WRAL Tech Wire

Striking Gold Again: StrikeIron Closes on Additional $2 Million in Financing

Provider of web services network and marketplace intends to beef up staff, sales and marketing with new funds. NC IDEA joins Aurora Funds as investor.

PTEN Presents EntreConnect: North Carolina Connects!

Existing Investors Chip in for $7 Million in New Funding for Chip Firm Ziptronix

Intersouth, RTI, NC IDEA contribute to C round for 3D chip manufacturer. Ziptronix, an RTI spin-off, has now raised $30 million in venture funding.

Network Consortium Picks MCNC To Provide Support Services

National LambdaRail, which is deploying a national fiber backbone, is focused on next-generation development of networking and application technology. NCSU, MCNC are both actively involved in project.

Network Consortium Picks MCNC To Provide Support Services

National LambdaRail, which is deploying a national fiber backbone, is focused on next-generation development of networking and application technology. NCSU, MCNC are both actively involved in project.

HyperBranch Wins Another Award, Sharing CED Technology Honors With Nextreme

Motricity, Closure, ChannelAdvisor, Centic and Liquidia are among firms receiving recognition at CED's annual salute to state's top entrepreneurs. Top individual honor goes to SpectraSite's Clark.

More Validation: Affinergy Wins $214,000 Grant To Improve Implant Bio Materials

Startup, which has raised $2 million in venture capital, says federal funds to be used to drive produce research and development. Duke spinout sees federal grant as more validation for its emerging technology.

Gentris Grabs CED Show Headlines With $5 Million in New Venture Capital Round

<b>Venture 2005:</b> FDA announcement and new Series D funding has Gentris on a roll. <b>Plus:</b> Mi-Co showcases live customer testimonials <b>And:</b> Bobcats owner calls for investors to offer more than cash.

Gentris Grabs CED Show Headlines With $5 Million in New Venture Capital Round

<b>Venture 2005:</b> FDA announcement and new Series D funding has Gentris on a roll. <b>Plus:</b> Mi-Co showcases live customer testimonials <b>And:</b> Bobcats owner calls for investors to offer more than cash.

Rizzo's New Idea Means a Name Change for MCNC Ventures

<b>Venture 2005:</b> NC IDEA is the new title. It's shorthand for North Carolina Innovative Development for Economic Advancement. <b>Plus:</b> Watch out for WiMAX. <b>And:</b> Investors taking new look at Triangle.

Rizzo's New Idea Means a Name Change for MCNC Ventures

<b>Venture 2005:</b> NC IDEA is the new title. It's shorthand for North Carolina Innovative Development for Economic Advancement. <b>Plus:</b> Watch out for WiMAX. <b>And:</b> Investors taking new look at Triangle.