Best Startup
This article showcases our top picks for the best North Carolina based Consumer companies. These startups and companies are taking a variety of approaches to innovating the Consumer industry, but are all exceptional companies well worth a follow.
We tried to pick companies across the size spectrum from cutting edge startups to established brands.
We selected these startups and companies for exceptional performance in one of these categories:
- Innovation
- Innovative ideas
- Innovative route to market
- Innovative product
- Growth
- Exceptional growth
- Exceptional growth strategy
- Management
- Societal impact
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Top North Carolina Consumer Startups
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Virtue Labs
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Virtue Labs is a haircare brand that offers Alpha Keratin 60ku, a human protein born from regenerative medicine.
Craftwork
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Craftwork is a modern general contracting company that uses technology to simplify repair and renovation projects for homeowners.
HZO
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HZO delivers customized protective nano and conformal coatings that safeguard electronics from the most demanding environments.
Get Spiffy
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Get Spiffy is an on-demand car wash and detailing service.
Kontoor Brands
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Kontoor Brands is a global lifestyle apparel/clothing company with a portfolio of the world’s most iconic denim brands.
Murphy’s Naturals
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Murphy’s Naturals is a celebrate nature and inspire good through natural products.
Avadim Health
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Avadim Health is a healthcare and wellness company.
ChiliSleep
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ChiliSleep offers temperature-regulated sleep products and accessories.
Entigral Systems
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Entigral Systems is a developer of a sensor automation platform used for rapid, measurable improvements for asset management and tracking.
Ome
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Ome reinvents the way people live through smart home technology.
blu eCigs
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blu eCigs manufactures and sells electronic cigarettes and other vapor cigarette accessories.
Shur-Line
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Shur-Line is a consumer goods company manufacturing paint applications and tools.
House of Wise
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House Of Wise is a CBD and personal brand that empowers women to take control of their lives
Lolli
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Lolli is a rewards app that allows users to earn bitcoin when shopping online.
Improved Nature
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Improved Nature is a plant-based company offering a delicious, sustainable, and high-quality meat substitute.
PCX Holding
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PCX builds prefabricated electrical power distribution systems for the commercial construction industries.
Elements Brands
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Elements Brands acquires and scales consumer products brands, with a specific focus on the household goods, personal care, and pet markets.
Made Trade
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The best online store for exceptionally designed, ethical and sustainable goods.
CompostNow
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CompostNow collect food scraps from residents and businesses to help them reduce waste and support local gardens.
EpiCypher
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EpiCypher develops and manufactures novel products and tools for epigenetics and chromatin biology research.
Disruptive Enterprises
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Disruptive Enterprises is a health and wellness company.
Courtroom5
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Courtroom5 offers an automated legal toolbox for people in civil court without a lawyer.
Zoee
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Zoee is the first tele-coaching and business automation platform built by coaches for coaches.
Canopy Lawn Care
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Canopy uses technology for consumers to purchase and schedule lawn maintenance services.
CHARLES & COLVARD LTD
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Charles & Colvard, Ltd. is the sole source worldwide for moissanite, a unique created gemstone with exceptional brilliance.
Hanesbrands
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Based in Winston-Salem, N.C., Hanesbrands Inc. (NYSE:HBI) is a global consumer goods company with more than a century of history and a
Clutch
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Clutch provides high-quality information technology consulting services.
Slighter
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Slighter is a behavioral change solution housed in a smart lighter and companion app. It studies smokers habits and coaches them to quit.
TechSpecs
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An API First Search Engine For Standardized Consumer Electronics Technical Specifications
Brasstown Beef
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Brasstown Beef is a purveyor of all natural, antibiotic, and hormone-free pastured beef.
Aries
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Aries manufactures masks from an engineered fabric technology providing high levels of protective filtration combined with breathability.
Breezi.io
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Breezi.io builds wireless devices that enable homeowners to detect problems with their HVAC systems before they become severe.
CONSTRUKTS
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CONSTRUKTS is a mixed-reality platform combining physical block constructions.
NetSanity
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Founded in the southeast in 2013, NetSanity offers a SaaS based secure consumer service for mobile devices.
Voxelight
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A startup focusing on technology to improve sunscreen protection.
So-B
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So-B is a health and technology company that is redefining lip and skin health.
Rebundle
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Rebundle provides synthetic hair products that eliminate skin rashes and single-use waste.
Skillpop
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SkillPop is a community-driven way for people to access in-person classes on a variety of subjects.
Mosi
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Mosi is the portable, multi brew infuser with mess-free attachments to make the perfect cup of anything.
Snap One
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Snap One provides high quality audio and video to custom installation professionals.
Radiance
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American high-tech consumer electronics manufacturer that designs, engineers, and markets virtual reality personal computing systems.
Marken
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Marken provides patient-centric supply chain organization in the life sciences industry.
InVue Security Products
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InVue provides security solutions for the top global retailers’ high theft merchandise.
Glean
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Glean is a food and beverage company that delivers healthy and fresh foods to its consumers.
Milkful
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Milkful lactation bars help support breast milk production for breastfeeding moms.
Implus
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Implus has evolved to become an innovative manufacturer of consumer goods and accessories.
Freshspire
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Freshspire is a mission-driven company based in Raleigh, NC dedicated to using strong technology to empower food communities.
Buzy
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Buzy is the first and only solution created to remove the hassle and stress of owning a home.
Reynolds American
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Reynolds American is a U.S. corporation whose operating companies manufacture and market a full range of cigarettes.
Norton
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Norton offers a line of door controls designed and manufactured to ensure superior performance and reliability.
Clarkston Consulting
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Companies in life sciences, consumer products, and retail, partner with Clarkston to promote business growth and implement new technology.
NSi Industries LLC
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NSi Industries is an electronic manufacturing company offering electrical components and energy management solutions.
Bloomify
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Bloomify is an e-commerce company that offers indoor carnivorous plants and orchids.
Kolé Life Foods
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With operations in Baltimore and Charlotte, the purpose of the group is developing and selling natural, healthier and “better for you”.
Hanesbrands Inc.
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Hanesbrands Inc. is a manufacturer of several clothing brands including Hanes, Champion, Playtex
Optimis
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Optimis is an innovator of electronic marketplaces and analytics for capital markets.
Camco Manufacturing
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Camco Manufacturing is a chemical company specializing in antifreeze, camping, cleaning, marine, plumbing, and other products.
Remodeez
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Remodeez provides an odorless and non-toxic solution to remove everyday odors.
Ignite USA
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Ignite USA is a consumer goods company specializing in travel mugs and water bottles.
Luxury Shoe Club
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Luxury Shoe Club is a retail company that offers luxury shoes, sneakers, and boots to its consumers.
CalicoSol
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Calico Sol provides eco-friendly alternatives to common household goods.
Keepsake Tales
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Keepsake Tales is a digital publishing startup focusing on children’s literature.
Big Delicious Brand
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Big Delicious Brand is a food company that offers gourmet specialty food.
DockATot
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DockATot manufactures and distributes multi-functional docks that can be used for lounging, playing, and resting.
OhSnap
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ohsnap focuses on consumer electronics for grips, stands, and chargers.
EnPro Industries
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EnPro Industries is a diversified manufacturer of proprietary engineered products used in critical applications.
Case Foods, Inc.
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Case Foods is a food production company specializing in poultry products.
BrainTap
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BrainTap develops brainfitness technology and products
Spiritus Systems Company Inc
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Spiritus Systems Company Inc is a consumer goods agency that manufactures & sells warfighters’ products.
Positec
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Positec is a manufacturing company that specializes in the production of power tools and lawn and garden equipment.
Sundown Audio
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Sundown Audio is engaged in the manufacturing and sales of audio products such as amplifiers, subwoofers, speakers and other accessories.
botsplash
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Enterprise omni-channel conversational and messaging platform
American & Efird Global
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World’s foremost manufacturers of sewing threads and industrial yarns
Snugwicks
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Snugwicks is a consumer company that develops performance-based, water-wicking pet gear made with an innovative design to pamper pets.
Sure!
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Sure! is a provider of plant-based milk for babies and toddlers.
Appalachian Gear Company
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Appalachian Gear Company is an outdoor lifestyle company that focuses on performance-based clothing.
CandleScience
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CandleScience is an e-commerce business that develops, designs, tests and distributes wholesale candle making and soap making supplies.
MEMSCAP
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MEMSCAP, the MEMS leader, provides innovative products and solutions based on micro-electromechanical systems, or MEMS.
RIM Helmets
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RIM Helmets is a manufacturing company that offers bicycle helmets that protect the rider’s head during impact.
Genpak
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Genpak, LLC manufactures disposable, foam, plastic, and other food packaging products
Skura Style
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Square Style is an online store that offers kitchen basic essentials such as kitchen sponges.
Impact Fulfillment Services
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Impact Fulfillment Services specializes in supply chain,display engineering, planning, packaging, warehouse, and distribution services.
Elevate Textiles
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Elevate Textiles offers fabric and textile solutions and products.
Bob Barker Company
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Bob Barker Company is a wholesale company that provides detention products and jail supplies.
Venturing Lifestyle Designs
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Venturing Lifestyle Designs is a consumer company that manufactures women apparel specializing in clothing for outdoor adventures.
PROGRESS ENERGY
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Progress Energy, Inc., a utility holding company, engages in the generation, transmission, distribution, and sale of electricity in
ThunderWorks
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ThunderWorks develops and produces products to help with calming pet cats and dogs.
WeaveUp
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WeaveUp takes the frustration out of decorating by letting you choose the design, colors and fabric you want.
Sock and Accessory Brands Global
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Sock and Accessory Brands Global is a manufacturer and distributor of hoisery and accessory designs.
Diamond Dynasty Virgin Hair
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Providing the industry’s best virgin hair extensions, lace frontal wigs, 360 frontal wigs and Brazilian virgin hair bundles of human hair.
AP Emissions Technologies
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AP Emissions Technologies manufactures a complete line of automotive, light truck, and heavy-duty exhaust, and emissions products.
Pepsi Bottling Ventures
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Pepsi Bottling Ventures is a brand of manufacturing, selling, and distributing some recognized consumer brands.
Webb
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Webb provides heating, ventilation, air conditioning (HVAC) products along with repair, installation and maintenance services.
Motif Medical
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Motif Medical is an e-commerce platform for breast feeding and maternity products.
Fun Mom Band
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Fun Mom Band is an accessories company that makes stuff for moms.
Zuo Modern Contemporary, INC
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Zuo Modern Contemporary is a company that designs and manufactures furniture products.
VIETRI
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VIETRI is inspiring the celebration of life with family and friends through the beauty of handcrafted Italian designs.
Blue Rhino
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Blue Rhino is a provider of grill cylinder exchange in the United States.
Snap One
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Snap One is a firm that designs, manufactures, and distributes technology for security, control, networking, and remote management products
