GivHero
Seed Round in 2022
GivHero develops a social wellness platform that engages employees in health activities by linking them to causes they care about. Employers can sponsor employee health goals, with achievements supporting chosen causes, thereby boosting employee productivity and reducing long-term insurance costs.
Danae Prosthetics
Seed Round in 2021
We are a design house for humanity, providing consumers with the ability to
take full control over what their products look like. Often traditional prosthetic
products are designed with only function in mind—forgetting the unique person
they serve. DANAE exists to enable individuals to be their own designers and
completely tailor devices to their aesthetic style and preference. Our application
in development engineers superior quality 3d printed parts for lower limb
amputees allowing them to celebrate their individual personality with fully
customized prosthetic legs.
The Cube Cowork
Seed Round in 2017
The Cube Cowork LLC, established in 2016 and located in Baltimore, Maryland, offers a unique coworking space tailored for entrepreneurs, particularly those with families. The facility includes private office rentals and a communal workspace equipped with meeting rooms and free high-speed Wi-Fi, addressing the essential needs of modern professionals. A distinctive feature is its dedicated play area for children, furnished with eco-friendly toys and supervised by CPR-certified staff, allowing parents to work while ensuring their children are cared for. The Cube Cowork aims to create an environment where balancing family life and entrepreneurial pursuits is both feasible and supported, promoting the idea that parents can successfully pursue their careers and personal aspirations.
Gridlion
Seed Round in 2017
Founded in 2016, Gridlion specializes in energy management solutions for commercial buildings, healthcare facilities, and indoor agriculture. The company offers smart building services, operational resilience planning, and strategic energy planning, helping clients save an average of 30% on energy costs.
Hungry Harvest
Seed Round in 2014
Hungry Harvest LLC is a food and beverage company based in Baltimore, Maryland, founded in 2014. The company specializes in sourcing and delivering surplus and organic produce, including a variety of fruits and leafy green vegetables, to customers in Baltimore, the District of Columbia, Philadelphia, and surrounding areas. Through its online platform, Hungry Harvest offers customizable boxes that can be delivered weekly or bi-weekly, allowing customers to receive fresh farm produce directly at their doorstep. The company focuses on creating a waste-free food system by recovering excess produce from farms, ensuring that farmers are compensated for their surplus while providing consumers with affordable, high-quality food options.
Self Spark
Seed Round in 2014
Self Spark is a social enterprise established in 2012 and located in Columbia, Maryland. The company focuses on empowering individuals to make measurable changes in their lives through science-based methods. It collaborates with behavior change scientists, hackers, and innovators to develop and distribute validated innovations and life-enhancing techniques. Self Spark promotes open science by sharing research findings and raw data publicly. The company organizes a variety of programs, including two-day, one-day, half-day, lunchtime, and keynote events, which provide participants with hands-on assistance and information on effective life hacks and tools. Through these initiatives, Self Spark aims to facilitate lasting improvements in personal well-being.