Now in its 17th year, Venture Atlanta has helped to launch 843 companies and raise $7.7 billion in funding to date
NASHVILLE, TN – October 2, 2024 – EmpowerLocal is excited to announce it has been chosen out of a record-breaking 630 applicants as one of the top technology companies in the Southeast to present at Venture Atlanta 2024 to be held October 8-9 at The Woodruff Arts Center and Atlanta Symphony Hall. For 17 years, the annual conference has been selecting the most promising tech companies and bringing in the top investment firms from across the nation to hear them pitch. Venture Atlanta has helped launch 843 companies and raise $7.7 billion in funding to date, spinning out $17 billion in successful exits.
“We’re thrilled to be selected as a presenting company at Venture Atlanta 2024,” said Steven Buhrman, CEO of EmpowerLocal. “This opportunity comes at a pivotal moment in our growth as we continue to expand our network and innovate our platform. We’re excited to showcase how EmpowerLocal is revolutionizing the local advertising landscape and to connect with investors who share our vision for empowering local media.”
EmpowerLocal has created America’s first nationwide network of independent local news, sports, and lifestyle media, making it simple for national advertisers to reach trusted local audiences at scale. With over 1,000 local media outlets across all 50 states, EmpowerLocal’s AI-powered platform delivers contextually relevant, hyperlocal advertising experiences that benefit both advertisers and publishers.
As in previous years, Venture Atlanta 2024 is anticipated to be a sold-out event, with over 1,500 entrepreneurs, founders, investors, and business leaders expected to be in attendance.
“If you’re a startup looking for funding, Venture Atlanta is the clear place to be,” said Venture Atlanta CEO Allyson Eman. “And even if you’re not fundraising, Venture Atlanta offers so much more, including the ability to connect with those who can further your success, from industry visionaries and top tech talent to potential mentors, partners, and customers. Whether you’re looking to raise funds, get inspired, learn, or build relationships that can help you achieve more, you’ll want to be there.”
Venture Atlanta boasts a roster of highly successful alumni, including Bark, CallRail, Car360, Clearleap, Flock Safety, Florence Healthcare, HealthSnap, ParkMobile, Rigor, Roadie, Salesloft, Stax, Terminus, and others.
To learn more about EmpowerLocal, visit empowerlocal.com. For additional information about Venture Atlanta, to register for the event, or to view the conference schedule, please visit ventureatlanta.org.
About Venture Atlanta
Venture Atlanta, the Southeast’s technology innovation event, is where the region’s most promising tech companies meet the country’s top-tier investors. As the Southeast’s largest investor showcase helping launch 843 companies and raise $7.7 billion in funding to date, the event connects the region’s top entrepreneurs with local and national investors and others in the technology ecosystem who can help them raise the capital they need to grow their businesses. The annual nonprofit event is a collaboration of the Atlanta CEO Council, Metro Atlanta Chamber, and the Technology Association of Georgia (TAG). For more information, visit ventureatlanta.org. For updates, follow us on Twitter and LinkedIn, and visit our blog.
About EmpowerLocal
EmpowerLocal is America’s first nationwide network of independent local news, sports, and lifestyle media. Launched nationwide in 2020, EmpowerLocal bridges the gap between top tier advertisers and trusted local media, making it simple and scalable to deliver targeted, contextually-relevant advertising across the U.S. For advertisers, EmpowerLocal provides one-stop access to some of the unique and engaging local content environments anywhere on the Internet. For publishers, it offers a much-needed revenue boost through big brand advertising deals. By redirecting ad dollars to local communities, EmpowerLocal aims to create a more robust and profitable local news ecosystem, reinforcing the vital role of trusted local information in our society. For more information, visit empowerlocal.com or follow us on LinkedIn.