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Charlotte area has more than 60 fast-growing private companies in new Inc. 5000 list

Charlotte placed over 60 businesses in the Inc. 5000 list this year of fastest-growing private companies.
Charlotte placed over 60 businesses in the Inc. 5000 list this year of fastest-growing private companies. smcinnis@charlotteobserver.com

The Inc. 5000 list tracks the fastest-growing private businesses in the U.S., and this year, over 60 Charlotte-area businesses made the annual list.

In fact, Charlotte-based Top Tier Solar Solutions placed fourth on the Inc. 5000 list this year.

Top Tier Solar Solutions was founded in 2019 by brothers Samuel Van Wynen and Jacob Van Wynen. It sells and installs residential solar equipment.

“Our main priority has always been on ensuring the overall health of our company and operations, while sustaining our integrity,” CEO Samuel Van Wynen said in a statement. “Our growth is merely a byproduct of that discipline.”

The rankings are based on three-year revenue growth, and the list is considered a benchmark for entrepreneurial work.

The Charlotte area put 61 businesses on the Inc. 5000 list this year. And It had 17 in the top 1,000. Here’s a look at how those 17 businesses ranked.

Charlotte

Top Tier Solar Solutions

Rank: No. 4; Three-year revenue growth: 41,101%; What the company does: It sells and installs residential solar equipment and helps homeowners invest in energy independence.

DebtBook

Rank: No. 39; Three-year revenue growth: 6,722%; What the company does: A cloud-based software solutions business that helps address operating challenges and regulatory requirements of the public finance industry

Already Autism Health

Rank: No. 132; Three-year revenue growth: 2,607%; What the company does: Provides comprehensive care for children with autism.

Lucid Bots

Rank: No. 143; Three-year revenue growth: 2,434%; What the company does: Manufactures robots for performing labor-intensive tasks.

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Five Star Parks & Attractions

Rank: No. 299; Three-year revenue growth: 1,408%; What the company does: A platform for partnering with and investing in family entertainment centers.

LeadZod

Rank: No. 329; Three-year revenue growth: 1,310%; What the company does: Advertising and marketing firm.

Vista Auction

Rank: No. 535; Three-year revenue growth: 832%; What the company does: Specializes in liquidating returns and overstock merchandise from major retailers

Next Level Technician

Rank: No. 572; Three-year revenue growth: 789%; What the company does: Specializes in contract, contract-to-hire and direct placements for technicians with experience in cabling, security, audio visual, fire alarms and wireless.

Opkalla

Rank: No. 673; Three-year revenue growth: 699%; What the company does: IT company that designs, implements and supports customer solutions.

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Bravo Team — Mooresville

Rank: No. 489; Three-year revenue growth: 904%; What the company does: Engineering design firm that provides solutions for customers creating new products or machines.

Pet Screening — Mooresville

Rank: No. 586; Three-year revenue growth: 773%; What the company does: A virtual screening platform that helps housing providers perform risk-assessments on residents’ pets and assistance animals.

HydroHelp911 Crawl Space and Foundation Repair — Iron Station

Rank: No. 701; Three-year revenue growth: 678%; What the company does: Repairs foundation and crawl spaces and waterproofs basements.

Gifted Travel Network — Mooresville

Rank: No. 773; Three-year revenue growth: 631%; What the company does: Travel host agency offering support and resources to new and experienced advisors to build and grow their businesses.

Zapps Wholesale — Shelby

Rank: No. 897; Three-year revenue growth: 562%; What the company does: A wholesale distribution and liquidation company.

TyCa Industries — Lincolnton

Rank: No. 940; Three-year revenue growth: 540%; What the company does: A metal fabrication and custom design job shop and contract manufacturer.

Apotheca Cannabis Dispensaries — Cornelius

Rank: No. 986; Three-year revenue growth: 517%; What the company does: Natural product provider offering clean, affordable and sustainable items for both people and plants.

South Carolina

Shred America — Fort Mill

Rank: No. 490; Three-year revenue growth: 903%; What the company does: A veteran-owned shredding service provider, specializing in hard drive destruction and data security services.

This story was originally published August 13, 2024 at 12:35 PM with the headline "Charlotte area has more than 60 fast-growing private companies in new Inc. 5000 list."

Cooper Metts
The Charlotte Observer
Cooper Metts is a business reporting intern this summer through UNC Chapel Hill’s MS Van Hecke award. He graduated from UNC Chapel Hill in May and reported on economic development and business for The Chatham News + Record and Business NC.
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