Southeast Startup News From The Week Of September 1-5, 2025
We take the week’s top stories, from fundraising deals in North Carolina to new startups forming in Georgia, and put them in any easily-digestible format.
From Campus to Community: How Georgia Tech’s Create-X Demo Day Powers The Atlanta Startup Ecosystem
Georgia Tech’s Create-X Demo Day featured 100 student startups and drew 1,500+ attendees, fueling Atlanta’s startup ecosystem.
TiE Atlanta to Host the Premier Gathering for Entrepreneurs and Investors
Atlanta is one of the fastest-growing startup hubs in the country. But the ecosystem is often fragmented. TiE Connect exists to bring the entire community under one roof — so entrepreneurs can find capital, investors can discover opportunities, and leaders can collaborate on building a stronger, mor
After The Funding: Atlanta’s Sola Insurance Lands $8M Series A To Scale Weather And Data-Driven InsurTech
Atlanta-based Sola Insurance has secured $8M in Series A funding to reinvent home insurance with weather data. By reducing fraud and streamlining claims, the InsurTech startup aims to deliver affordable, resilient coverage for homeowners across 12 states as it accelerates hiring and expansion.
Study App Coconote Hits 1.5M Users By Helping Students Learn, Not Cheat
Built by Atlanta co-founder Zack Hargett, Coconote transforms lectures into personalized study guides, flashcards, and quizzes.