Join the Office of Technology Commercialization to get an important update from two UNC startup investment programs – the Carolina Angel Network (CAN) and Carolina Research Ventures Fund (CRVF). Find out how these programs are helping UNC-affiliated startups get the early-stage funding they need to bring valuable ideas to market.
Randy Myer, Managing Director of CAN, will share how the network has quickly attracted 181 members, invested almost $5 million in 12 company deals and notched one company exit since 2016. You’ll learn about:
–CAN’s growing portfolio of companies
–Membership and investment criteria
–Resources and benefits for CAN members
–The process of matching companies and CAN member investors
Michael Dial, Managing Director of CRVF, will provide an update on the $10 million fund, which has made investments in six companies – including two company exits – that have raised more than $350 million in funding. Get answers to questions like:
–Who should apply to CRVF?
–What types of ventures and industries qualify?
–What’s the application process?
–What size investments are possible?
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