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TiE Boston
TiE Boston is a nonprofit organization based in Cambridge, Massachusetts, dedicated to fostering entrepreneurship through mentorship, networking, funding, and education. It operates as a chapter of TiE Global, connecting aspiring founders with experienced entrepreneurs and venture capitalists.
Overview
What TiE Boston does
What TiE Boston is
TiE Boston is a nonprofit organization based in Cambridge, Massachusetts, dedicated to fostering entrepreneurship through mentorship, networking, funding, and education. It operates as a chapter of TiE Global, connecting aspiring founders with experienced entrepreneurs and venture capitalists.
How it participates in the startup ecosystem
The current public profile supports funder and community and event host capabilities. Each capability below is shown separately so organization identity and role-specific information do not get conflated.
Operational profile
Organization status and context
Organization status describes the entity itself. Funding and program availability appear within the relevant capability profile.
- Operational status
- Active
- Organization type
- Community
- Founded
- Founded in 1997
- Approximate age
- About 29 years
- Structured capabilities
- Funder · Community · Event host
- Last reviewed
- March 19, 2026
Official channels
Find TiE Boston elsewhere
Open the official website or a supported primary organization account.
Capability profile
TiE Boston as a funder
Investment thesis
TiE Boston aims to support entrepreneurs through mentoring, networking, funding, and education, fostering personal and professional growth in the entrepreneurial community.
Focus narrative
TiE Boston focuses on empowering entrepreneurs by providing access to resources, mentorship, and funding opportunities. It operates various programs that cater to different stages of business development, including early-stage startups and those seeking to scale.
Value beyond capital
TiE Boston offers mentorship, resources, and funding opportunities to entrepreneurs, helping them navigate the challenges of starting and scaling their businesses.
Focus and fit
- Stages
- Seed · Seed+ · Series A · Accelerator
- Regions
- United States
Availability
- Currently deploying
- Yes
Portfolio and track record
- Recorded portfolio count
- 49
Portfolio context
TiE Boston has a diverse portfolio of programs and initiatives, including TiE Boston Angels, which provides funding and advice to innovative, technology-driven startups; TiE ScaleUp, an accelerator program for seed to Series A startups; TiE Young Entrepreneurs (TYE), aimed at nurturing young entrepreneurs; and the TiE Women Pitch Competition, designed to support women entrepreneurs.
Capability profile
TiE Boston as a community
Community overview
TiE Boston is a nonprofit organization founded in 1997, based in Cambridge, Massachusetts. It aims to support entrepreneurs through mentoring, networking, funding, and education, fostering personal and professional growth in the entrepreneurial community.
Community focus
TiE Boston focuses on empowering entrepreneurs by providing access to resources, mentorship, and funding opportunities. It operates various programs that cater to different stages of business development, including early-stage startups and those seeking to scale.
Member value
Members gain access to a diverse portfolio of programs and initiatives, including mentorship, networking opportunities, and funding resources. The community fosters personal and professional growth for entrepreneurs at various stages of their business journey.
Membership
- Pricing models
- free
Format and cadence
- Modality
- in-person
- Schedule
- rolling-admissions
- Commitment
- light
Availability
- Membership state
- Accepting
- Next recorded event
- September 26, 2025
Audience and fit
- Audience
- Founders · Students
- Benefits
- mentorship and network-access
- Program types
- community, accelerator, and bootcamp
- Selection criteria
- open
- Stages
- Seed · Seed+ · Series A
- Regions
- United States
Community activity
Events and activity
TiE Boston hosts several key events, including TiECON East, an annual entrepreneurial conference, and an Annual Gala celebrating the achievements of the TiE Boston community. The next TiECON East is scheduled for September 26, 2025, at the Sheraton Boston Hotel.
Notable members
Notable members include Chris Sauer (Executive Director), Adam Carter (Program Director, TiE Young Entrepreneurs), Lawrence Barry (Operations Manager), Purnanand Sarma (President), and Joe Falcão (Treasurer).
Capability profile
TiE Boston as an event host
Event focus
TiE Boston focuses on empowering entrepreneurs by providing access to resources, mentorship, and funding opportunities. It operates various programs that cater to different stages of business development, including early-stage startups and those seeking to scale.
Format narrative
TiE Boston hosts a variety of programs and events aimed at supporting entrepreneurs, including mentorship initiatives, funding opportunities, and educational workshops.
Participant value
Attendees gain access to valuable resources, mentorship, and networking opportunities that can significantly enhance their entrepreneurial journey.
Format and cadence
- Event types
- conference and awards-ceremony
- Recurrence
- annual
- Modality
- in-person
- Startups can present
- Yes
Availability
- Registration state
- Not currently accepting
- Next recorded event
- September 26, 2025
- Next event location
- Sheraton Boston Hotel
Audience and fit
- Stages
- Seed · Series A
- Audience
- Founders · Investors
- Regions
- United States
Speakers and past editions
Past editions
TiE Boston has successfully hosted numerous events, including TiECON East, an annual entrepreneurial conference, and the Annual Gala celebrating community achievements.
Common questions
What to know about TiE Boston
Upseed classifies TiE Boston under the Community organization type. Its current public profile includes funder, community, and event host capabilities.
Source and update disclosure
Know what this page is based on
Source basis
Public organization and program material, official websites, and structured Upseed records.
Last reviewed
March 19, 2026
Known limits
Capability profiles appear only when a structured public profile also contains decision-useful role evidence. Terms and availability can change.
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