RTP Capital Associates

What is RTP Capital Associates?

RTP Capital Associates, founded in 2010 and based in Durham, North Carolina, is an angel network that seeks to invest in companies at the seed and early-stage level. With a focus on companies operating within the IT and TMT sectors, they target opportunities that present technology-centric or low tech execution-driven business approaches.

Across their investments, RTP Capital Associates is dedicated to supporting firms located in or around the North Carolina region. They offer more than just financial support; their commitment goes beyond capital by bringing a network of connections, expertise, and mentorship to the companies they invest in. Their selection process is guided by an investment criteria that emphasizes the potential for growth and innovation in their chosen industries.

The angel network also ensures active involvement through board representation or other hands-on engagement strategies to help their portfolio companies thrive. Additionally, RTP Capital is an active community member, providing a platform for investors who are part of their network to make investment commitments and engage with the start-up ecosystem. The network operates through a commitment from its investor members, who participate in the analysis of potential investment opportunities and contribute to the decision-making process.

For entrepreneurs, RTP Capital presents a channel to secure funding and strategic assistance during crucial stages of development. The firm boasts a portfolio showcasing a variety of companies aligned with their investment thesis, highlighting their role in fostering innovation in the regional tech landscape.

What they say:

We also provide advisory services to our portfolio companies.

What we look for: We invest in technology-driven companies.