Key Takeaways from the 2024 BIP Ventures Shareholders Event
A recap of the key moments and information highlights from the 2024 BIP Ventures Shareholders event, which offered investors and advisors insights, progress, and strategies in the private market.
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April 29, 2024
Rachelle Kuramoto
Portfolio News: Acclivity Health, OpenLoop, and Sentry Health/First Stop Health are Ranked as World's Best Digital Health Companies
The Newsweek 2024 top digital health firms list includes BIP Ventures portfolio companies Acclivity Health, OpenLoop, and Sentry Health.
April 4, 2024
Rachelle Kuramoto
BIP Ventures Launches Extraordinary Pursuits: A Podcast for the Innovation Economy
Extraordinary Pursuits is an Innovation Economy podcast from BIP Ventures that offers brief, topical master classes and discussions created to inspire and inform founders and investors.
April 3, 2024
Rachelle Kuramoto
Portfolio Company News: ConnexPay Appoints Ben Peters as Chief Executive Officer
BIP Ventures portfolio company ConnexPay names Ben Peters as CEO and appoints founder Bob Kaufman to Chairman of the Board as part of their next phase of growth.
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January 30, 2024
Rachelle Kuramoto
Portfolio News: PlayOn! Sports Appoints James Rosenstock as Chief Financial Officer
High school media leader PlayOn! Sports names veteran finance chief Jay Rosenstock as CFO to drive K-12 growth and innovation.
January 29, 2024
Rachelle Kuramoto
Portfolio News: ObjectiveHealth Announces a Strategic Growth Investment from Vitruvian Partners
BIP Ventures portfolio company ObjectiveHealth secures a growth investment from Vetruvian to bring clinical trials to Main Street, revolutionizing healthcare research.
January 2, 2024
Rachelle Kuramoto
Innovation Breakthroughs, Industry Milestones, and Accolades - 2023 Year in Review
2023 was an extraordinary journey of innovation and impact shaped by business milestones, innovation breakthroughs, and societal contributions by the BIP Ventures portfolio companies.
December 7, 2023
Rachelle Kuramoto
ShiftMed is Ranked as the Best Workforce Management Software for the Healthcare Industry by U.S. News and World Report
ShiftMed leads in U.S. News' Best Workforce Management Software for Healthcare, revolutionizing staffing with on-demand, integrated solutions.
December 5, 2023
Rachelle Kuramoto
eMerge Americas 2024 Celebrates a Decade of Innovation and Opportunity for Startups
Join BIP Ventures at eMerge Americas to accelerate startup growth with funding, mentorship, and global exposure. Apply until January 31, 2024.
November 30, 2023
Rachelle Kuramoto
Integrative Life Network and Integrative Health Centers Merge to Create Peregrine Health, Supported by a $7M Series A Fundraising Round
Peregrine Health, the result of ILN and IHC merging, unifies mental and behavioral healthcare services, enhancing access and continuity of care.
November 29, 2023
Rachelle Kuramoto
Metaimpact™ Has Launched a Digital Platform to Confront the World’s Biggest Problems
Metaimpact, previously MetaCX, empowers global organizations to tackle big challenges like healthcare access and climate action through digital impact networks.
November 10, 2023
Rachelle Kuramoto
Two BIP Ventures Portfolio Companies Earn Spots on the Prestigious Deloitte Technology Fast 500TM List
BIP Ventures portfolio companies ShiftMed and PlayOn! Sports earn rankings on the 2023 Deloitte Technology Fast 500, which recognizes leading revenue growth between 2019-2022.
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November 7, 2023
Rachelle Kuramoto
Kythera Labs Announces $20 Million Funding to Accelerate Growth of its Wayfinder Data Technology Platform
Kythera Labs raises $20M from BIP Ventures and CIBC for its Wayfinder platform, revolutionizing healthcare data analytics and supporting growth.
November 2, 2023
Rachelle Kuramoto
First Stop Health Acquires BIP Ventures Portfolio Company SentryHealth
First Stop Health acquires SentryHealth to enhance virtual care with personalized, AI-driven health management solutions for better patient experiences.
October 19, 2023
Rachelle Kuramoto
BIP Ventures Promotes R.T. Wyatt to Vice President
R.T. Wyatt has been promoted to Vice President in the BIP Ventures Investment team. He plays an important role in the growth and scale of the firm’s portfolio companies.
October 17, 2023
Rachelle Kuramoto
Introducing Enrichly: A Startup Saving Lives by Gamifying Youth Self-Esteem
Introducing Enrichly, BIP Ventures' newest portfolio company aiming to boost youth self-esteem through digital gaming. Learn how founder Margo Jordan leverages technology and venture capital to drive societal change in youth mental health.
October 16, 2023
Rachelle Kuramoto
BIP Ventures Promotes Austin Poole to General Partner
Austin Poole has been promoted to BIP Ventures General Partner and co-leader of the Healthcare practice. He is known for his leadership, investment acumen, and honest guidance.
October 12, 2023
Mark Flickinger
Now Available: The State of Startups in the Southeast 2023
The State of Startups in the Southeast(SM) 2023 report offers critical insights into investment and innovation trends from Q1 2018 to June 2023.
October 5, 2023
Rachelle Kuramoto
Venture Atlanta 2023: The Epicenter of Innovation and Investment in the Southeast
Venture Atlanta 2023 shows that the event has evolved into a pivotal experience for investors and startups in the Southeast's Innovation Economy.
October 2, 2023
Mark Flickinger
Mark Flickinger on the AchieveIt Podcast: The Strategy Gap
In The Strategy Gap podcast, Mark Flickinger discusses strategic plan management with the CEO and CMO of AchieveIt.
September 21, 2023
Rachelle Kuramoto
BIP Ventures Portfolio Companies GameDriver and Kobiton Announce Partnership
BIP Ventures companies GameDriver and Kobiton have partnered to enhance mobile game dev and testing. Join the webinar on 09/28 to learn more.
September 14, 2023
Rachelle Kuramoto
Meet the Top 10 Startups Pitching at Venture Atlanta 2023 Startup Showcase Live
Venture Atlanta hosts the Southeast's premier tech startup event Sept 27-28. Join industry leaders, promising startups, and investors for pitch competitions, networking, and a chance at a $500K investment prize. Discover this year's top 10 startups poised for growth. Learn more.
August 29, 2023
Rachelle Kuramoto
Mediafly Raises $80 Million to Extend Revenue Enablement to the Enterprise
BIP Ventures' $80M funding investment in Mediafly advances a platform for large enterprises that merges content management and revenue intelligence.
August 28, 2023
Rachelle Kuramoto
PlayOn! Sports Adds Michael Paull and Heather Friedland to its Board of Directors
PlayOn! Sports adds Michael Paull and Heather Friedland to its Board of Directors, enhancing media and technology expertise to drive growth and innovation.
August 21, 2023
Rachelle Kuramoto
Six BIP Ventures Portfolio Companies Earn Spots on the 2023 Inc. 5000 List
Six BIP Ventures portfolio companies are recognized on the 2023 Inc. 5000 list for growth in healthcare, HR, and technology.
July 31, 2023
Rachelle Kuramoto
Saporta Report: Buckhead Coalition Supports Atlanta Year of the Youth with Summer Internship Program
BIP Ventures steps up through the Buckhead Coalition to support Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens' 2023 Year of the Youth initiative, providing an enriching internship for a talented young intern.
June 15, 2023
BIP Capital Announces that its Core North American Venture Products will be Branded as BIP Ventures
BIP Capital announces that its core North American venture products will be branded as BIP Ventures and invest in the success of B2B software and tech-enabled service businesses at all stages of maturity.
April 26, 2023
Rachelle Kuramoto
How we Live Our Dedication for Innovators: Startup Showdown eMerge Recap
The eMerge Showcase x Startup Showdown Pitch Competition proved that innovators solving real problems with passion and commitment are the ones to watch.
April 4, 2023
Mediafly Names Mary Shea, Revenue Technology Visionary as Co-CEO
Mediafly has named longtime tech leader Mary Shea as co-CEO, with Carson Conant, signaling the startup company's next phase of growth and innovation.
March 21, 2023
Mood Media Announces the Acquisition of Vibenomics
In-store digital advertising solution provider Vibenomics is acquired by Mood Media, the premier on-premise technology and media company.
February 13, 2023
Rachelle Kuramoto
Rebrand Story: Building SkillCycle with Kristy McCann Flynn
HR veteran and SkillCycle founder Kristy McCann Flynn shares the story of the company's rebrand from GoCoach as a complete Human Capital Development Platform.
February 7, 2023
The Rounds Closes $6.7M Series A
Canadian healthcare tech startup The Rounds today closes a $6.7M Series A investment to develop the platform and improve the user experience.
February 1, 2023
Rachelle Kuramoto
BIP Ventures Welcomes Christy Johnson as General Partner and Chief Performance Officer
BIP Ventures welcomes Christy Johnson as GP and Chief Performance Officer to lead a practice that deepens what it means to be invested in founders.
January 13, 2023
Startup Showdown Winner Barcode Inspires Performance
Startup Showdown winner Barcode is a fitness beverage startup led by industry veterans with a mission to support athletes and consumers.
December 12, 2022
Transforming the Global Supply Chain: SCW.AI Feature Story
BIP Ventures portfolio company SCW.AI drives efficiencies for manufacturers hindered by restrictive supply chain regulations and insufficient agility.
November 1, 2022
Announcing Our Continued Investment in ConnexPay
BIP Ventures extends its investment in ConnexPay, the first and only payments technology company that integrates payments acceptance and issuance inside a single platform.
October 27, 2022
Resilia announces $35M Series B co-led by BIP Ventures & Framework
Resilia announced that it has closed $35M series B round led by BIP Ventures and Framework to help nonprofits increase their day-to-day capacity and funders scale.
September 13, 2022
The Rounds Announces Series A Round led by BIP Ventures
Halifax-based healthcare tech startup The Rounds announces $5.1M Series A investment from BIP Ventures.
September 7, 2022
Tami McQueen
BIP Ventures Partners with Los Angeles Sports Council
BIP Ventures Partners with Los Angeles Sports Council to bring Startup Showdown pitch competition to the west coast.
September 7, 2022
Chargezoom Announces Series A Round led by BIP Ventures
Chargezoom, a leading platform for billing and integrated payments, today announces it has raised a $10 million Series A investment from BIP Ventures.
September 1, 2022
GloveBox Startup Story: The Journey Behind Raising Capital
BIP Ventures portfolio company, GloveBox, documents its journey behind raising investment as a startup and its relationship with our team at BIP Ventures.
August 25, 2022
Startup Showdown Takes the Stage in Nashville at 3686
BIP Ventures Partners with LaunchTN to Host Nashville's First Startup Showdown Competition; Announces Stop on Wider View Tour.
August 9, 2022
BIP Partners with Venture Atlanta to Host Seed Stage Showcase
BIP Ventures partners with Venture Atlanta to Host the Seed Stage Showcase on October 19-20 in Atlanta.
August 4, 2022
Lumu Announces Investment Round Led by BIP Ventures
Lumu, announces its $8 million investment round led by BIP Ventures, to expand its sales and marketing initiatives.
July 12, 2022
JourneyTrack Wins 11th Startup Showdown
JourneyTrack Founder and CEO Ania Rodriguez sits down with BIP Ventures to share her experience after winning Startup Showdown.
July 6, 2022
GloveBox Announces Series A Round Investment
Panoramic Ventures portfolio company GloveBox, an insurtech startup, announces their $5.5 million Series A round.
June 22, 2022
Startup Showdown Winner SwipeCredit - One Year Later
Startup Showdown winner Kevin Mobolade is the CEO of Swipe Credit. He sits down with BIP Ventures to discuss how they've grown over the past year.
June 7, 2022
1 True Health Shares the Experience of Winning Startup Showdown
1 True Health CEO Shawn Smith sits down with BIP Ventures to share his experience as a finalist and winner of Startup Showdown Austin.
June 6, 2022
Duke.AI Shares the Experience of Winning Startup Showdown
DUKE.AI CEO Marcus Cooksey sits down with BIP Ventures to share his experience as a finalist and winner of Startup Showdown Austin.
June 1, 2022
Vibenomics Announces Series B Investment Round
Vibenomics, the nation's premier Audio Experience Solution provider, announces its Series B investment round led by BIP Ventures to expand Its network and advertising.
May 2, 2022
eMerge Americas Shines Spotlight on Miami as Blazing-Hot Tech City
We recently spoke with BIP Ventures Vice President Dustin Drees and Paraj Mathur, BIP Ventures Senior Associate, about their experience with the eMerge Conference in Miami.
April 26, 2022
PlayOn! Sports and GoFan to Merge
PlayOn! Sports and GoFan announced they have entered into a definitive merger agreement, the combined company will offer best-in-class products and services to stakeholders across the high school sports landscape.
March 17, 2022
GameDriver Receives $2 Million in Seed Round Funding
GameDriver, a software development company that enables developers to automate testing, announces its $2 million seed round investment led by BIP Ventures.
March 9, 2022
Abstrakt is Co-Winner of Eighth Startup Showdown
Abstrakt is one of the two winners of Startup Showdown, a monthly pitch competition from BIP Ventures designed to showcase and fund early-stage tech companies.
March 9, 2022
Reel Analytics is Co-winner of Eighth Startup Showdown
Reel Analytics wins Startup Showdown, a monthly pitch competition from BIP Ventures designed to showcase and fund early-stage tech companies.
March 8, 2022
SentryHealth and Wellview Merge to Combine Leading Engagement and Care Coordination Services to Self-Insured Employers
BIP Ventures portfolio company SentryHealth Inc. has merged with Wellview Inc. to provide a holistic, technology-enabled service offering for self-insured employers.
February 23, 2022
GoFan Wins TAG Technology Award for Innovation
Atlanta-based Technology Association of Georgia (TAG) awards BIP Ventures portfolio company GoFan the Innovation Driven Company winner.
February 1, 2022
PlayOn! Sports Announces Strategic Investment from KKR
KKR makes a strategic investment alongside BIP Ventures to accelerate the growth and expansion of PlayOn!, the leading High School sports media company.
December 17, 2021
Pitch Gauge Wins Seventh Startup Showdown
PitchGauge wins the seventh Startup Showdown, a monthly pitch competition designed by BIP Ventures to showcase and fund early-stage tech companies.
November 2, 2021
Announcing our Investment in ShiftMed
BIP Ventures is pleased to announce our investment in ShiftMed, one of the largest digital healthcare workforce management platforms.
October 29, 2021
CyDeploy Wins Fifth Startup Showdown Pitch Competition
Cybersecurity startup CyDeploy wins the fifth Startup Showdown pitch competition designed by BIP Ventures to showcase and fund early-stage tech companies.
October 5, 2021
Virtual Badge is Co-Winner of Startup Showdown Miami
Virtual Badge, a complete ID card solution in a mobile app, wins Startup Showdown Miamis and joins the BIIP Ventures community.
August 26, 2021
Blooksy Wins BIP Ventures' Third Startup Showdown Pitch Competition
Blooksy is the winner of the third BIP Ventures Startup Showdown pitch competition designed to showcase and fund early-stage tech companies.
August 25, 2021
Three BIP Ventures Portfolio Companies Make the 2021 Inc. 5000
Three BIP Ventures portfolio companies - AchieveIt, LeaseQuery, Tricentis - have ranked in this year's Inc. 5000 list.
August 18, 2021
Announcing Our Investment in Opya, the Leader in Early Intervention Therapy for Children with Autism
We are pleased to announce our Series A round of $15.4 million for Opya, the leader in early intervention therapy for children with autism.
July 30, 2021
Skillcycle Wins the Second Startup Showdown Pitch Competition
SkillCycle (formerly GoCoach), a B2B SaaS talent development upskilling platform, is the second winner of the BIP Ventures Startup Showdown pitch competition.
June 24, 2021
Swipe Credit Wins BIP Ventures' First Startup Showdown Pitch Competition
Atlanta-based fintech startup Swipe Credit wins BIP Ventures Startup Showdown pitch competition designed to showcase and fund early-stage tech companies.
March 25, 2021
BIP Ventures Gains Momentum with Expansion of Leadership Team
BIP Ventures (formerly Panoramic) announces additional leadership team members to deliver on its mission to invest in overlooked founders.
March 10, 2021
Our Investment in Lumu, a Cybersecurity Company
I'm pleased to announce our investment in Lumu. Panoramic Fund (BIP Ventures) and SoftBank Group Corp's SB Opportunity Fund are co-leading the $7.5 million.
February 11, 2021
Panoramic Ventures Launches Fund Within BIP Capital
On February 8, 2021, Panoramic Ventures announced its formation through a partnership between Paul Judge and BIP Capital.
February 8, 2021
Announcing the Formation of Panoramic Ventures
Panoramic Ventures announced its formation in February 2021 as a lead fund within BIP Capital dedicated to support entrepreneurs across geography, diversity, and university.
Startup Showdown is a unique opportunity for early-stage startups to present to well-known investors and innovators in the tech ecosystem as they look to take their company to the next level. All finalists will pitch to guest investor judges while at the same time building long-lasting connections in the innovation ecosystem. This is the competition to be a part of, showcasing the next frontier of innovation and the most promising talent of the day.