNo activity since Sep

Who you would pitch at Connecticut Innovations (CT Innovations)

14 people on the investing team, 6 of them partners who can make the call. Partners are listed first.

Alison MalloyManaging Director, Investments (Future Fund/Consumer)She co-founded Tidal River and has over 20 years in the tech industry.

Douglas RothManaging Director, Investments (Tech)He previously founded a consulting firm and worked in telecommunications, holding degrees from Boston University and the Wharton School.

Kevin CrowleySenior Managing Director, Investments (Venture Debt)He manages the venture debt portfolio and has led investments in various technology and bioscience companies.

Konstantine DrakonakisManaging Director, Investments (ClimateTech Fund)He has 18 years of experience as a venture capitalist and entrepreneur, and previously worked as an environmental engineer.

Matthew StoreygardSenior Managing Director, Investments (Bioscience)He previously worked at Cross Sector Consulting and the Urban Institute.

Peter LongoSenior Managing Director, Investments (Tech)He evaluates investments, structures deals, and monitors portfolio companies through board participation.

Brian DowdDirector, Investments (Bioscience)He previously worked at Pfizer and at Biohaven Pharmaceuticals and Kleo Pharmaceuticals, and earned his Ph.D. from Yale.

Danny QiaoDirector, Investments (Consumer/Tech)He previously led consumer tech investing at Sweater Ventures and holds an MBA from Yale and a BS from Cornell.

Gwen CheniDirector, Investments (AI/Q Fund)She previously held roles at Khosla Ventures, IndieBio/SOSV, and founded Galapagos Ventures, with a background in Wall Street investing.

Matt PanicaliDirector, Investments (Venture Debt)He joined the firm in 2014 and holds an M.B.A. from the University of New Haven.

Megha UnhelkarDirector, Investments (Bioscience)She has experience in venture creation, portfolio strategy, and drug development, and previously worked at Flagship Pioneering and other…

Harshit AgrawalAssociate, Investments (Climate Tech)He has experience as a founder, operator, and investor, and previously worked at Hindustan Petroleum.

Jake Hugh-JonesAnalyst, Investments (Consumer/Tech)He previously interned with the Future Fund team and worked at a B2B SaaS company.

Matthew McCooeCEOHe previously worked at Chart Venture Partners and Columbia University, and co-founded Eureka Networks.

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Writes $250K to $1M checks. Its smallest check is larger than 33% of firms in the atlas.

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No recent activity since September 2026. Quiet does not mean closed.

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Before you pitch

How to reach them[email protected]

Notable investments

BiohavenArvinasAthletic BrewingCambiumNabooCiDRA Minerals Processing

In their words

Connecticut Innovations - Venture Capital for Biotech, IT, and MoreAt Connecticut Innovations, we see venture capital the way you see your business. Like no one else. We invest in innovative biotech, IT, and other industries.ctinnovations.com

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On these lists

Seed investors in United States2836 Series A investors in United States1790 Pre-seed investors in United States1561 Seed investors in Connecticut14 Series A investors in Connecticut10 Seed investors3020 Series A investors1867 Pre-seed investors1696

Questions

What stage does Connecticut Innovations (CT Innovations) invest in?

Connecticut Innovations (CT Innovations) reports entry at pre-seed, seed, series a.

How much does Connecticut Innovations (CT Innovations) invest?

Connecticut Innovations (CT Innovations) reports checks of $250K to $1M.

Does Connecticut Innovations (CT Innovations) lead rounds?

Yes. Connecticut Innovations (CT Innovations) says it can lead.

Who are the partners at Connecticut Innovations (CT Innovations)?

Alison Malloy (Managing Director, Investments (Future Fund/Consumer)), Douglas Roth (Managing Director, Investments (Tech)), Kevin Crowley (Senior Managing Director, Investments (Venture Debt)), Konstantine Drakonakis (Managing Director, Investments (ClimateTech Fund)), Matthew Storeygard (Senior Managing Director, Investments (Bioscience)), Peter Longo (Senior Managing Director, Investments (Tech)).

Is Connecticut Innovations (CT Innovations) active right now?

No recent activity since September 2026.

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