CORPORATE CONNECT
CORPORATE INNOVATION LIAISONS: ACCELERATING STARTUP GROWTH
ATDC’s corporate innovation liaisons connect startups with enterprise partners to unlock pilot opportunities, strategic guidance, and market access. These relationships help startups validate solutions, accelerate revenue, and attract investment — fueling faster growth and long-term success. • 6 active ATDC portfolio companies were acquired by corporate buyers in 2024, demonstrating strong demand for innovations emerging from the program. • ATDC actively maintains active relationships with 200 + corporate partners, each engaged with the groundbreaking technologies being developed by our startups.
INVESTOR CONNECT
INVESTOR READINESS FROM PRE-SEED TO SERIES A The ATDC Investor Connect program helps Georgia-based startups secure funding by facilitating curated introductions to active investors. Through a combination of personalized matchmaking, one-on-one meetings, and high-visibility pitch opportunities, the program connects companies with institutional, and angel investors aligned with their stage and sector. The Investor Connect program also offers valuation research and targeted marketing campaign strategy and execution. In 2024, • ATDC released its proprietary AI-driven Venture Match tool allowing founders to identify and target angel and venture capital connections on a private platform • Active ATDC portfolio companies raised $197.1M from angel investors and syndicate groups, from venture funds, or through other instruments such as bridge funding. • 16 ATDC companies presented to a targeted group of 130 venture investors representing 6 states in the annual ATDC Venture Showcase event. • 10 ATDC companies were selected for Venture Atlanta 2024 — an elite showcase of top technology startups, chosen from a competitive pool of 630 applicants across 13 states. ATDC’s strong presence underscores our pivotal role in developing and elevating the Southeast’s most promising innovators.
In 2024, ATDC held: 60 Industry Connect sessions 10 Corporate Innovation Days
8 pilots orchestrated for ATDC companies 2 ATDC facilitated the addition of 2 companies to ManTech's $1.3 B Department of Defense contract
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