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The 2024 State of Startups report highlights an interesting shift in the time between funding rounds. While the time between venture rounds has generally increased across the U.S., the Southeast bucks the trend. Since 2020, Southeast-based follow-on rounds have maintained a consistent pace, while other leading investment regions sped up between 2020 and 2022. Since then, those regions have been forced to slow – putting their pace well behind Southeast-based investors. The trend reinforces the Southeast's maturation as a competitive startup ecosystem and reflects its distinct and disciplined investment philosophy. Unlike other markets that chase fast-paced cycles, Southeast investors remain deliberate. They prioritize smaller initial checks, waiting for companies to demonstrate value and sustainability before committing to follow-on rounds. The Southeast’s restrained time between rounds is a hallmark of the region's resilience. As the broader venture environment adapts to more expensive capital, the Southeast's steady, fundamentals-driven approach has positioned it as a healthy and competitive market for startups. 📍 Takeaway for Founders The quicker reinvestment cycles in 2023 and 2024 present opportunities for earlier-stage companies to secure follow-on funding. As the region's ecosystem has matured, startups with strong fundamentals and sustainable growth can now more reliably attract capital, offering a more supportive environment for scaling businesses. Get the data 🌐 https://buff.ly/4eYOTSc #StateOfStartups #VentureCapital #PrivateInvesting #StartupFunding #SoutheastStartups #InvestmentTrends

Congratulations to BIP Ventures portfolio companies, ShiftMed and PlayOn Sports, for earning spots on the prestigious 2024 Deloitte Technology Fast 500™ list. Both are recognized as two of North America’s fastest-growing companies for their sustained growth and meaningful innovation. 🏆 ShiftMed, a workforce management innovator addressing healthcare staffing challenges with operational efficiency and patient care improvements, grew 719% growth during the ranking period 🏆 PlayOn is a leader in high school athletics that has transformed fan engagement and administrative efficiency and has grown 419% since 2020 The Deloitte Technology Fast 500 highlights industry leaders redefining their sectors. These accolades spotlight resilience, impact, and innovation. Get more information about the award and these exceptional companies. 🌐 https://buff.ly/498RUgw #DeloitteFast500 #Innovation #Growth #PrivateMarkets #PortfolioSuccess #BIPVentures #TechLeadership #Entrepreneurship

In this episode of the Extraordinary Pursuits Podcast by BIP Ventures, host Rachelle Kuramoto sits down with Bart Fanelli, the founder and CEO of Skillibrium and co-author of The Success Cadence. The two discuss ways startups can build high-performing field sales teams to establish repeatable growth. A serial entrepreneur, Bart shares firsthand knowledge of tried-and-true ways for startups to sustain growth. He discusses the importance of strong business fundamentals, repeatable processes, and high-performing sales teams. 💡 Key Takeaways – The importance of aligning teams on a horizontal baseline for better outcomes – How shared ownership models can create lasting organizational strength – Practical steps to build a scalable, disciplined approach to market challenges Whether you're a founder or a sales leader working to grow your field team, Bart offers immediately useful insights. 🎧 Listen now on your favorite platform. https://buff.ly/40RQlBL Don't forget to like, subscribe, and share the podcast! #Startups #SalesLeadership #BusinessFundamentals #Podcast #ExtraordinaryPursuits #BIPVentures

If you're a startup founder, this is (another!) sage post from BIP Capital General Partner and Chief Performance Engineering Officer, Christy Johnson. The startup environment is challenging. Only 10% survive, and even fewer thrive. Those that do have good innovation, good timing, and good execution. They also know that a solid investor pitch answers a small number of critical questions. 1️⃣ Is the market ready?   2️⃣ Are you the leader who can scale and succeed?   3️⃣ Does your product solve a critical problem?   4️⃣ Will this generate outsized returns?  Answering these questions requires specificity, not just storytelling. ✔ Focus on market demand with data-driven insights.   ✔ Highlight measurable traction—revenue, growth, or partnerships.   ✔ Showcase your leadership and team-building skills.   ✔ Map a clear plan for scaling and ROI.  💡 TL:DR – Your product might get you in the door. It takes execution, timing, and vision to seal the deal. #Startups #FounderTips #PitchDeck #VentureCapital #StartupFunding #MarketFit #Entrepreneurship #BIPVentures

Curious about startup trends across the Southeast? Check out BIP Ventures’ 2024 State of Startups(SM) in the Southeast report, with state-by-state insights on investment trends, top industries, and more here: https://lnkd.in/ebvDrq_D Dive into the data to see how each state ranks! Here’s a snapshot of Georgia’s venture deal activity. Thank you, BIP Ventures, for this valuable resource.

New to the BIP Ventures portfolio in 2024, KORIO is a standout healthcare tech company that helps healthcare providers speed the delivery of new treatments to their patients. Korio simplifies the complexities of clinical trials with an innovative software platform that streamlines workflows, improves data accuracy, and reduces administrative burdens. Learn how Korio is advancing clinical research.  #ClinicalResearch #HealthTech #Innovation #BIPVentures #ClinicalTrials #DataDriven #HealthcareInnovation #ResearchEfficiency

In recent years, the private capital landscape has diversified, creating new opportunities for growth beyond traditional private equity. Regulatory changes, economic uncertainty, and shifts in bank lending practices have prompted investors and founders to explore various ways to engage in the innovation economy. The evolution of private credit—particularly through direct lending—offers an additional path for entrepreneurs to access funding and for investors to build robust, diversified portfolios. As a result, private credit is currently one of the fastest-growing asset classes within private markets, providing a crucial financing pathway for businesses and compelling returns for investors. 📍 400% growth in private credit activity in recent years 📍 4,000+ private credit funds launched across the U.S. since 2010 For founders, private credit can be a practical, flexible, non-dilutive alternative to equity funding that can provide the capital needed to scale quickly. For wealth advisors and investors, it can be a source of steady income, consistent returns, and liquidity, making it a compelling solution for enhancing portfolio resilience. Even in an environment of market volatility, the rapid uptake of private credit highlights that we remain in a golden age of private market investing. Dive deeper into the rise of private credit in the 2024 State of Startups report. 🔗 https://buff.ly/3Z6PagA #PrivateCredit #AlternativeInvesting #PrivateMarkets #DirectLending #InvestmentStrategy #HNWInvesting #RIASolutions #PrivateEquity

In the latest mini-episode of the Extraordinary Pursuits Podcast from BIP Ventures, host Rachelle Kuramoto sits down with Maija Ehlinger, Editor-in-Chief of Hypepotamus. Maija describes what makes a pitch newsworthy, shares tips for crafting compelling pitches, and explains what entrepreneurs should consider before reaching out to journalists. Maija’s advice is clear: the best pitches are tailored, timely, and direct. Know your audience, avoid unnecessary superlatives, and curate every pitch for higher response rates. Improve your storytelling game.🎧 Catch the episode now: https://buff.ly/4hOREHv #InnovationEconomy #Storytelling #PRTips #BIPVentures #ExtraordinaryPursuits

🏥 The November 2024 BIP Ventures Healthcare Newsletter is a snapshot of durability. Innovative startups in the sector and generally robust VC investments continue to drive growth. The newsletter includes: 🔹Key takeaways from HLTH 2024 from our Ben Carraway 🔹 Four quarters of VC growth and AI advancements   🔹 Progress in Oncology Tech You'll also get recent updates from portfolio companies OncoLens and ShiftMed, and a look at the healthcare findings from the 2024 State of Startups(SM) in the Southeast report. Get the full newsletter, along with graphs and data by subscribing: https://lnkd.in/eC-NuEzD #Healthcare #HealthcareTech #Newsletter #Oncology #Startup #Innovation #Investment

It's time for the annual Siggie Awards—named for Sig Mosley, the godfather of angel investing in Atlanta! This special event connects and celebrates the innovation and investment visionaries who make the Atlanta startup ecosystem exceptional. The 2024 Siggie Awards will be held on November 20th. Our own Tami McQueen, CMO of BIP Capital, will emcee this inspiring evening. 🗓 Date: Wednesday, November 20th, 2024 🕔 Time: 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM EDT 📍 Venue: Emory University Goizueta Business School 💲 Cost: $40 for guests 📣 Register Now: https://buff.ly/3ArgnRD #SiggieAwards #AtlantaStartups #Entrepreneurship #Innovation #BIPVentures #Networking #AtlantaEvents