About Us

Mission

Affinergy is developing products to improve clinical outcomes for a broad spectrum of patients while delivering safe and effective products for use by surgeons.

History

Affinergy was spun out of Duke University in 2004 based on technology developed by Daniel Kenan, MD, PhD and Mark Grinstaff, PhD. Additional co-founders include Jonathan Gindes and Peyton Anderson. Affinergy has benefited from the support of the NC Biotechnology Center, the Council for Entrepreneurial Development, the National Institutes of Health, a talented team of advisors, and angel investors. In 2008, Affinergy began transitioning from a research company to one that is primarily engaged in product development of internal programs. Dr. Bruce Lamb joined Affinergy in 2009 to lead all product development activities as our SVP of R&D. Affinergy currently employs approximately 28 professionals and has an extensive network of consultants and advisors.

Investors

NC IDEA -- Many young, North Carolina-based companies often need financing to help get them "over a hump." This could be capital for financing a prototype, completing marketing programs or wrapping up a final stage of research.

NC IDEA addresses these types of needs by providing grants, loans and traditional venture funding to help companies between seed funding and Series A financing. We also offer strong, strategic partnerships and alliances to assist entrepreneurs through research phases, business challenges and growth goals. Our mission is to ensure innovation and success by infusing North Carolina's entrepreneurial companies with needed capital and support.

Charleston Angel Partners is a member-driven organization composed of a group of Charleston area business professionals who work together to help support high growth economic development in the region. We screen and evaluate qualified start-ups looking for seed capital.

Membership is open to area men and women who are qualified individual investors, and have business or professional experience which can be employed in the group's research. Members work collectively to gain the benefits of a group experience, but act individually in every investment decision.

Wilmington Investor Network (WIN) is a private equity fund of angel investors located in Wilmington, North Carolina, that provides capital to early-stage companies in eastern North and South Carolina. Membership is comprised of investors from all areas of business who are interested in high-growth companies' investment return potential.

Our investors focus on technology, biotechnology, and medical device companies, but will consider other business ventures with high-return potential. WIN is looking for companies with a strong management team in place, a clear business plan, an engaging product or prototype, and the potential of high reward for the risk involved.

Malloy and Company provides capital and business expertise for private companies and real estate ventures. We foster innovation that drives positive change for the community and environment by focusing on the three key principles of authenticity, innovation and sustainability.

With a heritage that goes back more than 100 years, Malloy and Company is built on a foundation of authenticity. Our customers and business partners rely on the integrity that earns us our place in the world of finance and investment as we provide guidance with diligence and the prudence of experience.

Federal Funding

Affinergy is grateful to the following institutes for funding its research endeavors:

National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases

National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research

National Institute of General Medical Sciences

National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute

National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases

National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases

National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke

Career Opportunities

Please note that Affinergy does not work with recruiting agencies

Affinergy offers a great opportunity to join a dedicated team of visionary scientists and proven entrepreneurs committed to growing the Company's technology platform and improving the quality of products in many important industries. Affinergy has a state of the art 19,000 sq ft facility located in Durham, NC adjacent to the Research Triangle Park.

Current Job Openings:

• DIRECTOR OF MARKETING
  Research Triangle Park, NC

  
  
  

• DEVELOPMENT ENGINEER - TISSUE ENGINEERING / CELL BIOLOGY
  Research Triangle Park, NC

  
  
  

Contact Information:

Jonathan Gindes
Affinergy Inc.
PO Box 14650
RTP, NC 27709
Fax: 919-474-9407
Email:


Please visit our website at www.affinergy.com