Newsletter #1206 - 7.17.2026
Atlantans, feeling down now that the World Cup is leaving town? We don't have a fix for that, but we do have plenty of news to keep you in the tech game this afternoon.
Today, we're talking about tennis tech, space launches, and Gen Z-focused apps. Plus, we have all the events you need to know. Get caught up with all the Hype here:
Euro SportsTech comes to ATL courts: Did Wimbledon leave you wanting to improve your game? This Finnish startup, which recently set up its US HQ in Atlanta, can give you the data and analytics needed to improve your tennis skills. Explore how here.
Startup preps for space launch: Late last year, Atlanta-based and Create-X alumni company Reditus Space came out of stealth with a $7.1M seed to fuel its microgravity-as-a-service platform. Now, the startup is gearing up to bring its reusable reentry vehicle into orbit. More here.
Idea to app store in 30 days: A group of Georgia high school students got tired of expensive hangouts and endless screen time — so they built their own solution. Their new app, Vivaly, encourages teens to get together, try something new, and spend more time IRL. More here.
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Other Funding, M&A Headlines
- 410 Medical (NC): $12M venture round
- ABCS Insights (FL): $50M Series A
Featured Events
Featured Jobs
Word On The Street…
- Priority partners with the Pittsburgh Steelers
- Meriah Kelley promoted to Dir of Advisor Engagement, BIP Capital
- Tennessee invests into commercializing quantum
- Jamestown partners with Cherry Street Energy
- Southwire adds to its executive team
- NC startup PlanMyKids gets acquired
- KSU's Mookerji Innovation Fund has invested into its 50th startup
- Atlanta startup BD4 officially launches its platform
- Nashville's Biggest Goal launches Free Claude Cowork Masterclass
