The Abell Venture Fund, based in Baltimore, Maryland, focuses on investing in companies located within Baltimore City across various industries. The fund typically participates in Seed and Series A rounds but also engages in other stages such as Pre-Seed, Series B, Series C, and Series D. Their investments range from small seed funding to larger rounds, reflecting their commitment to fostering local entrepreneurship and innovation.
Notable portfolio companies include LifeSprout, Pixelligent, and eNeura Therapeutics, showcasing a diverse investment range from biotech to advanced materials. The fund is led by key decision-makers with a deep commitment to improving Baltimore's economic and educational outcomes. The Abell Venture Fund offers unique value-add services by leveraging its non-profit status to focus on workforce development, education, justice, conservation, health, and human services, thereby ensuring a holistic approach to community and business development.
The Abell Venture Fund - Portfolio Snapshot
Portfolio activity breakdown across disclosed investments and stages
Total Investments34
Current Portfolio Count24
Total Portfolio Exits0
Top Investment Stages
Seed14 (46.7%)
Series A7 (23.3%)
Grant4 (13.3%)
Series Unknown4 (13.3%)
Convertible Note1 (3.3%)
Stage Mix
Seed 47%Series A 23%Grant 13%Series Unknown 13%Convertible Note 3%
Concentration shown as share of disclosed investments by stage.
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The Abell Venture Fund - Classification
- NAICS
- 813000Religious, Grantmaking, Civic, Professional, and Similar Organizations
- 813400Civic and Social Organizations
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- 810000Other Services (except Public Administration)
- 523990All Other Financial Investment Activities
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- SIC
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- NAICS
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- 525000Funds, Trusts, and Other Financial Vehicles
- 523900Other Financial Investment Activities
- 523910Miscellaneous Intermediation
- SIC
- 8620Professional Membership Organizations
- 8690Membership Organizations, Not Elsewhere Classified
- 6000Depository Institutions
- 6700Holding And Other Investment Offices
- 6720Investment Offices
- 6790Miscellaneous Investing
- 6722Management Investment Offices, Open-end
- 6799Investors, Not Elsewhere Classified