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Angel investors in North Carolina

37 angel investors and angel groups based in North Carolina, each listed with the evidence and sources behind it: SEC Form D filings, the investor's own site or a public announcement. 19 of them have a dated filing or deal in the last 12 months. That is 20 solo GPs, 15 syndicate leads and 2 angel groups. The median stated or estimated check is $500K–$955K.

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Who are the most active angel investors in North Carolina?

Ranked by board seats, deal vehicles and funds on SEC filings and dated deals in the last 12 months: Joshua Manchester, Marshall Sandman, Christopher Cesareo, James Rutledge and Tarey Gettys.

How many angel investors in North Carolina are there?

37 on file, 19 with a dated filing or deal in the last 12 months. Angels writing personal checks rarely file anything with the SEC, so no list of angels is complete.

How much do angel investors in North Carolina invest?

The median check is $500K–$955K, across 29 angels with a stated or estimated range. Angel groups often pool members' checks into a larger round.

What do angel investors in North Carolina invest in?

Deep Tech (4), AI & ML (2) and Hardware & Robotics (2) lead, by angels focused on each.

  • Joshua ManchesterSolo GP · Chapel Hill, NC

    Named as the only individual (Sole Manager of the General Partner of the Issuer and of the Management Company) on the Form D for CH Ventures III, L.P., a $50M venture fund (May 2026) (3 vehicles on file: 2 funds, 1 SPV).

    Pre-seed, Seed · checks $500K–$1.5M

    HealthcareAI & MLHardware & Robotics
  • Marshall SandmanSolo GP · Raleigh, NC

    Named as the only individual (Managing member of Animal Capital GP III LLC; its GP) on the Form D for Animal Capital FUND III LP, a $50M venture fund (Jul 2026) (3 vehicles on file: 2 funds, 1 SPV).

    Pre-seed, Seed · checks $500K–$1.5M

    Sector focus not yet verified
  • Christopher CesareoSolo GP · Raleigh, NC

    Named as one of two individuals (Manager of the General Partner of the Issuer) on the Form D for BL.vc Deep Tech 1, L.P., a $50M venture fund (Jul 2026).

    Pre-seed, Seed · checks $500K–$1.5M

    Deep Tech
  • James RutledgeSolo GP · Raleigh, NC

    Named as one of two individuals (Manager of the General Partner of the Issuer) on the Form D for BL.vc Deep Tech 1, L.P., a $50M venture fund (Jul 2026).

    Pre-seed, Seed · checks $500K–$1.5M

    Deep Tech
  • Tarey GettysSolo GP · Durham, NC

    Named as the only individual (executive officer) on the Form D for Tareyton Fund I, L.P., a $5M venture fund (Jul 2026).

    Pre-seed, Seed · checks $50K–$150K

    Sector focus not yet verified
  • Matthew SaundersSolo GP · Wilmington, NC

    Named as one of two individuals (Manager of the General Partner of the Issuer) on the Form D for New Earth Ventures Fund I LP, a $25M venture fund (Apr 2026).

    Pre-seed, Seed · checks $250K–$750K

    Sector focus not yet verified
  • Wesley CarterSolo GP · Wilmington, NC

    Named as one of two individuals (Manager of the General Partner of the Issuer) on the Form D for New Earth Ventures Fund I LP, a $25M venture fund (Apr 2026).

    Pre-seed, Seed · checks $250K–$750K

    Sector focus not yet verified
  • Jennifer SummeSolo GP · Durham, NC

    Named as one of two individuals (Manager of General Partner) on the Form D for Primordial Ventures Fund I, LP, a $12M venture fund (Mar 2026).

    Pre-seed, Seed · checks $125K–$350K

    Sector focus not yet verified
  • David CunninghamSolo GP · Morrisville, NC

    Named as one of two individuals (Manager of the General Partner of the Issuer.) on the Form D for Cunning Capital Ventures, LP, a $15M venture fund (Dec 2025).

    Pre-seed, Seed · checks $150K–$450K

    Sector focus not yet verified
  • Elizabeth ForemanSolo GP · Morrisville, NC

    Named as one of two individuals (Manager of the General Partner of the Issuer.) on the Form D for Cunning Capital Ventures, LP, a $15M venture fund (Dec 2025).

    Pre-seed, Seed · checks $150K–$450K

    Sector focus not yet verified
  • Patrick MeltonSyndicate lead · Charlotte, NC

    Named as the only individual (Managing Member of the General Partner) on the Form D for SSP KP Co-Invest, LP, a $7.1M venture SPV (Aug 2024) (5 vehicles on file).

    Pre-seed, Seed · checks $7.09M–$53.1M

    Sector focus not yet verified
  • Matthew UngerSyndicate lead · Raleigh, NC

    Named as the only individual (Manager of the General Partner of the Issuer) on the Form D for Solid Financial Ventures - Amplifica LP, a $955K venture SPV (May 2026).

    Pre-seed, Seed · checks $955K

    Sector focus not yet verified
  • Hollis FitchSyndicate lead · Charlotte, NC

    Named as one of two individuals (Managing Member of the General Partner of the Issuer.) on the Form D for Linville SPV I, L.P., a $2.1M venture SPV (Aug 2026).

    Pre-seed, Seed · checks $2.13M

    Sector focus not yet verified
  • Robert DeatonSyndicate lead · Charlotte, NC

    Named as one of two individuals (Managing Member of the General Partner of the Issuer.) on the Form D for Linville SPV I, L.P., a $2.1M venture SPV (Aug 2026).

    Pre-seed, Seed · checks $2.13M

    Sector focus not yet verified
  • Dylan ChildersSyndicate lead · Cary, NC

    Named as the only individual (promoter) on the Form D for Magellan Partners MC IX 2026 SPV, LLC, a $7.5M venture SPV (Jun 2026).

    Pre-seed, Seed · checks $7.5M

    Sector focus not yet verified
  • John ZollicofferSyndicate lead · Charlotte, NC

    Named as one of two individuals (Manager of the Manager of the General Partner of Issuer) on the Form D for Headlight SPV I, LP, a venture SPV (Mar 2026).

    Pre-seed, Seed

    Sector focus not yet verified
  • Norman SalemSyndicate lead · Charlotte, NC

    Named as one of two individuals (Manager of the Manager of the General Partner of the Issuer) on the Form D for Headlight SPV I, LP, a venture SPV (Mar 2026).

    Pre-seed, Seed

    Sector focus not yet verified
  • Ruminder DhillonSolo GP · Research Triangle Park, NC

    Named as the only individual (executive officer) on the Form D for Carry Venture Capital Fund I, LP, a venture fund (May 2026).

    Pre-seed, Seed

    Sector focus not yet verified
  • Brandon WolfeSolo GP · Raleigh, NC

    Named as the only individual (Managing Member of the General Partner of the Issuer) on the Form D for Jordan Partners Fund I, LP, a $4.1M venture fund (Aug 2026) (2 vehicles on file).

    Pre-seed, Seed · checks $50K–$100K

    Sector focus not yet verified
  • RTP Angel FundAngel group · Raleigh, NC

    RTP Angel Fund: listed as an ACA fund member; 1 Form D vehicle (latest RTP Angel Fund, LLC, filed 2023-08-15); its site takes applications via form on the group's website; meets monthly.

    Pre-seed to Series A · checks $50K–$250K

    Sector focus not yet verified
  • Lindsay JohnSyndicate lead · Pinehurst, NC

    Named as the only individual (Officer of the ISsuer's Manager) on the Form D for SV Pacific Ventures 700 HCI LLC, a $1.6M venture SPV (Apr 2024) (4 vehicles on file).

    Pre-seed, Seed · checks $400K–$1.6M

    AI & ML
  • Lauren RothlisbergerSyndicate lead · Whispering Pines, NC

    Named as the only individual (MANAGING DIRECTOR OF MANAGING MEMBER OF ISSUER) on the Form D for 164 Ridgeline E&H SPV, LLC, a $1.8M venture SPV (Oct 2025).

    Pre-seed, Seed · checks $1.84M

    Sector focus not yet verified
  • Edgar T. Breeden Jr.Solo GP · Raleigh, NC

    Named as the only individual (Managing Member of the General Partner) on the Form D for Fuze Venture Growth Fund I LP, a $30M venture fund (Sep 2024).

    Pre-seed, Seed · checks $300K–$900K

    Sector focus not yet verified
  • Edouard RolletSolo GP · Sanford, NC

    Named as the only individual (Managing Member of the General Partner) on the Form D for OSC Venture Fund LP, a venture fund (Apr 2024).

    Pre-seed, Seed

    Sector focus not yet verified
  • John CambierSyndicate lead · Chapel Hill, NC

    Named as the only individual (Managing Partner of General Partner of Issuer.) on the Form D for IDEA Co-Investment Fund I, LP, a $135K venture SPV (Feb 2024). Also a non-executive director at 1 startup that filed Form D.

    Series A · checks $135K

    Hardware & RoboticsDeveloper ToolsMedia, Gaming & Creator
  • Vanessa Indriolo VreelandSolo GP · Charlotte, NC

    Named as the only individual (Managing Member of the General Partner of the Issuer) on the Form D for Vree Ventures Fund I, L.P., a venture fund (Dec 2023).

    Pre-seed, Seed

    Sector focus not yet verified
  • John LindsaySyndicate lead · Pinehurst, NC

    Named as the only individual (Officer of the Issuer's Manager) on the Form D for SV Pacific Ventures Byheart LLC, a $600K venture SPV (Mar 2023).

    Pre-seed, Seed · checks $600K

    Sector focus not yet verified
  • Hemant BhardwajSyndicate lead · Cary, NC

    Named as the only individual (Manager of the General Partner of the Issuer) on the Form D for Taurus Ventures II, LP, a $2.1M venture SPV (Jan 2023).

    Pre-seed, Seed · checks $2.07M

    Sector focus not yet verified
  • Carolina Angel NetworkAngel group · Chapel Hill, NC

    Carolina Angel Network: listed as an ACA network member; its site describes the group.

    Seed, Series A

    Sector focus not yet verified
  • Grady KidderSyndicate lead · Raleigh, NC

    Named as one of two individuals (Managing Member of the General Partner) on the Form D for Potamus SPV I, L.P., a $18.4M venture SPV (May 2025).

    Pre-seed, Seed · checks $18.4M

    Sector focus not yet verified
  • Jackson EvansSyndicate lead · Raleigh, NC

    Named as one of two individuals (Managing Member of the General Partner) on the Form D for Potamus SPV I, L.P., a $18.4M venture SPV (May 2025).

    Pre-seed, Seed · checks $18.4M

    Sector focus not yet verified
  • Salman AzharSyndicate lead · Durham, NC

    Named as one of two individuals (Member and Manager of the General Partner) on the Form D for Azimuth Opportunity Kueski, LLC, a $2M venture SPV (Mar 2025).

    Pre-seed, Seed · checks $320K

    Sector focus not yet verified
  • Madison Keith DanielSolo GP · Durham, NC

    Named as one of two individuals (Manager of General Partner) on the Form D for Resilient Ventures Fund II, L.P., a $15M venture fund (Jul 2023).

    Pre-seed, Seed · checks $150K–$450K

    Sector focus not yet verified
  • Thomas Keith DroegeSolo GP · Durham, NC

    Named as one of two individuals (Manager of General Partner) on the Form D for Resilient Ventures Fund II, L.P., a $15M venture fund (Jul 2023).

    Pre-seed, Seed · checks $150K–$450K

    Sector focus not yet verified
  • Christopher KoszarskySolo GP · Winston Salem, NC

    Named as one of two individuals (Manager of the General Partner of the Issuer) on the Form D for TBD Labs Es FUND I, LP, a venture fund (Mar 2023).

    Pre-seed, Seed

    Deep Tech
  • Connor MountsSolo GP · Winston Salem, NC

    Named as one of two individuals (Manager of the General Partner of the Issuer) on the Form D for TBD Labs Es FUND I, LP, a venture fund (Mar 2023).

    Pre-seed, Seed

    Deep Tech
  • Joseph ColopySolo GP · Durham, NC

    Named as the only individual (director) on the Form D for Jurassic Capital Growth Fund I, L.P., a $50M venture fund (Jan 2023).

    Pre-seed, Seed · checks $500K–$1.5M

    Sector focus not yet verified

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