Brown Advisory
VC Fund
Austin, United States
Brown Advisory is an independent investment firm that commits to deliver a combination of first-class performances, strategic advices, and the highest level of client service. The customers of the company are private clients, institutions, OCIOs, and intermediaries. The firm manages separate client-focused portfolios. It also manages equity, fixedincome, and balanced mutual funds. The firm invests in public equity, fixed income, and alternative investment markets across the globe.Brown Advisory is located in the United States and the company was founded in 1993.
- Total investments:
- 13
- Last investment:
- Lead investor:
- 23%
Last updated:
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Industries Brown Advisory invests in
Stages Brown Advisory invests in
Countries Brown Advisory invests in
Contacts
| Name | Phone | Socials | |
|---|---|---|---|
Investment Focus
Industry
- Medical 4 (31%)
- Health Care 4 (31%)
- Biotechnology 2 (15%)
- Fitness 1 (8%)
- Robotics 1 (8%)
Stage
- Seed 3 (23%)
- Pre-Seed 2 (15%)
- Series A 2 (15%)
- Series B 1 (8%)
- Funding Round 1 (8%)
Team
| Name | Title | Investments | Links | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Michael D. Hankin
founder/President and CEO
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founder/President and CEO | Total investments: 1 | Find email | |
Nick Kirrage
Partner and Portfolio manager
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Partner and Portfolio manager | Total investments: 1 | Find email | |
Brett Gibson
Head of Washington Office
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Head of Washington Office | Total investments: 0 | Find email | |
Ed Mathias
Director
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Director | Total investments: 3 | Find email | |
Logie Fitzwilliams
Co-CEO and Partner
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Co-CEO and Partner | Total investments: 1 | Find email |
Investments
| Company | Description | Round | Links |
|---|---|---|---|
Rock Creek
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Rock Creek is a leading, highly respected global investment and advisory firm that provides our investors with solutions | Private Equity / May 01, 2026 | |
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Rock Creek
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Rock Creek is a leading, highly respected global investment and advisory firm that provides our investors with solutions | Private Equity / May 01, 2026 | |
Imperative Care
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Imperative Care focuses on developing a portfolio of innovative solutions to address the vast and urgent unmet needs in stroke care. It focuses on medical technology designed to expedite and improve the effectiveness of treatment, giving patients a chance for optimal recovery. | $100M / Convertible Note / Mar 17, 2026 | |
Phantom Neuro
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Phantom Neuro develops innovative muscle-machine interfaces that enhance robotic limb rehabilitation. The company focuses on creating solutions that improve mobility for users by integrating neurotechnology with robotic systems. Through its minimally invasive approach, Phantom Neuro aims to facilitate precise control of robotic limbs, allowing formore natural movement and better user experiences. The company is committed to advancing the field of neurotechnology, providing valuable tools for rehabilitation and improving the quality of life for individuals with mobility challenges. Phantom Neuro also explores various applications of its technologies, contributing to the broader field of assistive robotics. | $19M / Series A / Apr 15, 2025 | |
Insurance Copilot
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Insurance Copilot provides AI tools to assist with healthcare and insurance decisions. The platform connects to Healthcare.gov and other data sources to help users find and compare health insurance plans. It includes agents that summarize documents, generate content, and provide insights based on business data. The system supports real-time planrecommendations, including coverage details, provider networks, and prescription formularies. It includes AI sales support to address objections, answer questions, and guide customers through plan selection. The platform integrates with existing workflows and offers dashboards, research tools, and automated support for healthcare providers, insurance brokers, and consumers. | $500K / Pre-Seed / Mar 05, 2024 | |
Thrive Earlier Detection
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Thrive is a healthcare company focused on saving lives by making earlier detection of cancer a routine part of medical care. It develops CancerSEEK, a liquid biopsy test that is designed to detect many cancers at earlier stages of the disease. CancerSEEK will serve as the core of Thrive’s integrated cancer information offering.The company waslaunched in 2019 by Third Rock Ventures, with funding from additional investors Section 32, Casdin Capital, Biomatics Capital, BlueCross BlueShield Venture Partners, The Invus Group, Camden Partners Nexus, Cowin Venture, Exact Sciences, and Gamma3. | $257M / Series B / Jul 29, 2020 | |
BurnAlong
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BurnAlong is a personalized wellbeing class and social motivation to help people get the health and wellness they need. BurnAlong delivers personalized corporate wellness classes and social motivation to help employees achieve their health and wellness goals; and companies in turn create great cultures that retain and attract talent. It wasfounded in 2016 and is headquartered in Baltimore, Maryland. | $4M / May 06, 2020 | |
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BurnAlong
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BurnAlong is a personalized wellbeing class and social motivation to help people get the health and wellness they need. BurnAlong delivers personalized corporate wellness classes and social motivation to help employees achieve their health and wellness goals; and companies in turn create great cultures that retain and attract talent. It wasfounded in 2016 and is headquartered in Baltimore, Maryland. | $4M / Series A / May 06, 2020 | |
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BurnAlong
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BurnAlong is a personalized wellbeing class and social motivation to help people get the health and wellness they need. BurnAlong delivers personalized corporate wellness classes and social motivation to help employees achieve their health and wellness goals; and companies in turn create great cultures that retain and attract talent. It wasfounded in 2016 and is headquartered in Baltimore, Maryland. | $1.5M / Seed / Mar 21, 2019 | |
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BurnAlong
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BurnAlong is a personalized wellbeing class and social motivation to help people get the health and wellness they need. BurnAlong delivers personalized corporate wellness classes and social motivation to help employees achieve their health and wellness goals; and companies in turn create great cultures that retain and attract talent. It wasfounded in 2016 and is headquartered in Baltimore, Maryland. | $1.3M / Seed / Nov 20, 2018 | |
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Co-Investors
Abell Foundation
3 deals together
Bain Capital Life Sciences
2 deals together
Baltimore Angels
2 deals together
CR2 Capital Ventures
2 deals together
E1 Ventures
2 deals together
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FAQ
What does Brown Advisory invest in?
Brown Advisory invests primarily in Medical, Health Care and Biotechnology startups, most often at Seed and Pre-Seed stage. Most of the 13 investments tracked by Shizune back companies in United States. The Investment Focus section breaks down every industry, stage and country in the portfolio.
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Who are the partners at Brown Advisory?
The team at Brown Advisory includes Michael D. Hankin (founder/President and CEO), Nick Kirrage (Partner and Portfolio manager) and Brett Gibson (Head of Washington Office). The Team section lists each member with their title, investment count and links.
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