ECOSYSTEM PARTNERS

We recognize that a healthy startup ecosystem has multiple program partners who serve specific groups and provide mentorship and capital access for main street as well as scalable startups. We collaborate to eliminate gaps, reduce risk and optimize chances for success with a continuum of developmental resources and funding from inception to growth stage.

As Flywheel enters new markets, we work to provide connective tissue by helping to develop Entrepreneurship Leadership Councils, led by entrepreneurs and Entrepreneurship Service Organization (ESO) partners.

Greenville ecosystem map

Upstate South Carolina

ESO Partners

Community Works
Greenville Chamber
Mill Village
Next
SBDC
SCBio
SCRA
Synergy Mill
Ten at the Top
The Hill Institute

Accelerators

GVL Starts
New Ventures GVL
Next Launchlab
Village Launch

Incubators

Next Innovation Center
Next Manufacturing Center
SC Launch

Investment Funds

Affinity Capital
Cultivation Capital
New Ventures GVL
SC Launch
Venture South GVL
Vicinity Capital

Winston-Salem ecosystem map

Triad North Carolina

ESO Partners

Agile City
Center for Creative Economy
Greater Winston-Salem, Inc.
HUSTLE Winston-Salem
Incolo
Innovation Quarter
Mixxer
NCBiotech
NC IDEA Foundation
Provident 1898
SBTDC Small Business Center

Accelerators

LaunchLab Greensboro
New Ventures Triad
Velocity

Incubators

Nussbaum Center
Winston Starts

Investment Funds

Equilibrium Fund
First Launch Capital
IDEA Fund Partners
New Ventures WS
Venture South Piedmont
WSPR Fund

Charlotte-Cabarrus ecosystem map

Greater Charlotte/Cabarrus

ESO Partners

Cabarrus Chamber
Cabarrus EDC
Charlotte Regional Alliance
Innovate Charlotte
Launch LKN
NC Biotech
NC Idea Foundation
Pitch Breakfast
SBTDC
Small Business Center
Women’s Business Center of Charlotte

Accelerators

Jules
Mito Station
New Ventures Cabco/Meck
QC Fintech

Incubators

Packard Place
Ventureprise

Investment Funds

Charlotte Angel Fund
NC Idea Partners Fund
New Ventures CC
Venture South Charlotte