Firms are listed in alphabetic order.
Academy Funds
Address: 11540 N. Community House Road, Suite 150, Charlotte, NC 28277
Phone: (704) 540-9379
Website: www.academyfunds.com
Focus: Seed and early-stage investments in university technology spinoffs
Why on list: Actively works to commercialize university research and boldly building multi-state fund
Aurora Funds
Address: 2525 Meridian Parkway, Suite 220, Durham, NC 27713
Phone: (919) 484-0400
Website: www.auorarfunds.com
Focus: Early-stage investments in information technology and life sciences
Why on list: One of the first funds based in Triangle, it has become one of the largest and most active investors
Cordova Ventures
Address: 2500 Northwinds Parkway, Suite 475, Alpharetta, GA 30004
Phone: (678) 942-0300
Website: www.cordovaventures.com
Focus: Early-stage investments in information technology and life sciences
Why on list: A diversified venture firm, with some non-technology funds, it takes an active interest in Triangle technology companies.
Eno River Capital
Address: 905 W. Main St., Box 44, Suite 25-B, Durham, NC 27701
Phone: (919) 680-4511
Website: www,enorivercapital.com
Focus: Early-stage investments in life sciences and information technology
Why on list: Handles N.C. Biotechnology Center’s fund and is extremely active in entrepreneurial causes.
Gray Ventures
Address: 3330 Cumberland Blvd, Suite 625, Atlanta, GA 30339
Phone: (678) 589-7610
Website: www.grayventures.com
Focus: Seed and early-stage investments in information technology and life sciences
Why on list: Despite its Atlanta address, it’s one of the most active angel firms in the Triangle.
Intersouth Partners
Address: 3211 Shannon Road, Suite 610, Durham, NC 27707
Phone: 493-6640
Website: www.intersouth.com
Focus: Early-stage investments in information technology and life sciences
Why on list: The big dog of North Carolina venture firms, it is looked to for leadership by the state’s technology community.
Kitty Hawk Capital
Address: 2700 Coltsgate Road, Suite 202, Charlotte, NC 28211
Phone: (704) 362-3909
Website: www,kittyhawkcapital.com
Focus: Early-stage investments in information technology and life sciences
Why on list: The oldest venture firm in North Carolina, it knows how to handle the industry’s up-and-down cycles.
Noro-Moseley Partners
Address: 4200 Northside Parkway, Building 9, Atlanta, GA 30327
Phone: (404) 233-1966
Website: www.noro-mose;ey.com
Focus: Early-stage investments in information technology and life sciences
Why on list: The largest venture firm in the Southeast, it has tilled the North Carolina landscape extensively for several years.
A.M. Pappas & Associates
Address: P.O. Box 110287, Research Triangle Park, NC 27709
Phone: (919) 998-3300
Website: www.ampappas.com
Focus: Early-stage investments in life sciences
Why on list: Knows its niche well and can exploit Art Pappas’ global connections on behalf of its portfolio companies.
Southeast Interactive Technology Funds
Address: 630 Davis Drive, Suite 220, Morrisville, NC 27560
Phone: (919) 558-8324
Website: www.se-interactive.com
Focus: Later-stage investments in information technology
Why on list: Rising from the ashes of the dot-com bust, the firm is remaking itself while retaining its IT focus.
Tri-State Investment Group
Address: 405 Tramore Drive, Chapel Hill, NC 27516
Phone: None
Website: www.tignc.com
Focus: Seed and early-stage investments in information technology and life sciences
Why on list: The most established angel network in North Carolina, it often provides the critical initial money for area startups.
Wakefield Group
Address: 1110 E. Morehead St., Charlotte, NC 28204
Phone: (704) 372-0355
Website: www.wakefieldgroup.com
Focus: Early-stage investments in information technology and life sciences
Why on list: Combines the deep pockets of the Spangler family with the experience of investment bankers and entrepreneurs.
