NC TECH Top 10 Startup to Watch
Recognition by the North Carolina Technology Association (NC TECH) as one of the state's top 10 startups to watch in 2020. NC TECH is the state's primary tech trade association.
Tech Tribune Best Tech Startups in Winston-Salem
The Tech Tribune ranks the best tech startups by metropolitan area annually based on revenue potential, leadership team, brand/product traction, and competitive landscape. SWIPEBY ranked #9 in the 2023 Winston-Salem list.
CStore Decisions Hot New Products — Silver
Won Silver in CStore Decisions' annual Hot New Products contest for the SWIPEBY for Convenience Stores product. CStore Decisions is one of the leading convenience-store industry trade publications in the US.
RTIH Innovation Awards — Shortlist
Shortlisted for the Global Technology Vendor of the Year category at the 2022 RTIH (Retail Tech Innovation Hub) Innovation Awards.
Triad Business Journal — 20 in their 20s
Triad Business Journal's annual "20 in their 20s" feature recognized SWIPEBY founder Carl Turner among the Triad's top young business leaders in 2021. Original article is behind the TBJ paywall; coverage is referenced in SWIPEBY's own newsroom and confirmed via multiple secondary mentions.
SimpleTexting — #1 of 7 Curbside Pickup Software
SimpleTexting's "5 best curbside pickup software services" industry roundup (updated November 30, 2023) ranked SWIPEBY #1 of 7. Per the roundup: "SWIPEBY's location technology allows you to track a customer's proximity to your location and send push notifications regarding order status." Strengths cited: predictive arrival times, custom promotions, unlimited menu customization, no commission for third-party delivery.
Recognition context
Beyond the formal awards above, SWIPEBY has been highlighted in industry coverage as a notable AI-driven entrant in restaurant marketing technology — particularly around the launch of its AI Voice Phone System, the Snapshot AI text-to-photo feature, and the broader "AI marketing department" positioning. See the press coverage page for a full list of editorial mentions.
Funding milestones (for context)
Not technically awards, but worth noting for completeness — SWIPEBY raised through a Republic Reg CF crowdfunding campaign in 2020 that closed November 1, 2020. Raised over $150,000 in the first 6 days against a $1.07M cap. Total funding reported between $830k and $2.59M across PitchBook and Tracxn. Notable investors and backers:
- NC IDEA Seed Grant ($50k)
- Empire Group International
- Winston Starts