TEDCO
Government fundColumbia · Pre-Seed–Series B · 8 people tracked
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Investment thesis
TEDCO is Maryland's leading source of funding for early-stage, technology-based businesses. Established by the Maryland General Assembly in 1998, it operates as an independent instrumentality of the State to facilitate business creation and support growth across all regions of Maryland. Beyond capital, TEDCO provides business assistance to entrepreneurs statewide and fosters technology transfer and commercialization from Maryland universities and Federal labs. Its mission emphasizes economic empowerment through an inclusive and entrepreneurial innovation ecosystem, aiming to be the recognized national leader in supporting translational research and technology-based economic development while serving as the hub of Maryland's innovation ecosystem.
Source: firm website, verified Aug 16, 2026.
Team · 8 people
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What they invest in
from 152 of 200 portfolio companiesAI & Machine Learning ×44Healthtech ×42Medical Devices ×42Biotech ×40Deep Tech ×20Digital Health ×19SaaS ×19Hardware ×18
HQs:United States×104United Kingdom×2Switzerland×1Israel×1
Who they back
founder profiles across 86 portfolio companiesFounding team size:solo founder×492 founders×293 founders×64+ founders×2
Where their founders studiedfrom 84 founders with education data
The Johns Hopkins University ×10University of Maryland ×7University of Maryland Baltimore County ×5Penn State University ×4Stanford University ×4Massachusetts Institute of Technology ×3The George Washington University ×3University of Michigan ×3
Where their founders worked beforefrom 85 founders with career history
Johns Hopkins University ×6Avast ×2Baxter Healthcare ×2Howard University ×2Lonza ×2National Institutes of Health ×2National Science Foundation ×2Northrop Grumman Corporation ×2
Accelerator rootsportfolio companies that came through a program
23 founders hold a PhD · 15 hold an MBA (of 84 with degree data)
Investments · 200 tracked
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BullFrog AI develops AI/ML software for drug discovery that harmonizes fragmented biomedical data and analyzes complex multimodal datasets to identify patient subgroups, drug targets, and biomarkers.
AI & Machine LearningBiotechHealthtechGaithersburg, US
Vin Singh(CEO)inVininder Singh(Chief Executive Officer)Dane Saglia(Chief Financial Officer)
Co-investorsMaryland TEDCO
Cartesian Therapeutics is a clinical-stage biotechnology company developing mRNA-based cell therapies aimed at treating autoimmune diseases.
BiotechHealthtechWatertown, US
Metin Kurtoglu(Executive Officer)Omid Farokhzad(Director)Chris Jewell(Executive Officer)inCarsten Brunn(President, CEO & Chairman of the Board)inEmily English(Executive Officer)inBlaine Davis(Executive Officer)in
Co-investorsK2 HealthVenturesMaryland TEDCOSchooner CapitalPolaris Partners
Longeveron is a clinical-stage biotechnology company developing allogeneic cellular therapies for life-threatening conditions affecting children and the elderly.
BiotechHealthtechLongevityMiami, US
Joshua M. Hare(Executive Officer, Director)inPaul Lehr(Executive Officer)inLisa A. Locklear(Executive Officer)inWa'el Hashad(Executive Officer, Director)inNataliya Agafonova(Executive Officer)inJames Clavijo(Executive Officer)in
Co-investorsMaryland TEDCO
Xometry operates an on-demand manufacturing marketplace connecting buyers—from startups to global enterprises—with a vetted global network of suppliers for precision components across prototyping and high-volume production.
Advanced ManufacturingB2B MarketplacesLogistics & Supply ChainGaithersburg, US
Randy Altschuler(Founder)in
BoardGeorge Hornig(Director)Laurence Zuriff(Executive Officer, Director, Promoter)John Deutch(Director)
Co-investorsBMW i VenturesCherry VenturesDell Technologies CapitalMaryland TEDCOPraxis Ventures Management, LlcAlmaz Capital
ION Storage Systems develops solid-state battery technology, including its Cornerstone cell, and ships samples to consumer electronics manufacturers.
CleantechDeep TechEnergyNew MaterialsColumbia, US
Dr. Eric Wachsman(Executive Chair & Co-founder)Jorge Diaz Schneider(CEO)Ravi Abbineni(Chief Financial Officer)
Co-investorsAlsop Louie PartnersVoLo Earth VenturesToyota Ventures
MSTRO operates a network called Living Intelligence that adds responsive, data-driven capabilities to physical venues such as stadiums, racetracks, hospitals, airports, and city districts without requiring operators to become data companies.
AI & Machine LearningData & InfrastructureDeep TechEnterprise SoftwareIoT
Chris Busch(Founder & CEO)inYancey Sanford(Founder & Chief Innovation & Research Officer)inPatrick Eikenaar(Chief Operating Officer)inGuli Gadiock(Chief Legal Officer)
Co-investorsMaryland TEDCO
3Dnamics engineers 3D organoid models from human stem cells to develop therapeutics for neurological diseases including Alzheimer's and Parkinson's.
AI & Machine LearningBiotechMedical DevicesBaltimore, US
Ha Nam Nguyen(Founder)in
Co-investorsMaryland TEDCO
ARMR Systems develops a wearable vascular clamp system for rapid hemorrhage control in trauma situations where medical help is not immediately available.
Defense TechHealthtechMedical Devices
Co-investorsAtlanta Technology AngelsMaryland TEDCOTamiami Angel
aBreak Music is a free music and artist discovery platform for independent artists.
B2B MarketplacesCreator EconomyMedia & Entertainment
Bruce Tyler(Founder)in
Co-investorsMaryland TEDCO
Co-investorsMaryland TEDCO
Aphage develops AI and sensor technologies to identify, track, and classify physical threats across borders, infrastructure, and transportation networks for government and security organizations.
AI & Machine LearningDefense TechGovTech
Co-investorsHackensack Meridian Health Bear's DenMaryland TEDCO
Co-investorsHow Women InvestIntelligence VenturesMaryland TEDCO
Aidar (Aidar Health) develops digital medicine solutions that combine physical and digital biomarkers with predictive algorithms to support precision medicine and remote patient monitoring.
AI & Machine LearningDigital HealthMedical Devices
Sathya Elumalai(Founder)in
Co-investorsMaryland TEDCO
Co-investorsMaryland TEDCO
Co-investorsMaryland TEDCO
Aloe Therapeutics develops AIM-001, a localized cell-based immunotherapy implanted at tumor sites during surgery to activate the immune system and improve response to checkpoint immunotherapy in patients with advanced solid tumors.
BiotechMedical Devices
Co-investorsMaryland TEDCO
AquaLith manufactures next-generation batteries and battery materials, developing new material chemistries that increase energy density and reduce charging time for consumer electronics and electric vehicles.
CleantechEnergyNew MaterialsCollege Park, US
Gregory Cooper(Founder & CEO)in
Co-investorsMaryland TEDCO
Ardent Privacy provides a data-centric security and privacy platform that helps enterprises discover, minimize, and protect their data while meeting privacy compliance requirements across numerous global regulations (such as GDPR, CCPA, DPDPA, and LGPD).
CybersecurityEnterprise SoftwareSaaS
Co-investorsMaryland TEDCO
Astek Diagnostics develops a diagnostic platform for rapid and accurate detection of urinary tract infections and related conditions in clinical specimens.
AI & Machine LearningBiotechDigital HealthHealthtechMedical DevicesBaltimore, US
Mustafa Al-Adhami(Founder)inCourtney Cavin(Cofounder)in
Co-investorsMaryland TEDCOY Combinator
Co-investorsMaryland TEDCOOld Line Capital PartnersStoneMill Ventures
Co-investorsMaryland TEDCO
Balance Theory offers a platform for managing enterprise cybersecurity investment decisions end-to-end, from detecting spending triggers through vendor evaluation, negotiation, and program rationalization.
AI & Machine LearningCybersecurityEnterprise SoftwareColumbia, US
Nathan Necaise(Executive Officer, Director)inLisa Mathias(Executive Officer, Director)inGregory Baker(Executive Officer, Director)
BoardDan Burns(Director)John Funge(Director)inAlex Tosheff(Director)
Co-investorsDataTribeMaryland TEDCOSyn Ventures Seed Management Llc
Banadura Systems provides a network security platform that blocks malicious traffic and DNS threats across devices and networks.
CybersecurityLake Saint Louis, US
Suzanne Magee(Manager)inAndrea S. Johnson(Manager)
Co-investorsMaryland TEDCO
HealthtechBaltimore, US
Wayne Grube, Jr.(Executive Officer)
BoardStephen Shaw(Director)David Michael Wisniewski(Director)Maria Caschetta(Director)Lee Jay, Jr.(Director)
Beyond Commissions builds customizable software for revenue and commissions accounting, payment reconciliation, and financial workflow management aimed at wealth management and life insurance organizations, including advisors, agencies, and carriers/custodians.
FintechInsurTechSaaS
Nigel Knowles(CEO & Owner)
Co-investorsMaryland TEDCO
Blocksynop develops the Neural Blockade Monitor, a noninvasive, real-time device for measuring the effectiveness of local anesthetics (neural blocks) in patients.
HardwareHealthtechMedical Devices
Wayne Sternberger(CTO & Co-inventor)inShari Sternberger(President/CEO)Ellyn Murphy(Senior VP, Marketing)in
Co-investorsMaryland TEDCO
Co-investorsMaryland TEDCO
BondTrue develops medical devices through design and development services.
Medical DevicesBaltimore, US
Co-investorsMaryland TEDCO
This page presents OpenText Network Detection & Response, a cybersecurity product that monitors network traffic using signature inspection, anomaly detection, and machine learning to detect and respond to threats in real time.
AI & Machine LearningCybersecurityEnterprise SoftwareColumbia, US
John Trauth(Chairman and CEO)John Becker(Director)George Schu(Director)Ben Levitan(Director)Gennadiy Savchuk(Executive Officer, Director)
BoardLenard Marcus(Director)in
Co-investorsMaryland TEDCOEdison Partners
Capsulomics offers Esopredict, a DNA methylation-based risk-stratification test that predicts progression from Barrett's esophagus to high-grade dysplasia or esophageal adenocarcinoma for gastroenterologists and pathologists.
AI & Machine LearningBiotechDigital HealthMedical DevicesHalethorpe, US
Daniel Lunz(Executive Officer, Director)inWilliam Stevens(Executive Officer)Stephen Meltzer(Director)
BoardJohn Neiderhuber(Director)
Co-investorsEarly Light VenturesMaryland TEDCOGaingelsRiptide Ventures
CarrTech develops FROG (Filter Removal of Glass), an FDA-cleared all-in-one device that combines a filter and hypodermic needle in a single package for preparing injectable medications from glass ampoules.
HardwareHealthtechMedical Devices
Sue Fisher Carr(Founder)inMark Beliczky(CEO)Jack Kent(CCO)John Brzezenski(CFO & Business Strategist)
Co-investorsMaryland TEDCOOld Line Capital Partners
Celcy makes a smart oven and freezer that automatically prepares meals while the user is away, controlled through a companion app that lets people select and schedule meals remotely.
ConsumerFoodTechHardware
Max Wieder(Co-founder)inEddie Holzinger(Co-founder)
Co-investorsMaryland TEDCORedbud VC
Cerebro Capital provides a technology-enabled platform for commercial lending that connects businesses with lenders to simplify and accelerate the business loan process.
B2B MarketplacesEnterprise SoftwareFintechSaaSBaltimore, US
Matthew Bjonerud(Founder & CEO)inKevin Dieter(Executive Officer)
BoardJames McGuire(Director)Douglas Becker(Director)Steve Reale(Director)in
Co-investorsFINTOP CapitalInner Loop CapitalMaryland TEDCOTCP Venture CapitalUlu VenturesJAM FINTOP
Cide Kic is a digital, image-based kitchen management product that handles recipes, menus, banquets, food safety, food waste, and staff coordination for professional kitchens.
FoodTechSaaS
James Hudock(Founder)Jorge Fajardo(Co-Founder, CSM)Brian Armstrong(VP Sales)Paul Stukus(CFO)
Co-investorsMaryland TEDCO
Clymb develops emotional wellness programs for young people to build resilience, emotional intelligence, and reduce stress.
EdTechHealthtechHR TechMental HealthWellness & FitnessBaltimore, US
Ashley Williams(Founder)
Co-investorsMaryland TEDCOTechstars
Common Curriculum offers a digital lesson planning and collaboration platform for teachers and school administrators.
EdTech
Co-investorsMaryland TEDCO
CoolStat is an investigational medical device that delivers dry air through the nasal passages to cool patients with fever and other conditions, currently being studied in clinical trials for neurogenic fever, cardiac arrest, and migraine pain management.
Digital HealthHealthtechMedical DevicesBaltimore, US
Brian Lipford(Manager)
Co-investorsMaryland TEDCO
An AI-powered mobile app that recommends restaurants and recipes based on user preferences, dietary restrictions, and mood.
AI & Machine LearningConsumerFoodTech
Michael Kalu(Founder)in
Co-investorsMaryland TEDCO
Curbio manages home preparation and improvement services for real estate agents, teams, and brokers.
B2B MarketplacesPropTech
Co-investorsBrick Mortar VenturesCamber CreekCerity Partners VenturesComcast VenturesMaryland TEDCOSecond Century Ventures
CyDeploy provides a platform that uses automated asset discovery, digital twins, and AI-driven testing to help organizations understand the impact of technology changes like patches and digital transformations on their environment.
AI & Machine LearningCloud ComputingCybersecurityDeveloper ToolsEnterprise SoftwareLaurel, US
Tina Williams-Koroma(Founder & CEO)David Steadman(Technical Co-Founder/President of Engineering)
Co-investorsBIP VenturesMaryland TEDCOTechstarsPanoramic VenturesPreface Ventures
Datakwip connects building data sources — building automation systems, meters, sensors, and weather feeds — and deploys AI agents that identify energy savings, detect equipment faults, and generate reports without manual configuration.
AI & Machine LearningEnergyPropTechFrederick, US
Cory Perdue(Executive Officer, Director)
Co-investorsMaryland TEDCO
Diagnostic Biochips develops multichannel neural probes for extracellular recording in electrophysiology research, along with cloud-based software for spike sorting and analysis.
BiotechHardwareMedical DevicesGlen Burnie, US
Brian Jamieson(Founder & CEO)inFan Wu(CTO & VP Product Development)inRobert Seaton Collins(Executive Officer, Director)
Dockshare is a marketplace that connects boaters with private dock owners, letting owners rent out unused docks for extra income and giving boaters short-term or long-term dock rentals in various locations.
ConsumerMarketplacesTravel & HospitalityTowson, US
Nate Young(Co-founder)Gina Young(Co-founder)Nate Y.(Founder)in
Co-investorsMaryland TEDCO
Dogwood Gaming is an independent game development studio that builds PC games across genres — including psychological thrillers, party brawlers, RPGs, and visual novels — distributed mainly on Steam.
AI & Machine LearningGamingMedia & EntertainmentRockville, US
Sam Martino(Founder)in
Co-investorsMaryland TEDCO
Dynamic Dimension Technologies (DDT) builds engineering and software solutions—including simulation tools, robotics systems, and data solutions—for government and commercial clients, with a track record supporting the U.S.
Deep TechDefense TechRobotics
Karl Leodler(CEO)
Co-investorsMaryland TEDCO
Co-investorsMaryland TEDCO
EcoMap builds a software platform that provides connective infrastructure for entrepreneurial ecosystems, helping regional economic development organizations, state agencies, and business support organizations make their programs discoverable and interconnected for small business owners.
AI & Machine LearningData & InfrastructureGovTechImpact & Social GoodMarketing TechSaaSWilmington, US
Pava LaPere(Founder)Sherrod Davis(CEO)inSMITHA GOPAL(Executive Officer, Director)in
BoardNATHANIEL VASEL(Director)TIMOTHY MCLOUGHLIN(Director)inERICA DROHAN(Director)
Co-investorsLas Olas Venture CapitalMaryland TEDCOTCP Venture CapitalTechstarsCofounders CapitalLas Olas VC
Co-investorsAmerican Family Insurance Institute for Corporate and Social ImpactMaryland TEDCORareBreed Ventures
Elixir Therapeutics develops therapies for rare diseases and aging-related conditions using proprietary technologies, including ZSCAN4 for telomere extension in stem cell therapies and Bobcat mRNA for delivering large genes.
BiotechLongevityMedical DevicesBaltimore, US
Minoru Ko(Chief Scientific Officer)AKIHIRO KO(Executive Officer, Director)
BoardHIROAKI KOBAYASHI(Director)JEFFREY CLELAND(Director)THOMAS WHITE(Director)SHAUNA CALLAHAN(Director)
Co-investorsMaryland TEDCOUTEC
eMedicalSentry provides remote patient monitoring (RPM) and telehealth services that let hospitals and healthcare providers track and communicate with patients remotely to reduce 30-day readmissions and avoid Medicare penalties.
Digital HealthHealthtechMedical Devices
Co-investorsMaryland TEDCO
Co-investorsMaryland TEDCO
Ensemble is an advanced technology consultancy providing digital modernization and R&D services—including data platforms, API development, machine learning, cloud infrastructure, and prize competition design—to federal agencies, universities, and enterprises.
AI & Machine LearningCloud ComputingGovTech
Co-investorsMaryland TEDCO
EpiWatch is an FDA-cleared seizure detection app for Apple Watch that monitors for tonic-clonic seizures and sends real-time alerts to users and their caregivers.
Digital HealthHealthtechMedical DevicesBaltimore, US
Nathan Crone(Executive Officer, Director, Promoter)Gregory Krauss(Executive Officer, Director, Promoter)Teresa Prego(Executive Officer, Director)inDean Papadopoulos(Executive Officer, Director, Promoter)
BoardDaniel Hanley(Director)Richard Schmitt(Director)
Co-investorsIaso VenturesMaryland TEDCO
AI & Machine LearningFintechNewark, US
Co-investorsMaryland TEDCOTechstarsVillage Capital
Co-investorsMaryland TEDCO
Escalate provides support solutions for businesses managing hourly and frontline workers, focusing on reducing turnover and increasing productivity to drive profitability and business growth.
EdTechEnterprise SoftwareFintechHR TechSilver Spring, US
Sienna Daniel(Cofounder & President)inSean Segal(Cofounder & CEO)in
Co-investorsMaryland TEDCOPotencia VenturesTechstars
Eyrus is a construction workforce management platform that combines worker registration and onboarding, time tracking, access control, and video surveillance in one system.
AI & Machine LearningConstruction TechSaaS
Hussein Cholkamy(Founder)in
Co-investorsFuel Venture CapitalK Street CapitalMaryland TEDCOMotley Fool VenturesTemerity Capital PartnersSpring Mountain Capital
Xometry provides an instant quoting and manufacturing platform that connects startups and enterprises with a global network of manufacturers to produce precision components from prototype through high-volume production.
Advanced ManufacturingB2B MarketplacesSaaS
Co-investorsAugust CapitalMaryland TEDCORefactor Capital
FanzPlay is a mobile social gaming app where fans compete in real-time trivia and knowledge-based games about their favorite sports teams and performers, with prizes and live scoreboard displays during events.
GamingSocial
Co-investorsMaryland TEDCO
Femly supplies organic cotton period care products (tampons and pads) to offices, schools, airports, and hospitality venues to improve workplace wellness and accessibility for employees and visitors.
FemTechWellness & Fitness
Co-investors100Km Ventures LlcMaryland TEDCOFearless Fund
FlexNode provides modular AI infrastructure solutions designed for rapid deployment at the edge.
AI & Machine LearningCloud ComputingDeep Tech
Andrew C. Lindsey(Founder)in
Co-investorsActivant CapitalAvilaColle Capital PartnersMaryland TEDCOVolvo Group Venture Capital ABYes VC+1 more
Co-investorsMaryland TEDCO
Co-investorsMaryland TEDCO
Geothermal Technologies, Inc.
CleantechClimate TechEnergyBaltimore, US
J. Gary McDaniel(Chief Executive Officer)inJim Hollis(Chief Operating Officer)Dr. Bruce Marsh(Chief Science Officer)
Co-investorsMaryland TEDCOPrelude Ventures
Givhero provides a mobile-first platform that enables HR teams to manage employee wellness programs while connecting them to charitable causes and fundraising.
HR TechSaaSWellness & FitnessGaithersburg, US
Vishal Chintawar(Executive Officer, Director)
Co-investorsMaryland TEDCO
Co-investorsMaryland TEDCO
Goby Homes offers a unified workspace for managing real estate transactions, combining document sharing and e-signing, encrypted client data, scheduling, notifications, and built-in video meetings.
PropTechSaaSWaldorf, US
Terrence Nickelson(Founder & CEO)in
Co-investorsMaryland TEDCOTechstars
Haystack Solutions offers CyberGEN.IQ, a cyber aptitude and talent assessment that uses cognitive tests to measure a person's strengths across cognitive dimensions relevant to cybersecurity work.
CybersecurityEdTechHR TechCollege Park, US
Doug Britton(Executive Officer, Director, Promoter)
Co-investorsMaryland TEDCO
HBVtech develops a gene therapy platform intended to treat chronic infections with a single injection.
BiotechDeep Tech
Co-investorsMaryland TEDCO
Hememics develops FAST (Functionalized Analyte Screening Technology), an immunoassay-based screening platform that lets researchers use their own antibodies and antigens to screen antibody mini-panels in under an hour.
BiotechDeep TechMedical Devices
John L. Warden, Jr.(Founder & CEO, Chairman of the Board)inDavid Ho(Founder, President & CSO)inRichard Liu(CFO & Board Member)in
Co-investorsMaryland TEDCO
HopFlyt develops the Cyclone UAS, a hybrid-electric vertical takeoff and landing (VTOL) aircraft designed for long-range cargo transport.
Deep TechHardwareMobility & TransportationSalisbury, US
Rob Winston(CEO/Founder)Jeff Martin(Founder)inLucille Winston(President)inNeil Winston(Chief Engineer)inRory Feely(Director)Douglas Hein(Executive Officer, Director)
Co-investorsMaryland TEDCO
HOPR provides a Cloud Native Automated Moving Target Defense (AMTD) that fractures an application's attack surface into dynamic "shards" using its Runtime Microsharding technology.
Cloud ComputingCybersecurityEnterprise Software
Co-investorsMaryland TEDCO
Co-investorsMaryland TEDCO
Impruvon provides medication management software with smart reminders, alerts, and guided administration workflows for healthcare settings.
Digital HealthEnterprise SoftwareHealthtech
Justin Amoyal(Founder)in
Co-investorsMaryland TEDCOTCP Venture Capital
InferCabulary is a visual vocabulary instruction and intervention tool for grades 3-12 that teaches Tier 2 academic words through real-world images and semantic-reasoning tasks rather than memorized word lists.
AI & Machine LearningEdTech
Co-investorsMaryland TEDCO
InnateIQ offers an AI agentic platform for manufacturers, aimed at business leaders, production teams, and sales teams to monitor operations, optimize production processes, and support sales strategies.
Advanced ManufacturingAI & Machine LearningSaaS
Co-investorsMaryland TEDCO
InsightinHealth offers inGAGE, an AI-driven digital health platform that integrates structured and unstructured data to generate real-time predictions and personalized member engagement.
AI & Machine LearningDigital HealthHealthtechBaltimore, US
Enam Noor(Chief Executive Officer)inMarcia Kepler-Noor(President and Secretary)Steve Lefar(Director)Scott Sanner(Director)Zachary Giegel(Director)
BoardBinoy Bhansali(Director)
Co-investorsBlue Venture FundsHealth Catalyst CapitalMaryland TEDCOTCP Venture Capital
Dallas, US
Leslie s Levine(Executive Officer, Director)Markhovsky Russ(Executive Officer, Director, Promoter)
Irazú Oncology develops cancer immunotherapies using a proprietary Outer Membrane Vesicles (OMV) platform based on engineered bacterial nanoparticles that deliver cancer antigens.
BiotechHealthtechMedical DevicesBaltimore, US
Jeff Strovel(Chief Executive Officer)inJames Berens(Executive Officer)Richard Kohr(Executive Officer)
Co-investorsMaryland TEDCO
EBO provides infrastructure for the creator and media economy, offering AI-powered verification of talent credibility, matching creators to media and brand channels, booking services, and outcome measurement.
AI & Machine LearningCreator EconomyMarketing Tech
Crystal I. Berger(Founder)in
Co-investorsMaryland TEDCO
JuneBrain develops portable telehealth optical coherence tomography (OCT) devices paired with AI software for remote monitoring of neurological and retinal diseases.
AI & Machine LearningDigital HealthMedical DevicesBaltimore, US
Samantha Scott(Founder & CEO)inSamantha Scott, PhD(Founder)inAli Valdes(Chief Operating Officer)
Co-investorsExit Quotient VenturesMaryland TEDCOSilicon Valley
KaloCyte develops ErythroMer, a dried, shelf-stable artificial red blood cell for use in emergency and trauma care when stored blood is unavailable or in short supply.
BiotechDeep TechHealthtechMedical DevicesBaltimore, US
Allan Doctor(Co-Founder & CSO)inDipanjan Pan(Co-Founder, Chief Technical Officer)inPhilip Spinella(Co-Founder, Chief Medical Officer)inDaniel Getman(Director)Gregory Lanza(Director)
Co-investorsBioAdvanceBioGenerator VenturesMaryland TEDCONYBC VenturesOld Line Capital Partners
Keep Company provides a platform and coaching programs for organizations to facilitate meaningful employee connections through mentoring, peer pods, and cohort-based coaching.
AI & Machine LearningDigital HealthFuture of WorkHR TechSaaSWellness & FitnessDover, US
Adrienne Prentice(Co-founder & CEO)inClaudia Naim-Burt(Co-founder & President)in
Co-investors100Km Ventures LlcMaryland TEDCOPixel Perfect VenturesPurple Sage VenturesTechstarsVery Serious Ventures
Co-investorsMaryland TEDCO
Kubanda develops innovative healthcare solutions for pets, focusing on pet wellness.
BiotechHealthtechMedical DevicesWellness & FitnessBaltimore, US
Nicholas Durr(Advisor and Cofounder)inBailey Surtees(Executive Officer, Director, Promoter)inClarisse Hu(Cofounder)inYixin Hu(Executive Officer, Director)
Co-investorsBoot64 VenturesMaryland TEDCOJoyance PartnersLux Capital
Lasarrus is developing WearME, a multimodal wearable system that continuously monitors six vital signs to detect COPD exacerbations early, giving clinicians up to 48 hours of advance warning.
Digital HealthHealthtechMedical Devices
Co-investorsAtlanta Technology AngelsMaryland TEDCO
LePrix operates a global B2B platform that connects professional buyers and resellers with a vetted network of suppliers offering pre-owned luxury handbags, accessories, jewelry, and watches.
B2B MarketplacesCircular EconomyE-commerce
Elise Whang(CEO & Co-Founder)inEmily Erkel(Co-Founder)in
Co-investorsInnovation Global CapitalMaryland TEDCO
Legends of Learning offers a marketplace of research-driven, curriculum-aligned educational games for K-8 teachers to use in classrooms.
EdTechGamingMarketplacesLaurel, US
Vadim Polikov(Executive Officer, Director)inJoshua M. Goldberg(Executive Officer)
Co-investorsCity LightGFR FundK Street CapitalMaryland TEDCORembrandt Venture PartnersKonvoy Ventures
LifeSprout develops synthetic materials that mimic the body's own tissues for aesthetic and regenerative medicine, creating products to treat patients with soft tissue loss from aging, cancer, and metabolic disease.
BiotechMedical DevicesNew MaterialsBaltimore, US
Hai-Quan Mao(Co-founder, PhD)Sashank Reddy(Co-founder, MD, PhD)Kevin Colbert(Co-founder, Business Development)inRuss Martin(Co-founder, Head of R&D, PhD)inAdam Gridley(Executive Chairman, MBA)
Co-investorsCatalio Capital Management, LPEmerald Development ManagersMaryland TEDCO
Linshom Medical manufactures a wearable, FDA-cleared respiratory monitoring device that provides operating room quality respiratory data at the patient bedside, designed to detect early signs of respiratory problems and reduce adverse events in post-surgical and other patient care settings.
HealthtechMedical Devices
Co-investorsMaryland TEDCO
Longeviti Neuro Solutions develops cranial implant platforms for complex brain surgery, including patient-specific and off-the-shelf implants that restore skull contour and enable real-time post-operative ultrasound imaging.
HealthtechMedical Devices
Jesse Christopher(CEO & Co-founder)in
Co-investorsMaryland TEDCO
BiotechHunt Valley, US
Chad Gordon(Manager)Greg Cole(Executive Officer, Director)Jesse Christopher(Executive Officer, Director)in
BoardJohn Parker(Director)Jill Kalmann(Director)Matthew B. Swartz(Manager)
Co-investorsSoleus Capital
Machfu offers MachIO, LoRaWAN-enabled edge hardware that connects sensors in remote or harsh environments to an existing LoRaWAN network.
EnergyHardwareIoTRockville, US
Prakash Chakravarthi(Founder & CEO)inTim Winter(CTO)inVinod Mukkamala(VP of Applications and Protocols)inChinmay Shete(VP of Services & Platform)in
BoardAbhinav Jain(Director)Pradeep Kaul(Director)in
Co-investorsMaryland TEDCOTexas HALO FundBlu Venture Investors
Medcura develops hemostatic products made from hydrophobically modified biopolymers to control minimal, mild, and moderate surgical bleeding through mechanical mucoadhesion.
BiotechHealthtechMedical DevicesRiverdale, US
Jim Buck(President, CEO & Director)inMatthew Dowling, Ph.D(Dr. Dowling is the Chief Scientic Officer of the Issuer.)Rich Vincent(Mr. Vincent is the Chief Financial Officer of the Issuer.)Larry Tiffany(Mr. Tiffany is the Executive Chairman of the Issuer.)inPeter Thomas(Executive Officer, Director)Matthew Dowling(Executive Officer, Director)
Co-investorsAspira CapitalMaryland TEDCORobin Hood Ventures
A maker of wood stoves designed for home heating, offering the Nova Series in multiple styles and sizes for whole-home or single-room use.
CleantechHardwareHyattsville, US
Ryan Fisher(Executive Officer, Director)inTaylor Myers(Executive Officer, Director)inPaul LaPorte(Executive Officer, Director)in
BoardMatt Zuga(Director)
Co-investorsMaryland TEDCO
Minnowtech develops precision aquaculture technology using integrated sensor-based systems to help aquafarmers assess and maximize their cultivation efforts.
AgTechFoodTechHardwareIoTBaltimore, US
Suzan Shahrestani(Co-Founder & CSO)inKelli Booth(Co-Founder & CEO)inKen Malone(Co-Founder)inQuynh Vo(Chief Technology Officer)in
Co-investorsMaryland TEDCOTCP Venture Capital
A Chinese-language sports data and streaming platform offering live match broadcasts, multilingual commentary, statistics, and esports content across football, basketball, tennis and other sports.
ConsumerMedia & EntertainmentSports Tech
Co-investorsMaryland TEDCO
Co-investorsEarth FoundryiNNpulsa ColombiaMaryland TEDCO
N5 Sensors builds wireless environmental detection systems combining its proprietary SPH chemical sensor arrays, cloud connectivity, and AI analytics to detect wildfires, air quality events, and chemical threats.
AI & Machine LearningHardwareIoTRockville, US
Abhishek Motayed(Founder (referenced))in
Co-investorsMaryland TEDCO
NanoBioFab develops AI-powered nanosensor technology for rapid, non-invasive detection of pathogens through their gaseous signatures in clinical settings.
AI & Machine LearningDeep TechMedical Devices
Xiaonao Liu, PhD(Founder)in
Co-investorsMaryland TEDCO
Nanochon develops Chondrograft, a 3D-printed, off-the-shelf orthopedic implant that is press-fit into damaged knee cartilage to support the body's natural tissue healing.
BiotechHardwareHealthtechMedical DevicesWashington, US
Nathan Castro(Executive Officer, Director)inBen Holmes(CEO & Co-founder)in
BoardNick Pachuda(Director)Kurt Jacobus(Director)Robert Creeden(Director)Sean Churchill(Director)
Co-investorsAsimov VenturesGenesis Innovation GroupSand Hill AngelsWealthing VC Club
Nanocrine develops nanoplasmonic biosensor chips that let cell biology researchers image protein secretions from living cells in real time, without labels, using standard live-cell microscopes.
BiotechDeep TechHardwareFrederick, US
Steve Turner(Co-Founder, Chairman)Jim Bailey(Co-founder; Director; Business Advisor)Patrick J. Calhoun(President & Chief Science Officer)inKen Wolf(Chief Communications Director)in
Co-investorsMaryland TEDCO
NasaClip is an ER doctor-designed, patented, hands-free device that applies steady pressure to stop nosebleeds in children and adults.
ConsumerDirect to ConsumerMedical Devices
Elizabeth Clayborne(Founder)in
Co-investorsCitrine AngelsD3VCMaryland TEDCOPortfoliaUrban Entrepreneurs Fund
Natáur uses a synthetic biology platform that engineers microbes to produce naturally occurring compounds through fermentation, with its first product being bio-based taurine sold as a ready-to-use ingredient.
BiotechCircular EconomyCleantechFoodTechNew Materials
Co-investorsMaryland TEDCO
Neighborhood Sun connects residents and businesses — including renters — to local community solar farms, giving subscribers a share of the clean energy produced and a discount on their monthly electricity bills without installations or upfront costs.
CleantechClimate TechEnergySilver Spring, US
Gary Skulnik(Executive Officer, Director, Promoter)
Co-investorsMaryland TEDCOBay Bridge Ventures Climate
Neopathology develops tissue diagnostic assays and a proprietary platform called ONEPATHOLOGY that delivers rapid, accurate disease diagnosis and patient stratification for precision medicine treatments.
BiotechHealthtechMedical Devices
Co-investorsMaryland TEDCO
Co-investorsMaryland TEDCO
NewConnect is a business internet service provider offering dedicated symmetrical gigabit connectivity (100 to 1000 Mbps) with SLA-backed performance guarantees.
Cloud ComputingEnterprise SoftwareWashington, US
David Wallis(CEO (Founder))in
Co-investorsK Street CapitalMaryland TEDCO
NextStep Robotics develops AMBLE, a wearable robotic device for foot drop rehabilitation in stroke survivors and other neurological conditions.
HealthtechMedical DevicesRoboticsBaltimore, US
Anindo Roy(Executive Officer, Director, Promoter)Richard Macko(Executive Officer, Director)Larry Forrester(Executive Officer, Director)Brad Hennessie(Founder)in
BoardBRENDA FURLOW(Director)ERIKA SMITH(Director)
Co-investorsMaryland TEDCO
BiotechSilver Spring, US
Jonathan S. Bromberg(Executive Officer)Christopher Jewell(Executive Officer, Director)
Nostopharma develops targeted nanodelivery technology and advanced molecular interventions for bone and soft tissue disorders, using precision medicine approaches to repurpose existing drugs.
BiotechHealthtechMedical DevicesPotomac, US
Ekaterina Vert-Wong(Executive Officer, Director)Jelena Gvozdenovic-Jeremic(Executive Officer)
Co-investorsMaryland TEDCO
Novel Microdevices develops a portable, battery-powered point-of-care molecular diagnostic system that runs PCR-based nucleic acid amplification on disposable cartridges to detect pathogens and antibiotic-resistance mutations in about 15 minutes.
BiotechDigital HealthMedical Devices
Andrea Pais(CEO, Co-Founder)inRohan Pais(VP, Engineering, Co-Founder)inCarlos Aparicio(Chief Operating Officer)in
Co-investorsMaryland TEDCOOld Line Capital Partners
NurseLynx operates Care Connect, an AI-powered on-demand staffing platform that connects healthcare organizations with nursing and care workers.
AI & Machine LearningHealthtechMarketplaces
Judith Dionne Walkerin
Co-investorsMaryland TEDCO
OmniSpeech develops speech technology based on research into the physiology of human speech, with applications in audio, automotive, and consumer electronics.
AI & Machine LearningDeep TechEnterprise SoftwareHardwareCollege Park, US
Carol Espy-Wilson(Founder & CTO)inDavid Przygoda(Chief Executive Officer)inReggie Van Lee(Executive Chairman)
Co-investorsBackstage CapitalMaryland TEDCO
Co-investorsMaryland TEDCO
Opal HTM develops software and IoT sensor systems to track and optimize hospital medical equipment utilization, maintenance, and inventory management.
Data & InfrastructureHealthtechIoT
Connor Roberts(Founder)in
Co-investorsMaryland TEDCO
Osmosis is a US health education platform of short-form medical videos and learning tools, acquired by Elsevier.
Co-investorsFelicis VenturesFigure 8 InvestmentsGreycroftMaryland TEDCOMichelson 20MM FoundationSocial Starts+1 more
Co-investorsMaryland TEDCO
Pathotrak develops foodborne pathogen detection kits and a next-generation enrichment platform for food safety testing labs, offering fast time-to-results across sample types such as fresh produce, beef, poultry, and environmental swabs.
BiotechFoodTechHardwareLaurel, US
Colin Howell(Executive Officer, Director)inJavier Atencia(Executive Officer, Director)
BoardFrank Yiannis(Director)
Co-investorsMaryland TEDCO
Pearl Diagnostics develops diagnostic assays for detecting fungal infections, including a urine-based test for Aspergillus.
BiotechHealthtechMedical DevicesBaltimore, US
Kieren Marr(Co-founder)MaryAnn Shallcross(Co-founder)Eric Gornstein(Executive Officer, Director)in
BoardJohn Cammack(Director)Brad Spellberg(Director)
Co-investorsMaryland TEDCORembrandt Venture Partners
Pedestal is a mobile app for artists to own their creations, connect with fans, and protect the value of their work amid AI-generated content.
ConsumerCreator EconomyMedia & Entertainment
David M Asbery(Founder)in
Co-investorsMaryland TEDCOVenrock Associates
Pedestal provides an AI-powered platform that automates delivery confirmation and rescheduling for home retail networks through voice and SMS contact with customers before deliveries.
AI & Machine LearningE-commerceEnterprise SoftwareLogistics & Supply Chain
Co-investorsConvergeVenrock Associates
PediaMetrix operates a directory that connects families with verified pediatric specialists searchable by zip code, and offers a suite of informational assessment tools for parents to track infant and child developmental conditions.
AI & Machine LearningDigital HealthMarketplaces
Reza Seifabadi, PhD(Founder)in
Co-investorsMaryland TEDCO
Co-investorsMaryland TEDCO
PerVista provides a full-stack event security service that combines licensed security personnel, on-premises edge AI weapon detection, FAA-certified drone surveillance, and autonomous robotic patrol dogs under a single operations center.
AI & Machine LearningDefense TechRobotics
Co-investorsMaryland TEDCO
Co-investorsMaryland TEDCO
Phycin develops engineered growth factors designed for higher stability and performance, including a thermostable recombinant basic fibroblast growth factor (bFGF) that remains active for 21+ days at 37°C.
BiotechLongevityMedical DevicesFrederick, US
Wang Jun(Executive Officer, Director)
Co-investorsMaryland TEDCO
Polaris Genomics is a Veteran-owned biotech startup mapping molecular biomarkers to develop objective, biologically-based diagnostics and novel therapeutics for mental health and neuropsychiatric conditions such as PTSD.
AI & Machine LearningBiotechDigital HealthMental Health
Charles Cathlin(Co-founder & Chief Executive Officer)inTshaka Cunningham(Co-founder & Director of Research & Development)inAnne Naclerio(Chief Medical Officer)inFrank Mastronuzzi(Chief Financial Officer)
Co-investorsMaryland TEDCOWavemaker Three-Sixty Health
Co-investorsMaryland TEDCO
Previse offers a data health monitor and financial technology tools that harmonize fragmented financial data across multiple systems, using no-code ERP connectors, payment automation, and configurable workflows and analytics.
AI & Machine LearningData & InfrastructureFintechLondon, GB
Philipp Schoenbucher(Founder)in
Co-investorsAugmentum FintechFounders FactoryReefknot InvestmentsSalica InvestmentsBessemer Venture PartnersGaingels+2 more
Mimecast provides email security, data loss prevention, cloud archiving, and human risk management products used by organizations to protect communications and data.
AI & Machine LearningCloud ComputingCybersecurityEnterprise SoftwareSaaSLondon, GB
Michael Madon(Executive Officer, Director)inRanjan Singh(CEO)Peter Bauer(Founder)inTimothy Jackson(Executive Officer)Marc van Zadelhoff(CEO)in
BoardAdam Fletcher(Director)
Co-investorsAccelCyber Mentor FundEquality Asset ManagementFloodgateGlilot Capital PartnersJobsOhio Ventures+5 more
BiotechGaithersburg, US
Brian Pollok(Executive Officer, Director)Sharon Challberg(Executive Officer)
BoardDavid Ross(Director)Greg Betterton(Director)Wlodek Krawiec(Director)John Kontor(Director)
Co-investorsMaryland TEDCO
Proscia provides a digital pathology software platform that converts glass microscope slides into high-resolution digital images for viewing, management, and analysis by pathologists and research teams.
AI & Machine LearningBiotechHealthtechMedical DevicesPhiladelphia, US
David West, Jr.(Executive Officer, Director)David West(Executive Officer, Director)inDavid West, Sr.(Executive Officer, Director)
BoardAlex Niehenke(Director)inTom Loftus(Director)Robert Epstein(Director)
Co-investorsAlpha Intelligence CapitalEmerald Development ManagersFlybridge Capital PartnersFusionGreen Park & Golf VenturesHitachi Ventures+8 more
QC82 is a quantum computing company building room-temperature photonic quantum computers based on its own photonic chip designs and photodetection technology.
Deep TechHardwareQuantum Computing
Co-investorsQubits VenturesTranspose Platform ManagementTensor Ventures
Quidient develops Spatial AI technology centered on Generalized Scene Reconstruction (GSR), which lets users capture real objects and scenes with a mobile device to build high-accuracy virtual 3D models.
AI & Machine LearningDeep TechEnterprise SoftwareEaston, US
Scott Ackerson(CEO & President)inJohn Leffingwell(CTO & Tech Fellows)inChris Dorsey(CIPO & General Counsel)inNeil Feuling(Chief Product Officer)inBrandon Turley(Director of Operations & CFO)inDavid Scott Ackerson(Executive Officer, Director)
Co-investorsMaryland TEDCO
RackTop Systems develops BrickStor, a cyberstorage platform that actively defends data against ransomware, insider threats, and data theft through inline inspection and real-time response at the storage layer.
CybersecurityData & InfrastructureDefense TechWashington, US
Eric Bednash(Co-founder)inJonathan Halstuch(Co-founder)in
Co-investorsEastward Capital PartnersGrotech VenturesGula Tech AdventuresMaryland TEDCORazor's Edge VenturesStoneMill Ventures+1 more
RallyBright offers a data-driven diagnostic platform that helps team leaders assess their team's people and processes, surfacing friction between departments or individuals.
Future of WorkHR TechSaaSBethesda, US
Jeremy Ruch(Founder & CEO)John Estafanous(Executive Officer, Director)in
Co-investorsMaryland TEDCO
Co-investorsMaryland TEDCO
ReBokeh develops assistive technology for people with vision impairments, offering modern alternatives to outdated devices like magnifiers and audio-only tools.
AI & Machine LearningDigital HealthHealthtechTowson, US
Rebeccain
Co-investorsMaryland TEDCOTechstars
Relai operates a self-custodial mobile app for buying and selling Bitcoin, aimed at retail and business customers in Europe.
Crypto & Web3FintechSwitzerland, CH
Julian Liniger(Co-founder & CEO)inAdem Bilican(Co-founder & CTO)inImo Babics(CMO & CGO)inThomas Jeegers(CFO & COO)in
Co-investorsBrad MillsFulgur VenturesPolytech Ecosystem VenturesSICTICNon Sibi Ventures
RELAI builds a continual learning infrastructure system that enables AI agents to improve themselves through experience by converting failures and feedback into continuous optimization across prompts, tools, memory, and models.
AI & Machine LearningDeveloper ToolsEnterprise SoftwareBethesda, US
Soheil Feizi(Founder)inLaurent Py(Director)
BoardKevin Wang(Director)
Co-investors.406 VenturesNon Sibi Ventures
RENDR provides 3D scanning and floor plan capture technology for contractors and design professionals to create as-builts and take-off estimates remotely.
Construction TechSaaS
A.J. Ballantine(Founder)in
Co-investorsMaryland TEDCO
Co-investorsMaryland TEDCO
Revelo is a modular, low-code SaaS platform for building applications with automated data collection, analysis, and reporting, including agentic and multimodal AI, data governance, and role-based permissions.
AI & Machine LearningGovTechSaaSCollege Park, US
Co-investorsMaryland TEDCO
Rise Therapeutics develops oral immunotherapies, called Oral Immune BioModulators, using a synthetic biology-based drug design approach to treat autoimmune diseases and cancer.
BiotechHealthtech
Gary Fanger(Founder, President & CEO)in
Co-investorsMaryland TEDCO
A stem cell tools and technology company providing standardized platforms to accelerate regenerative medicine development and clinical trials.
BiotechFrederick, US
Jon Rowley(Director)inTimothy Kelly(Executive Officer, Director)Margot Connor(Executive Officer, Director)Uplaksh Kumar(Chief Operating Officer)
BoardMartin Westberg(Director)Rob Carlson(Director)
Co-investorsDynamk CapitalMaryland TEDCOVanedge CapitalVanedge Capital Limited PartnershipAvant Bio
Routespring is a travel technology platform for airline operations that connects crew scheduling, hotel contracting, booking, payments, and invoice reconciliation into a single system, with modules for crew positioning and IROPS disruption recovery.
AI & Machine LearningSaaSTravel & HospitalityBethesda, US
Co-investorsMaryland TEDCO
Co-investorsMaryland TEDCO
AkriVita manufactures 3D-printed microcapillary needles designed to improve precision and reliability in biomedical research, genetic research, biotechnology, and fertility treatments.
BiotechDeep TechMedical Devices
Co-investorsMaryland TEDCO
Seraxis is a regenerative medicine company developing a replacement cell therapy for insulin-dependent (Type 1) diabetes, using engineered islet cells to replace those missing in patients.
BiotechHealthtechGermantown, US
William L. Rust(Executive Officer, Director, Promoter)inCarole Welsch(Executive Officer)inGi-Hyeok Yang(Director)Roy Arup(Director)Bernie Treidl(Director)
BoardJames N. Topper(Director)
Co-investorsMaryland TEDCOFrazier Life SciencesJDRF T1D Fund
Timonium, US
Alan Kines(Executive Officer, Director)Christopher Adams(Executive Officer, Director)
BoardWilliam Dunahoo(Director)
Co-investorsMaryland TEDCO
Silvec develops RNA-based therapies to protect trees, vines, and bushes from viral, bacterial, and fungal diseases without modifying the host genome.
AgTechBiotechDeep TechRockville, US
Dr. Rafael Simon(Co-founder & President)Dr. Anne Simon(Co-founder & Chief Scientist)Scott Pundsack(Executive Officer)in
Co-investorsGrosvenor Food & AgTechMaryland TEDCOOrbia Ventures
SkySquad provides in-airport assistance where staff help travelers carry bags and navigate the airport to reduce lines and stress.
ConsumerTravel & Hospitality
Julie Melnick(Founder)in
Co-investorsMaryland TEDCO
Solaxa is a biotech company developing pharmacological and cell-based treatments for peripheral nerve injury and spinal cord injury, drawing on regenerative medicine and nerve technologies.
BiotechHealthtechMedical DevicesBethesda, US
Mark Noble(Chief Science Officer & Co-Founder)inChristian Walker(President, Chief Development Officer & Founder)inBill Passer(Chief Financial Officer)Brad Navia(Chief Medical Officer)in
BoardLuis Gutierrez(Director)Lauren Sabella(Director)
Co-investorsMaryland TEDCO
Sonavex develops medical device technologies focused on vascular access and related clinical applications, drawing on ultrasound-based imaging and monitoring products.
BiotechDigital HealthHealthtechMedical DevicesBaltimore, US
David Narrow(Executive Officer, Director)inDevin O'Brien-Coon(Co-Founder & Chairman)inJerry L. Prince(Co-Founder)inJohn Rappe(Executive Officer)inAlex Yevzlin(Executive Officer)
BoardRobert Hallenbeck(Director)
Co-investorsFusionJStar Capital InvestmentsKeiretsu ForumMaryland TEDCORembrandt Venture PartnersRiptide Ventures+2 more
Spark Motion is a HIPAA-compliant mobile motion analysis tool for performance coaches and medical practitioners that uses markerless video analysis to assess human movement.
HealthtechMedical DevicesSaaSBethesda, US
Dave Gottfeld(Founder)inBret Strachan(Executive Officer, Director)in
BoardNick Studholme(Director)Robert Harris(Director)Dianne Rockefeller(Director)Patrick Kennelly(Director)
Co-investorsMaryland TEDCO
AI & Machine LearningData & InfrastructureFintechInsurTechLegalTechWashington, US
Stephen Solka(CTO & Co-Founder)in
Co-investorsMaryland TEDCOTechstars
Steer Tech provides autonomous vehicle management software for warehouses, fulfillment centers, and yards, offering real-time visibility and analytics into logistics operations.
AI & Machine LearningLogistics & Supply Chain
Anuja Sonalker, Ph.D(Founder)in
Co-investorsMaryland TEDCO
Sworkit is a digital wellbeing platform offering guided movement, musculoskeletal health programs, mindfulness, and lifestyle resources for individuals and organizations.
HealthtechHR TechSaaSWellness & FitnessBethesda, US
Co-investorsMaryland TEDCOStage 1 VenturesTechstars
North Bethesda, US
Ikhelowa Sanni(Director)Christine Sanni(Executive Officer, Director)
Co-investorsMaryland TEDCO
Synteris develops advanced ceramic materials using its proprietary SLRS process, with applications including DoD/DARPA hypersonic flight programs.
Deep TechDefense TechHardwareNew Materials
Dr. Adam Peters(Co-founder & Inventor)Dr. Stephen Farias(Co-founder & CTO)Dr. Colin Harmer(CEO)
Co-investorsMaryland TEDCO
Co-investorsMaryland TEDCO
TEDCO's Federal Engagements department connects Maryland small businesses with federal laboratories to commercialize federally developed technologies, offering R&D training, matching funds, and legal, accounting, and financial advisory services.
Deep TechGovTechImpact & Social GoodMaryland, US
Co-investorsUniversity System of Maryland Momentum Fund
Co-investorsMaryland TEDCO
Theradaptive develops protein engineering technology that modifies recombinant proteins into material-binding variants for targeted therapeutic delivery, aiming to improve efficacy and reduce off-target effects.
BiotechDeep TechMedical DevicesFrederick, US
Luis Alvarez(Executive Officer, Director)inDavid Stewart(Executive Officer, Director)Ted A. Meyers(Director)George Shanine(Director)David Harrington(Director)Jeffrey Dunn(Director)
Co-investorsHorizons VenturesMaryland TEDCO
Thermo-Reg develops cooling technology that supports the body's thermoregulation using mechanical and algorithmic methods to help people stay cool while working or performing in extreme environments.
Deep TechHardwareWellness & Fitness
Larry M. Sumerville II(Lead Inventor / Fundraising & Strategy)Tumajah Sumerville(Market Research & Brand Development / Contributing Inventor)
Co-investorsMaryland TEDCO
Tomorrow's Bio Today develops the "SIGH CAM," a patent-pending imaging device intended as a less invasive, lower-cost alternative to traditional colonoscopy and endoscopy for use by large-animal veterinarians on livestock such as cattle, horses, and sheep.
AgTechHardwareMedical DevicesPrincess Anne, US
David White(CEO)Chris Parke(CTO)
Co-investorsMaryland TEDCO
Baltimore, US
Chandler Givens(Executive Officer, Director)inRyan Flach(Executive Officer, Director)inSteven Chen(Director)
Co-investorsMaryland TEDCO
Co-investorsMaryland TEDCO
Treevo is a social media aggregation platform that unifies multiple social accounts into a single interface, allowing users to manage posts, messages, and communications across all their social profiles from one location.
Social
Co-investorsMaryland TEDCO
Truvelop is a performance management platform that lets managers deliver continuous, data-driven feedback, coaching, and employee evaluations, and provides leadership development resources for front-line managers.
Future of WorkHR TechSaaS
Lisa First-Willis(Founder)in
Co-investorsMaryland TEDCOEvergreen Mountain Equity Partners
An educational platform that helps students develop career direction and workplace readiness through transition planning, internship-style simulations, and adaptive curriculum focused on college, career, and independent living skills.
EdTechGaithersburg, US
Co-investorsMaryland TEDCOSuperCharger VenturesTechstars
Vegetable + Butcher is a subscription meal delivery service offering dietitian-designed, high-protein and plant-forward prepared meals with vegan and humanely raised protein plans.
Circular EconomyDirect to ConsumerFoodTechWashington, US
Ariane Valle(Cofounder)inTurner Hoff(Cofounder)in
Co-investorsMaryland TEDCO
Vheda Health offers turnkey, evidence-based chronic care, behavioral health, and maternal health programs delivered virtually to Medicaid, Medicare, and SNP health plans across the US.
Digital HealthHealthtechWellness & FitnessColumbia, US
Shameet Luhar(Co-founder & CEO)inPhilip Rub(Co-founder & President)inDavid Ellwanger(Director)
BoardKenneth Goulet(Director)
Co-investorsMaryland TEDCOStartUp Health
VirgilHR is a compliance platform built by HR professionals that helps teams navigate complex employment laws across all 50 states through attorney-informed guidance and intuitive workflows.
HR TechLegalTechGaithersburg, US
Jocelyn King, SHRM-SCP(Founder)in
Co-investorsCitrine AngelsMaryland TEDCOTechstarsSHRMLabsSQUADRA VENTURES
HealthtechBaltimore, US
Douglas Falk(Executive Officer, Director)inVlad Coric(Director)Pat LaVecchia(Director)
Co-investorsEarly Light VenturesMaryland TEDCORiptide Ventures
HealthtechAnnapolis, US
Kevin Thibodeau(Executive Officer, Director)R. Calvin Goforth(Director)Bob Storey(Director)
Co-investorsAbell Foundation, Inc.
Voyagier is an AI-native travel agency that combines an AI orchestration layer (VIA) with human expert advisors to plan and book complex trips end-to-end, including flights, hotels, and experiences on live inventory.
AI & Machine LearningMarketplacesTravel & Hospitality
Brent Lykes(Vice President of Product)in
Co-investorsMaryland TEDCO
Warrior Centric Health provides data analytics, education, and outreach solutions to healthcare facilities to improve population health outcomes for veterans, active-duty service members, and their families.
Data & InfrastructureDigital HealthHealthtech
Ronald J. Steptoe(Co-Founder & CEO)inDr. Evelyn Lewis(Co-Founder & Chief Medical Officer)
Co-investorsMaryland TEDCOOssian Capital
Whitebox provides advertising solutions that leverage Shopify data to identify and target customer audiences, creating lookalike segments to promote product catalogs across channels.
AdTech
Co-investorsMaryland TEDCO
Worlds of Hello is a research-driven platform that uses AI voice technology to help children with speech-language disorders practice between therapy sessions.
AI & Machine LearningDigital HealthHealthtechWashington, US
Co-investorsMaryland TEDCO
xMD Diagnostics develops laboratory instruments and consumables for molecular diagnostics, aimed at enriching samples for downstream molecular testing.
BiotechHealthtechMedical DevicesAnnapolis, US
Benjamin Shapiro(Co-Founder, Technical Advisor)Al Fleury(Executive Officer)Ting Pau Oei(CEO and Co-Chairman)inMichael Emmert-Buck(Executive Officer)
BoardStephen Ritterbush(CFO and Co-Chairman)
Co-investorsMaryland TEDCO
Yet Analytics builds open-source software for learning data management and interoperability, including xAPI Learning Record Stores, data filtering tools, and synthetic data generators.
Data & InfrastructureDeveloper ToolsEdTechSavage, US
Shelly Blake-Plock(Founder)in
Co-investorsMaryland TEDCOMoonshots CapitalTCP Venture Capital
Co-investorsMaryland TEDCO
BiotechBaltimore, US
Joseph Amprey III(Executive Officer, Director)
BoardJodi Jahic(Director)inBen Auspitz(Director)
Co-investorsPortfoliaAligned Partners
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Portfolio news
latest coverage across their companiesSonavex · intelligence360.news · Aug 10, 2026
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Frequently asked questions
- How many investments has TEDCO made?
- TEDCO has 183 tracked investments, 3 of which have exited via acquisition or IPO, including 5 dated in the last 24 months.
- What stage does TEDCO invest at?
- TEDCO invests at the Pre-Seed, Seed, Series A, Series B stages.
- What sectors does TEDCO focus on?
- TEDCO focuses on Advanced Manufacturing, AI & Machine Learning, Biotech, Consumer, Deep Tech, Defense Tech, Hardware, Healthtech, Logistics & Supply Chain, Marketing Tech, Mobility & Transportation, SaaS, Travel & Hospitality.
- Where is TEDCO located?
- TEDCO is headquartered in Columbia, US.
- Does TEDCO lead rounds?
- TEDCO has led 3 of the 15 rounds where its role is on record.
- Who does TEDCO co-invest with?
- TEDCO most often shares deals with Maryland TEDCO, Techstars, TCP Venture Capital, among 109 tracked co-investors.
Media · Podcasts & interviews
featuring the teamTroy A. LeMaile-Stovall, CEO, TEDCO, A DotCom Magazine Interview
DotCom Magazine Entrepreneur Spotlight Series · Troy A. LeMaile-Stovall
TEDCO Venture Talks Ep 7: Jack Miner with Dr. Joe Cunningham, Managing Director, Santé Ventures
TEDCO · Jack Miner
TEDCO Venture Talks Ep 6: Jack Miner with Luke Cooper, Founding Managing Partner, Latimer Ventures
TEDCO · Jack Miner
TEDCO Venture Talks Ep 5: Jack Miner with Christopher College, Managing Partner, TCP Venture Capital
TEDCO · Jack Miner
TEDCO Venture Talks Ep 4: Jack Miner with Katherine Hill Ritchie, Venture Funds at TEDCO
TEDCO · Jack Miner
TEDCO Venture Talks Ep 3: Jack Miner with David Brophy, Professor of Finance, University of Michigan
TEDCO · Jack Miner
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