NC IDEA
Overview
NC IDEA is an independent, private 501(c)(3) foundation whose mission is to strengthen the economy of North Carolina by supporting the formation and growth of high-potential companies. It provides non-dilutive grants, mentorship, and programs for entrepreneurs across the state, with a focus on equitable economic development and supporting underserved founders. Its primary programs include the $10,000 MICRO grant and the $50,000 SEED grant to help early-stage companies validate their ideas and scale.
Portfolio Companies
102
Website
ncidea.orgInvestments
| Company | Date | Stage | Lead |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nuream | May 2026 | Grant | Co-investor |
| Near | Apr 2026 | Grant | Co-investor |
| Lukera Energy | Apr 2026 | Grant | Co-investor |
| Carolina Instruments | Apr 2026 | Grant | Co-investor |
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FAQ
Where is NC IDEA based?
NC IDEA is headquartered in Durham, North Carolina, United States.
When was NC IDEA founded?
Founding year information for NC IDEA is not publicly available.
How many portfolio companies does NC IDEA have?
NC IDEA has 102 portfolio companies in Caplight's dataset.
What are some companies in NC IDEA's portfolio?
Recent investments visible on Caplight include Nuream, Near, Lukera Energy, Carolina Instruments, Carolina Instruments.
What was NC IDEA's most recent investment?
NC IDEA's most recent investment on Caplight was in Nuream in 2026.
What sectors does NC IDEA focus on?
NC IDEA focuses on Healthcare & Life Sciences, Consumer & Commerce, Enterprise Software, Consumer & Commerce, Real Estate & PropTech, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Consumer & Commerce, Enterprise Software, Consumer & Commerce, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Consumer & Commerce, Consumer & Commerce, Mobility, Transportation & Logistics, Consumer & Commerce, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Consumer & Commerce, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Media, Entertainment & Gaming, FinTech, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Media, Entertainment & Gaming, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Enterprise Software, Energy & Sustainability, Enterprise Software, Media, Entertainment & Gaming, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Mobility, Transportation & Logistics, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Enterprise Software, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Consumer & Commerce, Real Estate & PropTech, Enterprise Software, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Consumer & Commerce, FinTech, Enterprise Software, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Media, Entertainment & Gaming, FinTech, Enterprise Software, Enterprise Software, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Enterprise Software, Energy & Sustainability, FinTech, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Consumer & Commerce, Energy & Sustainability, Enterprise Software, Mobility, Transportation & Logistics, Enterprise Software, Healthcare & Life Sciences, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Media, Entertainment & Gaming, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Enterprise Software, Enterprise Software, Energy & Sustainability, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Enterprise Software, Enterprise Software, Enterprise Software, Energy & Sustainability, Energy & Sustainability, Energy & Sustainability, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Enterprise Software, Enterprise Software, Real Estate & PropTech, Enterprise Software, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Real Estate & PropTech, Energy & Sustainability, Cybersecurity, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Energy & Sustainability, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Energy & Sustainability, Energy & Sustainability, Enterprise Software, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Mobility, Transportation & Logistics, Enterprise Software, Real Estate & PropTech, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Real Estate & PropTech, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Enterprise Software, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Frontier & Industrial Tech, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Enterprise Software, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Energy & Sustainability, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Enterprise Software, Energy & Sustainability, Consumer & Commerce, Consumer & Commerce, Mobility, Transportation & Logistics, Enterprise Software, Telecommunications & Networking, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Enterprise Software, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Enterprise Software, Enterprise Software, Enterprise Software, Enterprise Software, Enterprise Software, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Energy & Sustainability, Real Estate & PropTech, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Consumer & Commerce, Real Estate & PropTech, Enterprise Software, Cybersecurity, Consumer & Commerce, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Enterprise Software, Enterprise Software, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Enterprise Software, Enterprise Software, Consumer & Commerce, Enterprise Software, Energy & Sustainability, Enterprise Software, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Enterprise Software, Cybersecurity, Consumer & Commerce, Healthcare & Life Sciences, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Enterprise Software, Energy & Sustainability, Consumer & Commerce, Enterprise Software, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Enterprise Software, Consumer & Commerce, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Enterprise Software, Enterprise Software, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Enterprise Software, Enterprise Software, Enterprise Software, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Consumer & Commerce, Energy & Sustainability.
What company stages does NC IDEA focus on?
NC IDEA typically invests at the MultiStage stage.