Editor’s note: Before 500 Startups founder and well-known venture capitalist Dave McClure spoke to a group of entrepreneurs Tuesday night in Durham ExitEvent Laura Baverman offered up recommendations for investment. ExitEvent is a news partner of WRALTechWire, which also published a story by Baverman about McClure’s colorful remarks.

DURHAM – Hi Dave,

Welcome to the Triangle! We’re not entirely sure what you’re doing here this week, but at least 100 of us are pretty pumped to get to hear you speak tonight. We know you think differently about venture capital than all the rest. Make hundreds of small bets in hopes of a few big wins. We’re curious how that’s working out for you.

We’re with you that Silicon Valley isn’t all that unique—that startups are everywhere and the market is global. And that’s why we’re hoping you’ll take a close look at some of our own while you’re in town.

We know you’re liking restaurant tech, fin tech, 3D printing and that you support mom entrepreneurs. We’ve got all that. We’ve also got some businesses you might be surprised by.

So, here they are—10 worthy startups to meet in the Triangle.

Read Baverman’s full story at ExitEvent to discover what 10 firms she recommended.