Phew. We're here, folks: RealLIST Startups 2020 launch day.

It might not be apparent on the frontend, but we on the Technical.ly editorial team spend weeks parsing through our archives, soliciting nominations and questioning what makes a startup really "real." The result is the list you see here: the 10 most promising young tech companies in Baltimore, as judged by reporter Stephen Babcock based on funds raised, founder backgrounds, hiring plans and other factors that seem to tell us they're here to stay — and grow.

Take a look at who we're most excited about for 2020. Did we miss anyone? Please do email us for future story consideration:baltimore@technical.ly.

— Technical.ly Managing Editor Julie Zeglen (julie@technical.ly)