PRACTICE AREA SPOTLIGHTS
Cyber & Emerging Defense Tech Vertical
COMPANY SPOTLIGHT WALARIS
Dedicated to national security, Walaris transforms legacy military hardware with advanced AI software. Its software-only solution upgrades modernize sensor processing, fusion, surveillance, and decision-making to keep pace with AI-driven adversaries. With an estimated $3 billion dollar addressable market, Walaris is battle-proven, with deployments in U.S. Department of Defense and NATO programs, and contracts with the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, the FBI, and allied militaries.
Over the past four years — along with $11.8 billion in U.S. Department of Defense-
Made possible by a 3-year ATDC–ManTech partnership
related activity — Atlanta is home to more than 150 cybersecurity firms and 30 major data centers, including Meta, Microsoft, QTS, and SoftServe, with investments concentrated in Midtown and North Atlanta.
Through the ATDC – ManTech partnership, companies in the ATDC ecosystem developing biometrics, sensor technologies and tools in cyber operations are visible to federal buyers and other partners. ATDC is leading the way in local and state-wide education as well, helping Georgia companies in this sector learn how to do business with the DoD.
FinTech Vertical Georgia — especially metro Atlanta — is a national FinTech powerhouse, with local firms processing 70% of all U.S. credit, debit, and prepaid transactions. Georgia-based payment processors now handle more than $300 billion in transactions annually, creating a fertile
Made possible by a 3-year Sponsorship from VISA
Supply Chain Vertical With Atlanta’s Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport being the biggest in the world by passenger traffic and the port of Savannah being the 3rd-largest shipping port in the U.S., Georgia has been one of the fastest-growing areas in the country, solidifying its position as a logistics and services hub. To that end, The Home Depot has invested significantly in fostering innovation at the startup level via a deep commitment in its ATDC partnership.
environment for FinTech innovation. ATDC sits at the heart of this ecosystem, where our startups are addressing critical market needs in payments, blockchain, risk analytics, and peer-to-peer lending. This strong FinTech foundation also fuels innovation in adjacent sectors such as InsurTech, RegulatoryTech, and WealthTech.
Made possible by a 3-year ATDC–The Home Depot partnership
COMPANY SPOTLIGHT VIVA FINANCE
COMPANY SPOTLIGHT GREEN BADGER
Viva Finance exemplifies the mission-driven innovation coming out of ATDC’s Visa-sponsored Fintech vertical. The company offers payroll-linked loans that expand access to fair, affordable credit for working Americans—bypassing traditional credit scores. With strong investor backing and a growing national reach, Viva is tackling systemic gaps in consumer finance and scaling a more inclusive lending model. GRADUATE PROFILE GROUNDFLOOR Groundfloor, accepted into ATDC in 2015, was the first real estate crowdfunding platform to achieve SEC qualification under Regulation A+, enabling multi-state operations. The company, founded in North Carolina in 2013, relocated to Georgia a year later to join ATDC and leverage the state’s Georgia’s Invest Georgia Exemption. In moving to Georgia, the company pioneered a microlending model that democratizes real estate investing for everyday individuals. Its success helped to further elevate Georgia’s FinTech reputation and showcases ATDC’s strength in scaling high-impact startups.
Green Badger, based in Savannah, Georgia, is a fast-growing SaaS company that simplifies sustainability compliance in construction through automated LEED documentation and ESG reporting. Serving thousands of users across North America, Green Badger helps project teams eliminate spreadsheets, meet green building goals, and streamline certification. As a standout member of ATDC’s portfolio, the company exemplifies scalable, mission-driven innovation and highlights the growing strength of Savannah as a hub for technology and economic development in Georgia.
COMPANY SPOTLIGHT PULL LOGIC
Founded in 2021, Pull Logic is a supply chain intelligence company built on research from Georgia Tech’s Supply Chain & Logistics Institute. Pull Logic leverages AI-driven autonomous agents and a proprietary Product Availability Readiness (PAR) metric to help manufacturers, distributors and retailers forecast demand, eliminate inventory inefficiencies, and boost product availability.
Other Verticals Served:
AI and Machine Learning | Hardware & Devices | MarTech & AdTech Materials & Resources | Industrials
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