Duke Capital Partners

Duke Capital Partners

Angel GroupCorporate (with an investment arm)Strategic AcquirerDirect InvestorGeneral Partner (GP)
Operates within Duke University’s governance.

Duke University's official early-stage venture investment arm, providing capital and expertise to help Duke startups, while offering experiential learning opportunities for students.

Founded

2015

Ownership

Part of Duke University’s Office for Translation & Commercialization.

Risk Profile

Moderate risk tolerance, focusing on early-stage, high-growth potential ventures.

Location

Durham, NC, United States

About

Mission

To support the global Duke entrepreneurial community with an angel investing platform and co-investment fund that leverages the Duke network.

Values

Leadership, innovation, mentorship, and commitment to supporting Duke-connected entrepreneurs.

Participant Demographics

Serving Duke-connected stakeholders, including students, faculty, staff, alumni, and their families.

Track Record

Team Experience

Operating team with over 75 years of combined experience.

Notable Achievements

Supported over 40 companies with a combined enterprise value exceeding $4 billion.

Project Track Record

Investments in 44 companies, including notable names like Otter.ai, Teamworks, and Liquid AI.

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Headquarters

Durham, NC, United States

Legal & Compliance

Operates within Duke University’s governance.

No major violations noted.

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