Start-Ups Struggle To Find Local Investment

Ben Bradford — Wed, 13 Mar 2013 14:08:46 +0000

When it comes to start-up technology businesses, let’s just say Charlotte is no Silicon Valley. The local start-up scene has made some recent strides, though. Packard Place in Uptown has emerged as a hub for technology entrepreneurs and last year launched RevTech Labs, a program offering space and support for early-stage companies. The first group graduated five months ago, but they’ve struggled to attract local investors—a common complaint of Charlotte start-ups.

Tech Entrepreneurs Woo Investors

Tasnim Shamma — Mon, 08 Oct 2012 05:35:11 +0000

Last Wednesday was D-Day - Demonstration Day - for five tech entrepreneurs in Charlotte. They showed off their products to potential investors who gathered at the business incubator Packard Place.