Luke Walling

SharpSpring, Inc. is a cloud-based based marketing technology company, which engages in the provision of marketing automation delivery through a cloud-based software-as-a-service platform. Its platform offers web tracking, lead scoring, and automated workflow. The company was founded by Richard Carlson and Travis Whitton on October 14, 1998 and is headquartered in Gainesville, FL.

Computers of North Carolina, Inc. (formerly Walling Data Systems) develops threat detection and prevention software. Its services include hardware diagnostics, custom built PCs, email and Internet setup, network security, file recovery services, and consulting services

NC IDEA helps young startup companies to commercialize their innovations. The non-profit company is based in Durham, NC and has subsidiaries in the United States. Thom Ruhe has been the CEO of the company since 2016.

The SCORE Association provides resources and strategies for small business growth and success. The non-profit company is based in Washington. The American company offers funding, expert advice, training, and a community for every stage of a business. SCORE has a library of useful documents, online courses, and experienced mentors to help entrepreneurs with their business journey. The company also provides support for rural entrepreneurs and have a startup roadmap that outlines each step in starting a business. The CEO of the company is Bridget Weston.

Temprano Techvestors, Inc. develops software solutions. It specializes in software as a service as well as electronically-delivered, traditionally-licensed software in security technology, and adjacent categories. The company was founded by Luke Walling and is headquartered in Newton, NC.

Network Security Group, Inc. provides network security solutions that focuses on working with companies, schools, universities and government agencies. Its products include AirWatch, Barracuda Networks, ESET Endpoint Solutions, Globalscape, Lightspeed Systems, SnoopWall, ArcMail Email Archiving, CTERA Cloud Storage, Fortinet Firewall, SafeConnect Network Access Control, Security Mentor and VASCO Data Security. The company was founded by Peter Streips and is headquartered in Charlestown, MA.

Charlotte Angel Fund (Charlotte Angel Fund) is a venture capital firm founded in 2013. The firm is headquartered in Charlotte, United States.