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UpSurge is the engine for Baltimore tech. We’re working relentlessly on behalf of local founders: mobilizing our institutions, connecting them with investors and customers, building community and connectivity, tapping local experts as mentors and advisors.
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Introducing UpRise
UpRise gives startup leaders direct access to investors, experienced founders and ecosystem partners.
We’ve got momentum
Our wins
in Baltimore
416
startups in Baltimore (June 2023)
243
%
growth in venture-funded startups over the past decade
$
3
B
total raised by Baltimore startups in 2022 – for the second straight year
22
%
growth (CAGR) in startups who've raised $5M+
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