Southeast Tech News From The Week Of September 22-25, 2025
A busy week across the Southeast, with funding news coming from Georgia, Tennessee, Florida, Alabama, North Carolina, and Mississippi. Let's dive into the headlines you need to know.
Atlanta Startups
With Atlanta Roots, Startup Oasis Grows From Local Meetup to Global Startup Hub
Startup Oasis is connecting early-stage founders locally and expanding globally with events from Midtown Atlanta to Southeast Asia.
How Georgia Tech Is Stepping Up Its Startup Game: A Chat with the Chief Commercialization Officer
Sivakumar aims to amplify that impact, helping to make Atlanta one of America’s top five tech hubs. The goal? Launch 1,000 startups per year and mint at least one unicorn annually. This bold bet would redefine Atlanta’s economic future.
Colombian Firm Joins Second Cox Cleantech Cohort in Georgia
The 12-week accelerator program, enacted in partnership with gener8tor, was launched in 2024 as part of Cox Enterprises’ commitment to invest $2 billion in sustainable businesses and technologies.
After The Funding: Q&A With VIVA Finance's CEO Jack Markwalter
Atlanta-based VIVA Finance has secured $220 million in debt funding led by Community Investment Management to expand its AI-powered loan platform for working Americans with limited credit history.
Beyond Annual Checkups: Atlanta-based Veo Health Is Taking A Data-Driven Approach To Proactive Health
The two co-founders of Veo Health previously sold one of their companies, MedicalMessaging.net, to athenahealth in 2008.
High-Tech Hot Dogs: Inteladata’s Smart Foodservice Tools Is Bringing New "Vision" To Convenience Store Foods
Discover how Atlanta-based Inteladata is using AI and computer vision to revolutionize foodservice at convenience stores and restaurants. Its Updog and Orders Up platforms provide real-time tracking, inventory insights, and sales optimization for hot food items.