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A look at how AI is showing up across the region, split between the startups building it, the ways it's being used, and the broader scene around it.

Seed rounds, Series As, and acquisitions: tracking every AI funding win coming out of the Southeast startup ecosystem.

Atlanta startup Pull Logic lands $3.3M seed funding
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Atlanta startup Pull Logic lands $3.3M seed funding

Pull Logic, an Atlanta-based AI-enabled SaaS company focused on reducing lost sales and optimizing inventory, has closed a $3.3 million seed round led by New Build Venture Capital.

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Adviser Labs Raises $1M to Simplify Cloud Computing
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Adviser Labs Raises $1M to Simplify Cloud Computing

Atlanta’s Adviser Labs raises $1M to simplify cloud computing for AI, biotech, and finance teams—eliminating DevOps bottlenecks for startups and enterprise businesses.

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Atlanta Startup Powers AI Image Generation Tools
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Atlanta Startup Powers AI Image Generation Tools

Discover how Atlanta-based Prodia powers generative AI tools behind the scenes—fueling millions of AI image workflows for creators worldwide.

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Stord's $3 Billion Valuation and New Fulfillment Lab
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Stord's $3 Billion Valuation and New Fulfillment Lab

Stord Labs is a “living environment” that “replicates the full arc of modern fulfillment — receiving, storage, picking, packing, shipping, and returns,” COO Swan told Hypepotamus. The funding round has elevated Stord's valuation to $3 billion, highlighting its innovative approach to AI-driven logistics.

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Atlanta Investors Back AI Sales Automation Startup In $2.5 Million Seed Round
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Atlanta Investors Back AI Sales Automation Startup In $2.5 Million Seed Round

Pitchit, an AI Lead Qualification as a Service (LQaaS) platform founded by Paul Kleen, closed an oversubscribed $2.5 million seed round led by Silicon Road Ventures with participation from Gray Ventures, Plug and Play Tech Center, and Alchemist Accelerator.

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Danti Raises $5M to Unlock New Views of Earth
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Danti Raises $5M to Unlock New Views of Earth

A defense tech investor backs this Atlanta startup's AI platform for conversationally querying complex geospatial data.

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Southeast AI startups doing actual things: AI paralegals, drive-thru hiring tools, healthcare copilots, and more real-world applications.

Tampa AI App for Organizing Medical and Legal Records
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Tampa AI App for Organizing Medical and Legal Records

This page discusses a startup founded in Tampa that has developed an AI application designed to streamline the organization of medical, legal, and financial records. The app aims to alleviate the stress of scrambling for important documents during emergencies.

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Lawdie: Democratizing LegalTech for Students
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Lawdie: Democratizing LegalTech for Students

Lawdie is a startup founded by students aiming to make legal technology more accessible. The team has already achieved notable success, including winning HackMIT's Codebase Startup Challenge.

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Atlanta ER Doctor Brings 24/7 Telehealth to Homes
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Atlanta ER Doctor Brings 24/7 Telehealth to Homes

Atlanta ER doctor Dr. Nadia Nabavi launched Green Dot Health to bring 24/7 virtual emergency care into patients’ homes. Learn how the startup is helping people avoid unnecessary ER visits and reshaping the future of telehealth.

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Your dentist could soon be a AI pro, thanks to this Atlanta-based startup
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Your dentist could soon be a AI pro, thanks to this Atlanta-based startup

It is all about updating how dental offices work, says Nemat. And that could have a major impact on our overall health.

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Atlanta Startup Agentix Wants To Bring Checkout Into AI Chat
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Atlanta Startup Agentix Wants To Bring Checkout Into AI Chat

Atlanta startup Agentix is building “prompt-to-payment” infrastructure to let shoppers complete ecommerce purchases directly inside AI conversations. This innovative approach aims to streamline the online shopping experience by integrating checkout processes within chat interfaces.

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AI hiring tools are coming to Waffle House
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AI hiring tools are coming to Waffle House

With Artificial Intelligence (AI) gaining headlines everywhere, Chattr is putting Conversational AI to work for employers with high volume hiring needs. This article discusses how a Tampa-based startup is revolutionizing the hiring process at Waffle House using innovative AI solutions.

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Where Southeast AI leaders are meeting in person: summits, award nights, and regional roundups tracking who's hiring and building.

Mapping the South’s 2026 Tech Conference Circuit
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Mapping the South’s 2026 Tech Conference Circuit

The South’s 2026 Tech Conference Circuit Is Heating Up — Here’s Where to Go. This page provides insights into the key tech conferences happening in the South, highlighting opportunities for founders and innovators to connect and grow.

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TAG Data Science & AI Innovator Awards
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TAG Data Science & AI Innovator Awards

We celebrated the remarkable advancements in data science and AI. This event recognized the innovators who were shaping the future of the industry.

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Hiring Trends for Young Professionals in the South
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Hiring Trends for Young Professionals in the South

This article discusses the challenges faced by young professionals in the job market, particularly the impact of AI on unemployment rates. It highlights how the Southern U.S. is becoming a hub for new businesses and attracting young talent despite these challenges.

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How AI Is Rewriting the Creative Industries
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How AI Is Rewriting the Creative Industries

This page explores the impact of AI on the entertainment business, focusing on its transformative effects on film, immersive media, and the broader creative industries. It highlights how AI is redefining authorship, labor, and workflows in these sectors.

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Southeast Tech News From The Week Of September 22-25, 2025
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Southeast Tech News From The Week Of September 22-25, 2025

Southeast Tech News covered the week of September 22-25, 2025, highlighting major funding rounds including Allwyn's $1.6 billion acquisition of a majority stake in PrizePicks and OneDigital's $2.3 billion investment.

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Data Science & AI Summit
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Data Science & AI Summit

An event about how agentic AI is transforming industries and leadership at the TAG Data Science & AI Summit 2025. This was an exclusive, high-impact half-day experience with top voices, real-world use cases, and networking opportunities.

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