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Maija Ehlinger

Atlanta, GA

Born and raised in Southern California, Maija has been in Atlanta since 2010. She is a graduate of Emory University and the Columbia Journalism School's Lede Program for data journalism.

What Startups Raised In March 2026

What Startups Raised In March 2026

Large cybersecurity rounds. HealthTech venture growth. To round out the month of March, we’ve compiled some of the big venture capital headline from across the Southeast. These are some of the teams that are poised for growth….so you should have them on your radar. Funding Rounds To Note

Georgia Tech, Emory and State-Wide Partners Fund Atlanta HealthTech Startup Through Investment Syndicate

Georgia Tech, Emory and State-Wide Partners Fund Atlanta HealthTech Startup Through Investment Syndicate

A new investor syndicate, which brings together two of Atlanta’s prominent research institutions, is investing in more local healthcare entrepreneurs. The syndicate, a collaboration between EBFI (the Emory BioFoundry Institute), Invest Georgia, and the Georgia Tech Research Impact Fund, has announced its latest investment into Sanguina, a wellness and

This NC Startup Wants to Help Conference Attendees Explore Like a Local — While Boosting City Revenue

This NC Startup Wants to Help Conference Attendees Explore Like a Local — While Boosting City Revenue

For event attendees, DayOf is a way to discover and book local dining, activities, and experiences that fit around their schedule.

Search Is Fragmenting Fast. This Atlanta Startup Wants to Make Sure Your Business Doesn’t Disappear Online.

Search Is Fragmenting Fast. This Atlanta Startup Wants to Make Sure Your Business Doesn’t Disappear Online.

“Our approach combines AI-driven efficiency with strong human oversight,” says the team behind Atlanta-based Searchbird.

A Birmingham Mom Built the Shopping Cart No One Else Would — Now It’s in Every Walmart, Target, and Lowe’s.

A Birmingham Mom Built the Shopping Cart No One Else Would — Now It’s in Every Walmart, Target, and Lowe’s.

“We are the world’s largest minority group. Here we are in every community on planet earth," said Alabama entrepreneur Drew Ann Long.

As TSA Lines Spike in Atlanta, SkySpot Promises Smarter Airport Arrival Times

As TSA Lines Spike in Atlanta, SkySpot Promises Smarter Airport Arrival Times

As a solo founder, Alexander said he is currently working with early users, advisors, and travelers to grow the platform.

Atlanta Startup Moddy AI Makes Sports Betting Smarter

Atlanta Startup Moddy AI Makes Sports Betting Smarter

Todd Rogers wasn’t a sports bettor before co-founding a AI-driven sports prediction startup. But he saw an opportunity in evolving…and growing…space. Alongside his Vanderbilt college classmate Conrad “Trey” Wredberg, Rogers just officially launched Moddy AI, an Atlanta-based platform helping more people get serious about

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