Startups in North Carolina

Browse startups based in North Carolina. Our community includes 4 startups in North Carolina across all sectors and stages, from bootstrapped to growth-stage companies.

4
Total Startups
25%
With Revenue
75%
Technical Founders
Carrboro
Top City
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North Carolina Startups (4)

P 13 Land Specialists

by Luke Carlin

Launched

NC

Stage: BOOTSTRAPPED
PROPTECHCONSTRUCTION OPS
TransactionalServices

Affordable housing gap in coastal North Carolina: rising home prices and limited supply of newer homes under $300K put homeownership out of reach for first-time buyers and working families.

Product BuiltWebsite

Lukera Energy

by Brian Worfolk

MVP

Carrboro, NC

Stage: PRE SEED
CLEAN ENERGY
HardwareTransactional

Large volumes of flared and vented methane and an energy-intensive, costly methanol production industry; plus increasing maritime regulatory pressure and need for lower-carbon marine fuels.

RevenueTechnicalWebsite

CleanNC

by Salbador Mondragon

MVP

Charlotte, North Carolina

Stage: SEED
PROPTECHPROPERTY MANAGEMENTCONSUMER
MarketplaceServices

Hidden costs and unclear pricing in cleaning services lead to high booking abandonment and friction.

Repeat FounderTechnical

Evil Monkey TV Club

by Britt Platte

Beta

North Carolina

Stage: SEED
CONSUMERSOCIAL NETWORKSCREATOR TOOLS
SubscriptionAd-Based

TV fans lack a shared, social experience for watching and discussing shows in real time.

Product BuiltRepeat FounderTechnicalWebsiteLinkedIn
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About North Carolina Startups

North Carolina is home to 4 startups in our community. Most are concentrated in Carrboro, Charlotte.

Local ecosystems offer advantages including regional investor networks, local customer bases, and community support. 1 startups in North Carolina are generating revenue.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many North Carolina startups are in this directory?
We currently track 4 North Carolina startups in our community. 2 have built a product, and 1 are generating revenue.
What percentage of North Carolina startups have technical founders?
75% of North Carolina startups in our directory have at least one technical co-founder, which is an important signal for investors evaluating a startup's ability to build and iterate on their product.
How can I invest in North Carolina startups?
The Founders' Group connects investors with vetted North Carolina startups. Our AI-powered matching algorithm considers sector focus, stage fit, check size, and thesis alignment. Browse our investor directory or contact us to learn more.
Where are most North Carolina startups located?
The highest concentration of North Carolina startups in our community is in Carrboro, Charlotte. However, we work with startups from across the US and internationally.

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Ben Wiggins

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