Maryland Momentum Fund
University System of Maryland late-seed fund investing $150K–$500K in ventures tied to USM's 12 institutions, research parks, faculty, students, or graduates — co-investing alongside angels and venture firms.
Typical check size
$250K-$3M (stage-based estimate)
Founded
2017
Headquarters
Baltimore, MD
AUM
$16M (fund size; public reporting)
Rounds they lead
Seed
Rounds they invest
Pre-Seed
Seed
Series A
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FAQs about Maryland Momentum Fund
Stage fit, check size, thesis, and how founders typically approach this firm — based on public sources and our directory.
Late seed — companies moving beyond grants and very early angels toward commercial launch or early revenue.
University System of Maryland initiative with Baltimore-area presence; investments require meaningful USM affiliation.
Commercialize USM research and founder talent across technology and life sciences via co-investment with external syndicates.
Start at momentum.usmd.edu interest form; work with your campus tech-transfer or venture office when spinning out of Hopkins, UMD, UMBC, or other USM schools.
Usually participates in syndicates rather than leading large priced rounds — expect to bring other investors.
Public materials cite roughly $150K–$500K per investment.
Johns Hopkins is not a USM institution — Hopkins spinouts more often pair TEDCO or national health funds; Momentum fits UMD-system ties.
Public reporting cited roughly $10.9M across USM portfolio companies as of recent updates — treat as indicative.