Friday Fund Day: Startups News From The Week Of March 24, 2025
Funding news. Acquisitions. New Hires. New grants. We have the scoop on all the headlines you need to know this week.
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Want To Prepare Kids For Future Jobs? Teach Them How To Grow Tomatoes, Says This Tampa Startup
Farm-Ed: Blending agriculture and technology, this Tampa startup is teaching students data science, AI, and engineering through classroom mini-farms. Learn how they're preparing for the future of work.
SaaS Startup Horse Spot Finds Fertile Ground In The Southeast
"Horse Spot, a family-founded SaaS startup, is revolutionizing equestrian event management with real-time scoring, online registration, and USEF-compliant tools for competitions of all levels.
Following $450 Million Raise and Acquisition, Birmingham-based Fleetio Is A $1.5 Billion Company
Fleetio hits $1.5B valuation with $450M Series D and Auto Integrate acquisition, marking a major milestone for Birmingham’s growing tech scene.
Instant Financial Expands Beyond Early Pay with New Financial Wellness Program
Instant Financial is expanding beyond early wage access with its new Financial Wellness program, offering credit-building tools, free rent reporting, high-yield savings, and more to help frontline workers achieve long-term financial stability.
Meet Avante, A New Program Empowering Rural Startup Founders
Avante, a new program from FoundersForge, is helping rural entrepreneurs gain the essential skills and support to build and scale businesses in their own communities. With a hands-on approach, this six-week bootcamp is strengthening rural ecosystems and fostering local innovation.
23andMe's Bankruptcy and Lessons for Healthcare Innovation
The downfall of 23andMe this week isn't just another Silicon Valley flameout. It's a cautionary tale for anyone innovating in healthcare.