NALA Membranes
Funding Round in 2021
NALA Membranes specializes in the manufacturing of advanced reverse osmosis membranes designed to enhance water treatment efficiency while minimizing waste and energy consumption. Their patented technology results in durable membranes that resist fouling and failure, making them particularly effective in challenging industrial wastewater applications. NALA’s membranes are suitable for a variety of settings, including industrial, municipal, residential, and wastewater treatment systems. By improving operational efficiency and resilience against contaminants, NALA Membranes not only help clients reduce costs but also contribute to environmental sustainability by lowering greenhouse gas emissions.
Altis Biosystems
Seed Round in 2020
Altis Biosystems, LLC is a biotechnology company specializing in the development of innovative stem cell technologies aimed at enhancing research in human biology. Established in 2015 and based in Chapel Hill, North Carolina, the company has created a patent-pending system known as RepliGut, which effectively recreates the human intestinal epithelium and colonic epithelium. This advanced technology enables the generation of a layer of human or animal intestinal stem and differentiated cells from both the small and large intestines. Altis Biosystems' products are primarily utilized in preclinical studies for disease modeling, precision medicine, microbiome research, and compound screening, serving the needs of pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies. By utilizing normal human intestinal tissue, the company aims to improve drug development processes while minimizing reliance on animal testing.
ChowCall
Pre Seed Round in 2019
ChowCall is an eCommerce platform designed specifically for the military community, facilitating connections between military customers and a range of retailers. By addressing the unique challenges of access, logistics, and addressing faced by this hard-to-reach market, ChowCall aims to enhance the quality of life for military personnel and their families. The company utilizes proprietary technology to enable efficient last-mile fulfillment, ensuring that customers can conveniently receive hot meals from local restaurants delivered directly to barracks, homes, or offices. This innovative approach not only provides military customers with diverse dining options but also opens up previously untapped revenue streams for civilian retailers.
WalletFi
Convertible Note in 2018
WalletFi is a subscription management solution tailored for financial institutions and fintech companies. It develops a white-label application that helps users manage their recurring charges effectively. Utilizing machine learning technology, WalletFi's application identifies subscriptions, recurring payments, and Card-on-File merchants. This capability provides users with personalized insights and detailed analytics, allowing financial institutions to enhance customer engagement and wellness. By offering measurable returns on investment, WalletFi empowers its clients to expand their influence within the customer base.
Revibe
Venture Round in 2018
Revibe Technologies, Inc. develops innovative wearable devices designed to address focus and concentration challenges faced by individuals in various settings, including classrooms and workplaces. The company's flagship product, the Revibe Anti-Distraction Wristwear, utilizes smart vibration technology and proprietary algorithms to provide reminders that enhance on-task behavior. By integrating psychological principles with advanced technology, Revibe aims to support both children and adults in overcoming everyday obstacles, ultimately fostering improved learning and productivity. Founded in 2015 and based in Wake Forest, North Carolina, Revibe Technologies was previously known as FokusLabs Behavioral Solutions, Inc.
VitalFlo
Pre Seed Round in 2018
VitalFlo Inc. is a digital health company based in Raleigh, North Carolina, founded in 2017. It specializes in manufacturing handheld spirometers that allow asthmatic patients to monitor their lung health and medication usage. The company also develops software that connects patients with chronic respiratory diseases to their healthcare providers, enhancing communication and care. VitalFlo's remote monitoring system tracks lung function and air quality, identifying potential triggers for asthma attacks. By analyzing this data, the company delivers actionable insights to clinical teams, enabling them to offer timely recommendations and improve patient management. This innovative approach aims to keep asthma patients out of emergency rooms and redefine the standard of care in asthma management.
ProAxion
Seed Round in 2017
ProAxion, Inc. is a Cary, North Carolina-based company that specializes in manufacturing cloud-connected sensors aimed at enhancing predictive maintenance for industrial machinery. Established in 2015, ProAxion develops a product called TACTIX, which enables remote monitoring of the health of rotating machines. Through the use of low-power sensors and advanced cloud computing technologies, the company provides solutions that improve equipment uptime and reliability while optimizing operational and maintenance costs. ProAxion's innovative approach contributes to the broader advancement of the Industrial Internet of Things, helping to prevent unexpected failures in mission-critical machines and ensuring the efficient operation of industrial facilities.
Second Nature
Series B in 2017
Second Nature Brands, Inc. is a consumer goods company based in Raleigh, North Carolina, that specializes in subscription-based delivery services for home air filters. Founded in 2012, the company offers a web-based platform for customers to easily order air filters tailored to the specific needs of their heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) systems. By providing automatic, recurring shipments of the correct size air filters directly to customers' doorsteps, Second Nature helps improve indoor air quality while also protecting HVAC systems. Additionally, the company offers health, vision, and dental insurance solutions. Formerly known as FilterEasy Inc., it rebranded to Second Nature Brands, Inc. in August 2019.
Savii Care
Seed Round in 2016
Savii Care, established in 2014 and headquartered in Raleigh, North Carolina, specializes in developing software solutions for private duty home care agencies. Their core product, Savii Care, is a web and mobile platform that efficiently manages agency workflows, from referrals to billing and payroll. Additionally, they offer Savii Connect, a caregiver app that facilitates scheduling, task management, and electronic care journaling. The company's mission is to equip home care agencies and caregivers with technology that simplifies daily tasks, fosters inspiration, and allows them to focus on what truly matters: quality care.
Second Nature
Seed Round in 2015
Second Nature Brands, Inc. is a consumer goods company based in Raleigh, North Carolina, that specializes in subscription-based delivery services for home air filters. Founded in 2012, the company offers a web-based platform for customers to easily order air filters tailored to the specific needs of their heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) systems. By providing automatic, recurring shipments of the correct size air filters directly to customers' doorsteps, Second Nature helps improve indoor air quality while also protecting HVAC systems. Additionally, the company offers health, vision, and dental insurance solutions. Formerly known as FilterEasy Inc., it rebranded to Second Nature Brands, Inc. in August 2019.
Epifany
Seed Round in 2014
Epifany is an enterprise business intelligence solution designed to help brands collect the highest caliber of customer data and feedback. Their mobile app drives C2C marketing by enabling and encouraging users to share photos of their favorite experiences on social media during their visit. It also serves as a platform for guests to leave candid feedback about their experience. All feedback is actionable and allows businesses to directly contact guests about their visit. Businesses also enjoy access to a host of detailed customer data & app activity metrics on a robust analytics dashboard.
Fortnight Brewing
Funding Round in 2013
Fortnight Brewing is a craft brewery and pub that offers stouts, sours, cask ale, wine, cider, and kombucha.