Arctaris Funds
Venture Capital and Private Equity PrincipalsMassachusetts, United States11-50 Employees
Arctaris Funds is a venture capital and private equity principal firm based in Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts. Since its founding in 2009, the firm has built a portfolio of funds that invest in growth-oriented companies located in inner cities, targeted rural communities, and Opportunity Zones across the United States, blending public capital from government agencies with private investment from institutions, foundations, and CRA banks. The firm emphasizes creating value through capital structures that aim for above-market returns while supporting community revitalization and job growth; its activity includes both debt and equity investments in underserved geographies. Arctaris positions itself within the impact-focused segment of the private markets, addressing a perceived capital void for lower- and middle-market companies in areas that experienced post-crisis financial retreat and geographic disparities. A recent development highlighted in its public activity includes partnerships and investments linked to assets such as regional ski resorts, reflecting its strategy of deploying capital to growth-oriented enterprises in underserved regions.