Best Startup
This article showcases our top picks for the best North Carolina based Sports companies. These startups and companies are taking a variety of approaches to innovating the Sports 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 Sports Startups
Data sourced from Crunchbase and SemRush.
Teamworks
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Teamworks is a communication and operations platform for athletic organizations.
SMT (SportsMEDIA Technology)
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SportsMEDIA Technology is a provider of graphics, statistics and video enhancement software for live television sports broadcast networks.
TopCourt
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TopCourt is a startup that builds an online platform for tennis instruction.
FYX Gaming
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FYX Gaming is an eSports infrastructure and technology provider that develops and implements blockchain technologies.
NextPlay Careers
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NextPlay Careers is a software startup helping student-athletes transition into the workforce.
Game Plan
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Game Plan is the most widely used education and development platform for high school, collegiate, and professional athletics departments.
Stitch Golf
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To be the only company you will see with such precise attention to detail
Capstone Event Group
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Capstone Event Group is an operator of sports marketing and event management service for hosting marathon and half marathon events.
Carolina Hurricanes
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Carolina Hurricanes is a sports company representing the local hockey team.
F5 Sports
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F5 Sports transforms data from body movement into real-time actionable insights that improve learning and maximize human performance.
ClubUp
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Technology company which partners with golf clubs with operational caddie programs, or clubs looking to start their own caddie programs
BoxMagic
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BoxMagic is a mobile app helping gym owners to run their day to day operations.
Legacy League
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Web3 Solutions and Marketplace for Athletes and Sports Properties
Fandex
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Fandex is a game trading platform where teams prices fluctuate based on predictive W/L.
OnPoint
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OnPoint makes the sport of shooting seriously fun, easy to learn and safe for everyone.
North Carolina Football Club
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North Carolina Football Club is a professional soccer team playing at USL League One, the third tier of the American league system.
Gryppers
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Gryppers is a sports technology brand and a multinational supplier of high-quality, specialty apparel, and protective compression wear.
Hot Route Analytics
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Hot Route Analytics is a sports analytics company that provides in-depth sports analysis for all aspects of the game.
ACC
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ACC is a community platform that primarily focuses on enhancing the educational and opportunities of student-athletes.
Point Blank Range
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Point Blank Range, Lake Norman’s premier NSSF Five-Star rated indoor shooting facility, will open a new range in Matthews, NC in response
Premier Sports Lighting
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Premier Sports Lighting designs and manufactures an LED fixture for sports play.
AdaptBionic
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AdaptBionic is a smart prosthetics and sports wearables company for an active lifestyle.
HelpGetSponsors.com
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Help Get Sponsors is the development company of a cloud based SaaS sponsorship sales and management tool.
Webonise
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We build what is essential for business, powered by our innovative platforms and services.
Europa Sports Products
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A Charlotte-based wholesale distributor of sports and fitness supplements.
KYCK.com
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KYCK develops technologies that support soccer players in enhancing their gaming skills.
Fleet Feet, Incorporated
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Fleet Feet is a retail company that provides sports shoes and fitness accessories.
Sportvision
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Sportvision, Inc. is the premier innovator of sports and entertainment products for fans, media and marketers. Sportvision is a privately
Tread Athletics
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Tread Athletics is a baseball development company that specializes in building custom training and throwing protocols for pitchers.
Etix
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Etix is a web-based ticketing service provider for the entertainment, travel, and sports industries.
Groove Watersports
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Groove Watersports manufactures impact vest with integrated speakers.
Badger Sportswear
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Badger Sportswear is a manufacturer and supplier of high quality team uniforms, performance athletic wear and fanwear.
YakTrax Inc.
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Yaktrax is the ultimate winter solution for people of all walks of life, providing ice traction devices & hand warmers designed
Thomas Golf
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The Company believes it can develop and dominate a new market segment centered on the concepts of aim and alignment.
Sports Endeavors
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Sports Endeavors is a sporting goods company providing Soccer, Lacrosse, and Rugby equipment.
FIBA
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FIBA is an independent association formed by 213 National Basketball Federations worldwide.
Final Surge
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Final Surge is a free online training log for athletes of all types including runners, triathletes, and cyclists.
MVTRAK
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MVTRAK delivers solutions for concussions and brain injury for sports and the military.
704Games
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704Games is a video game publisher and developer focused on delivering high-quality experiences on console and mobile.
RCR Enterprises
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RCR Enterprises is a car manufacturer and rental service.
RealEstate.com
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RealEstate offers a multiple listing service that provides an up-to-date and comprehensive set of home listings in the market.
Izlesene
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Izlesene is a Turkey-based video community that enables users to watch videos and share experiences with their friends.
Speedway Motorsports
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Speedway Motorsports, Inc. is an American corporation that owns and manages racing facilities.
XGO
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XGO is an apparel company specializes in performance and flame retardant clothes, flame retardant thermals, and accessories.
McKenzie Sports Products
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McKenzie Sports Products offers taxidermy supplies in the United States.
Curtis Media Group
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Curtis Media Group is a broadcast media company that offers FM radio, news, and sports news services in the North Carolina.
RealRecruit
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RealRecruit is an online platform for universities to evaluate the student-athlete experience, make decisions and protect their brands.
Cane Creek Cycling Components
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Cane Creek Cycling Components is a sporting goods company providing cycling solutions.
Hendrick Motorsports
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Hendrick Motorsports NASCAR Racing Team
Operation 36 Golf
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Operation 36 Golf offers junior development model works, golf programs & community-based training for beginners in playing the game of golf.
Guilford Performance Textiles
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Guilford Performance Textiles is a textiles company providing athletic apparel and footwear.
STUDENTathleteWorld
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STUDENTathleteWorld is a sports company specializing in College Athletic Recruiting services.
Statesville Record and Landmark
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Statesville Record and Landmark is a newspaper that publishes sports, entertainment, lifestyle, and news.
Spectrum News
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Spectrum News is a broadcast media company that provides news, features, sports, and weather services.
TriggerPoint Performance Therapy
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TriggerPoint Performance Therapy is a sports company that provides therapeutic self-care products.
JR Motorsports
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JR Motorsports is a sports company offering motorsports solutions and services.
Joe Gibbs Racing
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Joe Gibbs Racing is a sports company providing driver development programs.
Roush & Yates Racing Engines
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Roush & Yates Racing Engines is a sports company providing motor engines.
Charlotte Motor Speedway
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Charlotte Motor Speedway is a business destination for motor sports and other entertainment events.
Stewart-Haas Racing
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Stewart-Haas Racing is a Sports company.
FantasyDraft
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FantasyDraft is a daily fantasy sports enterprise with operations in Southern California.
REAL Watersports
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REAL Watersports has become the number one kite boarding and surfing shop, lesson center and destination in the world.
Watch-Sites
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The words “Watch Site” is a frequently used and easily recognizable phrase used to describe a sports bar.
Rhino Sports & Entertainment Services
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Rhino Sports & Entertainment Services provides staffing, parking, and security for sports, entertainment, and other events.
InfoDog
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InfoDog offers information regarding dog show statistics and schedules, dog products and services, and support for breeders and dog owners.
Ballantyne Country Club
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Ballantyne Country Club is a hospitality company that provides golf, aquatics, meeting space, and banquets.
Plant Partners, Inc.
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Plant Partners is a retail company specializing in sports and corporate Merchandise.
MindRight Pro
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MindRight Pro is a proven, results-based process to optimize mental, emotional/behavior, and statistical performance in and out of sport.
Kyle Busch Motorsports
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Kyle Busch Motorsports specializes in preparing a fleet of race-winning teams for motorsports.
ASP Nation
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ASP Nation is a one-stop shop for everything softball from apparel to equipment they have covered.
Racing Electronics
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Racing Electronics offers equipment and customer service throughout the motorsports industry.
Prestonwood Country Club
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Prestonwood Country Club is a hospitality company specializing in dining and event venue services.
Raycom Sports
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Raycom Sports is a broadcast media company based in North Carolina.
McConnell Golf
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McConnell Golf is a hospitality company that provides Onsite Accommodations.
Antler Insanity
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Antler Insanity is an application developing company backed by two developer
RVM Technology
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RVM Technology is focused on the development of integration and security in the field of sports gambling.
Spire
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Spire is an athlete management company that sponsors sports events and offers related services like celebrity representation and management.
Champion Tire & Wheel
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Champion Tire & Wheel provides specialized logistics services, transport, equipment, and supplies of tires and wheels for racing companies.
Microtech Knives
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Microtech Knives offers a wide range of automatic knives, folding knives and fixed blade knives to choose from.
2ThumbZ Entertainment
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2ThumbZ Entertainment is a publisher of collegiate sports mobile applications.
XSport Global
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XSport Global is a youth sports technology and media company.
RecruitRef
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RecruitRef is an athlete recruitment software for college coaches.
North Carolina FC Youth
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North Carolina FC Youth is a non profit youth organization for players.
Roush Fenway Racing
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Roush Fenway Racing is a sports company offering NASCAR marketing solutions.
Caetus
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The company designs, manufactures, and markets unique safety solutions for scuba divers and other water sports enthusiasts.
Swing Racquet + Paddle
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Swing Racquet + Paddle is an operator of a sports campus to offer both indoor and covered courts as well as fitness facilities.
Washington Duke Inn & Golf Club
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Washington Duke Inn & Golf Club is a hospitality company that provides dining and hotel services.
Bikerumor
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Bikerumor is a cycling blog that offers in-depth product reviews, coverage, and thoughtful posts covering the entire cycling spectrum.
Universal Practice
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Esports Tournament Organization & Entertainment Platform
Chip Ganassi Racing
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Chip Ganassi has been a fixture in the auto racing industry for over 25 years and is considered one of the most successful.
TriBike Transport
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TriBike Transport specializes in assembling, shipping, valet options, vendor management and bike transportation services for sports events.
Oasys Sports
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Oasys Sports offers online sports management services.
Broadage Sports
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Broadage is one of the leading sports technology, data and content companies in the market.
Richard Childress Racing
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a renowned, performance-driven racing, marketing and manufacturing organization.
Target Shotguns
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Target Shotguns provide shotguns and shooting accessories for trap, skeet & sporting clays.
WaV Sports and Entertainment
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WaV Sports and Entertainment is a sports marketing agency.
Olde Providence Racquet Club
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Olde Providence Racquet Club is a member driven club that provides tennis experience through facilities and programming.
