COLUMBIA, Md. (Apr. 9, 2013) – The Maryland Technology Development Corporation (TEDCO) has hired Christopher College to serve as managing partner for the recently established TEDCO Capital Partners. This new extension of TEDCO will be responsible for managing the organization’s family of venture capital funds, which were announced in January. These affinity funds include the Chesapeake Regional Innovation Fund, Orange Knocks Cyber Fund, Propel Baltimore Fund and Veteran’s Opportunity Fund.
College brings more than 20 years’ experience working in private finance. Most recently, College served as head of the private finance group at Stifel Nicolaus Weisel. Previous experience includes Citibank N.A., Robert W. Baird & Co. Inc. and Legg Mason Wood Walker. College has successfullyraised more than $1.6 billion in 48 transactions for companies in the telecom, technology, life sciences, biotech and various other business industries. As managing partner for TEDCO Capital Partners, College will be responsible for strategic oversight and operational leadership of this family of equity funds. College holds a bachelor’s degree in economics from Northwestern University and a Master of Business Administration degree from Emory University.