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Atlanta-based Aetos Charts Its Next Growth Phase With $4 Million Funding Round
CEO Connor Offutt told Hypepotamus that the funding process was a “three to four month intensive” process to complete.

This husband-and-wife founding team wants you to talk about death.
Tripp, who serves as Deadbook’s founder and CEO, built the first part of his career in the corporate world with names like thyssenkrupp and DS Smith. Jessica, co-founder and CMO, built her career in the PR (public relations) world, working with both Fortune 500s and early-stage startups.

VCs & sports enthusiasts back Atlanta-based Pickleheads, a platform serving 1 million players each month
For Ade and many others, pickleball isn’t just a passion, it’s a business opportunity. To support the growing community of entrepreneurial players, Pickleheads recently launched new features, a payment processing tool, allowing organizers to host and monetize in-person events directly through the platform.

French Robotics Company Exotec Announces New Product As It Eyes Major Atlanta Expansion In 2025
Exotec’s North American employee base is expected to “reach over 200 people by the end of this year, up from 120 at the end of 2024,” said Exotec’s Managing Director of North America Stanislas Normand.

Startups & Standup to Take Over ASW Distillery
Get ready for a night of unstoppable laughter, unforgettable connections, and electric energy as Standups & Startups takes over ASW Distillery, February 11!

Breakfast, Brew, and the Happy Hour Crew: We are Sharing Our Top 5 Events in February
We’re getting social this month so we have a round up of our top 5 events in February. From breakfast with Rapper/Actor/Activist/Entrepreneur Killer Mike, to happy hour at The Biltmore, these are the events you cannot miss!

Event Recap: Honoring “The Godfather of Angel Investing”
Along the way, he built up a reputation as a prolific angel investor, earning the nickname as Atlanta’s “Godfather of Angel Investing” with his career spanning decades and boasting a portfolio of over 140 investments.
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Startups & Standup to Take Over ASW Distillery
Get ready for a night of unstoppable laughter, unforgettable connections, and electric energy as Standups & Startups takes over ASW Distillery, February 11!

Startups & Standup to Take Over ASW Distillery
Get ready for a night of unstoppable laughter, unforgettable connections, and electric energy as Standups & Startups takes over ASW Distillery, February 11!
Founder Spotlight

This husband-and-wife founding team wants you to talk about death.
Tripp, who serves as Deadbook’s founder and CEO, built the first part of his career in the corporate world with names like thyssenkrupp and DS
Investor Spotlight

Friday Fund Day: What Southeast Startups What Southeast Startups Made News The Week of January 27-31, 2025
South Carolina Research Authority’s investment affiliate, SC Launch Inc., has invested $250,000 in Storybutton. The Indian Land, South Carolina-based startup developed an audio platform and