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§ Venture Capital · Greenville, NC, USA
Angel investment network for accredited investors in early-stage startups, focused on eastern North Carolina and ECU alumni.
East Carolina Angels (ECA) functions as an angel network, providing capital and strategic support to high-growth startup companies. It targets private enterprises with significant growth potential, specializing in pre-seed, seed, and early-stage equity or debt financing. ECA utilizes its leadership and investor community to offer guidance and operational expertise, enhancing portfolio success and facilitating exits.
Mark S. Wdowik founded East Carolina Angels in late 2019, establishing an investor-centric model. His insight involved adapting a framework where individual members make autonomous investment decisions, benefiting from the network’s collective expertise for due diligence. As President and CEO, Wdowik champions ECA’s collaborative strategies.
The network serves accredited investors and seeks high-potential startups, often connected to North Carolina academic institutions, but also considers national ventures. East Carolina Angels aims to be a vital regional resource for businesses, fostering collaboration with universities and economic development groups. Its mission strengthens innovation ecosystems by linking leaders with promising ventures.
East Carolina Angels has 1 tracked investment across 1 company. The latest tracked deal is $3.0M Series A in biospatial in March 2022.
| Date | Company | Round | Lead Investor(s) | Co-Investor(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 1, 2022 | biospatial | $3.0M Series A | Tobias Walter | Bull City Venture Partners, Alerion Ventures, Front Porch Ventures, Gratus Capital, IDEA Fund Partners, Wolfpack Investor Network |