G1 Therapeutics, Inc. is a commercial-stage oncology biopharmaceutical company based in Research Triangle Park, NC, focused on developing and commercializing next-generation therapies that improve cancer treatment. In 2021, the company received FDA approval for its first cancer drug after 13 years as a clinical-stage company. G1 Therapeutics is publicly listed and specializes in optimizing chemotherapy regimens.

Lead-acid and energy storage battery manufacturer (Essential Power, Motive Power, Transportation, Military/Govt segments). Formed 2020 when Atlas Holdings (PE firm) acquired Exide Technologies' North American assets via bankruptcy sale. True HQ Alpharetta, GA -- Charlotte, NC (300 International Airport Drive) is a distribution & service center only, not a manufacturing plant or corporate HQ.

Paymentus Holdings appointed Gregory Williams, Accel-KKR managing director, as an independent Class II director to fill a board vacancy.

KKR portfolio company. Asset class: Tech Growth. Industry: Information Technology. Region: Americas.

Corporate venture arm of Alexandria Real Estate. Active in RTP. Life sciences, agtech, tech. Creates innovation clusters.

Digital bank and auto-lending financial holding company; legal HQ Detroit, MI, with a large owned campus (Ally Charlotte Center, ~700K sq ft) functioning as a major co-headquarters/operations hub in Charlotte, NC.

EV DC-fast-charging hardware, Europe's market-leading DC fast charger maker. Parent HQ Bolzano, Italy; US subsidiary (Alpitronic Americas) opened a real Charlotte, NC HQ in 2024 -- 68,000 sq ft diagnostics lab/repair center/parts warehouse/training center, ~300-employee capacity. Actual North American charger manufacturing is done in Wisconsin, not Charlotte.

AskBio is a leading clinical-stage gene therapy company headquartered in Research Triangle Park, NC, dedicated to developing AAV (adeno-associated virus) gene therapies for genetic and complex disorders. The company has facilities in Philadelphia, PA in addition to its RTP headquarters, which is located within a biotechnology hub of nearly 600 life science companies. AskBio focuses on advancing AAV gene therapy technology and therapeutics.

B2B accounts-payable and payment automation software.

Baebies is a growth-stage medical device company headquartered in Durham, NC that develops and commercializes diagnostic products enabling early disease detection and comprehensive diagnosis for newborns and children. The company was founded with the mission that everyone deserves a healthy start.

Bandwidth Inc. is a public enterprise communications platform company headquartered in Raleigh, NC, founded in 1999. The company provides voice, messaging, and emergency APIs that power communications stacks for enterprises globally. Bandwidth positions itself as a universal communications platform solving global telecommunications complexity.

Global bank and financial services holding company; corporate HQ at Bank of America Corporate Center.

Main retail/commercial banking operating subsidiary of Bank of America Corp; national bank charter, HQ Charlotte NC. From FY2025 10-K Exhibit 21.

BioAgilytix is a global contract research organization and bioanalytical services leader headquartered in Durham, NC, with its US headquarters at the Research Triangle Park campus. The company provides advanced bioanalytical lab services supporting all phases of drug development research in partnership with sponsor organizations.

Bioventus is a global leader in innovations for active healing and surgical orthobiologics, headquartered in Durham, NC. The company was established in 2012 and is publicly traded on Nasdaq (BVS), offering a comprehensive portfolio of clinically efficacious and cost-effective products. Bioventus focuses on orthobiologic solutions designed to support patients' recovery and healing.

Life insurance and annuity company spun off from MetLife in 2017; HQ at 11225 N Community House Rd, Charlotte. Public (NASDAQ: BHF).

Technology and IT due-diligence / value-creation advisory firm serving PE investors; a Falfurrias Capital Partners growth-investment portfolio company.

Electric power and natural gas holding company; HQ at 550 South Tryon St.

Digital commercial-lending marketplace matching small businesses with bank/nonbank lenders; founding investor is ex-Bank of America Chairman/CEO Hugh McColl Jr. Venture-backed (TTV Capital, Fin Capital, Correlation Ventures, U.S. Bank).

Lithium-ion battery separator film manufacturer (wet/heat-resistant/polymer-coated separators) for EV, energy-storage, and consumer-electronics cells. Founded 2023. Real, documented $140M/545-job manufacturing plant in Lincoln County/Denver NC (just outside Charlotte proper) per NC Dept. of Commerce (May 2024); corporate HQ address beyond this facility not independently verified. Strategic partners named: LG, Samsung, SKI, AESC, Northvolt.