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Dingman Center for Entrepreneurship
AddedFeb 13, 2024
UpdatedJun 28, 2026
Dingman Center for Entrepreneurship

Dingman Center for Entrepreneurship

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Dingman Center Angels, a Maryland-based angel investment group, funds early-stage, tech-driven startups in the Mid-Atlantic region.

Location
College Park, MD, US
Founded
1986
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Dingman Center Angels, based in Maryland, is an angel investment group that focuses on funding early-stage, technology-driven startups within the Mid-Atlantic region. They typically invest in seed and pre-seed rounds, with occasional participation in Series A and convertible note financings. The group comprises entrepreneurs, CXOs, venture capitalists, and business leaders who have extensive experience in founding, funding, and building successful companies.

Notable portfolio companies include Cybrary, ExecOnline, Pendo.io, and uKnow.com. The group is affiliated with the Dingman Center for Entrepreneurship at the University of Maryland's Robert H. Smith School of Business. Their investment philosophy emphasizes innovation and technology, leveraging their diverse industry expertise to support startups. Additionally, they offer value-added services such as mentorship, strategic guidance, and access to a robust entrepreneurial community.

Portfolio Snapshot

Portfolio activity breakdown across disclosed investments and stages

Total Investments63
Current Portfolio Count35
Total Portfolio Exits2

Top Investment Stages

Seed33 (55.0%)
Series Unknown13 (21.7%)
Angel8 (13.3%)
Convertible Note3 (5.0%)
Series A3 (5.0%)

Stage Mix

Seed 55%Series Unknown 22%Angel 13%Convertible Note 5%Series A 5%

Concentration shown as share of disclosed investments by stage.

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Dingman Center for Entrepreneurship - Classification

NAICS
  • 520000Finance and Insurance
  • 523000Securities, Commodity Contracts, and Other Financial Investments and Related Activities
  • 523900Other Financial Investment Activities
  • 523990All Other Financial Investment Activities
  • 523999Miscellaneous Financial Investment Activities
SIC
  • 7300Business Services
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NAICS
  • 540000Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
  • 610000Educational Services
  • 541000Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
  • 611000Educational Services
SIC
  • 8200Educational Services
  • 8290Schools And Educational Services, Not Elsewhere Classified