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• Polaris Welcomes FloQast

  By garyeswart on March 16, 2016

  

  Back in January, I wrote about the five most important topics founders should cover in their conversations with VCs when looking for funding.  The first subject out of the gate was about pain points:  What is the pain you are addressing?  How acute… Read More ›

• Introducing Notarize

  By Dave Barrett on February 4, 2016

  

    One of the investment themes we’re committed to at Polaris is re-imagining and transforming legacy workflows through the application of technology.  Automating antiquated ways of doing business. Breathing innovation into creaky business models. We’re always seeking opportunities to apply… Read More ›

• Polaris Proudly Joins MIT in the “Sandbox”

  By Polaris Partners on January 25, 2016

  

  Anyone who knows our firm well understands the special relationship we have with MIT.  In addition to the amazing alumni we have in our partnership, Polaris has co-founded and funded more than 20 companies that were borne from the Institute’s… Read More ›

• No Pain, No Gain

  By garyeswart on January 12, 2016

  

  At the end of the year, I was honored to be included in Mattermark’s list of “VC’s You Should Pitch When You Fundraise.” I love meeting new entrepreneurs and being helpful to them when I can. Even if the conversation… Read More ›

• Giving Thanks

  By Polaris Partners on November 25, 2015

  

  It is that time of the year when we count our blessings.  We decided to start a day early because the list is long here at Polaris.  We have so much to be thankful for, its hard to figure out… Read More ›

• Raise Now & Get Back to Work

  By Dave Barrett on November 20, 2015 • ( 1 )

  

  There’s a lot of hand-wringing these days about late-stage private venture valuations, crossover investor frenzy hangover and the downstream impact on the Tech IPO market. As well as the effect still further down the river: on mid-stage follow-on valuations. You’ve… Read More ›

• Why We Partnered with ClearSky Data

  By Dave Barrett on November 3, 2015

  

  We’re stoked to announce our new investment partnership with ClearSky Data. We’re leading an investment round of $27M, joined by strategic investment partner Akamai Technologies, alongside existing investors General Catalyst and Highland Capital. I spend most of my time partnering… Read More ›

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