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Acta provides software that puts pre-approved responses, department knowledge, and AI-powered parcel data into Outlook and the browser for local government staff, helping them respond to resident inquiries accurately and consistently.

AI & Machine LearningGovTechSaaS

PPPavani Peri(Founder)in

Allstacks is an AI-agent platform that connects data from software development tools (Jira, GitHub, GitLab, Jenkins) to provide engineering teams and leaders with delivery metrics, risk alerts, and recommendations for planning, managing, and optimizing software creation.

AI & Machine LearningDeveloper ToolsEnterprise SoftwareRaleigh, US

JFJeremy Freeman(Founder)inHTHersh Tapadia(Founder)inDarrell J. Freeman, Jr.(Executive Officer, Director)Scot Sherwood(Director)

BoardADAndrew Drylie(Director)inFRFiras Raouf(Director)in

Co-investorsATAtlassian VenturesCOCompanyon VenturesCRCreativeCoFIFirst Rays Venture PartnersGUGutbrain VenturesHYHyperplane Venture Capital+7 more

Altis Biosystems builds RepliGut®, human intestinal tissue models grown from human intestinal stem cells that provide human-relevant preclinical data for drug absorption, metabolism, toxicity, and disease modeling.

BiotechDeep TechHealthtechMedical DevicesDurham, US

Christopher Sims(Executive Officer)inJimmy Smedley(Executive Officer)inSamuel Franklin(Director)Joseph McMahon(Director)Michael Biron(Executive Officer, Director)

BoardChristopher Perkins(Director)

Co-investorsATAtlanta Technology AngelsCECentral Texas Angel NetworkCHCheckmate Capital Group LLCHAHatteras Venture PartnersJOJohnson Venture PartnersVEVentureSouth

Durham, US

Anil Chawla(Executive Officer, Director)

BoardPaul Harney(Director)David E. Gardner(Director)

Co-investorsLELevel Equity

Armada IQ provides AI strategy consulting and implementation services, including proprietary AI system design, machine learning model deployment, data infrastructure architecture, and enterprise training for organizations seeking to develop and operationalize AI capabilities.

AI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareCharlotte, US

Co-investorsTETechstars

Arpio provides an automated disaster recovery platform purpose-built for AWS and Azure cloud applications.

Cloud ComputingCybersecurityData & InfrastructureEnterprise SoftwareSaaSDurham, US

DNDoug Neumann(Founder)inSTShaw Terwilliger(Founder)in

BoardEEEric Engineer(Director)inWOWill Omberg(Director)in

Co-investorsCOCompanyon VenturesCRCreativeCoDRDraper AssociatesPAPaladin Capital GroupS3S3 VenturesY Y Combinator+3 more

Atlantic Fish develops bioengineering solutions, likely focusing on cellular agriculture or aquaculture applications based on team expertise in cell line development and bioprocess engineering.

BiotechClimate TechFoodTechWashington, Dc, US

DGDoug Grant(CEO)Trevor Ham(Chief Science Officer)inFrederick Douglas Grant(Executive Officer, Director)

Co-investorsALAlwyn CapitalSUSustainable Food Ventures

Automated Insights uses natural language generation to turn sports statistics from the Opta database into readable narratives such as game previews, live match insights, and player bios in multiple languages.

AI & Machine LearningMedia & EntertainmentSports TechDurham, US

Robert Allen(Executive Officer, Director)Adam Smith(Executive Officer)in

BoardScott M. Frederick(Executive Officer, Director)inScot Wingo(Director)Randy Castleman(Director)Jim Dugan(Director)

Co-investorsBOBoxGroupOSOsage Venture PartnersSASamsung Venture Investment Corporation

BatteryXchange operates a network of portable phone-charging kiosks placed in partner business locations, allowing mobile device users to borrow batteries and return them to any nearby kiosk.

Circular EconomyConsumerHardwareIoTCharlotte, US

DADesmond A Wiggan(Executive Officer, Director)inAYAubrey Yeboah(Executive Officer, Director)in

Co-investorsNENex Cubed

BearFiber develops proprietary methods to produce hemp fiber with cotton-like properties for use in apparel and consumer products.

AgTechCircular EconomyConsumerNew MaterialsWellness & Fitness

Boreas makes a patented weight-based cryotank monitoring system that measures the weight of cryostorage tanks over time to detect liquid nitrogen loss and predict tank failures earlier than temperature-based systems.

BiotechHardwareIoT

Capwave provides AI agents that coordinate the fundraising process for founders and investors.

AI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareFintechSaaS

CKCharlotte Ketelaar(Co-founder)inRWReid Williams(Co-founder)in

Co-investorsPRPrimordial VenturesPRPrimordial

Cell Microsystems develops automated instruments for cellular and molecular workflows used in life science research, including oncology, stem cell biology, and regenerative medicine.

BiotechDeep TechHardwareMedical DevicesDurham, US

SMScott McGinnis(President)inNancy Allbritton(Director)Yuli Wang(Director)Matthew Megaro(Director)GPGary Pace(Executive Officer, Director)Christopher Sims(Executive Officer, Director)

Co-investorsTETelegraph Hill Partners

CivicReach helps residents connect with government agencies and nonprofit organizations to access services they depend on.

AI & Machine LearningGovTechSaaS

Co-investorsPRPrimordial VenturesVCVC 414

Digital HealthHealthtechDurham, US

Co-investorsTETechstars

Companah is a women-owned family business offering water cremation services for pets in North Carolina, treating animal aftercare with dignity and personalized attention comparable to their living care.

ConsumerWellness & FitnessNorth Carolina, US

Hal AtkinsShannon Atkins

Corevist provides a B2B eCommerce and self-service customer portal platform built for SAP manufacturers, offering real-time SAP integration for pricing, ordering, and order management.

Advanced ManufacturingE-commerceSaaSRaleigh, US

Sam Bayer(Executive Officer, Director)Kevin Mosley(Director)

Co-investorsJUJurassic CapitalRERecurring Capital Partners

Couplet Care designs the Couplet Care Bassinet, a hospital bassinet developed through human-centered research to let mothers see, reach, and interact with newborns from their hospital beds.

Digital HealthFemTechHealthtechMedical DevicesApex, US

KTKristin Tully(Founder)inTHTy HaglerinSMStacie McEntyre(Chief Executive Officer)inDonald A. Holworth(Director)Jan L. Davis(Director)

Courtroom5 provides a litigation toolkit and guidance system for self-representing litigants (pro se parties) to navigate court procedures, interpret law, and prepare cases without hiring lawyers.

LegalTechDurham, US

SESonja Ebron(Executive Officer, Director)inDSDebra Slone(Executive Officer, Director)in

Co-investorsADAd Astra VenturesTETechstars

Dare Vegan Cheese produces plant-based cheese products sold direct to consumers via e-commerce.

ConsumerDirect to ConsumerFoodTechAsheville, US

Gwendolyn Dare Hageman(Founder)

A beauty service brand offering eyebrow shaping, brow styling, permanent makeup, lash lift, and facial treatments, with pre-treatment consultations to match techniques to each client's facial structure and skin condition.

ConsumerFuture of WorkWellness & FitnessFort Mill, US

Co-investorsTETechstars

Elite HRV provides a team dashboard for remote analysis of heart rate variability, sleep, exercise, and mood data to help coaches, sports teams, athletes, and wellness practitioners monitor client and team member wellbeing and optimize training and recovery.

ConsumerDigital HealthHealthtechSaaSWellness & FitnessAsheville, US

JMJason Moore(Executive Officer, Director)inVince Salvo(Executive Officer)inJFJef Fry(Executive Officer)

BoardAlyssa Moore(Director)PBPeter Blacklow(Director)inMeredith McPherron(Director)

Co-investorsHIHigh Country Impact FundBOBoston Seed CapitalDBDBDK VentureIDIdeaship

ExLattice develops real-time simulation software for metal additive manufacturing that predicts distortions and printing issues within minutes.

Advanced ManufacturingAI & Machine LearningDeep TechDeveloper ToolsDurham, US

Co-investorsTETechstars

Flux Hybrids develops plug-in hybrid powertrain kits for vehicles, available as second-stage manufacturer upfits or aftermarket installations.

Advanced ManufacturingCleantechMobility & TransportationTroutman, US

CBCody Biedermann(Cofounder)inClay Dowdey(Cofounder)inMicah Ulrich(Cofounder)inWilliam Swartz(Director)

Co-investorsTETechstarsWOWolfpack Investor Network

Fokuslabs develops Revibe, a wearable platform built on Samsung hardware that delivers personalized vibration and text reminders to enhance focus and attention.

AI & Machine LearningHealthtechIoT

Co-investorsTHThe Launch Place

An investment app providing personalized wealth journeys and comprehensive wealth management through subscription-based financial planning.

AI & Machine LearningFintechCharlotte, US

Co-investorsBABackstage CapitalTETechstars

GoodRoads provides asset management software for municipalities focused on pavement preservation and capital planning.

AI & Machine LearningConstruction TechGovTechIoTSaaSCharlotte, US

Chris Sunde(Founder)in

Co-investorsC2C2 VenturesTETechstars

Just Her Rideshare operates a pre-scheduled transportation coordination platform connecting women riders with independent women drivers.

B2B MarketplacesMarketplacesMobility & TransportationCharlotte, US

KEKimberly Evans(Founder)in

KelaHealth develops data-driven solutions that apply insights from millions of patient records to personalize and improve medical decision-making.

AI & Machine LearningData & InfrastructureDigital HealthHealthtechMedical DevicesSan Francisco, US

Bora Chang(Executive Officer, Director)

BoardDennis McWilliams(Director)

Co-investorsBLBlue Hour VenturesINIntuitive VenturesNUNueterra CapitalTETechstarsSASante Ventures

Keona Health provides a healthcare contact center platform that guides call center agents and nurses through clinical pathways and handles routine patient requests across phone, SMS/chat, and web to schedule appointments and manage care coordination.

AI & Machine LearningDigital HealthHealthtechChapel Hill, US

OOOAKKAR OAKKAR(Executive Officer, Director)inSDSTEPHEN DEAN(Executive Officer)inJKJimmy Kaanapu(Founder)inJIMMY KAANAPU(Executive Officer)in

BoardBRUCE THOMPSON(Director)

Co-investorsRIRiverside Acceleration CapitalSASaaS CapitalTHThe Riverside Company

Learn.xyz is a corporate learning platform that uses AI to convert documents such as handbooks, policies, and slide decks into gamified, bite-sized micro lessons.

AI & Machine LearningEdTechHR Tech

Co-investorsCOCoinbase VenturesFLFlori VenturesEAEarl Grey Capital

Liine is a marketing data and lead management platform designed for healthcare practices and clinics.

AI & Machine LearningHealthtechMarketing TechSaaSRaleigh, US

BRBradley R. Blaser(Executive Officer, Director)inCWCharles Winn IV(Executive Officer, Director)Eric Blaser(Executive Officer)inCharles Winn(President and Representative)AJAndrew Johnson(Executive Officer)in

BoardArun Mohan(Director)

Co-investorsEAEastside Partners

Lucerna Dynamics provides software that identifies injection errors in nuclear medicine procedures, evaluates their impact, and helps reduce error frequency for healthcare teams.

BiotechDigital HealthHealthtechMedical DevicesCary, US

RONALD LATTANZE(CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER)inJOSH KNOWLAND(VP Product Development, Co-Founder)CHARLES SCARANTINO, M.D.(CHIEF MEDICAL OFFICER)WILLIAM GORGE(SECRETARY AND CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER)inRLRon Lattanze(CEO)in

BoardANNE SMALLING(Director)

Co-investorsELElevate Innovation Partners