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The Tweener Madness Competition is part of a larger vision!
Our Story
In 2015, serial entrepreneur Scot Wingo launched the Triangle Tweener List to spotlight high-growth companies in the Research Triangle Park generating $1M+ in revenue or employing 10+ people.
After seven years of tracking the data, a clear pattern emerged: these “Tweener” companies had remarkably low failure rates and produced many of the region’s most meaningful exits.
In 2022, we launched the Triangle Tweener Fund to invest in these companies using an index-style strategy.
In 2026, in partnership with Foundation, we expanded statewide and became NC Tweener Fund, Powered by NC IDEA, bringing our capital, content, and community model to founders across all of North Carolina.
What’s a Tweener? It’s a fun story! to find out the true definition, or tune into the first episode of for an inside look at how the name came to be.
Check out the whole NC Tweener ecosystem:
NC Tweener Fund
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In 2015, Triangle-based serial entrepreneur, Scot Wingo started the Triangle Tweener List focused on Triangle companies with over 10 people or $1m/yr in revenues. After 7 years of data, we realized that this cohort of companies had very few closures, but also captured the Triangle's biggest and best exits. In 2022, we launched the Triangle Tweener Fund to invest in Triangle Tweener companies using an index strategy.
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Tweener List
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This list features details on over 250 curated startups in North Carolina that are referred to as Tweeners.
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Tweener Times
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The Tweener Times is a free/paid Substack newsletter designed for entrepreneurs. With the tagline "Builders Helping Builders," each issue offers in-depth articles on key topics that matter most to local founders, including Go-to-Market (GTM) strategies, AI-driven growth strategies, Product-Led-Growth (PLG), talent acquisition, and a calendar of events. Each weekly issue is packed with both strategic and tactical insights that help founders stay informed and connected.
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Tweener Talks
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A podcast for builders by builders. We explore the startup journey and stories with nc founders, from the idea to the exit and everything in between. Hosted by serial entrepreneur and founder of the Fund Scot Wingo.
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Triangle Tweener Community Hub
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Your go-to resource for navigating the Triangle’s startup landscape. Explore curated opportunities to support every step of your entrepreneurial journey.
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