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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.

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We’ve got momentum

Our wins
in Baltimore

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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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