The Upstate Upstarts is a list of startups based in the Upstate of South Carolina (Oconee, Pickens, Anderson, Greenville, Spartanburg, Cherokee, or Union county). The startups are “technology” companies: including software, hardware, tech-enabled services, digitally native brands, e-commerce, and life sciences companies; but not generally “traditional” companies like retailers, service companies, or real estate companies. They must have a minimum annual recurring revenue of $150,000, or a minimum number of 8 employees. The ceiling to be on the list is $50M in revenue or 250 employees.