Recently, Atlanta has had a steady stream of young companies reach “unicorn” status, or a valuation over $1 billion.
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Hypepotamus: FOR ATLANTA-BASED GRIDLINE, A TECH SOLUTION COULD BRING MORE PEOPLE INTO ALTERNATIVE INVESTING
The alternative investing ‘universe’ of private equity, venture capital, or other illiquid assets has long struggled with two problems: It’s expensive to enter and difficult to navigate. While over $13 trillion is invested in the alternatives space currently, it remains “incredibly opaque” and only available to institutional investors, according to Logan Henderson.
Hypepotamus: BEARTAX, WITH ROOTS IN ATLANTA & SEATTLE, AIMS TO BE THE SELF-HELP TAX TOOL FOR CRYPTO INVESTORS
This Tax Season is a bit more complicated for the 16% of Americans who bought and sold cryptocurrencies recently. Even for the casual crypto trader, tax requirements can be complicated to navigate. “Crypto investors are generally trading on multiple exchanges and using wallets to facilitate transferring funds,” said the team behind BearTax.
Atlanta Inno: App that rewards consumers for going green to launch on Earth Day
While many consumers don’t want to contribute to climate change, it can be difficult to find a solution while staying within their budget. Greencom, a new app company based in Atlanta, is helping people reduce their carbon footprint and increase the sustainability of their purchases through cashback rewards.
Bezinga: Serena Williams Invests $1M In HBCU Alum’s Startup
Serena Williams, one of the best tennis players of all time, recently raised more than $100 million to start an investment fund. From an exclusive Boardroom.tv report, Williams’ fund, Serena Ventures, chose its first startup investment following a pitch competition.
Afro Tech: Meet The Men Of Culture Wireless, The Black-Owned Internet Service Provider Empowering The Community
This group of men is on their way to building a future that is for us, by us. As a Black-owned Internet Service Provider, Culture Wireless was birthed in Atlanta, GA to empower communities by providing them with quality and affordable internet service.
Hypepotamus: NEW TECHSTARS ATLANTA MANAGING DIRECTOR SAYS THE “FLYWHEEL” IS STARTING FOR LOCAL TECH, INVESTING SCENE
After years of building and advising startups in Atlanta, Tim Dorr was ready to move to the other side of the investing table. The opportunity to do just that came this month with his new role in the Managing Director seat at Techstars Atlanta.
Atlanta Inno: Dublin startup Wayflyer plans Atlanta hiring spree
A Dublin-based startup is starting its U.S. expansion with a major Atlanta hiring spree. Financial technology startup Wayflyer, valued at $1.6 billion, opened a local office with six employees last summer in Old Fourth Ward.
Atlanta Business Chronicle: Atlanta information technology company tripling its local workforce by end of year
Xebia wants to have 1,000 employees in the U.S. by 2024.
Atlanta Inno: EnrichHer launches new fund to help meet increased need
The pandemic has made business owners balance maximum cash flow with their business plan and the reality of surviving with ongoing regulatory changes.
