After exiting his first technology startup, Calvin Williams, Jr. wanted the capital he took home to be managed by the best to increase his net worth. “I tried to reach out to various wealth managers to see if they would help me at my current stage and I quickly found out that I did not meet […]
The term “impact investing” has only been around since 2008, but has been increasingly picking up traction in recent years. The Global Impact Investing Network (GIIN) reported in its annual survey that respondents from the world’s leading impact investing organizations and funds invested $22 billion in 2016. What’s more, projections for 2017 show deals increasing […]
If there’s one area of the Atlanta startup ecosystem lagging behind the growth of the rest, it’s local capital. Talent, startup activity, public support for entrepreneurship, and corporate innovation are all consistently strong, but the region lacks the investment resources of many of its fellow top-ranked Global Cities. But investment activity in the city may […]
Yesterday in Forbes Bijan Khosravi shared his thoughts on the strengths and weakness of Atlanta’s startup ecosystem. The local angel investor highlighted the availability of tech talent, the low cost of living & our strong gaming, medical and security industries. The main (and arguably the most important) takeaway from his article is Atlanta’s need for stronger funding to compete with other startup […]
RSVP by September 2nd When: September 9, 2014 8-10am Where: Baker Donelson’s Atlanta Office 3414 Peachtree Road, N.E. • Suite 1600 Atlanta, Georgia Presented by Baker Donelson Emerging Companies Group, Don’t miss out on the opportunity to learn how a Series A term sheet works and network with investors. An investor panel, including our friend […]