Venture Atlanta has recently announced the selection of 86 innovative companies for its 2025 edition.
These companies span various industries, from aerospace to supply chain management, signifying a diverse representation of talent and technology in the Southeast.
Set to unfold on October 15-16, 2025, this event marks the 18th year of the conference, which has established itself as the premier gathering for Southeast-based startups and investors.
This year, Venture Atlanta is poised to attract around 1,600 attendees, including about 450 investors, all convening at The Woodruff Arts Center and Atlanta Symphony Hall.
Allyson Eman, CEO of Venture Atlanta, emphasized the increased quality of this year’s applicants, reflecting the remarkable tech talent pool throughout the Southern United States.
Judges meticulously evaluated 560 submitted applications to arrive at the final list of selected companies.
Highlighting the talent within the growth-stage category are notable companies like Apexedge, Inc. from Florida, Cove from Georgia, and Getlabs Inc. from Florida.
Other promising growth-stage companies include notable names such as Karini AI (Georgia), Intercept Telehealth (Florida), and OMNY Health (Georgia), along with several others across different states.
In the seed-stage category, companies range from Aerovy (Georgia) to Eskuad (Florida), featuring various fields including AI technology, financial services, and agricultural innovation.
Highlighted companies in this category also include alumni like Offbrand.ai, recently rebranded from supercopy.ai, and Gabriel Money Inc., both hailing from Georgia.
The early-stage companies showcase an exciting mix as well, with participants such as Accelerate Wind (Alabama) and Joulea (Georgia) featured prominently.
Venture Atlanta, since its inception, has significantly impacted the startup ecosystem by aiding in the launch of over 930 companies, contributing to more than $8 billion in capital raised and facilitating $20.8 billion in successful exits.
Among its prestigious alumni are established tech firms like Flock Safety, Kabbage, SalesLoft, Callrail, and Terminus, underlining the caliber of startups that participate in this transformative conference.
For this year’s participants, Venture Atlanta will also present the “Startup Showcase Live” competition specifically designed for pre-seed and seed-stage companies.
The winner of this competition will be awarded a significant investment prize of $375,000, funded through collaboration with Cofounders Capital, Front Porch Venture Partners, Knoll Ventures, and TiE Atlanta Angels.
Additional offerings for founders, even those not actively seeking capital, will include a series of panels and breakout sessions centered around procurement and ample networking opportunities to engage with diverse members of the tech ecosystem.
With ticket sales now open, all selected companies and attendees are gearing up for what promises to be a pivotal event for startups and investors in the Southeast region.
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