Dingman Center Annual Report 2020

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Dingman Center Angels SINCE ITS INCEPTION in 2009-10, the Dingman Center Angels network has invested more than $16 million in over 115 transactions, with some impressive exits to date. This year, members invested in nine new companies and deployed approximately $1 million in capital across various new and follow-on investments. The angel network has become one of our strongest tools to engage our alumni community and connect students to the startup ecosystem.

2019-2020 Investments

Notable Investmenst from 2010-2020 Social Tables In 2018, Social Tables was acquired by event technology company Cvent for over $100 million.

Cybrary In 2019, alumni-owned company Cybrary opened an office in the College Park Discovery District and completed a $15 million series B round.

DivvyCloud In 2020, cloud security company DivvyCloud was acquired by Rapid7 in Boston for $145 million.

“I look forward to our monthly investor meetings. It’s not only about seeing and investing in great companies, it’s about seeing and spending time with great friends. I always learn something new from the other Angels’ questions or insights.” —KATHRYN STEWART, INVESTOR

D uring quarantine, the Dingman Center Angels conducted a virtual investor meeting and later invested in fitness startup FORTË, founded by varsity field hockey alumna Lauren Foundos ’06.

A n investor education session held at the Discovery District's Diamondback Garage.

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