NC IDEA is an independent private, 501(c)(3) foundation whose vision is to help North Carolinians achieve their entrepreneurial ambition to start and grow high potential companies. NC IDEA fosters sustainable economic development with competitive grants and programs for entrepreneurs and funding to strengthen the North Carolina entrepreneurial ecosystem. NC IDEA offers grant funding and support on the principles of diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI).

Balentine is a boutique wealth management firm focused on serving entrepreneurs, business owners, and their families across generations. Turning success into significance. We help founders translate their wins into lasting family impact, so wealth fuels purpose, not pressure.

EisnerAmper is among the nation's largest full-service advisory and accounting firms providing audit, accounting and tax services, as well as complete suite of professional advisory services to a broad range of clients across many industries.

Robinson Bradshaw understands the unique legal and strategic business needs of startup and emerging growth companies and the entrepreneurs behind them. We have represented hundreds of entrepreneurial companies across a broad range of industries and have adopted best practices uniquely suited to meet those needs.

Automated Consulting Group cuts through AI hype for executives. Hands-on workshops, fractional AI leadership, and deployment-ready AI solutions that work.

Bank of America offers a range of services that can be beneficial for entrepreneurs and startups in the RTP area.

In 2015, Triangle-based serial entrepreneur, Scot Wingo started the Triangle Tweener List focused on Triangle companies with over 10 people or $1m/yr in revenues. After 7 years of data, we realized that this cohort of companies had very few closures, but also captured the Triangle's biggest and best exits. In 2022, we launched the Triangle Tweener Fund to invest in Triangle Tweener companies using an index strategy.

This list features details on over 250 curated startups in North Carolina that are referred to as Tweeners.

The Tweener Times is a free/paid Substack newsletter designed for entrepreneurs. With the tagline "Builders Helping Builders," each issue offers in-depth articles on key topics that matter most to local founders, including Go-to-Market (GTM) strategies, AI-driven growth strategies, Product-Led-Growth (PLG), talent acquisition, and a calendar of events. Each weekly issue is packed with both strategic and tactical insights that help founders stay informed and connected.

A podcast for builders by builders. We explore the startup journey and stories with nc founders, from the idea to the exit and everything in between. Hosted by serial entrepreneur and founder of the Fund Scot Wingo.

Tweener Madness, shines a bright spotlight on the amazing NCstartup ecosystem. The contest involves 8 startups who will compete for the $25k investment prize and 21 selection committee members that are local institutional or angel investors.

Your go-to resource for navigating the Triangle’s startup landscape. Explore curated opportunities to support every step of your entrepreneurial journey.