Top Startups to Work For in North Carolina

How do we decide whether we like the companies we work for? A company has to have great leadership, a strong mission, and produce a worthy product or service to make most of us feel like we’re part of something worthwhile. Beyond that, we all have things we want personally from a company: a solid paycheck, good benefits, coworkers we like, and a challenging and rewarding atmosphere.

These companies based in North Carolina were rated as the best to work for by their own employees on Comparably. This means they’re doing something very right. A job can be a source of great joy or great hardship, so the fact that these employees are so enthusiastic about the companies they work for is a sure sign that they’ve found that ideal mix of culture, compensation, and environment.

The list that follows is a live leaderboard of the top startups in the area based on current employees’ ratings and reviews. Companies are ranked based on their all time ratings and the ranking can change as employees leave new ratings and reviews.

Top Startups to Work For
Rank Company Details
1
Exit Intel

Conversion Optimization Software

2
All American Entertainment

Full-service Speaker & Celebrity Booking Agency

So fortunate to work at this company. Manager cares about your career.

- All American Entertainment Employee
3
CData Software

CData makes it easy to connect, integrate, and automate your enterprise data ecosystem. Leverage the CData Platform to connect your Big Data, analytics, low-code, and ETL tools to live data from 250+ data sources – in the cloud or on-premises.

Getting to work with my coworkers and team.

- CData Software Employee
4
HireNetworks

Recruiting, Staffing and Search firm

Companies that are fun, stable and ethical to recruit for!

- HireNetworks Employee
5

Oto is an intelligence-based framework aimed at storing, retrieving, and analyzing data that enables the creation of applications.

We’re all like family away from hone

- OTO Employee
6

Adzerk is a cloud platform that offers developers flexible APIs for adding unobtrusive native ads to sites/apps

They are transparent and great at articulating long-term goals, as well as motivating people to reach them.

- Adzerk Employee
7

Metabolon develops analytical methods and software for biomarker discovery by using metabolomics.

The leadership is usually very good and understanding although sometimes they aren't great with communication.

- Metabolon Employee
8
Cloud for Good

Cloud for Good works with nonprofit organizations and educational institutions.

Very competitive salary for my level of experience

- Cloud for Good Employee
9
Zift Solutions

Zift Solutions offers a channel marketing automation platform that provides turnkey marketing to indirect sales organizations.

Freedom to take on initiatives that will deliver results.

- Zift Solutions Employee
10
Sunrise Technologies

Sunrise is an award-winning Microsoft Dynamics 365 partner for global consumer brands, manufacturers, and retailers.

Smartest and best leadership team in the Microsoft channel.

- Sunrise Technologies Employee
11
Lulu Press

Lulu Press is an open-source, creative platform. We empower individuals around the world to come to Lulu.com to publish their creations.

Our leadership team is fun, approachable, yet serious about business (and culture). Our leaders really care about our people and the future of our business.

- Lulu Press Employee
12
Black Mountain Academy

Black Mountain Academy is a nurturing and small specialized boarding school for neurodiverse adolescent males (ages 14–18, assigned male at birth) who benefit from additional support in social relationships, academics, and daily life. Our homelike environment provides the intentional structure and individualized guidance students need to reach their full potential, enriched by meaningful experiences and adventure within our vibrant local community. Every element of the Black Mountain Academy's school and program is thoughtfully designed to foster growth and connection on campus, in the community, and within each student’s family. Our dedicated teachers, skilled staff, and licensed therapists work collaboratively with students to set goals, build relationships, and strengthen executive functioning, emotional regulation, and life skills. Through our integrated model, we help our students thrive through blending academic, social, and personal growth experiences that promote confidence.

Working with the students and with the team.

- Black Mountain Academy Employee
13
SOF Studios

Special Operations Forces Studios, Ltd. (SOFs) is a gaming and simulation development studio lead by elite Special Operations veterans.

They care about the people

- SOF Studios Employee
14

"Signal Innovations Group provides sensors and software tools for the security, public safety and commercial surveillance sectors."

such a great leader... always push me and all my colleague to be better in skill in handling both machine and customer.

- SIG Employee
15
PetPartners, Inc.

PetPartners offers pet health insurance to cats and dogs of all ages and breeds in all 50 states.

Leadership is supportive, transparent, flexible and fair.

- PetPartners, Inc. Employee
16
Republic Wireless

Republic Wireless is a mobile phone service offering phones and plans.

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10 Federal Storage

10 Federal Companies is a commercial real estate firm that leverages technology and vertical integration to create superior risk-adjusted returns. Founded in 2010, our drive to pioneer new methods to improve performance has enabled us to become a leader in our industries. With a unique approach to holding proprietary systems for all departments including, but not limited to, Self Storage, Construction, Multi-Family, Technology, and Finance. 10 Federal is headquartered in Raleigh, NC with properties across the United States, located predominantly within the southeast with properties in 16 states. Our technology has nationwide capabilities, a centralized back office, and in-house Call Center which allows us to own and operate properties across the country.

Great healthcare benefits that are no cost to me.

- 10 Federal Storage Employee
19
ChartSpan Medical Technologies

"ChartSpan is an automated application that allows users to upload, store and manage their healthcare records on smartphone, tablet or computer."

Benefits and hourly + commission

- ChartSpan Medical Technologies Employee
20

Stratifyd is more than a platform. We are a rapidly-growing technology company that provides data science research-grade analytics solutions to companies world

The ethos of learning and helping that we share, the autonomy we are provided, and the trust we are shown.

- Stratifyd Employee
21
TI Racing NC

Auto Repair Wilmington NC

22
VITAL SOURCE TECHNOLOGIES, INC.

VitalSource Technologies is a global leader in building, enhancing, and delivering e-learning content.

23
8 Rivers Capital

8 Rivers develops and commercializes new technologies relating to energy, water, wireless communications and industrial processes.

Compensation is well designed to align the employee's success with the success of the company.

- 8 Rivers Capital Employee
24
HS Pharmaceuticals

HS Pharmaceuticals, LLC manufactures and distributes dermatological products for chronic wounds, burns, and drug resistant infections.

25
RealEstate.com

RealEstate offers a multiple listing service that provides an up-to-date and comprehensive set of home listings in the market.

The work I get to do

- RealEstate.com Employee
26
MAXPOINT INTERACTIVE INC
27
Enventys Partners

A full-service product launch company that handles all aspects of product development, crowdfunding and ecommerce marketing for new products.

The team makes everyday a fun place to work

- Enventys Partners Employee
28
Avance Care

Avance Care is an innovative primary care provider that offers convenient, affordable and efficient health care services.

communication work team and equity

- Avance Care Employee
29

DealCloud helps investment bankers centralize and streamline their workflow.

30
TESS Corporation

TESS Corporation is doing the company and sales that make the exhibition and test drive the COGY.

No negativity on the job

- TESS Corporation Employee
31
CloudFactory

CloudFactory, a distributed workforce company, automates business processes involving large volumes of data entry, collection or processing.

The way I do transcription jobs, helps me to be a quick learner

- CloudFactory Employee
32
Bid-Bob.com

Bid-Bob.com is a website that provides information and tips on remodeling the bathroom or any other part of a house.

We are the best of the best

- Bid-Bob.com Employee
33

Wagepoint is your all-in-one payroll solution filled with all the features you need, and none of the stuff you don’t.

Team players, hard workers, mentoring

- Wagepoint Employee
34
Pure Barre

Pure Barre is the largest, most established barre concept in the nation with over 300 studios across the country

that they are there to help us!

- Pure Barre Employee
35
Pool Specialists

Pool Specialists is a business offering pool construction, maintenance and inspection services to residential and commercial customers.

The Client's satisfaction at the end of the day. No serious complaints

- Pool Specialists Employee
36
Atlantic BT

Raleigh, North Carolina's largest full-service web firm specializing in making sure your business rocks.

Hi how are you doing

- Atlantic BT Employee
37
Southern Tide

Southern Tide is a manufacturer and seller of clothing and footwear.

They do very positive things for workers and the community

- Southern Tide Employee