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Mark Flickinger, General Partner and COO of BIP Capital has led the research for the State of Startups(SM) in the Southeast report since 2017. As the team is putting the finishing touches on the 2024 report, he shared a particularly compelling trend. Startup funding is showing signs of stabilizing, and median valuations are starting to rise. Albeit carefully, investors are coming off the sidelines to deploy capital into high-potential startups once again. It's a glimmer of positive news for investors, founders, and the economy. Catch a full preview of the report with Mark on Extraordinary Pursuits Podcast this week. The report goes public on October 28th. You don't have to wait. Register to get access early. ?? https://lnkd.in/gvTE4MTa #SOSU24 #BIPVentures #VentureCapital #Startups #Investment #Southeast #Trend

BIP Ventures had a strong presence at the 2024 Venture Atlanta Conference, so we're sharing some of our biggest takeaways. The energy was undeniable. Founders and investors were focused on innovation and progress, and it's clear that there's momentum growing in the Southeast. See how the Southeast is making strides as a venture capital hub and what work we still have to do. Find out which sectors are leading and how AI is impacting them all. ?? Read on for more takeaways and resources from Allyson Eman, the Extraordinary Pursuits Podcast, and the soon-to-be-released State of Startups(SM) in the Southeast report. #VentureAtlanta2024 #VentureCapital #BIPVentures #Entrepreneurship #SoutheastStartups #SOSU2024

Solving staffing challenges has been one of the biggest and most pressing issues facing healthcare. Workforce shortages aren't just a hiring issue – they impact the quality of care, burnout, and more for patients and caregivers. @ShiftMed has been a BIP Ventures portfolio company since 2021. Its intuitive technology platform connects healthcare providers with an on-demand workforce. By offering real-time access to qualified professionals, ShiftMed has helped care organizations maintain optimal staffing levels and ensure quality patient support. They have also helped providers take control of their schedules, reducing burnout and improving retention. #HealthcareStaffing #WorkforceManagement #HealthTech #BIPVentures #OnDemandWorkforce #StaffingSolutions #HealthcareInnovation #PatientCare

We are proud to share that BIP Ventures, a partner since 2020, is part of the Series B funding round for Case Status, an AI-powered client engagement platform for law firms. Congratulations to the Case Status team on securing $19.7M in funding. The capital will be used to advance their innovative technology, expand their platform into new legal markets, and grow their team to support a rapidly expanding customer base. We're excited to continue supporting Case Status as they revolutionize client engagement for law firms. #AI #LegalTech #ClientEngagement #VC #BIPVentures

Growth looks like many things for early-stage companies. In the case of Peregrine Health, it has been a year of growth across the business model, team, network, and customer base. In other words, Peregrine is driving transformation. We're thrilled to share the news of their rebrand. It reflects their role as a better way to coordinate care as a comprehensive, tech-enabled behavioral health solution. Congratulations to Jeff Snyder, Ryan Chapman, and the whole Peregrine team. Visit their website to see how the company continues to advance its growth as a source of accessible behavioral health services.

Scaling a high-growth startup requires more than a solid product—it demands operational efficiency and a strategic approach to RevOps. In the latest episode of the BIP Ventures Extraordinary Pursuits Podcast, host Rachelle Kuramoto sits down with Brendan Tolleson, CEO of RevPartners. Brendan shares his insights on how startups can streamline their RevOps processes, build scalable CRM systems, and drive sales growth with agility. ?? “We are all doing RevOps; it’s just a matter of how well you are doing it.” – Brendan Tolleson Whether you’re in the early growth stages or looking to refine your operations, this conversation will equip you with actionable strategies and useful tools to take your startup to the next level. ?? Listen or watch now: https://buff.ly/4eZ0rEQ #RevOps #CRM #SalesStrategy #Startups #BIPVentures #HighGrowth #Scaling

Whether or not you're a founder who has spent this week at the Venture Atlanta Conference and is filled with jet-fuel-levels of inspiration, having a reference guide for growth is useful. BIP Ventures' Performance Engineering team, led by Christy Johnson, built this eBook just for you. It captures their experience and knowledge into an entrepreneurial roadmap. 1. The Power of Focus: Learn ways to maintain an intense focus on complexities to make decisions with clarity. 2. The Critical Questions: Unearth your startup's distinct strength by assessing financials, customer needs, business model constraints, and team composition. 3. The Right Partner: See the value of having a partner who can balance a data-driven capital investment strategy with a meticulous value-creation platform. 4. The Performance Fundamentals: Examine the core pillars of high-growth businesses: Financial, Growth, Marketing and sales, and People. ?? Get it here: https://buff.ly/44ibofs #VentureCapital #Startup #Entrepreneur #PerformanceEngineering #Marketing #Sales #Finance #Hiring #BusinessGrowth #KPI

Congratulations to all the companies named as finalists! What a great day of innovation. We're looking forward to seeing the final pitches!

We have a big team at the Venture Atlanta Conference, and we're there to meet you! ?? Look for these people and come say hello. ?? Stop by Table One (upstairs) to introduce yourself. ?? Don't miss the official Venture Atlanta cocktail party happening at 4:30! Cheers are on us. Ask about our investment thesis. Ask about our venture and evergreen funds. As about our history as a fiduciary to investors and stewardship of founders' dreams. And tell us about yourself. Mark Buffington Mark Flickinger Dan Drechsel Paul Iaffaldano Christy Johnson Austin Poole Tami McQueen Ben Carraway John Freyermuth Meriah Grove Stephen Joy Rachelle Kuramoto Paraj Mathur Kara Mullins Sarah Slocum R.T. Wyatt #VentureAtlanta2024 #Investor #Startup #Entrepreneur #VentureCapital

BIP Ventures portfolio company HealtheMed, Inc. is transforming remote patient care. Their innovative monitoring platform helps healthcare providers track patient health in realtime. The result is timelier interventions and better health outcomes. Healthemed's tech-driven solution empowers providers to deliver more personalized care, reducing hospital readmissions and improving patient satisfaction. #HealthcareInnovation #RemotePatientMonitoring #DigitalHealth #BIPVentures #ChronicCare #HealthTech #PreventiveCare #PatientOutcomes