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Axle Raises $17.5M Series A, Plans To Double Headcount And Grow Atlanta Team

Axle Raises $17.5M Series A, Plans To Double Headcount And Grow Atlanta Team

ATLANTA, August 19 (Hypepotamus) - A lot has changed for Axle since Hypepotamus wrote about the Atlanta-based insurance technology company in 2023. The team opened up a second office in New York. They’ve expanded to work with over 4,000 businesses, including dozens of Fortune 500 companies like Rocket

Emory University Launches New Startup Accelerator Program for Early-Stage Founders

Emory University Launches New Startup Accelerator Program for Early-Stage Founders

Applications to be part of The Hatchery Accelerator, powered by RightShift, are open through March 6, 2026.

From Academia To Enterprises: How Emory Students Are Bridging The Gap Between Business & Science

From Academia To Enterprises: How Emory Students Are Bridging The Gap Between Business & Science

“You have scientists, PhDs, and MDs who want to learn about the business side of startups, consulting,” Siciliano told Hypepotamus. “But we're trying to reach more MBA students.” The goal is to help create a strong knowledge exchange between science and business students, which can ultimately help b

Two Student-Run Georgia Startups Take Top Honors At Silicon Valley Pitch Competition

Two Student-Run Georgia Startups Take Top Honors At Silicon Valley Pitch Competition

Two startups, one from Emory University and one with roots at the University of Georgia, made their mark at this month’s TiE U Global Pitch Competition in Silicon Valley. The university program, founded in 2013, helps college entrepreneurs hone their pitches and connect with a global group of mentors.

Temperature Check: How Do Economists Think The Economy Is Doing?

Temperature Check: How Do Economists Think The Economy Is Doing?

Economists don’t have crystal balls to predict the future, but they do have numbers. Monthly jobs reports. Unemployment data. New business registrations. Consumer goods pricing. Regional home sales. Gross GDP. Whatever the Federal Reserve hints at about their interest rate plans. They also have plenty of data to parse

Atlanta's MedTech Scene Is Expanding. Here's Who You Need To Know.

Atlanta's MedTech Scene Is Expanding. Here's Who You Need To Know.

The bottom level of an office building on Peachtree Road houses a startup reshaping our views on hearing. Inside a nondescript industrial building off 14th Street is a team making surgeries safer. And up in Peachtree Corners, there is an office filled with a team rethinking anemia testing. Zoom in

2024: The Year of The Atlanta Healthcare Startup

2024: The Year of The Atlanta Healthcare Startup

One of the latest developments to pop up in the West Midtown neighborhood of Atlanta is not only set to transform the skyline, it could help the city secure its place as a hub for life science, medical, and healthcare innovation. Science Square, located on 18 acres west of Georgia

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