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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 […]

Grow your business by expanding your network

One key strategy for building your business is to actively expand your network. Most entrepreneurs know that having strong supporters who can open doors, help find customers and employees, or help fund your business is a requirement to scale. The question then becomes how do I find the right people to add to my network? […]