Southeast Tech News From The Week Of September 29-October 3, 2025
A busy week across the Southeast, with funding news coming from Georgia, Tennessee, Florida, Alabama, and North Carolina. Let’s dive into the headlines you need to know
Maija Ehlinger
Georgia Tech Opens Aircraft Prototyping Lab, Expanding State’s Aerospace Footprint
Aerospace products are the state’s number one export (reaching $12.6 billion in 2024) and the state’s second largest manufacturing industry.
Atlanta-based Startup Propagent Wants To Help You Win More RFPs
Atlanta startup Propagent uses AI agents to automate RFPs, cutting proposal time 50% and boosting win rates 25% for AEC and enterprise teams.
Meet the Fintech CEO Steering Atlanta’s Next Billion-Dollar Business
Atlanta fintech giant Priority, led by CEO Tom Priore, is nearing $1B in revenue while powering digital payments for merchants worldwide.
B2B Video Startup AdPipe Secures $12M, Sets Up New HQ In Atlanta
AdPipe raises $12M Series A, opens new Atlanta HQ, and accelerates AI-powered enterprise video personalization for global brands.
California's Halogen Ventures Is Ready To Bet Big on Alabama Startups
LA VC firm Halogen Ventures, led by Jesse Draper, is betting on Alabama’s startup ecosystem with a new $30M fund and fresh investments statewide.
New NOVA Entrepreneur Center in Pulaski to Support Startups Across 13 Southern Middle Tennessee Counties
Launch Tennessee opens the NOVA Entrepreneur Center in Pulaski, serving 13 Southern Middle TN counties with startup hubs, resources & support.