What Carolina Conceptions does

Carolina Conceptions is a private, physician-owned fertility clinic founded in 2006 in Raleigh, North Carolina, by Dr. Bill Meyer (formerly IVF Director at UNC) and Dr. Grace Couchman (from Duke). The practice provides comprehensive infertility treatment, donor and surrogacy solutions, and fertility preservation for heterosexual couples, LGBTQ+ families, single parents, and oncofertility patients across North Carolina and Southern Virginia. Service lines include IVF, IUI, preimplantation genetic testing (PGT), egg and sperm donation, donor embryo adoption, gestational carrier programs, elective egg freezing, fertility surgery, and male fertility evaluation, with the company reporting 1,000+ IVF cycles and 10,000+ pregnancies since opening.

Core technology centers on an on-site CAP-accredited and CLIA-certified IVF laboratory equipped with low-oxygen tension incubators, multiroom bench-top incubators with independent chambers to prevent cross-contamination, a high-pressure air-flow system, and embryo biopsy capabilities. The practice is rolling out Needle-Free IVF (a subcutaneous port device) in 2026 and operates a Vonage-based telehealth platform plus a Nth Technology patient portal. Distribution is delivered through a hub-and-spoke footprint: full-service clinics in Raleigh (headquarters with the IVF lab), Holly Springs, North Raleigh, and Wilmington, supplemented by monitoring-only partnerships with OB/GYN groups in Charlotte, Fayetteville, Greenville, and Southern Pines/Pinehurst.

The business model is predominantly transaction-based, with revenue generated per IVF/IUI cycle, per procedure, and per donor/embryo transaction. The practice accepts multiple insurance plans, holds an Optum Center of Excellence designation, and extends patient access through financing partners (Future Family, PatientFi, CapexMD) and fertility benefits platforms (Progyny, Carrot, Maven, Kindbody). Patient acquisition is sales-led and physician-referral-driven, supported by content marketing (blog, newsletter), social media, online reviews (4.4-4.8 stars across major platforms), and community events such as Baby Reunion and Baby Feet Days. Both co-founders retired at the end of 2025, and the practice is currently led by four active dual board-certified REI specialists.

Name

Carolina Conceptions

Legal name

Carolina Conceptions

Website

https://carolinaconceptions.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2006

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Carolina Conceptions is a private, physician-owned fertility clinic founded in 2006 in Raleigh, NC, providing IVF, IUI, egg freezing, donor services, and surrogacy to couples, LGBTQ+ families, single parents, and oncofertility patients across North Carolina and Southern Virginia.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Reproductive Medicine / Fertility Clinic Services

NAICS

Family Planning Centers (62141)

SIC

Services-Offices & Clinics Of Doctors Of Medicine (8011)

akta.pro primary industry

Fertility, Reproductive Endocrinology & IVF Centers (HLAFAJAD)

akta.pro secondary industry

Reproductive Endocrinology & Infertility (IVF/Fertility) (HLAKAJAC)

Keywords

• Fertility treatment services
• In vitro fertilization
• Reproductive endocrinology
• Egg freezing preservation
• Fertility diagnostic testing

Headquarters

HQ city

Raleigh

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices10 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Fertility Treatment Services: Professional medical services for fertility treatments including IVF, IUI, egg freezing, PGT, fertility surgery, and related procedures. Services are billed per cycle or procedure with financing options available.
2. Egg Donation Program: Compensation paid to egg donors ($7,000-$8,000 per cycle). The clinic facilitates the donation process connecting donors with recipients through their in-house egg donor database.
3. Donor Embryo Program: Embryo donation/recipiency services where couples can adopt remaining embryos. Approximately 20-30 patients become pregnant using donor embryos each year.
4. Insurance & Financing: Accepts multiple insurance providers and offers financing options including partnerships with Future Family and PatientFi for payment plans.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Carolina Conceptions is a fertility clinic offering assisted reproductive treatments including IVF, IUI, preimplantation genetic testing (PGT), egg freezing, fertility surgery (laparoscopy and hysteroscopy), oncofertility, and donor/gestational carrier programs for patients experiencing infertility, LGBTQ+ family building, fertility preservation, and single parenthood. The clinic performs over 1,000 IVF cycles annually across multiple North Carolina locations and provides diagnostic testing, telehealth, and financing services.

Product overview

Carolina Conceptions Fertility operates as a multi-service fertility clinic offering a comprehensive portfolio of treatments centered on assisted reproductive technology (ART). The core offering is In Vitro Fertilization (IVF), which serves as the primary advanced treatment and anchors the suite of related services. Surrounding IVF are diagnostic services (semen analysis, HSG testing, fertility testing), complementary treatments (IUI, egg freezing, surgery), and donor/gestational carrier programs (egg donation, sperm donation, donor embryos, gestational carrier). The clinic has recently introduced Needle-Free IVF Technology as an innovative option. Services are delivered through a network of clinic locations in Raleigh (main), Holly Springs, North Raleigh, and Wilmington, with monitoring partnerships in Charlotte, Fayetteville, Greenville, and Southern Pines. Telehealth appointments are available for consultations. The clinic emphasizes its team-based approach with board-certified REI specialists.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• In Vitro Fertilization (IVF) Advanced infertility treatment involving egg retrieval, fertilization in the laboratory, and embryo transfer for patients experiencing infertility. Includes intracytoplasmic sperm injection (ICSI) and blastocyst embryo biopsy capabilities, performed at the CAP/CLIA-certified on-site IVF laboratory.
• Preimplantation Genetic Testing (PGT) Genetic screening of embryos prior to transfer to identify chromosomal abnormalities and increase pregnancy success rates. Performed in partnership with genetic testing laboratories such as Natera and Igenomix.
• Egg Freezing Elective fertility preservation service that preserves high-quality eggs for future use when the patient is ready to conceive. Targeted at women delaying pregnancy and cancer patients (oncofertility).
• Intrauterine Insemination (IUI) Artificial insemination procedure that places sperm directly into the uterus during ovulation to facilitate conception. Available across full-service locations and monitoring partner sites.
• Laparoscopy & Hysteroscopy Outpatient surgical procedures to correct anatomical problems of the ovaries, fallopian tubes, and uterus including pelvic adhesions, tubal blockages, endometriosis, and fibroids.
• Oncofertility Fertility preservation services for cancer patients, including egg freezing and sperm freezing, completed before chemotherapy or surgical procedures to protect future fertility.
• LGBTQ+ Family Building Inclusive fertility services for LGBTQ+ couples and individuals, including reciprocal IVF for same-sex female couples and services for single parents seeking to build families.
• Egg Donation Program Egg donor program enabling women to use donor eggs for IVF treatment. Includes in-house egg donor database and structured donor compensation ($7,000-$8,000 per cycle plus screening completion bonus).
• Sperm Donor Services Fertility treatment services using anonymous or known sperm donors for single parents, LGBTQ+ couples, and male factor cases.
• Donor Embryo Program Embryo donation program where couples who completed IVF donate remaining frozen embryos to other couples for adoption. Clinic has over 100 available donor embryos and supports 20-30 pregnancies per year with a 50% live birth rate (2017-2022).
• Gestational Carrier Program Surrogacy program using gestational carriers for intended parents unable to carry a pregnancy, with coordination through reproductive law and psychological support partners.
• Fertility Testing & Diagnostics Comprehensive fertility evaluation including semen analysis, hormone testing, AMH levels, HSG testing, and genetic screening for patients beginning the fertility journey.
• Needle-Free IVF Technology Needle-free delivery system using a small subcutaneous port device (similar to insulin delivery ports for diabetes patients) serving as a single entry point for all subcutaneous injections during ovarian stimulation. Reduces the 30-40 traditional injections of an IVF cycle to one device placement. Currently available at Raleigh and Wilmington locations under a bundled pricing model.
• Telehealth Appointments Virtual consultation service that allows patients to meet with physicians via video from home, particularly useful for out-of-state and international patients. Delivered via the Vonage platform and often covered by insurance.
• Fertility Monitoring Locations Network of monitoring-only partner locations in Charlotte, Fayetteville, Greenville, Southern Pines, and Pinehurst where patients can complete routine ultrasounds and bloodwork closer to home under partnered OB/GYN practices.

Quantifiable outcome

• 10,000+ pregnancies achieved since opening in September 2006
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration2 records

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Twelve partnerships are on record, tiered minor.

• EMD SeronominorOthersPharmaceutical partner providing fertility medications
• Ferring PharmaceuticalsminorOthersPharmaceutical partner providing fertility medications
• KindbodyminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFertility services network partner
• Maven ClinicminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorWomen's and family health virtual care platform
• ProgynyminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorFertility benefits management partner
• CarrotminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorFertility benefits platform partner
• OptumminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorInsurance provider designating clinic as Center of Excellence
• Cooper UHCminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorInsurance provider accepting clinic services
• Mandells Clinical PharmacyminorOthersSpecialty pharmacy partner for fertility medications
• Dr. Ryan BlazeiminorOthersPsychologist for embryo recipiency counseling appointments. Contact: (919) 720-1452
• Village Law Group (Jennifer Tharrington)minorOthersReproductive law attorney for legal consultation on embryo recipiency and legal parentage
• Associated Urologists of North Carolina (Dr. Stephen Shaban)minorOthersReproductive urology partner for male fertility evaluation and treatment. Recommended for abnormal semen analysis and male factor infertility.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Shady Grove Fertility (SGF): Large multi-state fertility practice operating numerous clinic and monitoring locations across the Mid-Atlantic and Southeast. Directly comparable multi-site private practice model with similar IVF/IUI/donor service portfolio, and a physician-led, hub-and-spoke delivery approach that closely mirrors Carolina Conceptions.
• Boston IVF: Multi-location US fertility clinic network affiliated with major academic centers, providing IVF, IUI, egg freezing, donor programs, and reproductive endocrinology services. Closely comparable full-service fertility practice with a regional hub-and-spoke footprint and similar mix of advanced reproductive services.
• CCRM (Colorado Center for Reproductive Medicine): Network of fertility clinics known for high IVF success rates and physician-led care with full ART services including IVF, ICSI, PGT, egg freezing, and donor programs. Comparable as a multi-site private fertility practice focused on clinical outcomes, advanced lab technology, and complex cases.
• Kindbody: Tech-enabled, venture-backed fertility clinic operator with own clinics and employer-benefit partnerships. Directly comparable on service portfolio (IVF, egg freezing, donor, LGBTQ+ family building) but differentiated by funding scale, employer-channel focus, and pricing transparency.
• Reproductive Medicine Associates (RMA / IVI-RMA): International fertility clinic network known for clinical research, advanced reproductive technology, and outcomes-driven IVF care. Comparable multi-site REI practice with full IVF/IUI/donor/preservation services and a similar emphasis on success-rate leadership.
• Conceptions Florida: Independent physician-led fertility practice offering IVF, IUI, egg freezing, donor services, and LGBTQ+ family building across Florida locations. Closely comparable private-practice model with similar service breadth and reliance on physician reputation and outcomes-based marketing.

Broad incumbents

• Duke Fertility Center: Academic medical center-based fertility program in Durham, NC, providing the same reproductive medicine services including IVF, IUI, and donor programs. Comparable as a competing NC provider with overlapping patient catchment but differentiated as an academic, hospital-affiliated program rather than an independent private practice.
• UNC Fertility / UNC Reproductive Medicine: Academic fertility clinic in Chapel Hill, NC, offering IVF, ovulation induction, fertility preservation, and reproductive surgery. Comparable NC-based provider with overlapping referral base and similar REI specialty focus, but anchored to a university health system rather than independent ownership.

Regional players

• Fertility Centers of Illinois (FCI): Large multi-site fertility practice based in the Chicago metro area offering IVF, IUI, PGT, egg freezing, and donor services. Comparable multi-location private practice model and service breadth, but does not directly compete geographically with Carolina Conceptions' North Carolina footprint.

Others

• Progyny: Fertility benefits management company that partners with clinics like Carolina Conceptions through its network and Smarter Patient Care program. Adjacent ecosystem participant rather than a direct competitor; comparable because Progyny directs patient flow and benefits design to partner clinics, materially shaping Carolina Conceptions' addressable patient pool.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UChdFk8f29WDunDuYsHjzY7g
• Facebookfacebook.com/carolinaconceptions
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/carolinaconceptions
• Instagraminstagram.com/carolinaconceptions
• Xx.com/CConceptionsRal

Compliance3 records

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles13 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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