Raleigh-based footwear brand Feelgoodz has made its first acquisition – that of eco-accessories brand Rising Tide. Financial details were not disclosed. In an interview, Feelgoodz co-founder Mark Saad says the combined firm…
Four-year-old downtown Raleigh subscription service FilterEasy – the brainchild of a pair college friends from N.C. State University – just closed on a $6.9 million round, led by Raleigh’s own venture…
The serial entrepreneur behind a diaper technology startup is tackling a new challenge – liquor – and investors are betting $3.6 million that he can disrupt that industry, too. Scott Bolin, CEO…
Improved Nature, a North Carolina-based meat alternative ag-tech firm, has obtained $3 million in an investment round led by Concentric Capital. Using proprietary process, Improved Nature creates plant-based meat alternative products, including Pork-Free…
GARNER – Garner-based Improved Nature has raised more than $3 million, according to an SEC filing. The company offers alternative plant-based meat substitutes made from non-GMO sustainably-sourced plant-based soy proteins. “We believe…
Lewis Sheats is taking on additional roles at North Carolina State where he has been a driving force in expanding entrepreneurship programs. “Lewis has been a tireless innovator and advocate…
Four Triangle-area universities will partner to build an alumni network to invest in new ventures of the larger university community, with the help of a $250,000 grant from the U.S.…
