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?? Terminology Friday: Liquidity Event Want to go deeper? In a previous episode of Venture in the South, David and Paul broke down the key terms that shape startup exits. ????? Revisit the discussion and learn how these terms impact founders and investors. https://lnkd.in/eRhyj9mD

Thank you to one of our 2025 VentureSouth Summit sponsors, Liger! Eric V. Holtzclaw and his team at Liger fuel impactful conversations and meaningful connections in the angel investing community! Liger transforms complex B2B marketing into clear, strategic growth. Discover how companies like yours build stronger brands: https://lnkd.in/ej5gqyGp

We’ve had an amazing time at our March events so far, and there’s plenty more to come! ??? From insightful discussions to valuable networking opportunities, you won’t want to miss what’s ahead. 757 Angels

In this episode, join David Grisell as he sits down with Ron Lau, Vice President for Corporate Development and Capital Programs at Space Florida, for an in-depth conversation about the rapidly evolving space economy. https://lnkd.in/etfpDfR9 Discussion overview: ?? What SpaceFlorida is & how it supports startups in the aerospace industry ?? Why launch is no longer the best business for startups—and where the real opportunities are ??? The booming “picks and shovels” sector in space infrastructure, from in-space refueling to lunar data storage ?? Regulatory & legal challenges in space, from data ownership to jurisdictional control

Thank you to everyone who made the VentureSouth Summit a success! This event wouldn't be the same without our incredible community. ??

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Big ideas vs. strong teams—which wins? ?? Read our latest blog on how vision, experience, and execution impact funding decisions: https://lnkd.in/eVQhHxBF

In our latest Venture in the South episode, Paul Clark dives into the world of industrial lubricants with Jeff DiMaio and Michelle DiMaio, co-founders of VBASE Oil. Their bio-based, high-performance oil and lubricants are revolutionizing an industry that hasn’t seen real innovation in decades. Tune in to see how they took an idea from lab concept to global oil business—and why companies around the world are taking notice. https://lnkd.in/eEWnNhvb

Andy Seavers, CEO and Co-founder, Case Status The Charleston-based company has developed client engagement software with a simple-to-use mobile app that radically transforms the way that attorneys engage with their clients. In August 2024, South Carolina Research Authority’s investment affiliate, SC Launch Inc., invested $250,000 in Case Status. Case Status was recently named in the top 10% of fastest-growing companies on the prestigious Inc. 5000 list. #whosonthemove We thank?NP Strategy,?The Riley Institute at Furman University,?SCRA: South Carolina Research Authority, and the Charleston Digital Corridor?for their support of this series on?#Entrepreneurship?#EntrepreneurLife

VentureSouth and Vicinity have joined forces to launch Vicinity Ventures—the premier platform for local alternative investing! With this collaboration, we're creating new ways to fuel innovation, empower investors, and support thriving local economies across the Southeast. Read the full press release here: https://lnkd.in/ekJsPmQx #VentureSouth #VicinityVentures #EarlyStageInvesting