Wolfpack Investor Network

Connecting NC State Alumni and Friends to NC State Startups

The Wolfpack Investor Network (WIN) brings together the NC State entrepreneurial community, NC State alumni network, and innovative private companies to empower the businesses that drive our future. Our mission is to support the global NC State entrepreneurial community with an angel investing platform that engages and leverages the power of the NC State alumni network.

Members

WIN provides members with a professionally managed investment platform and collaboration opportunities with other alumni, parents, and friends of the university who are interested in early stage investing. Learn about the benefits and membership requirements.

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Entrepreneurs

Are you an NC State affiliated company interested in collaborating with the Wolfpack Investor Network? WIN provides its portfolio companies with the leveraged power and support of NC State’s entrepreneurial ecosystem and alumni network. Learn more about the requirements to receive an investment from WIN.

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Investments

We believe in the power of ideas and their ability to change the world. Together we are working to build a better future through investing in companies encompassing NC State’s “Think and Do” mentality. Take a look at our portfolio companies who are transforming ideas into reality.

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How to Apply

The Wolfpack Investor Network establishes the connections you need to either secure funding, or find innovative companies to fund, that are helping shape the world of tomorrow. Get involved today!

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WIN Member:

“My experience as a patent attorney and investor has allowed me to work with numerous innovators, inventors, and entrepreneurs so I understand the difficulty to strategize and protect companies’ work. I also recognize the necessity for many companies to raise capital in order to increase market share and scale to achieve their vision for the business and make a positive impact commercially. As a Wolfpack alumna, I enjoy being part of a community that invests in companies with a connection to NC State and appreciate the variety of industries represented within WIN opportunities.”

JiNan Glasgow George, CEO, WIN Member and Founder, Neo IP

WIN Portfolio Company CEO:

“When I pitched to WIN during Diveplane’s early days, we were immediately overwhelmed with funding and support from the network. A few years later when we needed to raise a quick bridge round, WIN members absolutely stood up for us and the process was quick and streamlined. As a WIN investor, I have access to great deal flow with all of the hard work completed, so I can focus on fit. Plus, there’s excellent networking as a side benefit.”

Mike Capps, WIN Portfolio CEO, Diveplane + WIN Member

WIN Member:

“As a Wolfpack alumnus and business owner, I appreciate the unique opportunity to support early-stage companies with NC State affiliations, many local to the Triangle, through the Wolfpack Investor Network. Even though I may not participate in every round, I get a front-row seat to innovative companies tackling real problems while making connections with other WIN members along the way. Go Pack! “

Sharat Nagaraj, WIN Member and CEO, Celito

November 05, 2024

NC State investment arm looks to grow platform, fund more startups

The Wolfpack Investor Network (WIN) and Harbright Ventures are excited to announce a follow-on investment of over $1.75M in SonoVascular, a medical technology company that has developed SonoThrombectomy™, a novel, pharmaco-mechanical, ultrasound-facilitated, and thrombolytic-enhanced thrombectomy system for venous thromboembolism (VTE).

October 29, 2024

WIN and Harbright Raise Over $1.75M for SonoVascular

September 20, 2024