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Blueprint Intelligence / Specialized Pathways / Maryland SSBCI venture capital, how TEDCO separates company and fund capital
Specialized Pathways
Maryland routes SSBCI capital through TEDCO's venture, seed, social-impact, and limited-partnership programs, with different evidence required for each.
Maryland's SSBCI venture capital system is administered through several TEDCO programs rather than one generic application. The state's structure includes direct startup investments, seed funding, social-impact funds, and a limited-partnership route for venture funds. SSBCI capital is investment capital, not grant funding.
TEDCO identifies four SSBCI-supported programs. Three focus primarily on venture capital and startup funding. The Social Impact Funds focus on economically underserved founders and communities.
The program is designed for technology and life sciences businesses connected to Maryland.
TEDCO's Venture Funds make direct investments in early-stage companies, generally between $500,000 and $1.5 million. The Venture Capital Limited Partnership Equity program supports selected venture fund managers.
A manager should not present a company financing request as an LP application, or describe a TEDCO company investment as a fund commitment.
TEDCO's SSBCI programs are investment programs. The state explicitly says the SSBCI allocation does not provide grants.
Source check recorded: August 2, 2026.
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