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Friday 'Fund' Day: Southeast Startup Headlines From The Week Of November 18 - 22, 2024

Friday 'Fund' Day: Southeast Startup Headlines From The Week Of November 18 - 22, 2024

This week, startups across the Southeast made headlines for new projects, strategic partnerships, and funding announcements. Here’s a look at the top stories shaping the region's entrepreneurial landscape: Big Stories On Hypepotamus * Atlanta-based MedTech startup Synaptrix raised a $10 million seed round. Details here. * Squeez, a

We Asked, They Answered: What Should Founders Know About Bootstrapping?

We Asked, They Answered: What Should Founders Know About Bootstrapping?

The reality is that bootstrapping advice can be harder to come by in the venture-focused world of startups. So we spoke with founders from a diverse range of industries about the perks, pitfalls, and practicalities of bootstrapping. Here’s what they had to say about going it alone.

Who Took Home Siggie Statues At Last Night's Siggie Awards In Atlanta

Who Took Home Siggie Statues At Last Night's Siggie Awards In Atlanta

The 2024 Siggie Awards took place last night at Emory University as a space to recognize the unsung leaders across Atlanta's early-stage investor scene. Named after Sig Mosley, godfather of Atlanta angel investing and Managing Partner of Mosley Ventures, the Siggie Awards has become a staple event

Meet The New Startup That Will Help You "Squeez" Into Last-Minute Reservations Without Stress

Meet The New Startup That Will Help You "Squeez" Into Last-Minute Reservations Without Stress

Squeez operates as a marketplace, connecting people to exclusive experiences while helping businesses optimize revenue. Customers submit a monetary offer for unavailable reservations, indicating how much they’re willing to pay. Businesses can then choose to accept or decline the offer.

Built by Bankers for Bankers: Live Oak Bank Spin Off Raises $4.8 Million Seed Round

Built by Bankers for Bankers: Live Oak Bank Spin Off Raises $4.8 Million Seed Round

Synply recently announced it closed a $4.8 million seed round from investors Live Oak Bank, Canapi Ventures, TReK Capital Partners, Woodforest National Bank, and OFG Bancorp.

Attention Founders, This New Program Wants To Be Your “On-Ramp Into Entrepreneurship”

Attention Founders, This New Program Wants To Be Your “On-Ramp Into Entrepreneurship”

For Cohen, the founder’s mindset is as important as their business model. And that is why he said it is important that the bootcamp helps founders build confidence, focus, and resilience.

From HR Headaches to Compliance Clarity: Inside the Alabama-based Startup Auditocity

From HR Headaches to Compliance Clarity: Inside the Alabama-based Startup Auditocity

Last year, Auditocity secured $1.1 million in seed funding, including $300,000 from InvestAL, a program of Innovate Alabama funded by the federal State Small Business Credit Initiative (SSBCI).