KickStart Venture Services
Overview
KickStart Venture Services is a university-based program that supports research-based startup formation and growth by providing education, early-stage funding, and on-campus accelerator space.
Investments
| Company | Date | Stage | Lead |
|---|---|---|---|
| Epigenos Biosciences | - | Grant | Co-investor |
| AmarnaBio | Mar 2025 | Grant | Co-investor |
| GeneVentiv Therapeutics, Inc. | Mar 2022 | Grant | Co-investor |
| Triangle Biotechnology, Inc. | Jan 2018 | Accelerator | Co-investor |
| Sandbar Oyster Company | Oct 2017 | Grant | Co-investor |
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Sector & Stage Mix
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FAQ
Where is KickStart Venture Services based?
KickStart Venture Services is headquartered in Chapel Hill, North Carolina, United States.
When was KickStart Venture Services founded?
KickStart Venture Services was founded in 2008.
How many portfolio companies does KickStart Venture Services have?
KickStart Venture Services has 12 portfolio companies in Caplight's dataset.
What are some companies in KickStart Venture Services's portfolio?
Portfolio companies visible on Caplight include Epigenos Biosciences, AmarnaBio, GeneVentiv Therapeutics, Inc., Triangle Biotechnology, Inc., Sandbar Oyster Company.
What was KickStart Venture Services's most recent investment shown here?
KickStart Venture Services's most recent investment in this portfolio sample was in AmarnaBio in 2025.
What sectors does KickStart Venture Services focus on?
KickStart Venture Services focuses on Healthcare & Life Sciences, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Energy & Sustainability, Energy & Sustainability, Frontier & Industrial Tech, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Frontier & Industrial Tech.
What company stages does KickStart Venture Services focus on?
KickStart Venture Services typically invests at the Early stage.