Intersouth Partners


Intersouth Partners, founded in 1985, is a prominent venture capital firm based in Durham, North Carolina. It has invested in over 100 early-stage life science and technology companies across the Southeast. With a deep industry expertise and extensive network, Intersouth Partners has been instrumental in helping its portfolio companies grow by providing more than just financial support, fostering long-lasting partnerships. Although currently not making new investments, the firm has a rich history of successful ventures and significant contributions to the entrepreneurial ecosystem in the Southeast.

Intersouth Partners

Intersouth Partners

4711 Hope Valley Road Suite 4F - 632 Durham, NC 27707


Portfolio

Accipiter developed software solutions for targeted online advertising. It was acquired by CMGI, Inc. in a deal that increased in value to over $500 million due to stock appreciation.

#Technology

Founded with technology from Duke University, Cellective focused on monoclonal antibodies for autoimmune diseases. It was acquired by MedImmune.

#Life Sciences

Specialized in XML schema design, Extensibility was acquired by Tibco Software for $100 million.

#Technology

Focused on therapeutics for Type II diabetes, Insmed went public through a reverse merger, reaching a market cap of $1.3 billion.

#Pharmaceuticals

Developed auction software and was acquired by Siebel Systems for $550 million.

#Technology

Focused on gene function for agriculture, Paradigm completed a $42 million IPO in 2000.

#Genomics

Developed MRM solutions and was acquired by DoubleClick.

#Marketing Technology

Pioneered biotechnology in North Carolina and was acquired by Eli Lilly and Company.

#Biotechnology


Key People

Member Manager

Member Manager

Chief Financial Officer