Dingman Center for Entrepreneurship - aVenture Asset Manager Research
Location
College Park, MD, US
Founded
1986
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