Salisbury, MD — Salisbury University’s Dave and Patsy Rommel Center for Entrepreneurship recently announced the formation of a new angel investing group designed to provide early-stage companies with capital, mentorship, and industry connections.
The Mainsail Angel Network will support entrepreneurs across multiple sectors throughout the Eastern Shore, offering funding to ventures demonstrating strong growth potential and pioneering approaches to market challenges.
“This program connects promising entrepreneurs with the resources they need to scale,” said Mike Jensen, SU executive director of entrepreneurship. “We aim to create a pipeline between visionary founders and experienced investors who want to shape the next generation of innovative companies on the Eastern Shore.”
The initiative marks the Franklin P. Perdue School of Business’s latest effort to strengthen the regional startup ecosystem and position Salisbury as a destination for entrepreneurial talent.
“Our commitment to future generations of entrepreneurs is far beyond the classroom,” said Dr. Christy Weer, dean of SU’s Perdue School. “We strive to play an active role in the economic drivers of our region through special opportunities like this angel network and our entrepreneurship competitions.”
The angel group will evaluate investment opportunities over the summer, focusing on companies that show potential for both financial returns and regional economic impact. Participating investors will gain access to deal screening, due diligence, and networking.
“A local business that secures investment capital will reinvest much of it in the community by purchasing goods and services to grow their operations, hire more staff, construct new facilities, etc., creating a positive ripple effect throughout our economy,” said Weer.
Qualified accredited investors interested in joining the group are encouraged to contact Jensen at mdjensen@salisbury.edu to learn about membership requirements and investment criteria.
Interested entrepreneurs can apply online.
For more information visit the Mainsail webpage.
Learn more about opportunities to Make Tomorrow Yours at www.salisbury.edu.
