KENNESAW, Ga. | Jul 15, 2026

Nearly $700,000 invested in student ventures has helped attract more than $5 million in follow-on funding

A little more than five years ago, Kennesaw State University set out to prove that student entrepreneurs could build real, fundable companies. Today, the University’s Robin and Doug Shore Entrepreneurship & Innovation Center Mookerji Innovation Fund achieved this goal by investing in its 50th startup company, Esoteric Sync. Since 2021, the Center has deployed nearly $700,000 to support high-potential ventures founded by KSU students and recent alumni, helping transform innovative ideas into scalable businesses capable of attracting investment, creating jobs, and driving economic growth.

Endowed by tech entrepreneurs Sid and Sophie Mookerji, KSU’s Mookerji Innovation Fund was created to help KSU students and alumni bring their high-tech business ideas to market. The program invests in a select group of innovation-focused ventures that undergo a rigorous evaluation process assessing their team’s strength, market opportunity, business model, and ability to scale. As a result, the Mookerji Innovation Fund has created a portfolio of investment-ready startups with the potential for long-term success.

Among those startups is Esoteric Sync, founded by Keomaria Camon, an Integrated Health Science student in the Wellstar College of Health and Human Services. Esoteric Sync is an AI-powered platform that automates clinical documentation for skilled nursing facilities and recently became the 50th startup to receive Mookerji funding.

“Partnering with the Robin and Doug Shore Entrepreneurship and Innovation Center has been an absolute game-changer,” Camon said. “The mentorship, resources, and strategic support provided throughout the Center have been instrumental in refining my vision and accelerating our growth. I couldn’t have asked for a better ecosystem to help scale my venture.” 

In addition to Esoteric Sync, the Mookerji Innovation Fund portfolio includes startups like SkillOps VR, which develops VR training environments for industrial clients, and HappyDoc, an AI assistant for the veterinary industry. The former was launched by a student during his undergrad career, while the latter by a recent alumnus.

"When we launched the Mookerji Innovation Fund, our goal was ambitious: to invest in 50 high-potential, innovation-focused ventures within five years," said Greg Quinet, executive director of the Robin and Doug Shore Entrepreneurship & Innovation Center. "Reaching that milestone is incredibly rewarding, but the real measure of success is what these companies have accomplished. Our portfolio now includes companies that have raised significant follow-on investment, while others are attracting acquisition interest from larger industry-leading companies. That's a powerful validation of both our entrepreneurs and the innovation ecosystem we're building at Kennesaw State."

The impact of the Mookerji Fund extends beyond initial investment. For example, HappyDoc has raised more than $5 million in outside investment. Meanwhile, two other portfolio companies have attracted acquisition interest. These outcomes demonstrate the strength of the ventures selected by the fund and the long-term value of investing in student innovation.

In addition to early-stage funding, entrepreneurs supported by the Mookerji Innovation Fund receive mentorship, business coaching, educational programming, and connections to experienced founders, investors, and industry leaders. This combination of capital and support helps founders move beyond the classroom and successfully navigate the challenges of launching and growing a business.

"The Mookerji Innovation Fund is about much more than providing funding," said Dennis Loubiere, program manager for the Robin and Doug Shore Entrepreneurship & Innovation Center. "We're helping entrepreneurs build companies that are prepared to compete in the marketplace. Reaching our 50th investment is an exciting milestone, but it’s also a springboard for what’s next."

As the Mookerji Innovation Fund celebrates its 50th investment, the milestone represents more than a number. It reflects five years of identifying exceptional entrepreneurs, investing in high-potential ventures, and building a student culture of innovation that continues to gain momentum across Kennesaw State. With a growing pipeline of founders and an expanding portfolio of successful companies, the future of entrepreneurship at KSU has never been brighter.

About the Mookerji Innovation Fund

Managed by the Robin and Doug Shore Entrepreneurship & Innovation Center at Kennesaw State University, the Mookerji Innovation Fund provides early-stage, non-dilutive funding to qualifying student and recent alumni entrepreneurs. Through strategic investment, mentorship, and venture support, the fund helps launch scalable businesses while strengthening Georgia's innovation economy.

About the Robin and Doug Shore Entrepreneurship and Innovation Center

The Robin and Doug Shore Entrepreneurship and Innovation Center at Kennesaw State University inspires entrepreneurial culture, develops entrepreneurial skillsets, enables idea creation and collaboration opportunities, supports early-stage companies, and impacts corporate innovation activities. The Center supports the entrepreneurial spirit across all disciplines at Kennesaw State, providing students with action-oriented practical experience and connecting students and alumni with external stakeholders in the entrepreneurial ecosystem.