First Flight Venture Center
Overview
First Flight Venture Center (FFVC) is a non-profit science-based technology innovation hub and business incubator that focuses on supporting early-stage science and technology startups . Since 1991, it has supported the development and growth of entrepreneurial companies by providing resources, guidance, and connections needed for sustained commercial success . FFVC offers affordable lab and office space, management guidance, counseling, and shared business and technology support services .
Investments
| Company | Date | Stage | Lead |
|---|---|---|---|
| Izon Science | Feb 2014 | VC Round | Co-investor |
| Xona Microfluidics | - | Accelerator | Co-investor |
| AthemBio | Aug 2022 | Accelerator | Co-investor |
| Drive Therapeutics | Nov 2020 | Debt | Co-investor |
| Advanced Agriscience Inc. | Nov 2024 | Accelerator | Co-investor |
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FAQ
Where is First Flight Venture Center based?
First Flight Venture Center is headquartered in North Carolina.
When was First Flight Venture Center founded?
First Flight Venture Center was founded in 1991.
How many portfolio companies does First Flight Venture Center have?
First Flight Venture Center has 10 portfolio companies in Caplight's dataset.
What are some companies in First Flight Venture Center's portfolio?
Portfolio companies visible on Caplight include Izon Science, Xona Microfluidics, AthemBio, Drive Therapeutics, Advanced Agriscience Inc..
What was First Flight Venture Center's most recent investment shown here?
First Flight Venture Center's most recent investment in this portfolio sample was in Advanced Agriscience Inc. in 2024.
What sectors does First Flight Venture Center focus on?
First Flight Venture Center focuses on Healthcare & Life Sciences, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Energy & Sustainability, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Energy & Sustainability, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Frontier & Industrial Tech, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Frontier & Industrial Tech.
What company stages does First Flight Venture Center focus on?
First Flight Venture Center typically invests at the Early stage.
What is First Flight Venture Center's AUM?
First Flight Venture Center's assets under management are estimated between $0.0 and $50.0M.