Durham B2B software/tech-enabled services. $250K–$2M seed. Southeast/Mid-Atlantic. Annual Founders First event (700+ attendees). Notable: Zift Solutions, Spiffy.

NC most active VC fund (CB Insights 2021). Cary NC. Operator-founded. $50M recent fund. Seed stage, 90+ advisor network.

Towerview Ventures — Alumni Ventures fund for the Duke University community. Co-invests alongside top VCs in Duke University-affiliated companies. Part of Alumni Ventures platform ($1.5B AUM, Manchester NH).