The Polaris Vision
In 1996, Jon Flint, Terry McGuire, and Steve Arnold founded Polaris Venture Partners. Their vision was to identify and invest in exceptional entrepreneurs and operating companies with innovative and disruptive ideas, the skills necessary to become market leaders, and a passion for success. Since its inception, Polaris has believed that diversification across company stage and across industries is the key to outstanding long-term results for the firm's limited partners.

The Polaris Track Record
The Polaris team has a long track record of building highly successful companies through both good and bad economic times. We know what it takes to capitalize on opportunities and weather downturns. We focus on helping our portfolio companies achieve long-term success. Among the outstanding companies Polaris has backed are:

"As an ex-venture capitalist turned CEO, I have worked with a number of venture capitalists in a variety of capacities. Terry’s combination of loyalty and straight-shooting is unusual and extremely helpful."

- Sherri Oberg
Co-founder, Acusphere, Inc.