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VENTURE FUND
Equipping entrepreneurs to change the world.
Apply to MVF
The Maryland Venture Fund is an early-stage, evergreen venture capital fund
dedicated to funding and growing the next generation of outstanding businesses
in Maryland. We are an experienced team with significant operating and venture
experience whose focus is on making the entrepreneurs successful. With more than
$100M in assets under management, we partner with exceptional entrepreneurs and
help them build valuable companies that last. We do not generalize what
industries we invest in, but rather buy into our entrepreneurs' vision.
INITIAL INVESTMENT CHECK SIZE
We tend to write initial checks up to $750,000.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Q: In what industries does Maryland Venture Fund typically invest?
A: We are sector-agnostic and highly opportunistic. As generalists, we do not
attempt to predict the future, but rather buy into our entrepreneurs’ visions
for how the world is changing and what opportunity that presents.
Q: What size initial investment does the Fund typically make?
A: We tend to write initial checks up to $750,000.
Q: What kinds of entrepreneurs does the Fund back?
A: Our founders are not always serial entrepreneurs, but we like to back
individuals with a track record of execution.
Q: Does the Fund prefer to lead deals or follow other investors?
A: We are not followers by nature; when we fall in love with a company, we like
to put as much capital behind its founders as we can. That said, we do play well
with other funds and are happy to look at deals that have already secured lead
investors.
Q: What is the size of the Fund?
A: We have over $135M of assets under management.
Q: Does the Fund make pre-product or pre-launch investments?
A: We have done it in the past and as opportunists, we wouldn’t rule it out. Our
pre-launch investments are in opportunities exciting enough to justify the
increased risk and are led by seasoned entrepreneurs. Nonetheless, we encourage
companies still attempting to find product-market fit to reach out.
Q: My company is not based in Maryland. Does it still make sense for us to
connect?
A: Yes. Though we invest in Maryland connected companies, we are stewards of the
larger regional tech community. If you have an exciting business outside the
region, we’d love to hear from you. We are happy to refer deals outside of our
geographic scope to other co-investors.
Q: I’d like to write an article about the Fund or its portfolio. Who should I
contact?
A: All press inquiries should be directed to Tammi Thomas at
tthomas@tedco.md(link sends email).
RESOURCES
SEED
DIY vs Delegate
Fred Wilson talks about the tension between doing things yourself as a founder
and delegating to employees. While it can be tempting to keep control for as
long as possible, we believe that one of the biggest mistakes a founder can make
is to wait too long to start delegating meaningful work. Link(link is external).
Invest in Lines, Not Dots
Mark Suster’s take on why investors like to see a trend line before committing
their capital. At the Maryland Venture Fund, we are always thinking about
building relationships and we believe that entrepreneurs should be approaching
investors in the same way. As Mark says, “if we get married you’re stuck with
us, too.” Link(link is external).
If You Build It, Will They Come?
Blake Masters’ notes from Peter Thiel’s CS183 course at Stanford. A longer read,
but one of the most comprehensive takes out there on getting a product into the
hands of end-users. The companies that change the world do so through a
combination of exceptional technology and adoption. Link(link is external).
Pitch Deck Collection from VC Funded Startups
Alexander Jarvis’ collection of pitch decks from notable startups at their
(relatively) early stages. Many of these decks are fantastic sources of
inspiration and all of them are a reminder of the humble beginnings that all
startups share. Link(link is external).
GROWTH
Hiring, Managing, Promoting, and Firing Executives
Marc Andreessen on the most important decisions startups face. As every savvy
investor will tell you, it’s all about people. Link(link is external).
The 2015 Ultimate Guide To Startup Sales Tools
Courtesy of Nic Poulos at Bowery Capital, a comprehensive guide to sales tools
that can help add leverage to startups as they scale. Link(link is external).
Top 10 Mistakes Getting to $100M ARR
From two-time entrepreneur Jason Lemkin, a guide on what pitfalls to avoid while
scaling a SaaS business. A reminder that the best entrepreneurs learn from their
failures even when they are succeeding at a high level. Link(link is external).
MVF ANNUAL REPORTS
INVESTMARYLAND REPORT 2019
InvestMaryland Report 2018
InvestMaryland Report 2017
InvestMaryland Report 2016
InvestMaryland Report 2015
InvestMaryland Report 2014
InvestMaryland Report 2013
InvestMaryland Report 2012
HOW TO APPLY
Apply Now(link is external)
Before applying, applicants are encouraged to familiarize themselves with the
applicable TEDCO investment legislation regulations at:
http://www.dsd.state.md.us/COMAR/subtitle_chapters/14_Chapters.aspx#Subtitle04(link
is external)
ADMINISTRATION
1. ELIZABETH GOOD MAZHARI
Interim Managing Director, Maryland Venture Fund
READ BIO
2. FRANK GLOVER
Lead Director, TEDCO Seed Fund
Director, MVF
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3. BILL COLLIER
Assistant Director, MVF & TEDCO Seed Fund
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4. SIDD CHHABRA
Investment Analyst, TEDCO Seed Fund and MVF
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RELATED NEWS
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Book of Lists
December 29, 2020
TEDCO Portfolio Companies Make the Maryland Future 20 List
November 19, 2020
TEDCO Portfolio Companies Make the Maryland Future 20 List
November 19, 2020
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