Southeast Startup News From The Week Of August 25-29, 2025
We take the week's top stories, from fundraising deals in North Carolina to new startups forming in Georgia, and put them in any easily-digestible format.
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Contributor Report: What’s the difference between PR and marketing?
The reality, especially for early-stage startups, is that you have to have the two disciplines working toward the same goal.
Investors Back Wilmington’s Skillmaker with $2.5M to Reimagine Skilled Labor Training
The new pool of funding will go towards expanding Sillmaker’s XR‑enabled training through NAPA stores while broadening its curriculum into other crucial trade areas.
GlucoSense Launches AI Blood Sugar Companion Providing Personalized Insights for Diabetes Care & Education
In August 2025, the company introduced the GlucoSense Companion, an AI-driven feature within its app that converts continuous glucose monitor (CGM) data into personalized, real-time insights.
Colombian Firm Joins Second Cox Cleantech Cohort in Georgia
The 12-week accelerator program, enacted in partnership with gener8tor, was launched in 2024 as part of Cox Enterprises’ commitment to invest $2 billion in sustainable businesses and technologies.
Get To Know The CEO: After Building One FinTech Unicorn, Sal Rehmetullah Aims Even Higher With Worth AI
"What we really enjoy is working together to solve big problems," Rehmetullah said. "Winning is fun, but winning with friends is just better."
Startups Offered 10,000 Euros for German Expansion
The German state of North Rhine-Westphalia is offering U.S. startups, including from Georgia, the chance to apply for a 10,000-euro grant that can help ease their entry into the European market.