The Chesapeake Bay Seed Capital Fund - aVenture Asset Manager Research
Location
College Park, MD, US
Founded
2008
The Chesapeake Bay Seed Capital Fund is an early-stage investment fund focused on companies developing innovative solutions to improve air and water quality in the Chesapeake Bay watershed. The fund typically participates in seed rounds and convertible notes, investing in companies that align with its environmental mission. Investment decisions are made collaboratively by the Maryland Technology Enterprise Institute (Mtech) and the Maryland Department of Natural Resources (DNR).
Notable portfolio companies include Dynamhex, Manta Biofuel, N5 Sensors, and PaverGuide, which have collectively raised significant funding to advance their environmental technologies. The fund's key partners leverage their expertise from Mtech and DNR to provide strategic guidance and support. The Chesapeake Bay Seed Capital Fund offers unique value-add services, including access to technical expertise and industry networks, to help portfolio companies scale their impact on environmental sustainability.
Portfolio Snapshot
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