Friday Fund Day: Startup News From The Southeast For The Week Of July 28 - August 1, 2025
We’ve got a quick look at the startups that made headlines this week. These are the founders and teams you need to know:
accelerators
Cox Cleantech Accelerator Brings Global Energy Startups to Atlanta for Cohort Two
The Cox Cleantech Accelerator just announced five cutting-edge startups to Atlanta for its newest cohort. With solutions spanning energy optimization, electric vehicle infrastructure, mapping, and climate resilience, this global group is building the next wave of cleantech innovation. Meet the found
WEI Is Back. Who in Atlanta should apply?
With its relaunch, WEI is looking to bring on 15 female entrepreneurs who are building either high-growth potential or are scalable social impact ventures and have already created over $50k in revenue.
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A Georgia native and Kennesaw State University graduate, Mincey had moved up to Bristol, Connecticut to join ESPN as a production assistant. And like many 20-somethings right out of college, Mincey turned to dating apps to try to meet new people. She tried the “classic” dating apps like Tinder, Bumb
AI-Powered MenuData, Now in Chattanooga, Tracks What’s Coming to Your Plate Next
Chattanooga startup MenuData uses AI to track food trends, helping restaurants design data-driven menus that attract modern diners.