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DreamHouse Returns To Atlanta After Growing Co-Living Space in Hong Kong

DreamHouse Returns To Atlanta After Growing Co-Living Space in Hong Kong

When John Whatley launched DreamHouse in 2017, he had a vision for what live-work-play environments should look like. From its first headquarters in Atlanta, DreamHouse started as a co-living incubator for entrepreneurs searching for both office and residential options. Now, after building up the business in Hong Kong over the

Georgia Tech, Morehouse Team Up To Break Down Silos Throughout Startup Ecosystem

Georgia Tech, Morehouse Team Up To Break Down Silos Throughout Startup Ecosystem

Two of Atlanta’s educational powerhouses are teaming up with other key stakeholders in the city to connect and grow the Southeast innovation community. The Southeast Minority Business Development Agency (MBDA) Business Growth Hub will be a two-year pilot program to provide critical resources for entrepreneurs and small business owners

How North Carolina's Higharc Is Reshaping the $400B Home Building Industry

How North Carolina's Higharc Is Reshaping the $400B Home Building Industry

Construction and property-focused startups increasingly find themselves at the center of two important trends: Building a more sustainable future and creating a more remote-friendly environment. Not only are people seeking homes that fit remote work standards, the team at North Carolina-based Higharc told Hypepotamus that the need for virtual home

With New Series A Funding, NC's EdTech Team Looks To Spark Digital Transformation in the College Application Process

With New Series A Funding, NC's EdTech Team Looks To Spark Digital Transformation in the College Application Process

North Carolina’s Element451 — taking its name from the temperature at which paper burns — has been leading the charge to bring the college admission process into the digital world. The need to streamline how colleges find potential students only grew as traditional campus recruiting was thrown into flux at the

Alternative Investing, Crypto Trends Help Nashville's Alto Raise $17 Million Series A

Alternative Investing, Crypto Trends Help Nashville's Alto Raise $17 Million Series A

When Alto closed its $2.8 million seed round in early 2019, the team was on a mission to make alternative investment opportunities accessible to more people. Since then, they’ve gained the attention of traditional investing companies and new investing platforms alike. The Nashville-based team raised a $17 million

With roots in Europe, Atlanta startup launches payment solution for restauranteurs

With roots in Europe, Atlanta startup launches payment solution for restauranteurs

Between tracking down the check, dividing the bill, calculating tip...and of course, remembering to pick up your credit card from the check presenter...paying for a nice meal out can quickly turn into a long and arduous process. From the restaurant’s point of view, handling payments can take

A Pandemic Pivot Helps Nashville AdTech Team Land $4 Million

A Pandemic Pivot Helps Nashville AdTech Team Land $4 Million

The team behind AdCritter didn’t initially set out to build a DIY advertising platform for small businesses. CEO and founder Gabriel Smith told Hypepotamus his team initially started looking at how to improve advertising for the continuing education space. “We had to get ads in front of doctors and