News from the life sciences and technology sectors north of Boston

March 2025

Two leaders from Boston-based CRM technology company Klaviyo, and one from marketing software powerhouse Salesforce, have launched new enterprise Copley. The company, co-founded by Sean Marshall, David Henriquez, and Mike Torra, has emerged from stealth mode and announced $4.8 million in seed funding.

Copley is an AI-powered content optimization platform that allows marketers to quickly create, test and deploy content. Eli Chavez of BostInno reports on the company launch.

Global medtech manufacturer Inogen has expanded to Massachusetts with a 6,000 SF office at 500 Cummings Center, Beverly. Founded in 2001, Inogen develops, manufactures, and markets portable oxygen technology for patients with chronic respiratory conditions. In addition to the new East Coast office, Inogen has operational hubs in California and the Netherlands. The company currently distributes in 59 countries. Read more in New England Real Estate Journal.

Congratulations to Martin Z. Bazant, Ph.D., chief scientist and co-founder of Lithios (196 Boston Avenue, Medford), who was elected to the National Academy of Engineering (NAE). The recognition is among the highest distinctions awarded to engineers in academics and industry.

Dr. Bazant was elected “for contributions to nonlinear electrochemical and electrokinetic phenomena, including induced charge electroosmosis, shock electrodialysis, capacitive desalination, and energy storage applications.”

Dr. Bazant’s cited research paved the way for Lithios' commercialization of Advanced Lithium Extraction (ALE), building on the thesis work of Lithios CEO and co-founder Mohammad Alkhadra in his laboratory at MIT.

Gloucester Marine Genomics Institute (GMGI), a Cummings Foundation grant recipient, has announced a transition in the organization’s executive director position. Christine Bolzan will leave GMGI at the end of March to assume the position of vice chancellor of experiential education at Northeastern University. Bonnie Fendrock (left), a Gloucester resident and biotech veteran, has been named interim executive director while the GMGI Board searches for a permanent leader. Congratulations to both leaders on their new roles. Read more.

MassBio recently hosted an open house at the Community Conference Room at 100 Cummings Center in Beverly. Thanks to all our clients and the North Shore community members who turned out for networking and lunch!

Alsym Energy (3 Cummings Park, Woburn) co-founder and CEO Mukesh Chatter (left) participated in an SXSW panel discussion last week on "A World Without Lithium: Next-Gen Battery Tech." He was joined by Doron Brenmiller, co-founder and chief business officer of Brenmiller Energy, Ltd. (center), and Tod Higenbotham, COO of ZincFive, Inc. Listen to a recording of the session.

North Shore Technology Council hosts its March Mixer & Membership Mania event next week. The evening will feature a technology demonstration by Qinmin Zheng, Ph.D., co-founder of Watabot, a recent graduate of the BlueSwell accelerator program. Watabot has developed an autonomous robot that uses a sensor and AI to detect early signs of an algae bloom and treat it before it takes over an entire lake or pond. (Read more from Axios.)

Thursday, March, 20, 5:00 - 7:00 PM at Granite Coast Brewing, Peabody. Register. Learn more about NSTC membership.

Has your startup outgrown your current space? Are you looking for a facility upgrade? Join us at TradeCenter 128 as FORGE presents "Scale Up Your Startup: Optimizing Space for Hardtech Growth."

The evening will include an expert panel discussion featuring the perspectives of Shiv Bhakta, founder and CEO of Active Surfaces, and Jim Trudeau, chief design officer for Cummings Properties. They will discuss aligning your workspace with your startup’s evolving needs.

The program also features a pitch competition with three startups. One will win a $20,000 rent credit for a Cummings Properties office, lab, or R&D space.

Please join us to connect with other startups, suppliers, and ecosystem partners. Thursday, March 27, 5:30 - 7:00 PM at 300 TradeCenter, Woburn. Register.

Save the date! John Warner, a founder of green chemistry and president and CEO of Technology Greenhouse (100 TradeCenter, Woburn) is the keynote speaker for the NSTC "Sustainability for Life Sciences Conference."

This half-day conference will also feature two panel discussions, breakout sessions, a trade show featuring event sponsors and local nonprofit organizations, and a cocktail/networking hour. Tuesday, April 1, 12:00 PM - 6:00 PM, DoubleTree Hilton, Danvers. Register.

MassBio’s 2025 "State of Possible Conference," the premier event of the year for the Massachusetts life sciences industry, is happening at a new time and location this year.

Join MassBio to celebrate 40 years of innovation in Massachusetts. The event will feature engaging panel discussions and informative keynotes on what’s next in both the science and business of biopharma. Wednesday, March 26, Omni Boston Seaport. Register.

Medford Lab Suite Available Near Tufts

200 Boston Avenue, Medford - 1,259 SF

As part of Cummings' Emerging Tech Center in Medford, this suite includes access to a common lounge, huddle rooms, and shared conference room.

Lab features include:

• Benchwork with resin countertops and reagent shelving
• Tissue culture room
• Lab sink with acid neutralization tank

• Biosafety cabinet
• Emergency eyewash station
• Generator

To learn more about this suite or others in the Cummings portfolio, call or text John Halsey at 781-983-2214 or email jrh@cummings.com.

We welcome your feedback on this newsletter and invite readers to share company news, personnel changes, product launches, funding updates, events, and more. Contact Sue Howland, client engagement manager, at svh@cummings.com to offer your news for upcoming newsletters. We look forward to hearing from you.

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