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Carolina Angel Network
Also known as: CAN
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill · Chapel Hill, North Carolina
The Carolina Angel Network (CAN) is the only official angel investor network for startups and ventures associated with UNC-Chapel Hill. It brings together the UNC entrepreneurial community, alumni network, and innovative private companies to fill the early-stage funding gap. Part of Innovate Carolina's investor programs.
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- Takes equity
- Currently active
- Verified by research
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Equity taken
Application
Ongoing
Ecosystem Wide
Last activity
2026-06-26
High confidence
Key Details
- Director: Brett Luing
- Partners: UNC School of Law, UNC Kenan-Flagler Business School
- Structure: UNC alumni and friends invest in UNC-affiliated startups
- Focus: Early-stage funding gap for Carolina-connected companies
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Carolina Angel Network
Source: https://innovate.unc.edu/investor-programs/ Captured: 2026-06-26 Carolina Angel Network (CAN) — UNC-Chapel Hill Angel Network Key details: Only official angel investor network for UNC-Chapel Hill startups Engages UNC alumni network with portfolio companies Operates within UNC Office of Innovation, Entrepreneurship and Economic Development Partners with UNC School of Law and Kenan-Flagler Business School Director: Brett Luing
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