Formed in 1999, Aertsen Ventures is the investment vehicle for Guilliaem Aertsen, and is a private firm investing early stage venture capital in technology, real estate, and distressed companies. Mr. Aertsen is currently Chairman of Massachusetts Housing Investment Corp. which finances the development of affordable housing. He is Chairman of the Audit Committee of New England Realty Associates L.P. (AMEX), an owner and operator of residential and commercial properties. Formerly, Mr. Aertsen was an Executive Vice President of BankBoston and a member of its Senior Management Group.