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Mason Avenue Investments operates as an investment firm, specializing in financial services and strategic capital deployment. The firm primarily focuses on identifying and supporting companies within the technology sector. Its approach encompasses both capital and advisory services, tailoring solutions to meet diverse investment needs and foster portfolio growth.
Established in 2002, Mason Avenue Investments was founded by Benjamin Shapiro. His entrepreneurial background, notably as former owner of Prairie Packaging, Inc., informed the firm's inception. The underlying insight was recognizing the need for specialized investment vehicles and advisory capabilities to navigate and capitalize on opportunities within private capital markets.
The firm serves a client base seeking strategic investment opportunities and bespoke financial guidance. Mason Avenue Investments aims to drive innovation and expansion for its portfolio companies through resources and expertise. Its long-term vision is to remain a discerning partner in capital allocation, consistently adapting to market shifts to deliver sustained value.
Mason Avenue Investments has 3 tracked investments across 2 companies. The latest tracked deal is $23.0M Series B in HaptX in September 2022.
| Date | Company | Round | Lead Investor(s) | Co-Investor(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 1, 2022 | HaptX | $23.0M Series B | JOE Baddeley, JUN Hong Heng | Verizon Ventures, Taylor Frigon Capital Partners, Verizon |
| Jul 1, 2021 | HaptX | $12.0M Series A | — | Verizon Ventures, Taylor Frigon Capital Partners, Upheaval Investments, Michelle Russey Mccarthy, Amit Kapur, Keiretsu Capital, Keiretsu Forum, NetEase, Votiv Capital |
| Oct 1, 2017 | Impossible Objects | $6.0M Series A | OCA Ventures | Riverwalk Capital Partners, Huizenga Capital Management, IDEA Fund Partners, Inflection Equity |
