# 25 leading private equity-backed companies in North Carolina

Tamtam tracks 25 private equity-backed companies headquartered in North Carolina. This list ranks all of them by number of employees on LinkedIn, led by Parexel, Belk and Premier Inc.. Their median headcount is 371. Half of them were founded in 1998 or later. The most common headquarters are Charlotte (7), Raleigh (4) and Greensboro (2).

These North Carolina-based companies, backed by private equity, represent a diverse mix of industries. They include large established firms and some younger companies. Noteworthy examples are Parexel, a global provider of clinical development services; Belk, a historic department store; Premier Inc., a leader in healthcare transformation; and insightsoftware, which offers reporting and analytics solutions. Other companies include Sigma Electric Manufacturing Corporation, an engineering solutions provider, and Alcami Corporation, offering integrated lab and drug manufacturing services.

The data reveals a concentration of these companies in the Charlotte and Raleigh metropolitan areas. Charlotte hosts Belk, Premier Inc., Allspring Global Investments, and Celeros Flow Technology. Raleigh is home to Parexel and insightsoftware, indicating these cities are key hubs for private equity-backed enterprises in the state.

🇺🇸 North Carolina · 25 companies · Updated Nov 15, 2026

| # | Company | Industry | Headquarters | Employees | Founded |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [Parexel](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/parexel) (parexel.com)<br>Provides comprehensive clinical development services globally, from early to late phase trials, helping new treatments reach patients faster through expertise and innovation. | Pharmaceutical Manufacturing | 🇺🇸 Raleigh | 21,982 | 1982 |
| 2 | [Belk](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/belk) (belkcareers.com)<br>A historic department store offering quality products, exceptional customer service, and community support through nationwide store locations and online platform | Retail | 🇺🇸 Charlotte | 12,997 | 1888 |
| 3 | [Premier Inc.](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/premier-inc) (premierinc.com)<br>Leader in healthcare transformation, uniting thousands of providers to improve quality outcomes, reduce costs, and drive performance through data and technology solutions | Hospitals and Health Care | 🇺🇸 Charlotte | 5,226 |  |
| 4 | [insightsoftware](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/insightsoftware) (insightsoftware.com)<br>Global provider of reporting, analytics, and performance management solutions empowering finance teams with insights to make informed decisions and drive financial intelligence | Software Development | 🇺🇸 Raleigh | 2,267 |  |
| 5 | [Sigma Electric Manufacturing Corporation](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/sigma-electric-manufacturing-corporation)<br>Engineering solutions provider formerly known as Sigma Connect with us on our new page for updates and information | Industrial Machinery Manufacturing | 🇺🇸 Garner | 1,720 | 1982 |
| 6 | [Alcami Corporation](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/alcami-corporation) (alcami.com)<br>Provides integrated lab services, drug product manufacturing, cGMP pharma storage, and support services including environmental monitoring, calibration, and validation for pharmaceuticals and biologics. | Pharmaceutical Manufacturing | 🇺🇸 Wilmington | 1,242 | 1979 |
| 7 | [Allspring Global Investments](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/allspring-global-investments) (allsprg.co)<br>This company is redefining investing by focusing on financial returns and positive outcomes, with a commitment to thoughtful and purposeful planning | Financial Services | 🇺🇸 Charlotte | 1,148 |  |
| 8 | [Envu](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/envu) (envu.com)<br>A forward-thinking company dedicated to designing innovative solutions to protect and enhance the health of environments worldwide through various specialized services | Chemical Manufacturing | 🇺🇸 Cary | 1,037 | 2022 |
| 9 | [Celeros Flow Technology](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/celeros-flow-technology) (celerosft.com)<br>Design, installation, and support of flow technology equipment for industries including oil, gas, water, and chemical processing. | Industrial Machinery Manufacturing | 🇺🇸 Charlotte | 1,018 |  |
| 10 | [Daramic, LLC](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/daramic-llc) (daramic.com)<br>Global supplier of high performance polyethylene battery separators for lead acid batteries with manufacturing and innovation centers worldwide. | Plastics Manufacturing | 🇺🇸 Charlotte | 535 |  |
| 11 | [Strickland Brothers 10 Minute Oil Change](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/strickland-brothers-10-minute-oil-change) (sboilchange.com)<br>A family-owned company in the auto industry offering stress-free, quick oil changes, state inspections, and preventative maintenance services, with franchising opportunities available | Vehicle Repair and Maintenance | 🇺🇸 Winston-Salem | 446 | 2016 |
| 12 | [Maria Parham Health](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/maria-parham-health) (mariaparham.com)<br>A leading healthcare provider offering a wide range of specialties, advanced technology, and highly trained medical professionals for community medicine | Hospitals and Health Care | 🇺🇸 Henderson | 390 |  |
| 13 | [Momentec Brands](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/momentec-brands) (momentecbrands.com)<br>Momentec Brands specializes in providing quality apparel, headwear, accessories, and more to enhance life's important moments with expertise and passion | Apparel Manufacturing | 🇺🇸 Charlotte | 371 | 2024 |
| 14 | [Structural Integrity Associates](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/structural-integrity-associates) (structint.com)<br>The company provides engineering services for energy and process industries, including inspection, materials testing, analysis, and planning to maximize equipment life and reliability | Engineering Services | 🇺🇸 Huntersville | 340 | 1983 |
| 15 | [Elevate Textiles](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/elevate-textiles) (elevatetextiles.com)<br>Global provider of premium fabric and thread solutions with a focus on innovation, sustainability, and quality craftsmanship across various industries worldwide | Textile Manufacturing | 🇺🇸 Greensboro | 330 |  |
| 16 | [Tencarva Machinery Company](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/tencarva-machinery-company) (tencarva.com)<br>This company offers innovative equipment selections and system design recommendations, representing premier manufacturers and providing extensive service to industrial customers in several states | Industrial Machinery Manufacturing | 🇺🇸 Greensboro | 309 | 1978 |
| 17 | [Cloud for Good](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/cloud-for-good) (cloud4good.com)<br>A certified B Corporation & Premium Salesforce Partner specializing in technology implementations for nonprofits & higher education institutions, creating transformational value & focusing on mission-driven work | IT Services and IT Consulting | 🇺🇸 Asheville | 308 | 2010 |
| 18 | [Dollar Shave Club](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/dollar-shave-club) (dollarshaveclub.com)<br>Subscription-based service offering affordable razors and personal care products, expanding into grooming essentials with a humorous, value-driven approach. | Manufacturing | 🇺🇸 Durham | 261 | 2011 |
| 19 | [NSI Industries](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/nsi-industries) (nsiindustries.com)<br>NSI fulfills distributor needs by providing high-quality electrical and HVAC products from a wide range of respected brands, ensuring comprehensive solutions | Appliances, Electrical, and Electronics Manufacturing | 🇺🇸 Huntersville | 249 | 1975 |
| 20 | [AAIPharma Services Corp./ Cambridge Major Laboratories Inc (Now Part of Alcami)](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/aaipharma-services-corp-cambridge-major-laboratories-inc-now-part-of-alcami)<br>Merged entity, now Alcami, offers drug product, lab services, API development, and manufacturing capabilities. Check alcaminow.com for full details. | Pharmaceutical Manufacturing | 🇺🇸 | 226 |  |
| 21 | [Sock and Accessory Brands Global, Inc. ("SABG)"](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/sock-and-accessory-brands-global-inc-sabg) (wearsabg.com)<br>A leading designer and distributor of fashion casual and athletic socks, offering private label, licensed, and branded merchandise to various retailers | Retail Apparel and Fashion | 🇺🇸 Advance | 54 | 1999 |
| 22 | [Carolina Precision Technologies](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/carolina-precision-technologies) (carolinaprecision.com)<br>A precision contract manufacturer in the medical device and aerospace industries, specializing in mid-volume production of high-precision parts with advanced technology and quality control | Medical Equipment Manufacturing | 🇺🇸 Mooresville | 51 | 1998 |
| 23 | [PSPDFKit is now Nutrient SDK](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/pspdfkit-is-now-nutrient-sdk) (nutrient.io)<br>Provides SDKs, cloud document processing, low-code M365 solutions, and workflow automation to modernize and transform document ecosystems globally. | Software Development | 🇺🇸 Raleigh | 22 | 2011 |
| 24 | [Moore and Johnson Insurance](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/moore-and-johnson-insurance) (mooreandjohnson.com)<br>An agency specialized in providing personalized insurance solutions for successful businesses and high-net-worth individuals, with a focus on customer service | Insurance | 🇺🇸 Raleigh | 14 | 1924 |
| 25 | [Utilis](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/utilis) (utilisdesign.com)<br>A leading provider of engineering, construction, and management services to the telecommunications industry, focused on seamless integration and employee growth | Civil Engineering | 🇺🇸 Charlotte | 14 | 2013 |

## How this list is built

Every company on this list has a Tamtam company profile. The industry is the one the company gives on LinkedIn; categories such as SaaS or fintech are classified by Tamtam's AI from the company's website and LinkedIn page; and the headquarters city must match the company's own address. Companies are ranked by the number of employees on LinkedIn, and the list is refreshed every night. Classifications can be wrong, so treat the list as a starting point rather than an official ranking. Last updated Nov 15, 2026.

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