by Jeff Kaplan | Sep 14, 2016 | Happenings
Is your startup developing an innovative technology and in need of a cash infusion to more quickly become a commercially viable, high-growth enterprise? NC IDEA has granted over $4.5 million in seed funding to 109 NC-based companies, which have gone on to raise over...
by Jeff Kaplan | Sep 8, 2016 | Happenings
Nearly doubling its staff by adding 150 new technology jobs is no small feat for AvL Technologies. It’s Asheville’s greatest technology success story to-date. As the industry leading, international company scales its operations to enter new markets,...
by Jeff Kaplan | Aug 26, 2016 | Happenings
Eight of America’s fastest growing private companies call the Asheville area home and were honored in the Inc. 5000’s list released last week. Life sciences venture Avadim Technologies was one of only eight NC companies that made the elite Inc. 500...
by Jeff Kaplan | Aug 25, 2016 | Happenings
Launched in January 2016, Venture Asheville Elevate has expanded its entrepreneurship development program to 30 Asheville area startups in July. Combining team mentorship modeled on MIT’s world-class mentor program and peer-to-peer advising delivered in partnership...
by Jeff Kaplan | Aug 17, 2016 | Happenings
Effective storytelling has the power to launch your venture to the next level. Learn how to hook the media with compelling stories to build your brand and reach new customers or clients. This recorded video seminar covers fundamental hacks for identifying stories,...
by Jeff Kaplan | Aug 3, 2016 | Happenings
It’s never too late for an established company to enter a high-growth venture stage. Just ask Brevard-based Gaia Herbs, whose $20.8 million raise put it among NC’s largest venture capital deals. It’s their third equity raise for one of the...
