Southeast Tech News From The Week Of October 25 - October 31, 2025
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Y Combinator-backed Andson Biotech in Atlanta raises $5 Million
Andson was co-founded by CEO Dr. Mason Chilmonczyk and Professor Andrei Fedorov. The startup’s flagship product, DynaChipTM, was invented by Chilmonczyk during his Ph.D. work at Georgia Tech.
Atlanta Innovation Cup Spurs Student Startups Ahead of 2026 World Cup
Georgia college students are innovating for the 2025 World Cup through the Atlanta Innovation Cup, building startups that connect tech, travel, and community.
Tampa Startup Krew Social Teams Up With Tampa General Hospital to Tackle Employee Loneliness and Burnout
Workplace loneliness costs U.S. corporations $154 billion annually, primarily due to absenteeism, according to a report by Cigna.
Craft Brewery SaaS Startup Ekos Gets Acquired, Joining Forces With Fellow North Carolina Company
Next Glass acquires Charlotte-based Ekos, expanding its portfolio of craft beverage software tools connecting breweries, wineries, and distilleries.
Mercedes-Benz to Invest $34M in Midtown Atlanta Tech Hub.
The German automaker moved from its U.S. headquarters from New Jersey to Sandy Springs in 2018.
After the Funding Round: Tampa EdTech Raises Series B, Starts Next Chapter With New CEO
"I do believe edtech is one of the hardest markets to sell into and exit out of. Incredibly long and seasonal sales/implementation cycles, limited budgets, and lots of bureaucracy and turnover. Despite me facetiously saying I'd not encourage even my biggest enemy to sell into edtech, I'm hopeful tha