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Newsletter Edition #1237: New Unicorn, Big Exits: ConstructionTech a Bright Spot For Southeast

Rolling into November with the following headlines:

Plus, keep on scrolling to get the scoop on some CEO seat movement in our "Word On The Street" section.

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The Big Headline: New unicorns. Big acquisitions. ConstructionTech in the Southeast has brought in series dollars recently, spurred by economic growth in the region spotlight. We explore what's behind the industry growth as well as what are some of the early-stage startups to watch.

More on the ConstructionTech startups to know here.

Startup To Watch: Tampa Bay’s EaseAlert is winning business far beyond Florida, landing a CAL FIRE deal against established industry players. After growing from five clients to 30 in about 18 months, the startup has fresh backing from Tampa Bay Ventures and ambitions to keep first responders safe.

More on EaseAlert's expansion here.

Early-Stage News: For nonprofits, schools, and cities across the Southeast, finding the right grant can mean getting a community project off the ground. Atlanta’s MatchGrant says its users have secured millions of dollars in grants in its first full year. Now, it’s growing its team locally and building partnerships that could put its tools in front of thousands more organizations around the globe. More on MatchGrant's roadmap here.