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Hypepotamus is read by startup founders, investors, corporate leaders, and ecosystem builders. Reach the innovation ecosystem through partnering with us.

14+ years in the ecosystem
700k+ annual sessions
16k+ active subscribers
81% direct traffic
47% managers/c-suite
10 states

Hypepotamus Content

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The people building and funding the South

Hypepotamus is read by people who are actively building, funding, hiring, and supporting technology companies across the region.

Founders & Startup Teams

Early-stage operators looking for resources, funding news, and community events.

Investors & Funders

Venture capitalists, angels, and PE firms tracking the regional deal landscape.

Corporate Leaders

State/city leaders, university tech transfer offices, and regional economic development firms.

Accelerators & Incubators

Program managers, mentors, and community builders supporting early companies.

Tech Talent

Professionals looking for their next role at a high-growth startup or tech company.

Service Providers

Legal, finance, HR, and tech vendors serving the startup and growth-stage market.

Ways To Partner

We are selective about the partners we work with. Instead of anonymous display ads, we work with partners whose message is genuinely useful to the Hypepotamus community so that their logo shows up in meaningful ways on our digital assets. Every placement is clearly labeled as partnered. Choose the format that fits your campaign goal, or reach out and we'll help you find the right fit.

Hub Partner

Be the exclusive logo on a dedicated Hypepotamus page or hub, including the Job Board, Events Calendar, Investor List, Accelerator List, or Resource Guide.

Best for

Events & conferences Hiring efforts Brand awareness
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Newsletter Partner

Put your logo in the middle of our twice-weekly email blast, which is sent to over 250k inboxes each week.

Best for

Events & conferences Product launches Service providers
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Article Partner

Place a banner ad inside individual Hypepotamus news articles.

Best for

Brand awareness Events & conferences Service providers
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City Guide Partner

Hypepotamus builds City Guides for tech ecosystems across the Southeast. Your logo leads the guide, reaching the Hypepotamus community as well as a growing number of new readers discovering each city's innovation scene.

Best for

Chambers of commerce Economic development groups Place-based companies
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Full Event Coverage

Have Hypepotamus cover pre, during, and post-event content surrounding your event or conference.

Best for

Conferences Summits Larger events
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Common questions

What makes a good partner fit?

We're selective because readers trust us. Good fits include companies serving startups, founders, or investors; universities and accelerators; conferences; corporate innovation teams; service providers; and employers hiring tech talent. We will decline partners that are misleading, unrelated to our audience, or inconsistent with our editorial standards.

Do partnerships impact editorial decisions?

No. Partner support helps Hypepotamus, but it does not buy editorial coverage. Partner placements are clearly labeled, and news coverage remains completely separate. Partners cannot review or influence editorial coverage.

Will my placement be clearly labeled?

Always. Every ad placement and piece of partner content is clearly marked as such. We take reader trust seriously.

Can I target a specific city or state?

Some campaigns can be customized around a topic, event, or regional initiative. General site and newsletter sponsorships are designed to reach the broader Hypepotamus Southeast audience.

Can we use tracking links?

Yes. UTM parameters are welcome. We recommend using links that work reliably across browsers, inboxes, and privacy tools.

What does sponsorship cost?

Pricing depends on placement, timing, and scope. Reach out for current availability and rates — we'll respond within one business day.

Tell us what you're promoting, who you want to reach, and when you want to launch. We'll take it from there.

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