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North Carolina's startup scene features a diverse range of industries, from financial technology to advanced manufacturing. The state hosts both long-standing technology companies and newly founded ventures.
Gaming developer Epic Games has attracted $7.9 billion in total funding. More recent arrivals include telecommunications company BrightSpeed, which has raised $6.5 billion since its founding in 2021.
Below is our list of 36 North Carolina startups worth keeping an eye on.
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Get the Sheet for $50Brightspeed provides fiber and broadband services, building a modern telecommunications network for homes and businesses. They focus on delivering reliable, high-speed internet to enhance connectivity for customers.
Aiwyn develops an intelligent automation platform to help accounting firms manage their billing and cash flow. Their software uses AI to streamline collections and offer clients modern payment experiences.
Epic Games develops globally recognized video games and the foundational technology behind many others. Their Unreal Engine is a real-time 3D creation tool used by developers to build immersive experiences for gaming, film, and more.
Pendo develops a product analytics platform that helps teams understand how customers use their software. Their digital adoption solutions then allow companies to create in-app guides and walkthroughs to improve the user experience.
Spreedly builds a payment orchestration platform that gives businesses a single point of connection to numerous payment services globally. This platform enables companies to process transactions in over 100 countries and securely store customer payment information.
Flexential builds and manages a national portfolio of data centers that deliver hybrid IT solutions, including colocation, cloud, and interconnection. They focus on providing robust data protection and professional services for enterprises with complex infrastructure requirements.
isolved provides an intuitive Human Capital Management (HCM) platform designed to manage the entire employee journey. Their all-in-one software helps businesses handle everything from talent acquisition and payroll to workforce management and employee engagement.
Pluto Health built an AI platform that connects fragmented health data to give care providers a complete view of their patients. This unified approach helps teams close the loop on care and better manage integrated health services.
Vulcan Elements manufactures rare-earth magnets for critical defense and commercial applications. They supply essential components for demanding sectors like the aerospace and industrial manufacturing industries.
Apiture builds a digital banking platform that helps banks and credit unions create modern online and mobile experiences. Their open API architecture allows financial institutions to easily integrate new features and services.
Our top 10 picks are just a glimpse into the exciting things happening in North Carolina. Founders across the state are building new companies and finding creative ways to grow.
Together, the companies below have raised over $6 billion, with many working in fields like biotech, fintech, and energy. Here is a closer look at the other startups shaping North Carolina's future.
| Startup | Industry | Year Founded | Amount Raised | Last Funding Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fintech | 2018 | CA$1B | Private Equity | |
| Data | 2016 | $510M | Private Equity | |
| Biotech | 2004 | $22.7M | Grant | |
| Analytics | 2006 | $44M | Venture Round | |
| Manufacturing | 2017 | $291.7M | Series B | |
| Infrastructure | 2009 | $422.2M | Series F | |
| Hardware | 2009 | $357.5M | Debt Financing | |
| Biotech | 2001 | $241.8M | Grant | |
| Biotech | 2019 | $237.6M | Series C | |
| Biotech | 2020 | $47.2M | Series B | |
| Retail | 2012 | $119.8M | Private Equity | |
| AgTech | 2005 | $284.9M | Debt Financing | |
| Fintech | 2019 | $23.7M | Series A | |
| Fintech | 1998 | $61M | Venture Round | |
| Biotech | 2018 | $8.6M | — | |
| Retail | 2016 | $27.4M | Private Equity | |
| Logistics | 2013 | $130M | Private Equity | |
| Energy | 2014 | $2B | Private Equity | |
| AI | 2017 | $55M | Series D | |
| Analytics | 2015 | $19.5M | Series A | |
| Healthcare | 2015 | $163.3M | Debt Financing | |
| Fintech | 2012 | $30.7M | Series B | |
| Healthcare | 2019 | $26M | Grant | |
| SaaS | 2010 | — | Corporate Round | |
| Media | 2015 | $6.8M | Venture Round | |
| Nonprofit | 2013 | $3.9M | Venture Round |
