Brown Advisory, an independent investment management and strategic advisory firm with approximately $172 billion in client assets under management, empowers entrepreneurs, growth-stage companies, and venture investors across the Southeast and beyond to achieve sustainable success through tailored investment strategies and forward-thinking guidance. Founded in 1993 and headquartered in Baltimore with offices in key Southeastern hubs like the Carolinas, Virginia, and Washington, D.C., the firm specializes in assisting senior leaders at high-potential ventures, private equity professionals, and venture capital funds with liquidity planning, portfolio management, and strategic advisory services that span tax optimization, wealth transfer, and philanthropic integration.
Their dedicated venture capital arm, including funds like Brown Advisory Venture Capital Partners and the integration of NextGen Venture Partners, focuses on early-stage and growth investments in innovative sectors such as technology, healthcare, and deep tech—aligning perfectly with the Southeast's burgeoning research-driven ecosystem. By leveraging a disciplined, bottom-up research approach, Brown Advisory builds concentrated portfolios of high-quality businesses with competitive advantages, helping startups navigate from ideation to scaling and exits while delivering first-class performance and client service.
As a sponsor of the Southeast Venture Showcase, Brown Advisory is committed to fostering the region's innovation economy by connecting visionary founders with essential capital and expertise. Engage with their team to explore how they can support your venture's trajectory and drive long-term value.
