28 venture capital firms in North Carolina
We list 28 venture capital firms in North Carolina as of November 2026: each has an SEC filing on file, and the list was last checked on 6 Nov 2026. The cities with the most head offices on this list are Durham (10), Raleigh (5) and Chapel Hill (2).
Top 10 venture capital firms in North Carolina, ranked by recent fund activity
Among firms with a published profile and a dated fund or deal in the last 24 months. The rule: Activity score out of 100: recency of the latest fund filing or dated deal (50: full marks within 3 months, then stepping down at 6, 12 and 24 months), size of the fund on file on a log scale (35) and completeness of the public record (15). It is a measure of activity and fit, not of quality or returns. The same rule orders the whole list; it is repeated in the method box.
Echo Health Ventures
Type: Corporate VC · HQ: Durham, NC · Stages: Growth · Focus: Healthtech, Medtech · Latest activity: Portfolio news, Sep 2026 · Private fund assets: $518M (SEC Form ADV)
Portfolio news dated Sep 2026; $518M on file (SEC Form ADV); backs growth-stage; 2 named decision-makers on file.
Hatteras Venture Partners
Type: VC firm · HQ: Durham, NC · Stages: Seed · Focus: Healthtech, Biotech, Medtech · Latest activity: New fund, Oct 2026 · Fund size on file: $250M (SEC Form D, 2023)
Latest fund filing dated Oct 2026; $250M fund on file (SEC Form D, 2023); backs seed; 8 named decision-makers on file.
SJF Ventures
Type: VC firm · HQ: Durham, NC · Focus: AI, Healthtech, Logistics, Edtech · Latest activity: New fund, Oct 2026 · Fund size on file: $175M (SEC Form D, 2020)
Latest fund filing dated Oct 2026; $175M fund on file (SEC Form D, 2020); 5 named decision-makers on file.
New Earth Ventures
Type: Corporate VC · HQ: Wilmington, NC · Focus: Logistics, Industrial Tech · Latest activity: New deal, Nov 2026 · Fund size on file: $25M (SEC Form D, 2026)
Dated new deal in Nov 2026; $25M fund on file (SEC Form D, 2026); 3 named decision-makers on file.
Animal Capital
Type: VC firm · HQ: Raleigh, NC · Focus: Consumer · Latest activity: New fund, Jul 2026 · Fund size on file: $50M (SEC Form D, 2026)
Latest fund filing dated Jul 2026; $50M fund on file (SEC Form D, 2026); 1 named decision-maker on file.
CH Ventures
Type: VC firm · HQ: Chapel Hill, NC · Stages: Pre-seed, Seed · Focus: AI, Space, Defense Tech, Deep Tech · Latest activity: New fund, May 2026 · Fund size on file: $50M (SEC Form D, 2025)
Latest fund filing dated May 2026; $50M fund on file (SEC Form D, 2025); backs pre-seed, seed; 4 named decision-makers on file.
Tareyton
Type: VC firm · HQ: Durham, NC · Stages: Pre-seed, Seed, Series A · Focus: AI, Industrial Tech, Energy, Mobility · Latest activity: New fund, Jul 2026 · Fund size on file: $5M (SEC Form D, 2026)
Latest fund filing dated Jul 2026; $5M fund on file (SEC Form D, 2026); backs pre-seed, seed, Series A; 3 named decision-makers on file.
Cofounders Capital
Type: VC firm · HQ: Raleigh, NC · Stages: Seed · Focus: B2B, SaaS · Latest activity: New fund, Feb 2026 · Fund size on file: $50M (SEC Form D, 2022)
Latest fund filing dated Feb 2026; $50M fund on file (SEC Form D, 2022); backs seed; 3 named decision-makers on file.
Kineticos Life Sciences
Type: VC firm · HQ: Raleigh, NC · Stages: Seed · Focus: Healthtech, Biotech, Industrial Tech, Medtech · Latest activity: New deal, May 2025 · Private fund assets: $140M (SEC Form ADV)
Dated new deal in May 2025; $140M on file (SEC Form ADV); backs seed; 8 named decision-makers on file.
Jurassic Capital
Type: VC firm · HQ: Durham, NC · Stages: Growth · Focus: Marketing Tech, AI, Industrial Tech, B2B · Latest activity: New deal, Jun 2025 · Fund size on file: $50M (SEC Form D, 2022)
Dated new deal in Jun 2025; $50M fund on file (SEC Form D, 2022); backs growth-stage; 8 named decision-makers on file.
First 14 of 28 venture capital firms in North Carolina
| Investor | Type | HQ | Stagesour research | Focusour research | Latest fund or deal | Fund sizeas filed or stated | Checked | Contacts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Echo Health Ventures | Corporate VC | Durham, NC | Growth | Healthtech, Medtech | Portfolio news, Sep 2026 | $518M (SEC Form ADV) | 5 Nov 2026 | 2 names · Unlock |
| Hatteras Venture Partners | VC firm | Durham, NC | Seed | Healthtech, Biotech, Medtech | New fund, Oct 2026 | $250M (SEC Form D, 2023) | 4 Nov 2026 | 8 names · Unlock |
| SJF Ventures | VC firm | Durham, NC | AI, Healthtech, Logistics, Edtech | New fund, Oct 2026 | $175M (SEC Form D, 2020) | 4 Nov 2026 | 5 names · Unlock | |
| New Earth Ventures | Corporate VC | Wilmington, NC | Logistics, Industrial Tech | New deal, Nov 2026 | $25M (SEC Form D, 2026) | 4 Nov 2026 | 3 names · Unlock | |
| Animal Capital | VC firm | Raleigh, NC | Consumer | New fund, Jul 2026 | $50M (SEC Form D, 2026) | 4 Nov 2026 | 1 name, firm email · Unlock | |
| CH Ventures | VC firm | Chapel Hill, NC | Pre-seed, Seed | AI, Space, Defense Tech, Deep Tech | New fund, May 2026 | $50M (SEC Form D, 2025) | 4 Nov 2026 | 4 names · Unlock |
| Tareyton | VC firm | Durham, NC | Pre-seed, Seed, Series A | AI, Industrial Tech, Energy, Mobility | New fund, Jul 2026 | $5M (SEC Form D, 2026) | 4 Nov 2026 | 3 names · Unlock |
| Cofounders Capital | VC firm | Raleigh, NC | Seed | B2B, SaaS | New fund, Feb 2026 | $50M (SEC Form D, 2022) | 4 Nov 2026 | 3 names · Unlock |
| Kineticos Life Sciences | VC firm | Raleigh, NC | Seed | Healthtech, Biotech, Industrial Tech, Medtech | New deal, May 2025 | $140M (SEC Form ADV) | 5 Nov 2026 | 8 names · Unlock |
| Jurassic Capital | VC firm | Durham, NC | Growth | Marketing Tech, AI, Industrial Tech, B2B | New deal, Jun 2025 | $50M (SEC Form D, 2022) | 5 Nov 2026 | 8 names, firm email · Unlock |
| OPC Ventures | VC firm | Raleigh, NC | Pre-seed | Consumer, AI, Marketplace | New deal, Oct 2025 | $25M (SEC Form D, 2021) | 5 Nov 2026 | 1 name · Unlock |
| Idea Fund Partners | VC firm | Chapel Hill, NC | Pre-seed, Seed, Series A | Generalist | $77M (SEC Form ADV) | 5 Nov 2026 | firm email · Unlock | |
| Harbright Ventures | VC firm | Cary, NC | Seed | Healthtech, Climate Tech, Industrial Tech, Generalist | New fund, Jan 2023 | $20M (SEC Form D, 2023) | 5 Nov 2026 | 7 names, firm email · Unlock |
| Cape Fear BioCapital | VC firm | Durham, NC | New fund, Sep 2026 | $10M (SEC Form D, 2024) | 4 Nov 2026 | No contact on file |
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How these 28 break down
By city
| City | On this list | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Durham | 10 | 36% |
| Raleigh | 5 | 18% |
| Chapel Hill | 2 | 7% |
| Cary | 2 | 7% |
| Charlotte | 2 | 7% |
By stage
| Stage | On this list | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Pre-Seed | 4 | 14% |
| Seed | 8 | 29% |
| Series A | 2 | 7% |
| Growth | 2 | 7% |
Stage is our research. A firm can back more than one stage.
By sector
| Sector | On this list | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Medtech | 6 | 21% |
| Healthtech | 5 | 18% |
| AI | 5 | 18% |
| SaaS | 5 | 18% |
| Industrial Tech | 5 | 18% |
| Logistics | 3 | 11% |
| Climate Tech | 3 | 11% |
| Biotech | 2 | 7% |
| Energy | 2 | 7% |
| Consumer | 2 | 7% |
| Defense Tech | 2 | 7% |
| Hardware | 2 | 7% |
Sector is our research. A firm can carry more than one sector.
By type
| Type | On this list | Share |
|---|---|---|
| VC firm | 26 | 93% |
| Corporate VC | 2 | 7% |
Method and limits
- Source
- All 28 rows carry an SEC filing (Form D or Form ADV). 15 of the 28 have a website we checked; the other 13 rest on the filing or register entry alone. Filing date and fund size are SEC data where a filing exists. Stage, sector and check size are our research.
- Inclusion rule
- Organizations that back startups. Individuals, buyout funds and firms we found to be inactive are left out. This list holds VC firms, fund managers and corporate venture arms; accelerators and angel networks are in their own lists. Place: head office in North Carolina.
- Order
- Firms with a published profile come first. Activity score out of 100: recency of the latest fund filing or dated deal (50: full marks within 3 months, then stepping down at 6, 12 and 24 months), size of the fund on file on a log scale (35) and completeness of the public record (15). It is a measure of activity and fit, not of quality or returns.
- Last refreshed
- November 2026. Rows on this list were checked between 4 Nov 2026 and 6 Nov 2026.
- Fill rates
- Of 28 rows: stage 11, sector 14, fund size 23, website 15. In the paid file: named decision-makers on 25 rows, firm email on 4, LinkedIn page on 8, check size on 2.
- Corrections
- Email [email protected] or use the update form. We act within 5 working days.
Questions
How many VC firms are in North Carolina?
We list 28 as of November 2026. 17 of the 28 have a fund filing or a dated deal in the last 12 months. By type: VC firm (26) and Corporate VC (2).
Which cities in North Carolina have the most VC firms?
Durham (10), Raleigh (5) and Chapel Hill (2).
Which North Carolina VC funds filed with the SEC in the last 12 months?
16 of the 28 have a fund filing dated in the last 12 months. The most recent on this list are SJF Ventures (Oct 2026), Hatteras Venture Partners (Oct 2026) and Cape Fear BioCapital (Sep 2026).
What stages do venture capital firms in North Carolina back?
Of the 11 with a stage on file, seed (8), pre-seed (4) and Series A (2). A firm can back more than one stage, and 17 rows have no stage on file yet.
Where does the data on venture capital firms in North Carolina come from and how often is it updated?
All 28 rows have an SEC filing on file (Form D or Form ADV). Filing date and fund size come from the filing. Stage, sector and check size are our research. Rows on this list were last checked on 6 Nov 2026 at the latest. The whole file is re-verified twice a year.
Can I download the list of venture capital firms in North Carolina as a spreadsheet?
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