Our Areas of Focus

  • Geographic Focus

    We primarily look for investment opportunities located in the Research Triangle Park region of North Carolina; however, we...

  • Sector Focus

    Our investment focus is relatively broad and is driven by the expertise and preferences of our members. Regardless of the investment...

  • Stage Focus

    We are focused on early-stage investment opportunities - generally Pre-seed, Seed and perhaps Series …

Process

Application

Our team reviews applications as they are received…

Pre-Screen Introductory Call

Should a company meet our initial qualifications, the Fund…

Screening Committee Pitch

Should the screening team decide to move a company…

Member Meeting

Should a company receive approval from the screening…

Due Diligence

After presentations at the monthly meeting, the…

Member Vote

Once Due Diligence is completed, the Due…

Term Sheet

If a company receives a successful Due Diligence…

Closing

If a company receives a successful Due Diligence…

Meet the Team

  • Ashish Sagrolikar

    Board Member

  • Elaine Bolle

    Board Member

  • Jan Davis

    Board Member

  • Mark Friedman

    Board Member

  • Mary Musacchia

    Board Member

  • Merrill Mason

    Board Member