Resources for Southeast Founders
Get a glimpse of what resources are out there for founders and tech startups building right now across the Southeast.
This page provides a comprehensive list of investors in the Southeast region, including venture capital, private equity firms, and angel investors. It serves as a valuable resource for startups seeking funding opportunities tailored to their needs.
The Southeast is home to many accelerators, incubators, and venture studios. We've curated the list of what programs are in the region!
This page provides insights into the advantages of joining a startup accelerator, including the commitment to workshops, mentoring, and networking opportunities. It aims to help entrepreneurs understand the value of participating in such programs.
Hypepotamus curates the most current directory of grants, pitch competitions, and non-dilutive funding opportunities available to Southeast startups — covering state-level programs like Alabama Launchpad, national programs like NC IDEA SEED ($50K grants), and pitch competitions with prizes ranging from $10,000 to $500,000. Founders who want to extend runway without giving up equity should treat this page as a standing quarterly resource. After working through the list, you'll have a clear picture of every non-dilutive funding path available to a Southeast startup at your stage.
Explore various pitch competitions featured on Hypepotamus, designed to help entrepreneurs showcase their ideas and connect with investors. This page provides insights into upcoming events, application processes, and tips for success in pitching.
Hypepotamus maintains a regularly updated directory of coworking spaces across the Southeast — from Atlanta's Alkaloid Networks and Constellations to Industrious locations across Atlanta, Charlotte, Miami, Nashville, Raleigh, and Tampa Bay — with membership structures, day-pass options, and community focus noted for each. For early-stage founders choosing their first physical base or evaluating expansion cities, coworking access directly shapes team culture, investor proximity, and hiring.
Hypepotamus curates a directory of Southeast-based startup service providers — covering legal, accounting, banking, recruiting, PR, and other professional services firms that specifically understand startup needs and pricing. Using a service provider who doesn't understand startup economics can cost a founder thousands of dollars and months of time in misdirected advice.
Emory University's The Hatchery has partnered with IntuitioLabs to introduce the RightShift Accelerator, aimed at supporting early-stage founders in their startup journeys. This program provides resources, mentorship, and networking opportunities to help entrepreneurs succeed.
Techstars Atlanta Powered By Cox Enterprises didn’t have to look too far from home to find the startups for its 2024 cohort. This page highlights the ten innovative startups chosen for this prestigious program, showcasing their potential and impact in the tech industry.