UM Ventures News
Global University Venturing - USM Gains Momentum with Wise
Tuesday, August 15, 2017
Read an article about USM gaining momentum via Global University Venturing.
Technical.ly Baltimore: David Wise Named Director of University System of Maryland’s Early-Stage Investment Fund
Friday, August 11, 2017
The University System of Maryland was recently named a leader for its early stage investment fund that is seeking to back early-stage startups.
IonQ Raises $20M Series B Round Led by NEA, GV to Advance Quantum Computing for Commercial Applications
Wednesday, July 26, 2017
IonQ today announced completion of a $20 million series B round led by New Enterprise Associates (NEA) and GV (formerly Google Ventures).
USM Names David W. Wise Director of Maryland Momentum Fund
Wednesday, July 26, 2017
The University System of Maryland (USM) has named business innovator David W. Wise, MALD, as director of the Maryland Momentum Fund (MMF).
Baltimore Business Journal: University of Maryland is Salvaging Tech, Turning it into Fast-Growing Startups
Tuesday, July 25, 2017
The UM Ventures team decided to help take an active role in young companies, to move them toward commercialization.
Baltimore Sun: University of Maryland School of Medicine Startup Acquired
Monday, July 24, 2017
Living Pharma Inc., a cancer treatment startup out of the University of Maryland School of Medicine, has been acquired by Lentigen Technology.
Lentigen Technology Inc., a Miltenyi Biotec Company, Acquires University of Maryland, Baltimore CAR-T Cell Start-Up, Living Pharma, Inc.
Thursday, July 20, 2017
Lentigen Technology Inc., a subsidiary of Miltenyi Biotec GmbH, announced today its acquisition of immunotherapy start-up Living Pharma, Inc.
New Accelerator Seeks to Attract Connected Health and Fitness Startups from Across the Country to Baltimore
Wednesday, July 12, 2017
The 16-week M-1 Ventures program to provide dedicated startup support that facilitates the development of innovative health care solutions.
UMD, UMB Strategic Partnership Announces Expansion of Interdisciplinary Research at Cole Field House
Thursday, July 6, 2017
The University of Maryland, College Park and the University of Maryland, Baltimore are expanding the research and clinical scope at Cole Field House.
University of Maryland Ranks Among Top 100 Worldwide for Patents
Monday, June 26, 2017
The NAI and IPO have ranked the University of Maryland No. 27 in the world and No. 11 among U.S. public institutions for patents awarded in 2016.