Unifying visionary founders, active angel investors, venture capitalists, and regional ecosystem champions to drive high-impact innovation and capital velocity across the American Southeast.
Creating cross-state peer groups, shared resources, and peer mentorship networks for high-growth entrepreneurs scaling from seed to exit.
Connecting regional and national angel syndicates and venture capital firms directly with vetted, high-potential Southern startups.
Partnering with universities, accelerators, incubators, and economic development boards to unify the fragmented Southeastern tech map.
Bringing founders, investors, and operators together every month across the Southeast to connect, pitch, and accelerate venture growth.
Starting November 2026 | Atlanta, GA
Our flagship monthly gathering debuts in Atlanta! Join local founders, regional angels, and ecosystem leaders for high-value networking, roundtable discussions, and lightning pitches.
Coming Soon to Other Cities
Meetups in other premier Southern tech hubs (including Charlotte, Nashville, Miami, Raleigh-Durham, and Birmingham) will be officially announced and scheduled as soon as a dedicated Start South City Chair has been identified and onboarded for that region.
Verified regional venture summits, pitch competitions, and builder meetups scheduled across the Southeast for late 2026 and 2027.
A vibrant 2-day capital summit featuring tactical founder workshops on Day 1 and the main stage capital summit at Bank of America Stadium on Day 2.
Recognized as the South’s hottest tech conference, bringing together innovators, tech builders, investors, and a high-profile startup showcase.
A fun, informative, and inclusive recurring forum for regional startup networking, live pitches, and real-time investor feedback.
Whether you want to help coordinate the Atlanta meetup, serve as a City Chair for your hometown, or support our ecosystem initiatives, get in touch below.