The VentureSouth portfolio continues to blossom in the spring of 2018. Here are a few highlights from the last few weeks.Zipit - announced that it has joined Amazon Web Services' partner network.Atlas Organics - continues to grow in Chattanooga, this time on...
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VentureSouth portfolio news – January and early February 2018
2018 has started at a blistering pace. We were delighted to start the year with a good exit at FarmShots, but our portfolio companies continue to develop quickly. Updates include:Brightfield Transportation: in our first link to Treehugger, here is a nice article on...
An exit! FarmShots acquired by Syngenta!
Investing in early stage companies pays off in many ways. The most tangible is when they are bought by bigger companies. We're delighted to start the year off with "an exit" - with FarmShots acquired by Syngenta.You can see Syngenta's press release here, and a nice...
Portfolio news – Wrapping up 2017
2017 was a very productive year for VentureSouth portfolio companies. We are proud of their progress and achievements, so wanted to pass along a few additional awards, links, self-promotion, and recognition of them.KIYATEC - announced a further partnership with the...
Portfolio news – November 2017
With a portfolio of 40 active companies, it can be hard to keep track of all their achievements. Our team of intrepid news searching scripts this month bring you:Baebies: Completed its $10 million Series B raise, helped by a large strategic investment from BOE...
Portfolio news – August / September 2017
Avadim: announced its partnership with Rite Aid and other pharmacies for Theraworx Relief, and was recognized as the 2nd-fastest growing company in NC and 13th-fastest growing healthcare company on the Inc 500 - quite an achievement. Awesome work Avadim.Plum Print:...
Portfolio news – Summer 2017
More milestones, awards, and good publicity over the last few weeks for the entrepreneurs working hard over the summer.Emrgy: Emrgy's installation of a turbine in a canal for Denver Water generated plenty of local press and coverage in trade publications. You can even...
Portfolio news – June 2017
June is apparently a very busy time for our companies, so much so that we need two updates this month to cover the news already this month.Proterra: Undermining the narrative that South Carolina companies never raise venture capital, Proterra announced its latest $55...
Portfolio news – May 2017
The spring continues to be productive for VentureSouth's portfolio companies. Here is a recap of recent progress on marketing and product developmentPlum Print: received nationwide exposure in the Washington Post (subsequently re-circulated through the Rockies in the...
Portfolio news – April 2017
Partnerships are crucial to early-stage companies to help them scale more rapidly. April saw the announcement of three example partnerships in our portfolio:FarmShots: announced a great partnership with Planet and John DeereTarget Pharma: no-one does big pharma...