10 fastest growing private companies in Raleigh, NC

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Raleigh had 10 companies rank among the fastest-growing private companies in the nation, according to the 2021 Inc. 5000 list. 👏

Inc.com determined rankings for 5,000 companies in the US according to percentage revenue growth over a 3 year period. The Raleigh metro is home to 25 of the 127 NC-based companies that made the list this year + had a median growth percentage of 193%, total revenue of $616.3 million, 2,027 jobs added, and 15 repeat honorees.

Here’s the lowdown on the 10 Raleigh-based companies:

  • #391: Crossrope
    Industry
    : Consumer Products + Services
    Growth: 1,239%
    What they do: Sells interchangeable weighted jump ropes.
  • #571: Pendo
    Industry
    : Software
    Growth: 846%
    What they do: Helps companies adopt to software more quickly + successfully.
  • #1362: Reveal Mobile
    Industry
    : Software
    Growth: 350%
    What they do: Provides location-based marketing and analytics.
  • #1490: FM:Systems
    Industry
    : Business Products + Services
    Growth: 318%
    What they do: Assists businesses in creating a healthier workplace through digital workplace solutions.
  • #1933: Eva Garland Consulting
    Industry
    : Human resources
    Growth: 231%
    What they do: Supports scientists + entrepreneurs in developing and implementing strategies.
  • #2131: Kelaca
    Industry
    : Software
    Growth: 204%
    What they do: Talent acquisition + advisory firm redefining the recruiting experience.
  • #2280: LearnPlatform
    Industry
    : Education
    Growth: 186%
    What they do: Offers a comprehensive edtech effectiveness system for schools, districts + state education agencies.
  • #2368: Greasecycle
    Industry
    : Environmental Services
    Growth: 179%
    What they do: Collects used cooking oil + grease trap waste from restaurants and turns it into biofuel, compost + clean water.
  • #4989: US IP Communications
    Industry
    : Telecommunications
    Growth: 39%
    What they do: Founded in 2012 by a group of former Bandwidth employees, USIP provides business communications services.
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