MCNC Ventures

Affinergy, LLC is a biotechnology company based in Durham, North Carolina, founded in 2003. It specializes in developing innovative products for diagnostic and research applications that purify, concentrate, and remove cells and proteins from tissues and fluids. The company utilizes a phage display platform to identify peptides that bind selectively to various targets, including drugs and biomaterials. Affinergy's technology includes site-specific biological systems with biofriendly linkers designed to adhere to proteins and cells, facilitating targeted biological responses. Additionally, the company focuses on creating implantable devices that can deliver and retain biologics at the site of surgery, particularly in orthopedic procedures and soft tissue repair. Its patented technologies originated from research at Duke University, and Affinergy has been recognized for its advancements in medical device coatings, receiving the 2005 Innovation of the Year award from Frost & Sullivan.

Triumfant is a provider of advanced endpoint security software that offers continuous protection against sophisticated malware threats. The company's innovative technology enables users to detect, analyze, and swiftly resolve cyberattacks that evade conventional signature-based defenses. Triumfant's system is designed to stop breaches before they escalate into significant incidents, ensuring that no attacker can extract proprietary information or inflict damage on enterprise systems. It features enhanced detection capabilities, including advanced memory and Mac functionalities, minimizing collateral damage and safeguarding critical assets. In the event of an attack, Triumfant automatically repairs affected machines within minutes without the need for human intervention or system downtime, allowing companies and government agencies to quickly recover and prevent potential losses.

Arsenal Digital Solutions specializes in on-demand data protection services tailored for both servers and personal computers. The company offers a comprehensive range of solutions, including data backup and recovery, business continuity, disaster recovery, and regulatory compliance. Among its key services are ViaRemote, which provides on-demand data protection for various platforms; ViaBack, a data protection service that can utilize tape or disk solutions for hosted applications and servers; and ViaManage, which focuses on the monitoring and management of storage and backup environments. Additionally, Arsenal Digital Solutions provides data storage and storage management services to enhance its offerings in the digital protection landscape.