Built for Visionary Founders
Partnering with founders to build the next generation of industry leaders.
For 25 years, InteliSpark has stood beside deep-tech founders. We help them secure non-dilutive capital, navigate SBIR/STTR programs, and scale breakthrough innovations across advanced materials, A.I. & machine learning, and life sciences. We bring institutional-grade expertise to founders building the future.
How We Help Founders Grow
Non-Dilutive Capital
We help founders access federal grants and strategic partnerships, funding growth without giving up equity.
De-Risking Innovation
A proven methodology refined over 25 years to take early-stage deep-tech from concept to commercialization.
Founder-First Network
Connect with technical advisors, strategic acquirers, and operators who have built and scaled industry leaders.
Core Investment Verticals
We partner with visionary founders operating at the leading edge of deep-tech innovation.
Advanced Materials
Next-generation substrates and composites designed for high-performance applications in aerospace and industrial manufacturing.
A.I. & Machine Learning
Backing next-generation intelligent systems, from foundational models to applied machine learning that automates and augments complex decision-making.
Life Sciences
Breakthrough biotech and medical devices that solve critical challenges in healthcare delivery and therapeutic outcomes.
Emerging Deep-Tech
Investing in breakthrough, high-impact technologies across the broader deep-tech ecosystem to stay ahead of next-generation horizons.
Leadership
Experienced operators and a deeply technical advisory network
Kirk Macolini
General Partner & Founder
25 years of deep-tech experience identifying promising innovations and guiding founders to success. Track record of $525MM+ in secured client capital across defense, life sciences, advanced materials, and emerging technology sectors.
Advisory Network
Technical Expertise
Supported by an active advisory network and a deeply technical team holding Ph.Ds across Evolutionary Biology, Cancer Biology, Neuroscience, and Organic Chemistry.
Contact & Inquiries
If you are an early-stage deep-tech founder navigating non-dilutive capital, scaling a breakthrough innovation, or looking for a partner who understands the journey, our team is ready to connect.
Office
Chapel Hill, NC