Columbia

Maryland-based company created algorithm to connect people through the media they consume

COLUMBIA, Md., (July 16, 2026) — TEDCO, Maryland’s economic engine for technology companies, announced providing Concept Capital support to FlixMate™.

“FlixMate™ is a community-powered entertainment discovery app built to help people find what to watch next and connect around the stories they love,” said Donnisha Davis, CEO. “TEDCO’s support helps us continue building a platform that brings audiences, creators, and culture closer together.”

Located in Upper Marlboro, Md., FlixMate™ helps people discover, save, share and track the shows and movies they want to watch. The company is building a social layer around streaming that connects audiences, creators and culture.

“The Concept Capital initiative was created to bridge the early-stage funding gap that many underrepresented entrepreneurs face,” said Justin Ferguson, innovation manager, Venture Development. “We are excited to see the interest and impact our Concept Capital program has on the Maryland ecosystem. We hope that, through this program, small businesses like FlixMate™ can continue to grow.”

TEDCO’s Concept Capital program was created to provide critical early-stage funding for tech companies in need of assistance to further launch and grow their business, allowing Maryland to become a hub for entrepreneurial success. For more information about the Concept Capital program, please visit tedcomd.com/funding/concept-capital.

“Opportunities for early-stage entrepreneurs can be found across regions and industries in Maryland,” said TEDCO CEO, Troy LeMaile-Stovall. “It is a state dedicated to supporting economic growth, and I highly recommend any entrepreneurs, innovators, researchers or business owners to take a closer look at all the state has to offer.”

About TEDCO

TEDCO, the Maryland Technology Development Corporation, enhances economic empowerment growth through the fostering of an inclusive entrepreneurial innovation ecosystem. TEDCO identifies, invests in, and helps grow technology and life science-based companies in Maryland. Learn more at www.tedcomd.com.

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Direna Cousins, Vice President, TEDCO, dcousins@tedcomd.com 
Rachael Kalinyak, Associate Director, Marketing & Communications, TEDCO, rkalinyak@tedcomd.com