Investing in your founder network One of the best assets you can have on your journey as a startup founder is a network of founders who are grinding right along with you. Peers can serve as an unbiased sounding board, better yet someone to vent to that completely understands your current challenges. Building your founder […]
Category: CED News/Events
PRESS RELEASE: 9 new companies accepted into CED’s foundation incubator program
Following in the footsteps of some of the Triangle’s most successful startups, these 9 companies will participate in the 12-week program, culminating in demo day on June 29. Research Triangle Park, NC, April 13, 2023 — The Council for Entrepreneurial Development (CED) announced the newest companies accepted in its GRO Incubator. These 9 companies will […]
PRESS RELEASE: 2022 Venture Funding Stays Strong Despite Threats Of A Recession
$4.2 billion raised by companies scaling in North Carolina. Research Triangle Park, NC. March 1, 2023 — The Council for Entrepreneurial Development (CED) released its annual Venture Report of equity funding for calendar year 2022. Each year since 2000, CED has tracked the investments in North Carolina-headquartered, high-growth companies. In 2022, a total of 246 companies (25 more […]
PRESS RELEASE: CED Announces Companies selected to Pitch at Venture Connect 2023
Research Triangle Park, NC, February 21, 2023 – The Council for Entrepreneurial Development (CED) today announced the Tech and Biotech companies that have been selected to present at Venture Connect 2023, to be held March 29-30, in Research Triangle Park – North Carolina. The 2023 selection of companies represents the future and scope of Tech […]
PRESS RELEASE: CED Announces $4 Million Leadership Investment
Successful founder, Bill Spruill provides initial funding to help the region achieve national dominance Research Triangle Park, NC, January 24, 2023 — The Council for Entrepreneurial Development (“CED”) announces a historical $4 million investment, the largest donation ever made to an Entrepreneurial Support Organization in North Carolina. The commitment is part of a 10-year plan […]
PRESS RELEASE: CED’s Venture Connect Summit + Celebration Returns for Two Full-Days
March 29-30, 2023
RTP, NC, December 19, 2022 — The Council for Entrepreneurial Development (CED) today announced the 2023 Venture Connect Summit + Celebration is scheduled for March 29-30 in Research Triangle Park, North Carolina. Returning to a two-day format, the Summit will feature 150 companies from the Southeast live on-stage, ecosystem focused programming, one-on-one meeting, networking receptions, […]