In 2021, venture capitalists invested $2.27 billion in Maryland companies, according to the initial figures from the PitchBook-NVCA Venture Monitor Report. VC investment in 2021 shattered the record set in 2020 of $1.24 billion, and marks the third consecutive year of record-setting investment in Maryland companies.
Given the high concentration of life sciences and digital health companies located in Maryland, it’s no surprise that investors turned their eyes, and their dollars, here last year. Significant local investments are fueling innovation across nearly every field, from cancer research to healthcare analytics. Below are some themes from Maryland’s banner year in venture capital.