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6AM City designs, launches, manages, and monetizes newsletters for local and niche audiences, combining editorial strategy with scalable systems.

Creator EconomyMarketing TechMedia & EntertainmentGreenville, US

RHRyan Heafy(Executive Officer, Director)inRJRyan Johnston(Executive Officer, Director)inDouglas Greenlaw(Director)Mark Johnston(Executive Officer, Director)

Co-investorsJOJohnson Venture PartnersCECerity Partners Ventures

Walkabouts is an online, on-demand platform that turns movement breaks into standards-based lessons, helping teachers integrate physical activity into core academic instruction.

EdTechHealthtechWellness & FitnessGreenville, US

MFMatt Ferebee(Co-Founder)DJDr. Julian A. Reed(Co-Founder and CEO)

Adovate is a life science company developing a pipeline of adenosine analog compounds, with research and laboratory work focused on medicinal chemistry and pharmaceutical development.

AI & Machine LearningBiotechDeveloper ToolsHealthtechSaaS

Mr. Stilley(Founder & CEO)

AgTech Inventures is an agriculture technology innovation lab that develops intellectual property in agbiotech and precision agriculture, sourcing promising technologies from university research labs and small science-focused companies.

AgTechBiotechDeep TechDurham, US

KLKaren LeVert(Co-Founder and Board Member)inTom Christensen(Executive Officer, Director, Promoter)

Co-investorsARArieal Southeast Angel Partners

Alita is an AI agent for senior care facilities that automates customer and applicant inquiries across phone, web, SMS, and social channels, handling qualification and scheduling 24/7.

AI & Machine LearningHealthtechHR Tech

Altis Biosystems builds RepliGut®, human intestinal tissue models grown from human intestinal stem cells that provide human-relevant preclinical data for drug absorption, metabolism, toxicity, and disease modeling.

BiotechDeep TechHealthtechMedical DevicesDurham, US

Christopher Sims(Executive Officer)inJimmy Smedley(Executive Officer)inSamuel Franklin(Director)Joseph McMahon(Director)Michael Biron(Executive Officer, Director)

BoardChristopher Perkins(Director)

Co-investorsATAtlanta Technology AngelsCECentral Texas Angel NetworkCHCheckmate Capital Group LLCCOCowtown AngelsHAHatteras Venture PartnersJOJohnson Venture Partners+1 more

AmplifiedAg builds indoor container farms and supporting technologies to grow leafy greens and other fresh produce, aiming to re-localize food systems.

AgTechFoodTechHardwareImpact & Social GoodDaniel Island, US

Mason Holland(Executive Officer, Director)Joseph Warren(Director)Shawn Jenkins(Director)Donald R. Taylor(Executive Officer, Director)Jan Roosenburg(Director)Steven Swanson(Director)

APPROVE operates a technology platform that embeds equipment financing and B2B payment options into the sales process, connecting equipment buyers with a network of competing lenders.

B2B MarketplacesFintechSaaS

RPRobert Preville(Founder & CEO)inJHJim Howard(Chief Revenue Officer)inRSRobin Salter(Chief Marketing Officer)inWellington Souza(Chief Technology Officer)

Co-investorsWOWolfpack Investor Network

Atlas Organics collects and recycles organic waste from homes and businesses into compost and soil amendment products for landscapers, farmers, nurseries, and home growers, and helps municipalities set up composting facilities.

AgTechCircular EconomyCleantechSpartanburg, US

Joseph McMillin(Founder)

Co-investorsSPSpring Lane CapitalTATamiami AngelGRGratitude Railroad

Atticus Pharma develops immunodermatology therapeutics using patented sustained-release technology for enhanced delivery to the viable epidermis.

BiotechHealthtechMedical Devices

Co-investorsAEAEON FoundryCOCowtown Angels

Babylon Micro-Farms builds smart hydroponic indoor grow systems that let dining programs and buildings grow herbs, greens, and edible flowers on-site year-round.

AgTechFoodTechHardwareRichmond, US

GSGraham Smith(Co-founder)inAOAlexander Olesen(Co-founder)inTATappan August(Chief Executive Officer)inCFChris Fenderson(Chief Operating Officer)inBevin Etienne(Director)Eric Glymph(Executive Officer)

Co-investorsHAHarmonix FundLILighthouse Network Ventures LlcNENew Theory VenturesPLPlug and Play VenturesMIMiami Angels

Baebies develops multifunctional syndromic diagnostic testing using proprietary digital microfluidics, integrating molecular, immunoassay, chemistry, and coagulation testing into a single compact platform (FINDER) that runs on small-volume samples.

BiotechDeep TechDigital HealthHealthtechMedical DevicesResearch Triangle Park, US

VPVamsee Pamula(Executive Officer, Director)in

BoardDennis Sacha(Director)William A. Hawkins(Director)

Co-investorsCHCharlotte Angel FundDUDuke Capital PartnersIAIAG Capital PartnersRERex Health VenturesSOSolas BioVenturesHGHG Ventures+1 more

Biospatial operates a data analytics platform that ingests emergency medical services (EMS) and health data to deliver real-time analytics and insights for healthcare and public health users.

AI & Machine LearningData & InfrastructureDigital HealthHealthtechDurham, US

JWJon Woodworth(Co-founder & Chief Executive Officer)inChris Lunsford(Co-founder & Chief Technology Officer)inJosh Walters(Chief Operating Officer)inPaul Runkle(Executive Officer, Director)

BoardDJDavid Jones(Director)in

Co-investorsBUBull City Venture PartnersALAlerion VenturesIDIDEA Fund PartnersWOWolfpack Investor Network

BOSSCAT Technologies converts home inspection reports into itemized, instant repair cost estimates for real estate agents, buyers, and sellers, and coordinates repairs through vetted third-party service partners.

AI & Machine LearningPropTechSaaSCharleston, US

Co-investorsSEService Provider CapitalDRDrive CapitalIDIDEA Fund PartnersMOMorpheus Ventures

Botsi builds custom AI models for subscription apps to optimize pricing, paywalls, and offers by personalizing what each user sees based on individual willingness to pay.

AI & Machine LearningMarketing TechSaaS

JRJacob Rushfinn(Co-Founder & CEO)in

Co-investorsUPUpstage Ventures

BreachRx provides a Crisis Incident Response Management (CIRM) platform that helps organizations coordinate and execute enterprise-wide incident response across functions during cyber attacks.

CybersecurityEnterprise SoftwareSaaSFayetteville, US

ALAnderson Lunsford(Executive Officer, Director)inMatthew Hartley(Executive Officer, Director)

BoardSOSean O'Brien(Director)in

Co-investorsBABallistic VenturesOVOverlineSASandalphon CapitalSYSyn Ventures Seed Management Llc

Carputty offers digital auto financing for U.S. car buyers, providing fixed-rate single-vehicle loans through a lending partner along with tools to track and predict vehicle value over time.

FintechMobility & TransportationSaaSAtlanta, US

JPJ. Patrick Bayliss(President and CEO)in

BoardMichael Tannenbaum(Resigned as a Director 7/16/2021)

Co-investorsALAlumni VenturesFOFontinalis PartnersGRGrand VenturesKIKickstartKIKinetic Ventures, L.L.C.POPorsche Ventures+2 more

Coworks provides management software for coworking and flex office spaces, offering automated booking and billing, a member directory, resource management, and reporting.

Future of WorkPropTechSaaSRaleigh, US

DBDeShawn Brown(Co-founder & CEO)inPVPhil Vanderwoude(COO)inLWLauren Walker(CMO)inTanner Hallman(Executive Officer, Director)Vincent DeShawn Brown(Executive Officer, Director)Colin Wolfe(Director)

Co-investorsPRPrimordial VenturesTETechstarsFUFulcrum Financial Partners

CureMint provides a software platform that streamlines procurement for dental practices, replacing outdated systems to reduce overspending and operational inefficiencies.

Enterprise SoftwareFintechHealthtechSaaSDurham, US

BMBrandon McCarty(Executive Officer, Director)inCRChris Rathgebin

BoardTimothy McLoughlin(Director)

Co-investorsSTStout Street CapitalCOCofounders Capital

In-Store Connect by Quad is an in-store retail media network that places digital displays and content in physical stores to reach shoppers at the point of purchase.

AdTechMarketing TechRetail Tech

Emergo Therapeutics develops drugs designed to modulate inflammatory responses by reducing the production and secretion of inflammatory cytokines, targeting damaging symptoms across a range of diseases.

BiotechHealthtechDurham, US

Robin Hyde-DeRuyscher(Founder)inMKMoise Khayrallah(CEO)inMargaret Powell(Director)Robert Helmedag(Director)John E. Bailey, Jr.(Director)

Co-investorsRERex Health VenturesWOWolfpack Investor NetworkHAHatteras Venture Partners

GaBBY Bows sells patented Double-Face Double-Snap anti-slip hair barrettes and other hair accessories designed to stay in place for young girls, along with a children's book and business mentorship programs.

ConsumerDirect to ConsumerE-commerce

GGGabby Goodwin(CEO)Rozalynn Goodwin(Founder)

Givebacks is an all-in-one payments and fundraising platform for K–12 school districts, schools, parent-led organizations (PTA/PTO/booster clubs), and nonprofits.

EdTechFintechSaaS

Will Bowen(Founder)in

Co-investorsMIMiami Angels

Gradient AI develops underwriting and claims management software for group health, property & casualty, and workers' compensation insurance.

AI & Machine LearningData & InfrastructureDigital HealthEnterprise SoftwareHealthtechInsurTechDurham, US

SSStan Smith(Founder & CEO)inOuwen Huang(Executive Officer, Director)inJMJoshua Miller(Executive Officer, Director)in

BoardShana Barghouti(Director)STSatish Tadikonda(Director)inMatt Bailey(Director)in

Co-investorsAMAmerican Family VenturesBOBoro CapitalCHCharlotte Angel FundMAMassMutual VenturesMEMedMountain VenturesSISilicon Valley+6 more

HealthyCell makes nutritional supplements delivered through a gel-based format called MicroGel, which it says improves nutrient absorption compared to pills, powders, or gummies.

ConsumerDirect to ConsumerWellness & Fitness

Co-investorsSISimple Food Ventures

KIYATEC develops 3D Predict, a tumor-specific testing platform that uses patient-derived tumor cells to predict how individual cancers respond to therapies.

BiotechDigital HealthHealthtechMedical DevicesGreenville, US

Matthew Gevaert(Director)EPEric Perreault(Executive Officer, Director)inMRMelissa Rayner(Executive Officer)inSIScott Isacksen(Executive Officer)inDEDavid E Orr(Chief Operating Officer)in

BoardCBChristopher Brotherton(Director)

Co-investorsATAtlanta Technology AngelsSESeae Ventures

KWIPPED is an online marketplace that connects businesses and institutions seeking to rent or buy equipment with suppliers across categories such as medical, lab, audiovisual, and industrial equipment.

B2B MarketplacesE-commerceFintechWilmington, US

Robert B Preville(Executive Officer, Director)Robert Kaiser(Executive Officer, Director)

BoardRandy Swartz(Director)

Co-investorsHAHatteras Venture Partners

Vicinity Ventures is an investment platform that offers vetted investment opportunities to members, connecting investors with companies across multiple markets.

Fintech

John Crawford(Founder)in

Raleigh, US

Matthew J. Harrell(Director)Dennis Dougherty(Director)R. Alan Neely(Director)William C. Bowen, III(Executive Officer, Director)

Co-investorsBIBigfoot Capital

mPATH Health develops an SMS-based behavioral science platform that guides patients through cancer screening decisions and increases completion rates across lung, breast, and colorectal screening programs.

Digital HealthHealthtechMedical DevicesSaaSWake Forest, US

DMDavid Miller(Founder & Physician)inADAjay Dharod(Co-founder & Physician)in

Co-investorsONOncology VenturesATAtlanta Technology AngelsFIFirst Launch Capital

Pass It Down operates an NFT marketplace designed for museums and cultural institutions to digitally preserve and sell cultural heritage assets and iconic moments.

B2B MarketplacesCrypto & Web3EdTechMedia & EntertainmentChattanooga, US

Christopher Cummings(Executive Officer, Director, Promoter)

Co-investorsTETechstarsCUCultivation CapitalINInnovation Catalyst

KinergyCare provides chronic care management (CCM) solutions for healthcare providers, combining technology with personalized care coordination services.

Digital Health

Co-investorsTHThe Launch Place

Redbud Labs develops microfluidics-based technology for sample preparation products.

BiotechDeep TechHardwareHealthtechChapel Hill, US

RSRichard Superfine(Director)inRichard C. Spero(Executive Officer, Director)

BoardKenneth P West(Director)

Co-investorsNCNC IDEA

StratusGrid provides cloud technology consulting and solutions, working with startups, small and medium businesses, and large enterprises.

AI & Machine LearningCloud ComputingCybersecurityDeveloper ToolsEnterprise Software

CHChris Hurst(Chief Executive Officer)inJSJeremy Scardino(Chief Operating Officer)inTrey McGaughy(Chief Financial Officer)in

Co-investorsDODOGWOOD VENTURESMAMarket Square VenturesSEService Provider Capital

TendoNova develops microinvasive medical technology, including its Ocelot Nano device, to treat chronic tendon pain in patients.

BiotechHardwareHealthtechMedical DevicesAtlanta, US

ICIan Campbell(Executive Officer, Director)inMark Samuels(Executive Officer)Louis Malice(Director)Luka Grujic(Director)Shawna Khouri(Director)Brett Rogers(Director)

Co-investorsARArieal Southeast Angel PartnersWAWalnut Venture AssociatesINInnerProduct Partners

Urban SDK provides geospatial AI technology for public sector organizations, particularly city governments and transportation agencies, to support data-driven decision-making for urban planning and traffic analytics.

AI & Machine LearningData & InfrastructureGovTechMobility & TransportationAtlantic Beach, US

JJJustin J. Dennis(Executive Officer, Director)DMDrew Messer(Founder)inMeredith Pelton(Director)

BoardMLMitchel Laskey(Director)inJKJonathan Kilman(Director)

Co-investorsCRCreativeCoFLFlorida Opportunity FundGOGOVO Venture PartnersRIRiverwood CapitalTETechstarsVEvenVelo+1 more

A procurement platform that connected local government purchasers with vendors for competitive bidding.

B2B MarketplacesGovTech

Co-investorsALAllos VenturesCHChattanooga Renaissance FundCACantos Ventures

Waste Today is a trade publication covering the waste, recycling, and environmental services industry, reporting on topics such as landfill operations, transfer stations, recycling programs, and company financial and M&A news.

Circular EconomyMedia & Entertainment

Co-investorsKHKhasma Capital

Wellbox provides nurse-delivered chronic care management (CCM) services, offering monthly patient interactions and preventative care support for individuals with multiple chronic conditions.

Digital HealthHealthtechJacksonville, US

Nathaniel B. Findlay(Executive Officer)

BoardMatthew Downs(Director)Vincent Chiara(Director)Nashaat Daniel(Director)Ian Ihnatowycz(Director)Leonard B.C. Schlemm(Director)

Co-investorsBEBeresford VenturesEXExcelerate Health VenturesLRLRVHealthTATamiami AngelEXExcel Venture Management

Yuva Biosciences develops and licenses Y100, a cosmetic active ingredient that enhances mitochondrial health to reduce visible signs of aging for use in skincare and haircare products.

AI & Machine LearningBiotechConsumerHealthtechLongevityBirmingham, US

Greg Schmergel(Executive Officer, Director)

BoardFred Ehrsam(Director)Daniel Browne(Director)

Co-investorsINInnovation DepotTBTBD AngelsWEWestern Technology Investment