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Startup Shell

Startup Shell

College Park, Marylandstartupshell.org

Overview

Startup Shell is a student-run, non-profit startup incubator and co-working space at the University of Maryland. It was founded in 2012 to foster an entrepreneurial community by providing student ventures with space, a network, and resources. It supports startups through membership programs and access to over $100,000 in digital and physical resources, such as cloud credits and software.

Portfolio Companies

5

Investments

Startup Shell investments
CompanyDateStageLead
Sociable AIAug 2024Pre SeedCo-investor
MindgraspJul 2021AcceleratorCo-investor
Heal.meAug 2019AcceleratorCo-investor
Learn Prompting-AcceleratorCo-investor
FragileJan 2023Series ACo-investor

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Investment Activity

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FAQ

Where is Startup Shell based?

Startup Shell is headquartered in College Park, Maryland, United States.

When was Startup Shell founded?

Founding year information for Startup Shell is not publicly available.

How many portfolio companies does Startup Shell have?

Startup Shell has 5 portfolio companies in Caplight's dataset.

What are some companies in Startup Shell's portfolio?

Portfolio companies visible on Caplight include Sociable AI, Mindgrasp, Heal.me, Learn Prompting, Fragile.

What was Startup Shell's most recent investment shown here?

Startup Shell's most recent investment in this portfolio sample was in Sociable AI in 2024.

What sectors does Startup Shell focus on?

Startup Shell focuses on AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, FinTech, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Enterprise Software, Enterprise Software, Healthcare & Life Sciences, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Enterprise Software, Enterprise Software, Enterprise Software.

What company stages does Startup Shell focus on?

Startup Shell typically invests at the Early stage.

Firmographic Details

HeadquartersCollege Park, Maryland
Year FoundedN/A

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