the only scorecard for entrepreneurial activity in NC
The Council for Entrepreneurial Development is the largest and longest-running network for entrepreneurs in the country. Its proprietary Venture Report compiles data on startup and scaleup company activity in North Carolina with an unrivaled depth and scope.
This digital, version of the Venture Report contains data going back to 2017, covering funding, funders, deals, and exits. The Report explores a number of useful categories, including year-over-year comparisons, sectors, locations, funding and investor types, and much more.
what’s inside
EMPOWERING ENTREPRENEURS
For over 40 years CED has connected entrepreneurial companies with high-value resources to accelerate business growth.
COMPANIES COMPLETING DEALS
From Tech and Life Science to Advanced Manufacturing & Materials, these are the industries to watch.
Gain more insights on previous years
Please enjoy exploring the Venture Report. If you have feedback or insights to share, contact Hunter Young, Head of Capital: hyoung@cednc.org
Data Sources: Venture Report data were compiled from SEC Filings, media coverage, our partners, and the entrepreneurs themselves. A special thanks to our data partners:
PitchBook
National Venture Capital Association (NVCA)
North Carolina Biotechnology Center
Small Business Technology Development Center (SBTDC)
Groundwork Labs NCIDEA
Ernst & Young
PricewaterhouseCoopers, MoneyTree
SBIR.gov
The Venture Report is made possible by generous gifts to the CED Annual Fund. Thank you to our many supporters! For more information on how to contribute, please visit www.cednc.org/donate.
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