incTANK

incTANK Ventures is a Boston-area family-office fund that deploys high-risk capital and provides active support to early-stage entrepreneurs, primarily focusing on technology ventures at the intersection of computational and life sciences. The firm specifically targets university-sourced biotech startups in the Boston area and beyond, including those developing medical devices, connected health solutions, and computational drug design platforms. Its team, comprised of experienced founders and investors, offers strategic expertise, extensive industry connections, and operational resources that extend beyond initial financial backing. Managing Partner Karl Ruping oversees the fund's strategy, working alongside Venture Partners Peter McGrath and Jas Chahal. The investment portfolio features notable companies such as Elemental Machines, which provides lab operations intelligence, and Misfit, a developer of wearable technology. Its business model centers on family-office fund model, deploying its own capital for early-stage venture investments.