NC State University
Overview
North Carolina State University is a public land-grant research university. While its primary function is education, it engages in investment activities through several arms. The Wolfpack Investor Network (WIN) is an angel investing platform that connects accredited investors from the NC State community with university-affiliated startups seeking seed and Series A funding. The NC State Investment Fund, Inc., established in 1998, is a non-profit organization that manages the university's endowment and other related funds, acting as an institutional investor. The North Carolina State University Foundation, founded in 1942, also manages the endowment and makes commitments to other investment funds.
Portfolio Companies
5
Website
ncsu.eduInvestments
| Company | Date | Stage | Lead |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spiffy | Jul 2018 | VC Round | Co-investor |
| Vizma Life Sciences | - | Grant | Co-investor |
| Mimikai | Nov 2024 | Seed | Co-investor |
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FAQ
Where is NC State University based?
NC State University is headquartered in Raleigh, North Carolina, United States.
When was NC State University founded?
Founding year information for NC State University is not publicly available.
How many portfolio companies does NC State University have?
NC State University has 5 portfolio companies in Caplight's dataset.
What are some companies in NC State University's portfolio?
Portfolio companies visible on Caplight include Spiffy, Vizma Life Sciences, Mimikai.
What was NC State University's most recent investment shown here?
NC State University's most recent investment in this portfolio sample was in Mimikai in 2024.
What sectors does NC State University focus on?
NC State University focuses on Real Estate & PropTech, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Mobility, Transportation & Logistics, Consumer & Commerce, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Mobility, Transportation & Logistics, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Enterprise Software, Enterprise Software.
What company stages does NC State University focus on?
Stage focus information for NC State University is not publicly available.