301 Ventures

301 Ventures is a student-run venture fund based in College Park, Maryland, focused on supporting entrepreneurs affiliated with the University of Maryland and the greater Washington, D.C. area. Established in 2015, the fund manages $500,000 and specializes in making pre-seed investments in companies founded by University of Maryland students and alumni. Its primary aim is to accelerate product development and prepare these startups for future funding opportunities.

Dan Stern

Investor

10 past transactions

Ultimate Odds

Seed Round in 2022
Ultimate Odds is a pioneering gaming platform that seamlessly blends sports betting and fantasy sports into a single, engaging experience. It caters to the U.S. market, offering an innovative product designed to educate new bettors while fostering a competitive environment for sports enthusiasts.

Manta Biofuel

Seed Round in 2021
Manta Biofuel develops and markets algae-derived renewable crude oil produced through hydrothermal liquefaction. Founded in 2014 and based in Reisterstown, Maryland, the company converts algal biomass into crude oil intended for use in petroleum and refinery applications to reduce carbon emissions. It has developed a distributed magnetic harvesting system and patent protection focused on cost-effective production, with initial emphasis on the heating oil market and long-term plans to support carbon-neutral fuels for international shipping.

Nayya Health

Seed Round in 2020
Nayya Health is a digital health software company that provides benefits experience software designed to help employees choose and use benefits more effectively. The platform delivers personalized decision support and guidance during open enrollment, new employee onboarding, and qualifying life events, empowering individuals to exercise greater control over their health spending and financial potential. Built on extensive data and machine learning, the solution aims to simplify benefits selection and increase transparency for both employees and employers. The company is based in New York, New York, and was established in 2019.

Egenesis

Series B in 2019
Egenesis Inc. is a biotechnology company focused on gene editing and genome engineering to create human transplantable organs, tissues, and cells. Established in 2015 and headquartered in Cambridge, Massachusetts, with an additional office in New York City, Egenesis aims to address the global organ shortage by developing solid organs and therapeutic cell transplantation solutions for various diseases. The company utilizes a gene editing platform that incorporates techniques such as single-cell cloning and somatic cell nuclear transfer, which are essential for creating human-compatible organ tissues and cells. Egenesis is particularly engaged in advancing programs related to kidney and islet cell transplantation, striving to provide alternative treatment options for patients with life-threatening conditions.

Retrium

Seed Round in 2019
Retrium, Inc. is a software company based in Silver Spring, Maryland, that specializes in developing solutions for agile retrospectives. Founded in 2016, Retrium provides a platform that enhances team collaboration during retrospectives by offering a range of prebuilt facilitation techniques, such as 4Ls, Mad Sad Glad, Start Stop Continue, and Lean Coffee. The platform is designed to operate alongside video or audio conferencing tools, facilitating distributed scrum retrospectives and enabling organizations to create actionable plans that promote continuous improvement. By allowing teams to inspect their workflows and adapt based on insights gained, Retrium aims to help organizations deliver value to their customers more effectively.

ARMR Systems

Seed Round in 2018
ARMR Systems LLC is a company based in Baltimore, Maryland, that specializes in the development of advanced wearable hemorrhage control systems aimed at enhancing the survivability of traumatic injuries on the battlefield. Founded in 2014, ARMR Systems creates innovative medical devices that offer reliable and flexible solutions for hemorrhage control when immediate medical assistance is unavailable. Their products, featuring an ergonomically designed harness combined with a tourniquet-style device, provide rapid compression to damaged arteries, thereby minimizing blood loss in critical areas. Focused on supporting warfighters and field-based personnel, ARMR Systems delivers lifesaving trauma care capabilities that meet the unique demands of the battlefield environment. The company is dedicated to collaboration across various institutions, leveraging a multi-disciplinary team to draw upon diverse perspectives in their problem-solving approach.

XCube

Seed Round in 2017
XCube R&D provides software infrastructure that automates testing and training process for machine learning algorithms. The company specializes in providing automation for OEMs and auto suppliers developing advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS) and autonomous vehicle programs. It offers StreamX Platform, a web-based interface to capture and store multi-sensor data, tag or annotate data based on the content important to the application, search data during the tagging and mining phase, launch an application, and save and automate a process. The company offers solutions in the areas of test and validation, training classifiers, real-time analysis, and automated regression testing. XCube R&D was founded in 2006 and is based in Nashua, New Hampshire.

Grownetics

Seed Round in 2017
Grownetics, Inc. is a company based in Boulder, Colorado, that specializes in developing integrated software and hardware tools for optimized cultivation. Founded in 2015, Grownetics focuses on enhancing the capabilities of growers, farmers, and botanists by providing solutions for cultivating food products and medicines. The company’s offerings include advanced farm management systems, environment mapping, and automation tools, which leverage sensors and artificial intelligence to facilitate indoor farming. Their platform enables users to perform three-dimensional microclimate mapping, remote management, individual plant tracking, and task management, thereby simplifying the growing process and improving yields. By combining software, hardware, and machine learning, Grownetics delivers a comprehensive solution aimed at minimizing risks and maximizing efficiency in controlled environment agriculture.

Zest Tea

Seed Round in 2017
Zest Tea designs and produces caffeinated tea products aimed at boosting energy and mental clarity. Founded in 2014 and based in Baltimore, Maryland, the company emphasizes science-backed ingredients to deliver energizing beverages with low to no sugar and natural ingredients.

North American Wave Engine Corporation

Seed Round in 2016
North American Wave Engine Corporation, founded in 2015 and headquartered in College Park, Maryland, specializes in the design and development of innovative wave engines for jet propulsion applications. The company focuses on leveraging recent scientific advancements to create technology that achieves exceptional Thrust-to-Weight and Thrust-Specific Fuel Consumption ratios, all while eliminating the need for moving parts. This approach positions North American Wave Engine at the forefront of propulsion technology, aiming to enhance efficiency and performance in the aerospace sector.
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