As Energy Demands Surge, Startup VECKTA Guides Enterprises Toward Smarter, Greener Power Solutions It was through the Engage program that VECKTA got connected to Georgia’s healthcare giant Wellstar.
Serial Entrepreneurs Unveil "Zillow for Franchises" To Streamline The Franchise Discovery Process “What Zillow has done to real estate and what Expedia did to travel…we want to do that for the business buying process,” Smereczniak told Hypepotamus.
Friday 'Fund' Day: Southeast Startup Headlines From The Week Of November 18 - 22, 2024 This week, startups across the Southeast made headlines for new projects, strategic partnerships, and funding announcements. Here’s a look at the top stories shaping the region's entrepreneurial landscape: Big Stories On Hypepotamus * Atlanta-based MedTech startup Synaptrix raised a $10 million seed round. Details here. * Squeez, a Tampa-based
We Asked, They Answered: What Should Founders Know About Bootstrapping? The reality is that bootstrapping advice can be harder to come by in the venture-focused world of startups. So we spoke with founders from a diverse range of industries about the perks, pitfalls, and practicalities of bootstrapping. Here’s what they had to say about going it alone.
Who Took Home Siggie Statues At Last Night's Siggie Awards In Atlanta The 2024 Siggie Awards took place last night at Emory University as a space to recognize the unsung leaders across Atlanta's early-stage investor scene. Named after Sig Mosley, godfather of Atlanta angel investing and Managing Partner of Mosley Ventures, the Siggie Awards has become a staple event for
Meet The New Startup That Will Help You "Squeez" Into Last-Minute Reservations Without Stress Squeez operates as a marketplace, connecting people to exclusive experiences while helping businesses optimize revenue. Customers submit a monetary offer for unavailable reservations, indicating how much they’re willing to pay. Businesses can then choose to accept or decline the offer.
Built by Bankers for Bankers: Live Oak Bank Spin Off Raises $4.8 Million Seed Round Synply recently announced it closed a $4.8 million seed round from investors Live Oak Bank, Canapi Ventures, TReK Capital Partners, Woodforest National Bank, and OFG Bancorp.