(61) News Articles
March 3, 2020
USM Maryland Momentum Fund Invests $250,000 in InferCabulary
Towson University Incubator-based education technology startup has commercialized a visual vocabulary app that deepens word learning and increases critical thinking skills.
- MMF Release
February 10, 2020
Technical.ly Baltimore: ARMR Systems raises $750K, with funding from Maryland investors
The University of Maryland BioPark-based company moved to Baltimore in 2017. Now it's looking to continue growing a team as it moves its device to market. Two years ago, ARMR Systems moved to…
- Portfolio Company News
February 10, 2020
USM Maryland Momentum Fund Invests in ARMR Systems
University of Maryland BioPark-based startup is creating a next generation wearable tourniquet device to stop severe arterial bleeds and help increase the survivability of traumatic injury.
- MMF Release
- Portfolio Company News
February 10, 2020
The Daily Record: USM fund invests $350,000 in BioPark med-tech startup
The University System of Maryland Maryland Momentum Fund and the University of Maryland, Baltimore, have invested $350,000 in a medical technology startup, the 11th investment from the fund.…
- MMF Press / Media
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January 23, 2020
CityBizList: SHIFT Ventures's Jeff Cherry Receives Laudato si’ Challenge Impact Award in Vatican City
Only two individuals were recognized with the international award, inspired by Pope Francis’ challenge to work with early stage companies who are finding sustainable solutions to global problems.
- MMF Press / Media
January 23, 2020
Baltimore Business Journal: Nine appointed to board overseeing TEDCO investments
Nine people have been appointed to a new board tasked with overseeing investments from the state's Maryland Technology Development Corp., allowing the embattled organization to start investing again.
- MMF Press / Media
January 17, 2020
Baltimore Sun: bwtech@UMBC in Catonsville helps both start-ups and going concerns to serve their niche
Mike Adelstein, who graduated from UMBC, now serves as the CEO of Potomac Photonics, a company he has been with since 1997. Seven years ago, he decided the firm needed to move from Prince George’s…
- USM News
December 3, 2019
Zest Tea CEO, James Fayal, Named a Forbes 30 Under 30 Honoree
James Fayal founded his line of energy teas while working as an analyst at a venture firm in 2014. After a $10,000 crowdfunding campaign, Zest Tea started selling hot teas containing about three…
- Portfolio Company News
November 22, 2019
Maryland Department of Commerce: Meet the Marylanders: Brad loves family-friendly Columbia
When Brad Hennessie, CEO of NextStep Robotics, isn't running his tech startup, he's spending time with his family in Columbia, Maryland. The city, located directly between Baltimore and Washington D.…
- Portfolio Company News
November 14, 2019
USM Maryland Momentum Fund Invests $150,000 in Minnowtech
UMCES-based startup aims to help maximize shrimp farmers’ efficiency to meet growing global demand.
- MMF Release
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November 13, 2019
BioBuzz: If You Want to Raise Venture Capital These are Two Often Overlooked Factors That Investors Want to See
If you are an entrepreneur, there is no better place to sharpen your pitch, gain valuable connections and learn from veteran business leaders and investors than the annual Entrepreneur Expo hosted by…
- MMF Press / Media
November 5, 2019
Technical.ly Baltimore: Minnowtech raises $600K seed round, supported by Maryland investors
More like #shrimptech: The investment round extends local support for the company as it continues to develop an imaging platform for shrimp farmers. Aquaculture tech company Minnowtech closed on $…
- Portfolio Company News