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The startup has developed a chemical-and metal-fee alternative solution to prevent algae growth in pools, which costs the average pool owner $1,300 a year. This is important for customers looking for an eco-friendly and cost-effective solution to their maintenance care.
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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.
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Funding stories. M&A events. And new companies moving into the region. Your Friday 'Fund' Day is a wrap up of what happened across the Southeast's innovation ecosystem. Here are the big headlines and stories that you need to know from this week: Funding News
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And then there were ten. After a whirlwind day of pitching and mentoring sessions in Midtown Atlanta, a list of 40 promising pre-seed and seed-stage startups was narrowed down to just 10 companies that will go on stage to compete for $500,000 next month. Startup Showcase Live, which started
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The Southeast Minority Business Development Agency (MBDA) Business Growth Hub, the regional pilot project building an interconnected business community, has named a new partner in its efforts to build up the local business community. Earlier this summer, MBDA announced it was partnering with EcoMap Technologies on a new initiative designed
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Atlanta had its first 100 degree day in nearly five years this week. To beat the heat, stay inside and catch up on this week's headlines! The Big Story Atlanta-based Rainforest, an embedded payments fintech serving mid-market customers, raised a $20 million Series A from a mix of
Founder Spotlight
Two startups, one from Emory University and one with roots at the University of Georgia, made their mark at this month’s TiE U Global Pitch Competition in Silicon Valley. The university program, founded in 2013, helps college entrepreneurs hone their pitches and connect with a global group of mentors.
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Telecommunications giant Comcast may be headquartered in Philadelphia, but Atlanta has grown to become the company’s prime testing ground for new technologies and community programs. And entrepreneurs are reaping the benefits. Comcast has set up its Atlanta office at The Battery to serve as its Southeast and Midwest hub,
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Atlanta-based Apptega has been in growth mode recently. The cybersecurity compliance team has made some high-profile leadership hires, including bringing on new CEO Dave Colesante late last year. It has also closed a new round of funding to help the team build and grow in the new era of AI-driven
Grants & Funding
After bootstrapping its first year, Carputty raised its first seed round in 2020. Since then, the startup has raised over $100m in funding and as co-founder and CPO, Joshua Tatum has spent at least as much of his time on fundraising as he has on building the Carputty product and
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Women Who Code (WWC), an international tech community headquartered in Atlanta, announced late last week that it was abruptly shutting down operations. The organization was started by a group of engineers in San Francisco in 2011 with the expressed goal of bringing more women into the tech community. After cementing
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Atlanta, Georgia, has been labeled one of the United States' best cities for small businesses. There is a vibrant and diverse entrepreneurial landscape. Amidst this dynamic environment, women entrepreneurs are making significant strides, breaking barriers, and setting new industry standards. The support and resources available through dedicated organizations play