Another successful annual meeting in the books! Thank you to the entire IFP team (Lister Delgado Robert Templeton Divija Rao Zakiya Alta Lee, MBA and not pictured John Cambier) for your tireless efforts and for our volunteers (Ramon Barneda and not pictured Thomas Heyden). We also appreciate all of our LPs for your continued support! If you weren’t in attendance you missed awesome presentations by three of our portfolio company founders Todd Olson Sherrod Davis Cameron Hardesty #ideafundpartners #venturecapital #vc #entrepreneurship
IDEA Fund Partners
Venture Capital and Private Equity Principals
Durham, North Carolina 3,621 followers
About us
As one of the oldest and most active early-stage investment firms in the Southeast, our investment philosophy has been honed from years of experience. We fund entrepreneurs who are applying technology and business model innovations to industries in the earliest stages of digital disruption with an emphasis on underserved people, places and stages.
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http://www.ideafundpartners.com
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- Venture Capital and Private Equity Principals
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- 2-10 employees
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- Durham, North Carolina
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- Partnership
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- Venture Capital Investment Firm
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1415 W NC Hwy 54
Suite 206
Durham, North Carolina 27707, US
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210 Delburg St
Davidson, North Carolina 28036, US
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Virginia startups, we're looking for you! Check out this awesome article where our managing partner Lister Delgado dives deep into the types of companies that excite us in the Virginia ecosystem. Don't miss out on this valuable insight! #VirginiaStartups #Innovation #Tech #Entrepreneurship #StartupEcosystem #VCInsights #BusinessGrowth #IdeaFundPartners https://lnkd.in/enyYYSC3
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One of the things I enjoy the most professionally is talking with Jason Caplain and Timothy McLoughlin. I get to do that tomorrow at #Grepapaloza3, with Hunter Young keeping us in check. I am looking forward to it.
Get ready for #Grepapalooza3 as we announce one of our many panels 👥 "Early-Stage Financing Outlook," moderated by Hunter Young of CED (Council for Entrepreneurial Development). Joining him are local, familiar investors: — Tim McLoughlin, Cofounders Capital — Lister Delgado, IDEA Fund Partners — Jason Caplain, Bull City Venture Partners Get tickets to hear from these seasoned ecosystem leaders! 🎟️ https://t.ly/-XOzj
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Lister Delgado your leadership in forging partnerships that fuel our investment in exceptional entrepreneurs and great companies is invaluable. Thank you! #venturecapital #virginia #entrepreneurship #startup
I am thrilled to share that IDEA Fund Partners has been selected for a fund investment by VIPC | Virginia Innovation Partnership Corporation for the "Virginia Invests" initiative. This public/private effort aims to boost private investments matched by public funds to spur the growth of Virginia-based entrepreneurs and their ventures. After a rigorous selection process, IDEA Fund Partners secured a significant institutional commitment, announced at the CarMax Innovation Center in Richmond, VA, with Virginia Governor Glenn Youngkin in attendance. We are honored by this recognition and grateful for the VIPC team's support. As part of our commitment, IDEA Fund Partners is allocating 50% of its investments to Black, Latinx, and Female led startups. With this backing, our team will continue to identify and invest in top entrepreneurs across the region, spanning from rural areas to inner cities, fostering the development of the next generation of unicorns in our communities. https://lnkd.in/eyANwCg2 #IDEAFundPartners #VirginiaInvests #Entrepreneurship #Innovation #StartupInvestments
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Pitchbook just released their list of the World's 50 Top Startup Cities. Excited to see cities within our core geography (Raleigh, D.C., and Atlanta) on the list! #startup #entrepreneurs #founders #venturecapital https://lnkd.in/ei7GRhbA
The world’s top startup cities
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Proud to see our Fund IV portfolio company Keep Company on the move! Congratulations to two incredible co-founders Adrienne Belyea Prentice and Claudia Naim-Burt on a successful fundraising round. Continue to break barriers while helping employers prevent burnout and attrition of working parents and caregivers. Checkout the Business Wire article below to read more about who Keep Co. has hired as their first Chief Technology Officer! #keepcompany #ideafundpartners #femalefounders #entrepreneurs #venture #vc https://lnkd.in/eXHSgsvQ
On the Heels of 6X YOY Growth, Keep Company Announces First Chief Technology Officer, Zvi Band, and $1.4M Fundraising Round
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Excited to hear from our legendary Managing Partner Lister Delgado and one of our incredible portfolio company founders Cameron Hardesty of #poppyflowers at this year's Together Conference! If you're in the Charlottesville, VA area, check them out! April 17th-20th! https://lnkd.in/eFzguFM4 #venturecapital #founders #tomtomfestival
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Excited to share this fantastic article highlighting our Managing Partner, Lister Delgado, discussing strategies to address the disparities in venture capital funding. Lister's insights shed light on how leveling the playing field benefits not only these entrepreneurs but also enhances outcomes for all stakeholders. Check out the article on driving positive change in the industry! #ideafundpartners #venturecapital #founders #funding #inclusivity https://lnkd.in/gwyrwBaU
Idea Fund Partners drives venture capital to underrepresented entrepreneurs - Triangle Business Journal
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Enjoyed hearing from a great group of founders and engaging with fellow Southeast investors at Pitch Atlanta last week! Also had the opportunity to see the ambitious and inspiring plans for the South Downtown Atlanta development project which will add awesome space for local founders. Thank you Aly Merritt and Atlanta Tech Village for hosting a great event! #atlantatech #PitchAtlanta #startups
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As investors, we have the opportunity to see our portfolio companies make BIG POSITIVE IMPACTS on the lives of their customers. Sometimes the benefits are felt within the walls of top enterprise companies and other times we see firsthand how we impact communities where we live, work, and play. Congratulations Nestment for continuing to serve your customers well! #ideafundpartners #entrepreneurship #portfoliocompany #investor #venturecapital #nestment
Isreal Adeyanju and Sam, fueled by a shared dream of fostering community, opened Kọ Cafe (Ko Cafe) in February 2023. Their aspirations expanded when the building housing their café, along with two residential units above, went up for sale within their first year. Through co-buying, they seized the opportunity, securing both their business and the residential units. Their story resonates as a testament to collaborative entrepreneurship and the pursuit of homeownership, inspiring others in their community to chase their dreams with determination and alternative options like co-buying. https://lnkd.in/gpfc6M4K
2 friends open cafe then buy the building.
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