It's been a rough year for startups.
In 2022, Georgia companies raised about half of what they did the previous year, which was a record level for funding. Investors have switched a focus on growth for profitability. That shift in market dynamics has led to a series of layoffs from tech companies across the nation so they could cut costs.
The best, most innovative businesses are always the ones that persevere. Atlanta Inno and the Atlanta Business Chronicle are highlighting the local startups that are best suited to weather this storm.
These startups will be honored at a future event in the coming months hosted by the Atlanta Business Chronicle. Stay tuned for more details on when you can join us.
This list was curated from Atlanta Inno reporting and recommendations from Atlanta’s top technology players. These companies, who are primarily early-stage, have shown the most promise to become stars of ATL’s startup ecosystem. They have proven this through venture capital raises, exciting innovation, completing well-known incubators/accelerators and more.
Meet the 23 Startups to Watch in 2023:
4Earth, CEO Jahanzeb Khan
Any Distance, CEO Luke Beard
Carpool Logistics, CEO Michael Malakhov
Chezie, CEO Toby Egbuna
ConConnect, CEO Andre Peart
Dr. Noze Best, CEO Christy Brown
Envirospark Energy Solutions, CEO Aaron Luque
Happy Talks, CEO Christian Ross
ImIn, CEO Lauren Wilson
Joulea, CEO Ramtin Motahar
Kabila, CEO James Oliver Jr.
Momnt, CEO Barclay Keith
Nexus Circular, CEO Jodie Morgan
OXOS Medical, CEO Evan Ruff
PCKL, CEO Michael Gottfried
SmartGov Data Tech, CEO Tye Hayes
SuperCopy, CEO Richard Lee
SustainAble Home Goods, CEO LaToya Tucciarone
Transition, CEO Kayla Wright-Jackson
Uplevel Communications, CEO Courtney Culmer
Vacmobile Corp., CEO Jennifer Sparks
Wattch, CEO Alex Nussey
Zinnia, CEO Lauren Marturano
