The startup scenes of the Midwest and Southeast share many similarities — a strong university system and talent base, close-knit communities, and a robust base of angel investors that often serve as mentors for the next wave of founders. Unfortunately, the headline-grabber about these regions is often another factor — their lack of early-stage and […]
Female and southeastern-focused venture capital firm the JumpFund has raised its second fund of $5.2 million, more than double their first fund. JumpFund I invested in 18 early-stage companies with female founders or leadership. The JumpFund was founded in 2013 with the intent to increase the pool of capital for female-led startups in the region. […]
Check out these numbers: 50+ VCs, 50+ Startup Presentations, $600+ Billion Under Management, 500+ Awesome Attendees, 1 Conference Whether you’re an investor seeking access to new early stage deals, or a CEO or founder looking for funding, visibility, and growth, Venture Summit West is one event you won’t want to miss. The 6th annual Venture […]
Health IT is seeing more private investment than ever before — venture capital funding in the health IT sector totaled over $5 billion in 2016, a new record for the industry — and the southeast is a strong regional contender for those dollars. The state of Georgia is home to more than 200 health IT […]
We are on the precipice of a funding revolution. As currency continues to decentralize, so too will funding sources. Soon, the proverbial funding king (banks) will become one of the people, moving towards a relational model based on experience and connection. Finally, mass automation will increase production, moving us away from scarcity economics (capitalism) towards […]