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University of Maryland
University of Maryland is a university based in College Park, Maryland, founded in 1856 as Maryland State College. It offers undergraduate and graduate...
University of Maryland
University of Maryland is a university based in College Park, Maryland, founded in 1856 as Maryland State College. It offers undergraduate and graduate programs, supports research and innovation, and has an arts community. The university has made 3 investments, including a July 22, 2025, investment in Liatris as part of its Grant - IV, and has 19 portfolio exits, with Diffraqtion being its latest exit on January 1, 2024.
General information
Firm type
Endowment
Year founded
1856
Location
Region
North America
Country
United States
City
College Park
Corporate office
College Park, MD, United States
Additional offices
Baltimore, MD · Naples, FL
Principals
Sam Gallo
Chief Investment Officer
Sector focus
Frequently asked questions
Who runs investment decisions at the University of Maryland endowment?
Sam Gallo is the Chief Investment Officer, responsible for managing the endowment's multi-asset portfolio (per Pensions & Investments, 2024). The investment office works under the governance framework of the University System of Maryland Foundation Board, which approved a restructuring of its investment oversight committee in early 2025.
Does the endowment make direct investments or commit through fund managers?
The endowment primarily invests through external fund managers rather than making direct company investments. In private equity and venture capital, this means committing to funds managed by firms such as Blackstone, Carlyle, and Sequoia Capital, with some potential for co-investment alongside existing managers.
Where is the investment office located?
The primary investment operations are based at the university's main campus in College Park, Maryland, with additional administrative and foundation-related functions in Baltimore and Naples, Florida.
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