The Internet of Things (IoT) has been hyped for several years as the 4th Industrial Revolution and the next tidal wave of the economy. In large part, this excitement is driven by the understanding that IoT data is so massive, it allows industries to stop being reactive to the market and instead be predictive — […]
Though Lili Varzi’s mother was aging and needed some assistance, she wanted to remain in her own home. Living just two miles away from Varzi and her husband, Fereydoun Taslimi, her mother felt that the couple could be reassured knowing that she was right down the road, should anything happen. But one night in mid-2015, […]
Atlanta-based IoT startup ThingTech has raised a $4 million Series A round led by BIP Capital with participation from Engage Ventures. CEO Tim Quinn tells Hypepotamus the funding will boost their sales, marketing, and customer success functions, as well as “rounding out the development team to accelerate platform and product development.” “We’ve received really positive feedback from customers in the Equipment Rental, Construction, […]
Since its Atlanta chapter launch in 2018, tech-focused meetup Tech in Motion has hosted over 200 attendees at its monthly events. With a calendar packed with exciting speakers and topics, 2019 will be even more exciting. Join fellow techies on January 23 for an evening featuring some of the top local IoT (Internet of Things) companies and products. […]
When Drofika Labs pitched last year at Atlanta Startup Battle, they were selling the crowd on a drone analytics platform that automated flights and provided data to farmers. Though they didn’t win, shortly after, they landed a substantial farm land analysis contract. But they quickly realized they couldn’t afford to work on the project, due […]