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Can FinTech Bring More Movie Magic To ATL? FilmHedge Says Yes

Can FinTech Bring More Movie Magic To ATL? FilmHedge Says Yes

Despite being both a media and FinTech powerhouse, Atlanta has yet to become a hub for film financing. But one startup founding team — bringing together backgrounds in financial services, media, film funding, and venture capital — is ready to change that narrative. FilmHedge was born after Jon Gosier, an entrepreneur and

New CBD Delivery Service Is A Go In Atlanta, Thanks To Morehouse Founders

New CBD Delivery Service Is A Go In Atlanta, Thanks To Morehouse Founders

It all started with a free slice of pizza. Matthew Gaffney, N. Victor Nwadike, and Kevin Tolliver were all Morehouse students when they first met at an internship info session on campus. While asking questions (and enjoying the free pizza, as all good college students do), the three realized they

Atlanta Has A New $20 Million Fund Focused On Creating A More Equitable World

Atlanta Has A New $20 Million Fund Focused On Creating A More Equitable World

How VCs deploy capital is fundamentally flawed, says the team behind World Within Ventures. They’ve closed an inaugural $20 million fund to change the narrative around what funding humanitarian-focused startups can look like. World Within’s portfolio companies to date already provide interesting insight into how the founders think

Around the Southeast: Q2 2021 Recap

Around the Southeast: Q2 2021 Recap

We tracked upwards of 50 tech startups across the Southeast that completed funding rounds this quarter. Take a look at how the ecosystem is growing: Startups With New Funding Atlanta: Greenlight completed it's Series D, totaling $260 million Atlanta: OneTrust raised $210 million in its Series C round

Popmenu Raises $65M Series C as Restaurant Industry Roars Back

Popmenu Raises $65M Series C as Restaurant Industry Roars Back

When Hypepotamus last spoke to Popmenu’s CEO Brendan Sweeney in the fall, the Atlanta SaaS startup had just raised a $17 million Series B to help restaurants stay afloat during pandemic closures. Now in summer 2021, Sweeney is seeing a drastic turn in the restaurant space. “There’s a

Atlanta VCs inject $2M into Durham B2B software startup

Atlanta VCs inject $2M into Durham B2B software startup

Ransomware, malware, denial of service attacks are just some of the constant threats plaguing today's cloud infrastructures. But this North Carolina B2B software startup says it’s putting an end to that. Arpio, headquartered in Durham, has created a SaaS platform that it says protects and eliminates “catastrophic

Startup Showdown Pitch Winner Has A New Model For Credit & Lending Options

Startup Showdown Pitch Winner Has A New Model For Credit & Lending Options

Kevin Mobolade’s entrepreneurial journey into the FinTech space started after drawing a personal connection to a business white paper. Growing up, Mobalade said he watched his immigrant parents navigate both the “struggles and the triumphs” of the American financial system. The problem wasn't just personal; it is