Friday Fund Day: Startup News From The Southeast For The Week Of May 12, 2025
Funding news. Accelerator growth. And new product updates. Here are all the startup headlines you need from this week!
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Atlanta Startup Quency Wants You To See Ultrasounds Differently — With AR
Quency brings AR and AI to ultrasound tech, turning hard-to-read scans into immersive visuals—built by Emory and Georgia Tech grads in Atlanta.
The Future of Sales Is Voice-Driven: Nashville's VendoIQ Launches From Local Venture Studio
Nashville-based venture studio The Innovation Studio has launched its first startup, VendoIQ — a “voice-to-action” mobile app designed to streamline CRM and sales workflows for reps in the field. Built for busy sellers on the go, the app uses AI to turn voice commands into seamless updates, research
Recent Georgia Tech and UNC Grads Are Taking Their AI-Driven Hair App To Microsoft’s Global Startup Stage
What started as a summer internship connection turned into HairMatch, an AI-powered app that helps users understand their unique hair type and find personalized products. Built by recent grads from Georgia Tech and UNC, the startup is now a finalist in Microsoft’s global Imagine Cup competition.
Contributor Report - Atlanta: The Capital of Applied AI
This is our time to seize the AI leadership role. Let’s come together with our city’s unique resources and help shape the future of Applied AI by launching the inaugural AtlAI Summit.
If you've ever thrown away an overripe banana, you need this app created by Alabama entrepreneurs
See Produce is an AI-powered food tech startup reducing food waste by helping consumers and businesses track produce freshness. Born in Silicon Valley and thriving in Alabama, the app is transforming how we eat and shop.
Social Media Is Failing Teen Girls. This Atlanta Founder Is Building A Wellness-First Alternative.
Mentor-led platform Vescent aims to improve digital well-being for teen girls by reshaping the social media experience.