Cox Enterprises Names Jennifer Hightower As Senior Vice President, General Counsel & Corporate Secretary
Cox Enterprises today announced that Jennifer Hightower has been named senior vice president, general counsel and corporate secretary, effective Oct. 4. Hightower will report to Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer Dallas Clement.
Greenlight Raises $215 Million at a $1.2 Billion Valuation To Help Millions More Parents Raise Financially-Smart Kids
Greenlight® Financial Technology, Inc. ("Greenlight"), the fintech company on a mission to help parents raise financially-smart kids, announced today a valuation above $1.2 billion after raising $215 million in Series C funding. The series was led by Canapi Ventures and TTV Capital with participation from new investors BOND, DST Global, Goodwater Capital and Fin VC along with Greenlight's first institutional investor Relay Ventures.
Venture Atlanta Expands National Reach, Announces 2020 Lineup of Most Promising Tech Companies
In the midst of a pandemic, Venture Atlanta, one of the nation's best venture capital conferences, continues to usher in new startup capital and highlight the Southeast's most promising tech businesses. The annual conference today announced the 103 companies that will present and be showcased at this year's fully virtual event, Venture Atlanta Live Online, to be held October 21-22. The number of selected companies is the largest ever. To view the list of companies, go here.
Professional Credentials Exchange Selected as a Venture Atlanta 2020 Showcase Company
Professional Credentials Exchange ("ProCredEx") announced today that it has been chosen out of a record-breaking 400 applicants as one of the top technology companies in the Southeast to present at Venture Atlanta 2020. Now in its 14th year, the annual conference to be held October 21-22, pivoted to a fully virtual format, Venture Atlanta Live Online. One of the nation's best venture capital conferences continues to showcase innovators from the US' hottest tech markets and boosts its largest number of selected companies and represented investor funds to date. Even in light of COVID-19, Venture Atlanta continues to fuel capital and growth, serving the needs of the region's vibrant tech community.
Vyne Named to Inc. Magazine’s Inc. 5000 List
Inc. magazine recently revealed its 2020 Inc. 5000 List, featuring Vyne at number 3,360 with a three-year revenue growth of 29 percent. Inc.'s annual list is the most prestigious ranking of the nation's fastest-growing private companies.
Signify Health and Ciox Health Announce Strategic Partnership to Create Unified Patient Record Incorporating Clinical and Social Insights from the Home and Community
Signify Health, a leading provider of technology-enabled healthcare solutions designed to keep people healthy and happy at home, and Ciox Health, a leader in health information management, today announced a strategic alliance to develop a master patient record for payers and risk-bearing health systems participating in value-based care models. The companies are each holdings of New Mountain Capital.
Candid Recognized as 2020 Best Places to Work
Candid has been named as one of Atlanta's "Best Places to Work" in the Atlanta Business Chronicle's 16th annual ranking of 100 metro area companies. This exclusive list recognizes organizations for having created an exceptional workplace and culture that their employees' value highly. Winners of the prestigious award were honored by Atlanta Business Chronicle at a Virtual event held on September 24, 2020.
GoFan Promotes B.J. Pilling to CEO
GoFan, the leading digital ticketing solution for high school events, announced today that B.J. Pilling has been appointed as its new CEO. With the company for more than five years, Pilling most recently served as GoFan's vice president, Digital.
Grit Mktg Launches As Strategic Marketing Agency
Grit Mktg, a strategic marketing agency based in Atlanta, has announced its launch and is now servicing clients nationwide. Led by senior level marketing executive, Michael Vancza, the agency focuses on strategy, engagement, integrated marketing, experiential, and sponsorships with a heavy focus on analytics to drive outcomes. Through a strong network of partners, Grit Mktg is able to offer capabilities with senior level thinkers and vendors that are the best in the industry.
Brightwell Chief Compliance Officer Recognized as One of the Top 25 Women Leaders in Financial Technology
Brightwell Payments, Inc., a FinTech company that helps global workers get paid as well as send and spend money safely and easily worldwide, today announced that its Chief Compliance Officer, Lynn Cherry, has been recognized by The Financial Technology Report as one of the Top 25 Women Leaders in Financial Technology of 2020.