Our Partners
The BioMaryland Center is a division of the Maryland Department of Business and Economic Development and the chief advocate for the State’s life sciences sector domestically and abroad. The Center connects companies and academic and federal researchers with each other and with potential investors, partners, and customers. It also provides feedback on business plans, access to market research, information regarding funding and other resources, and other support to the industry. The BioMaryland Center awarded a grant to fund initial development of Harpoon Medical’s technology within the University of Maryland School of Medicine and has continued to support the company with additional funding, mentorship and advice.
TEDCO strives to be Maryland’s lead source for entrepreneurial business
assistance and seed funding for the development of startup companies in
Maryland’s innovation economy. The organization provides a framework of
knowledge, funding and networking to support an innovation eco-system that
nurtures researchers, entrepreneurs, start-ups and early stage companies
engaged in bringing innovative ideas to market. TEDCO has provided grant
and award funding to Harpoon Medical, Inc.
UM Ventures is a joint initiative of the University of Maryland, Baltimore (UMB) and University of Maryland, College Park (UMCP) to commercialize technologies and expand industry collaboration. The UM Ventures office at UMB has provided guidance and mentorship to Harpoon Medical since the company was formed and has now made an equity investment in the company’s Series A Financing.
Epidarex is a venture fund that invests in early-stage, high growth life science
and health technology companies in under-ventured markets within the UK
and US. The fund’s international management team has a track record of successfully partnering with scientists and entrepreneurs to develop highly
innovative products for the global healthcare market. Epidarex was the lead investor in Harpoon Medical, Inc.’s Series A Financing.
The Maryland Venture Fund (MVF) is the equity investment arm of the Maryland Department of Business and Economic Development, a regionally recognized leader in seed and early stage investing, and a national model for state-supported investment programs. With nearly two decades of experience and more than $100 million under management, MVF invests in highly innovative technology companies across the full range of industry sectors including software, communications, cybersecurity, healthcare IT, medical devices, and diagnostics. MVF invested in Harpoon Medical’s Series A financing round
The Abell Foundation is dedicated to enhancing the quality of life in
Maryland, with a particular focus on Baltimore. The Foundation is committed to being an agent of change by: (1) supporting innovative efforts to solve systemic social, economic and environmental problems; (2) providing
research to better inform civic conversation about relevant issues; and (3) investing in new technologies that have the potential to benefit society. Abell has supported Harpoon Medical, Inc. with an equity investment in the
company’s Series A Financing through their direct investment program.