Atlanta’s tech startup scene has changed over the last few years–in a big way. With talent from local universities like Georgia Tech and Emory, ideas and fresh minds are constantly surrounding Atlanta. Plus, considering the size of this up-and-coming U.S. city, it has some pretty cheap rent. Thanks to these and other combining factors, Atlanta is quickly becoming a startup hub. Check out these 7 companies that are tackling some of the biggest problems with technology solutions we can all get behind.
Calendly
Housed in the coveted Atlanta Tech Village, America’s 4th largest tech hub, Calendly is looking to change the number of tools and apps companies use for scheduling. Calendly integrates with more than 1,000 different software applications, including Salesforce, PayPal, Google, Hubspot, and Slack, to streamline scheduling. Imagine being able to set up meetings without emailing back and forth all day, or instantly creating HubSpot CRM contacts from scheduled Calendly invites. This startup is bullishly taking on the business world, and all the excitement is happening in its Atlanta headquarters.
Pindrop
Pindrop is trying to make call center fraud a thing of the past, and they’ve nearly accomplished it. Every year, Pindrop protects more than 1 million calls from fraud, detects more than 700,000 fraud calls, and uncovers nearly $3 million in fraud exposure. Atlanta-based Pindrop provides “real-time security, identity, and trust” on every call placed by offering anti-fraud and authentication solutions for call centers. It’s already raised $122 million from some top investors, and has its sights set on garnering even more. It has self-reported that half of its customers are among America’s 500 biggest companies by revenue, so it’s clear they’re headed in the right direction.
Storj
Another Atlanta Tech Village resident, Storj is aiming to change the concept of the cloud. This blockchain storage platform makes sure each and every file is shredded, encrypted, and distributed across a shared network. Storj aims to keep companies’ information secure and their download speeds fast, all for a price cheaper than its competitors. Plus, if a company has extra storage they aren’t using, they can rent it out to other companies who need more space and earn money in the process.
MailChimp
This truly unique startup is perhaps one of the better known on this list, but its humble beginnings make it that much more promising. Founders Ben Chestnut, Mark Armstrong, and Dan Kurzius didn’t take a single penny from investors and, 17 years later, they still privately own this profitable company. Its automated marketing, email-campaign-building-platform provides some of the best software around, which explains why thousands of companies trust MailChimp to get the job done.
CallRail
If you work in sales or marketing, this startup will make your life so much easier. CallRail offers call tracking software that can detect which search keywords, campaigns, and websites are driving phone conversations. The software also reveals a customer’s journey on a company’s website, measures the phone leads received from offline marketing efforts, and shows which campaigns deliver the highest ROI. CallRail is used by more than 75,000 companies and has been profitable since day one, so you could say it’s a pretty promising tech company.
Kabbage
Getting a small business off the ground takes a lot of work, but getting enough funding doesn’t have to be part of that. At least that’s what Kabbage thinks. This financial lending startup uses AI-based software, as opposed to humans, to determine what a company’s line of credit should be. Kabbage’s easy-to-use application takes no longer than 10 minutes, and companies who are approved can receive up to a $250,000 line of credit. It’s already raised a total of $500 million in funding, so the future looks bright for this lending powerhouse.
Rubicon Global
In the realm of recycling and waste, Rubicon Global is a leader. This startup provides comprehensive waste stream management solutions so that businesses can cut operating costs. Their technology directly connects waste haulers with companies, streamlines billing, and offers sustainable solutions for recycling. Rubicon recently received a $50 million investment from Mexican private equity firm Promecap, and is hoping to open up operations in Mexico in the near future. This deal valued Rubicon at $1 billion, making it a huge player in the waste management industry.
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