How do I find angel investors in Durham?

AngelBacked's database includes 36+ verified angel investors and VCs in Durham. You can search by investment stage (pre-seed, seed, Series A+), industry focus, and check size. Each profile includes verified contact information, investment thesis, and portfolio companies.

What industries do Durham investors typically fund?

Investors in Durham are active across many sectors including SaaS, fintech, healthcare, AI/ML, e-commerce, and consumer products. You can filter our database by industry to find investors who specifically focus on your sector. Many Durham-based investors prefer to fund startups in their local ecosystem.

How many active investors are in Durham?

Our database currently tracks 36 angel investors and venture capitalists in Durham. This includes individual angels, VC partners, family offices, and corporate venture arms. We update our database monthly with new investors and verified contact information.

Do I need to be located in Durham to get funded by local investors?

Not necessarily. While some Durham investors prefer local startups for easier access and board meetings, many are open to remote investments, especially post-2020. Our database shows each investor's geographic preferences so you can target those open to your location.

What is the typical check size for Durham investors?

Check sizes vary widely among Durham investors. Angel investors typically write $25K-$100K checks, while VCs range from $500K to $5M+ for early-stage rounds. You can filter our database by check size to find investors that match your fundraising target.

How do I cold email investors in Durham?

We provide verified email addresses for Durham investors in our database. For effective cold outreach: personalize your message, reference their relevant portfolio investments, keep it under 150 words, and include your traction metrics. Our export feature lets you build targeted lists for your outreach campaigns.

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36 Angel Investors & VCs in Durham (August 2026)

Updated August 2026

There are 36 angel investors and VCs in Durham in the AngelBacked database, ranked below by portfolio size. The most active include Paul Axelrod, John Crumpler and Dave Kirkpatrick. Each profile lists portfolio companies, sector focus, and contact details.

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36 Angel Investors & VCs in Durham (August 2026)

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Paul Axelrod

John Crumpler

Dave Kirkpatrick

Robert Morff

Fred Goldwater

Salman Azhar

Jason Caplain

Sanyin Siang

Justin Desrosiers

Lister Delgado

Jake Thomsen

Brian Harwitt

Brad Thielemann

Joel Bush

Tunde Sotunde

Karl Murphy

Jyotsna Jo Pattabiraman

Robbie Allen

Stephen Fraser

Chris Meldrum

Robert McKenzie

Ryan Vet

Art Pappas

Jed Carlson

Andrew Kennedy

Michael Peterson

Darpan Biswas

Michael Dial

Dennis Dougherty

John Pfeister

Kacy Fortner

Kay Burgess

Krista Covey

Gary Gartner, MD, MS

Brandon Warner

Richard Griffin

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do I find angel investors in Durham?

What industries do Durham investors typically fund?

How many active investors are in Durham?

Do I need to be located in Durham to get funded by local investors?

What is the typical check size for Durham investors?

How do I cold email investors in Durham?

36 Angel Investors & VCs in Durham (August 2026)

Explore by Industry

Paul Axelrod

John Crumpler

Dave Kirkpatrick

Robert Morff

Fred Goldwater

Salman Azhar

Jason Caplain

Sanyin Siang

Justin Desrosiers

Lister Delgado

Jake Thomsen

Brian Harwitt

Brad Thielemann

Joel Bush

Tunde Sotunde

Karl Murphy

Jyotsna Jo Pattabiraman

Robbie Allen

Stephen Fraser

Chris Meldrum

Robert McKenzie

Ryan Vet

Art Pappas

Jed Carlson

Andrew Kennedy

Michael Peterson

Darpan Biswas

Michael Dial

Dennis Dougherty

John Pfeister

Kacy Fortner

Kay Burgess