by Jeff Kaplan | Mar 12, 2015 | Happenings
Funding to NC startups rocketed up 35% to $622M in 2014, up from $461M in 2013. So says a new report from the Council for Entrepreneurial Development. The Innovators Report showed tech funding is up 138% to $288M, followed closely by life science. North Carolina...
by Jeff Kaplan | Mar 12, 2015 | Happenings
The world’s first-of-its kind, nature-based business accelerator, Accelerating Appalachia, has selected 11 seed-stage businesses and an entrepreneur from 80 applications for its second 12-week program. The businesses cover a range of markets, including...
by Jeff Kaplan | Mar 9, 2015 | FEATURED VENTURES, Happenings, Ventures
Founder: Jose Mora Site: ACF Technologies Lowdown: Software solutions that streamline customer service Awesomeness: Finally! Enjoy shorter wait times at the DMV Imagine skipping long lines at the DMV or even the Emergency Room by scheduling your appointment from a...
by Jeff Kaplan | Mar 4, 2015 | Happenings
Asheville’s newest startup event, Pitch for Pitchers, heads to Twin Leaf Brewery on Tuesday, March 10th at 5:30pm. Come hear seven entrepreneurs give their best 1-minute pitch, and join in the 2-minute rapid-fire audience Q&A session that follows each pitch....
by Jeff Kaplan | Feb 25, 2015 | Happenings
Asheville Angels continues to attract new investors, with 36 members and counting. Each month the group meets to hear pitches from young, innovative businesses looking for capital. Since investing over $100k in local startup Plum Print in December, the angel investor...
by Jeff Kaplan | Feb 25, 2015 | Happenings
NCTA’s first annual report comparing North Carolina’s tech sector to other states has been released. Rankings focus on employment growth, earnings, technology infrastructure, and more. Props to NC for being #1 for the highest percentage of women in...
