8 fastest-growing private companies in Asheville, NC

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8 companies in Asheville + the surrounding area rank among the fastest-growing private companies in the nation, according to the 2021 Inc. 5000 list .👏

Inc. determined rankings for 5,000 companies in the US according to percentage revenue growth over a 3 year period. The 828 is home to 8 of the 127 NC-based companies that made the list this year.

These 8 companies had a median growth of 101%, total revenue of $830.1 million, added 774 jobs, and featured 5 repeat honorees.

Pine Gate Renewables leads the pack of fastest growing small bizzes. | Screengrab via LinkedIn

Here’s the lowdown on the Asheville area companies to make the list:

#37: Pine Gate Renewables , Asheville

Industry: Energy

Growth: 8,209%

What they do: Provides project development + financing of solar and storage sites.

#785: PIVOT Healthcare , Swannanoa

Industry: Health

Growth: 633%

What they do: Provides long-term staffing + management services.

#944: SoulKu , Asheville

Industry: Consumer products + Services

Growth: 510%

What they do: Mother-owned and operated jewelry company.

#3419: Aeroflow , Asheville

Industry: Health

Growth: 130%

What they do: Medical equipment company providing breast pumps, sleep therapy equipment + more.

#3485: Cloud for Good , Asheville

Industry: IT Management

Growth: 99%

What they do: Cloud consulting firm.

#3537: Millhouse Logistics , Fletcher

Industry: Logistic + transportation

Growth: 96%

What they do: Time-critical global logistics firm.

#3744: Symmetry Financial Group , Swannanoa

Industry: Insurance

Growth: 89%

What they do: Customized life insurance policies.

#4630: PAX Financial Group , Hendersonville

Industry: Financial services

Growth: 55%

What they do: Financial firm using behavioral finance to help folks make smart money moves.

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Born and bred in Western North Carolina, Brook is based in Asheville, NC and has written for publications including Thrillist, Vice, the Guardian, and Salon. Prior to joining 6AM City in 2019, she worked as the assistant editor of WNC magazine. She enjoys cooking, reading, and exploring the city with her family.