Buildings are getting a 3D makeover, thanks to Atlanta-based Aetos Imaging. And that could have a huge impact on the technicians, engineers, building managers, and facility operators that keep those…
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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…
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Valor Ventures Adds Seasoned Enterprise Exec to Team
by Holly Beilinby Holly BeilinValor Ventures, the all-female early-stage VC firm that invests in hyper-growth technologies, has brought on a new partner who brings a successful career at Fortune 100 electronics and mobility companies,…
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Valor Ventures Targets $25M For Second Fund Focused On Financial Inclusion
by Holly Beilinby Holly BeilinValor Ventures, an Atlanta-based, early-stage venture capital firm, has announced the first close of its second fund. Valor is targeting $25 million for the fund in total and has closed…
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SmartCommerce Rakes In Funding to Help Brands Enable Online Impulse Shopping
by Holly Beilinby Holly BeilinAs e-commerce balloons to take over more of consumers’ time and money, even consumer packaged goods (CPG) brands are thinking more about their online shopping experience — offerings things like…
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Atlanta’s Women’s Entrepreneurship Initiative Jumps In With Female-Centric Investor Partners
by Holly Beilinby Holly BeilinThe Women’s Entrepreneurship Initiative, the only city-funded, women-focused business incubator in the country, has had a packed 2018 thus far — accepting 15 women into their second cohort, forging partnerships…
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Following Overwhelming Interest, Funding U Raises $5M to Scale Student Lending Nationally
by Muriel Vegaby Muriel VegaStudent lending startup Funding University has raised a $5 million strategic funding round in equity and debt. The $2.4 million equity portion was led by Silicon Valley-based Deciens Capital with participation…
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Founded by Valor Ventures, the Startup Runway foundation is the largest pitch event for under-represented founders in the country. Should you pitch for capital? What does it take to win…
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Boards should evolve with your business plan. Learn how to build boards that work for you in this founder-centric educational session with Lisa Calhoun, serial founder, many-time startup board member,…
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Panel (from top): Moderator Arul Murugan, Entrepreneur and Venture Builder at Eleven Eleven Investments; Sig Mosley, Managing Partner at Mosley Ventures; Randy Foster, Tech Entrepreneur and Management Consultant; and Veronica Sheehan, Partner at…
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Meet the Finalist Founders for the Sixth Startup Runway Competition
by Angela Kingby Angela KingNon-profit Startup Runway Foundation and members club The Gathering Spot are committed to connect underrepresented entrepreneurs with investors to help take their startups to the next level. The sixth pitch event…
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This unique, high energy event will expand your network and your horizons. The Startup Runway Foundation is a 501c3 nonprofit that introduces top underrepresented founders to their first investors. Hundreds…
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Minority-Geared Startup Showcase Finds New Partner in Atlanta Hawks
by Holly Beilinby Holly BeilinAccording to the 2017 Kauffman State of Entrepreneurship report, entrepreneurs are 80 percent white and 64.5 percent male — numbers that aren’t reflective of the U.S. population. Minorities own half…
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Ever wanted to get your questions answered about raising venture capital in a stress-less setting? This is the event for you. Friday casual, nab a cup of coffee and get…
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Ever wanted to get your questions answered about raising venture capital in a stress-less setting? This is the event for you. Friday casual, nab a cup of coffee and get…
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The Southern Series is a start-up pitch event connecting investors and start-ups. The prize is $1000 in travel stipends and a chance to pitch at 36/86 South where you get to…
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Georgia ranks number 1 in the United States for producing women entrepreneurs and number 2 for producing black-owned businesses. These entrepreneurs, however, can have a hard time connecting with the…
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The underrepresentation of women in entrepreneurship continues to be a disappointing conversation. While females now command 58% of the workforce and hold a higher number of bachelor and graduate degrees…
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When the Atlanta Braves wanted to build the first major league baseball stadium in the metaverse, they didn’t have to look too far to find the talent to make that…
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Crowdfunding Indiegogo – Indiegogo is where entrepreneurial projects come to life – amplified by a community of backers who believe the world benefits when every idea gets an equal shot at…