High Country Impact Fund
Angel networkBoone · Pre-Seed–Seed
Investment thesis
The High Country Impact Fund is an angel investment group focused on early-stage and growing companies in and around Western North Carolina. Its members take an active, high-touch role with founders, providing not only early capital but also experienced mentorship to help build successful companies. The fund positions itself as more involved than larger venture capital groups, emphasizing direct support and leadership for high-aspiration startups. It has invested in local companies since 2017 and continues to actively seek new startups to back.
Source: firm website, verified Aug 3, 2026.
What they invest in
from 5 of 17 portfolio companiesAgTech ×2Biotech ×2SaaS ×2Climate Tech ×1Data & Infrastructure ×1Developer Tools ×1Digital Health ×1Enterprise Software ×1
HQs:United States×4
Investments · 17 tracked
founders shown can be your intro pathAgriTX develops AGRITX-F65, a proprietary blend of pre/probiotics, vitamins, amino acids, and minerals applied to the eggshell microbiome of fertilized avian eggs to improve hatch rates, chick quality, and livability.
AgTechBiotechFoodTechStatesville, US
Gina P. Sloan(Executive Officer, Director)Frank Noca(Executive Officer)Kevin L. Parrish(Executive Officer, Director)
Crafts farm-to-teacup teas through partnerships with regional farmers.
Podcasting creation platform for small and mid-sized businesses to produce professional-quality content.
Designs and handcrafts wooden and metal furniture legs, frames, and components with sustainably sourced, American-made materials.
Cycle is a test automation platform that uses behavior-driven strategies to run end-to-end testing for supply chain and warehouse management systems, helping teams move away from major go-live events toward frequent, incremental system updates.
Developer ToolsEnterprise SoftwareLogistics & Supply ChainSaaSFleetwood, US
Joshua Owen(Executive Officer, Director, Promoter)
BoardTimothy McLoughlin(Director)Jeffrey Williams(Director)Evan Edwards(Director)Kevin Mosley(Director)
Heart rate variability monitoring app and hardware for health and longevity tracking.
Full-service Corporate Social Responsibility and Corporate Philanthropy agency.
HiveTracks builds mobile and data tools that turn beekeepers' field observations into structured environmental and pollinator-health data.
AgTechClimate TechData & InfrastructureCreston, US
George Edward Moody(Executive Officer, Director)James Thomas Wilkes(Executive Officer, Director)Jeff Paul Greer(Executive Officer, Director)Laura Leigh Dye(Executive Officer, Director)Max Allan Siegfried Runzel(Executive Officer, Director)
Creates biomaterial activewear by infusing pain-relieving active ingredients directly into fabric.
Digital health platform that enables health systems and payers to deploy programs and access innovative healthcare solutions.
Uses fibers from fast-growing plants to manufacture durable building materials for homebuilders.
BiotechBoone, US
C. Eric Hunter(Chief Executive Officer)May Shen(Chief Financial Officer)John Hand(Director)Jocelyn Hunter(Treasurer and Corporate Secretary)Walter E. Robb(Director)
BoardJ. Knox Singleton(Director)
AI-powered marketing platform that converts customer moments into local advertising for franchises and multi-location brands.
Digital training platform helping nonprofit organizations recruit and train volunteers.
Cut-flower wholesaler partnering with local farms to provide locally-grown flowers to floral creatives.
Beverage technology company delivering personalized performance hydration through a smart fountain and mobile app.
Frequently asked questions
- What stage does High Country Impact Fund invest at?
- High Country Impact Fund invests at the Pre-Seed, Seed stages.
- What sectors does High Country Impact Fund focus on?
- High Country Impact Fund focuses on Sector Agnostic.
- Where is High Country Impact Fund located?
- High Country Impact Fund is headquartered in Boone, US.
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