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Partner With Hypepotamus

Hypepotamus is the go-to source for the Southeast, read by startup founders, investors, corporate leaders, and ecosystem builders. Reach the innovation ecosystem through partnering with us.

Partner With Hypepotamus
75k monthly website views
16k newsletter subscribers
30%+ email open rate
47% mangers/C-Suite positions
14+ years in the ecosystem
10 states covered
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What We Cover

Hypepotamus Content

Startup funding & M&A news Founder & CEO spotlights Investor ecosystem updates Corporate innovation stories Event discovery Job opportunities Resource guides for founders Newsletter roundups
Atlanta, GA Charlotte, NC Birmingham, AL Raleigh-Durham, NC Nashville, TN Tampa, FL New Orleans, LA Chattanooga, TN Huntsville, AL Bentonville, AR Savannah, GA Columbia, SC Wilmington, NC Charleston, SC Asheville, NC & more

Our Audience

The people building and funding the South

Hypepotamus is read by people who are actively building, funding, hiring, and supporting technology companies across the region.

Founders & Startup Teams

Early-stage operators looking for resources, funding news, and community events.

Investors & Funders

Venture capitalists, angels, and PE firms tracking the regional deal landscape.

Corporate Leaders

State/city leaders, university tech transfer offices, and regional economic development firms.

Accelerators & Incubators

Program managers, mentors, and community builders supporting early companies.

Tech Talent

Professionals looking for their next role at a high-growth startup or tech company.

Service Providers

Legal, finance, HR, and tech vendors serving the startup and growth-stage market.

Sponsorship Opportunities

Ways to partner

We are selective about the partners we work with. Instead of anonymous display ads, we work with partners whose message is genuinely useful to the Hypepotamus community so that their logo shows up in meaningful ways on our digital assets. Every placement is clearly labeled as partnered. Choose the format that fits your campaign goal, or reach out and we'll help you find the right fit.

Section Partnership

Your brand appears in a prominent position on the Hypepotamus news sections, including the homepage, Startup News section, Growth-stage News section, Corporate News section, job board, calendar, and resources pages. Available at weekly or monthly rates.

Best for

Brand awareness Ongoing visibility Ecosystem presence
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Newsletter Partnership

Put your message in front of Hypepotamus readers directly in their inbox. Our newsletter goes out to a highly engaged subscriber base of founders, investors, and ecosystem leaders across the Southeast. Available at weekly or monthly rates.

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Events & conferences Hiring efforts Product launches
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City Guide Partnership

Hypepotamus builds City Guides for tech ecosystems across the Southeast. Your logo leads the guide, reaching the Hypepotamus community as well as a growing number of new readers discovering each city's innovation scene.

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City-specific programs Economic development groups Place-based brands
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Promote A Job Opening

Get your job listing highlighted on Hypepotamus' newsletters and as a promoted link on our job board landing page.

Best for

Hiring efforts Economic development groups Place-based companies
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Promote An Event

Put your event, conference, or summit on a highlighted section of Hypepotamus' website and newsletters.

Best for

One-time events Conferences Call for speakers
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Full Event Coverage

Have Hypepotamus cover pre, during, and post-event content surrounding your event or conference.

Best for

Conferences Summits Larger events
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FAQ

Common questions

What makes a good partner fit?

We're selective because readers trust us. Good fits include companies serving startups, founders, or investors; universities and accelerators; conferences; corporate innovation teams; service providers; and employers hiring tech talent. We will decline partners that are misleading, unrelated to our audience, or inconsistent with our editorial standards.

Do partnerships impact editorial decisions?

No. Partner support helps Hypepotamus, but it does not buy editorial coverage. Partner placements are clearly labeled, and news coverage remains completely separate. Partners cannot review or influence editorial coverage.

Will my placement be clearly labeled?

Always. Every ad placement and piece of partner content is clearly marked as such. We take reader trust seriously.

Can I target a specific city or state?

Some campaigns can be customized around a topic, event, or regional initiative. General site and newsletter sponsorships are designed to reach the broader Hypepotamus Southeast audience.

Can we use tracking links?

Yes. UTM parameters are welcome. We recommend using links that work reliably across browsers, inboxes, and privacy tools.

What does sponsorship cost?

Pricing depends on placement, timing, and scope. Email us for current availability and rates — we'll respond within one business day.

Tell us what you're promoting, who you want to reach, and when you want to launch. We'll take it from there.

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