VILLAGEx is our industry-leading, mentor-driven accelerator program for venture-scale startups on the path to raise at least $1M in the next 24 months. Over a focused four-month period, up to 10 companies comprise a highly-selective cohort of startups that are ready to hustle towards their journey to scale. VILLAGEx leverages the passion and expertise of […]
The RAISE Forum is creating local funding for in-revenue companies that need an investment round between $500K and $5MM. Working with Emory University's Goizueta Business School, we're seeking a broad portfolio of applicants from software to manufacturing to match our expertise in healthcare, fintech, and growth. RAISE features only Southeastern investors, focusing on group syndication, VCs, large angel groups and […]
To launch a great startup, getting live feedback on your ideas from successful entrepreneurs who have been there and done that is vital. What's the best practice for pitching? Do investors prefer more information on the team or context on the industry? Should I include more numbers or more words? How many slides, again? There […]
Black Girl Ventures, in partnership with the NBA Foundation, is bringing Pull Up & Pitch to Atlanta on November 11, 2023. Pull Up & Pitch brings the pitch competition from the “business stage” to your neighborhood, focusing on normalizing business pitching, creating visibility for innovative ideas, supporting small business revitalization, and educating the public on […]
NC IDEA will host its 5th annual Ecosystem Summit on November 13-15, 2023 in the Research Triangle region. The Summit is the only statewide conference that brings together diverse leaders […]
