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.
- Active May 2026
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 - Active Jul 2026
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 - Active Jul 2026
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 - Active Jul 2026
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 - Active Jul 2026
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 - Active Apr 2026
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 - Active Apr 2026
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 - Active Mar 2026
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 - Active Dec 2025
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 - Active Dec 2025
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 - Active Jun 2026
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 - Active May 2026
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 - Active Aug 2026
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 - Active Aug 2026
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 - Active Jun 2026
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 - Active Mar 2026
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 - Active Mar 2026
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 - Active May 2026
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 - Active Aug 2026
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 - Active Aug 2023
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 - Active Apr 2024
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 - Active Oct 2025
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 - Active Sep 2024
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 - Active Apr 2024
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 - Active Feb 2024
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 - Active Dec 2023
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 - Active Mar 2023
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 - Active Jan 2023
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 - Active Jan 2025
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 - Active May 2025
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 - Active May 2025
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 - Active Mar 2025
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 - Active Jul 2023
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 - Active Jul 2023
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 - Active Mar 2023
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 - Active Mar 2023
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 - Active Jan 2023
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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