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Atlanta investors lead $20 million Series B in Charlotte-based 2ULaundry

Atlanta investors lead $20 million Series B in Charlotte-based 2ULaundry

Hypepotamus has been covering 2ULaundry since its days in the Techstars Atlanta 2017 cohort, throughout its early-stage fundraising efforts, and during its first steps into the world of franchising after the pandemic. This week marks the start of the next chapter for the Charlotte-based startup looking to change

Behind The Acquisition: Charlotte-based ThreatSwitch Sees Acquisition As Growth Opportunity

Behind The Acquisition: Charlotte-based ThreatSwitch Sees Acquisition As Growth Opportunity

Charlotte-based ThreatSwitch is taking the acquisition route as it looks to grow its Charlotte-based team. The security compliance startup announced this week it was acquired by Sign In Solutions, a visitor management and risk mitigation software. Sign In’s US headquarters is in St. Petersburg, and it is

For Atlanta Ventures' Zinnia, Offsites Are In Full Bloom

Zinnias aren’t just the cheerful pop of color for a garden or a bouquet. They are the inspiration and namesake for the latest startup out of Atlanta Ventures Studio. The flower is a fast-growing and resilient variety that is known for its color variation brought about by cross-

These QR Codes Are Helping Make Atlanta A Safer, More Accessible City

These QR Codes Are Helping Make Atlanta A Safer, More Accessible City

New QR codes are popping up on streets across Atlanta. While they aren’t part of any public art project or guerrilla marketing campaign, the team behind the effort believes these will help the city get a better understanding of the ‘state of the streets.’ Atlanta-based iAccess Life, a

This App Actually Wants You To Get "Offline" And Explore The Local Food Scene

This App Actually Wants You To Get "Offline" And Explore The Local Food Scene

An app that actually wants to decrease your screen time? It might sound like a contradiction, but Charlotte-based Offline is looking to do just that by helping people rediscover and reconnect with local restaurants. Founder and CEO David Shaner, a chemical engineering graduate from NC State, was fresh out

Wildfires Spark Entrepreneurial Spirit In Four Students From Charlotte

Wildfires Spark Entrepreneurial Spirit In Four Students From Charlotte

While western states may first come to mind when it comes to wildfires, evacuations on the Florida Panhandle this week are a reminder that the Southeast is actually one of the more active fire areas in the country. That was something a group of North Carolina high schoolers saw firsthand.

Charlotte Startup Ekos Raises A Glass With $21 Million Series B Round

Charlotte Startup Ekos Raises A Glass With $21 Million Series B Round

The Ekos team has transformed pretty drastically since the Charlotte-based, beverage industry-focused SaaS startup raised a 2019 $8 million Series A round from Atlanta-based Noro-Moseley Partners. The team grew from 30 employees to 80 with significant growth on the product and engineering teams. And as the