EmpowerLocal Selected as a Venture Atlanta Presenting Company

Now in its 17th year, Venture Atlanta has helped to launch 843 companies and raise $7.7 billion in funding to date.

A Prestigious Selection

NASHVILLE, TN – October 2, 2024 – EmpowerLocal is excited to announce it has been chosen out of a record-breaking 630 applicants as one of the top technology companies in the Southeast to present at Venture Atlanta 2024, held October 8-9 at The Woodruff Arts Center and Atlanta Symphony Hall.

For 17 years, the annual conference has been selecting the most promising tech companies and bringing in the top investment firms from across the nation to hear them pitch. Venture Atlanta has helped launch 843 companies and raise $7.7 billion in funding to date, spinning out $17 billion in successful exits.

We're thrilled to be selected as a presenting company at Venture Atlanta 2024. This opportunity comes at a pivotal moment in our growth as we continue to expand our network and innovate our platform. — Steven Buhrman, CEO of EmpowerLocal

About EmpowerLocal's Platform

EmpowerLocal has created America's first nationwide network of independent local news, sports, and lifestyle media, making it simple for national advertisers to reach trusted local audiences at scale. With over 1,000 local media outlets across all 50 states, EmpowerLocal's AI-powered platform delivers contextually relevant, hyperlocal advertising experiences that benefit both advertisers and publishers.

A Sold-Out Event

As in previous years, Venture Atlanta 2024 is anticipated to be a sold-out event, with over 1,500 entrepreneurs, founders, investors, and business leaders expected to be in attendance.

If you're a startup looking for funding, Venture Atlanta is the clear place to be. And even if you're not fundraising, Venture Atlanta offers so much more. — Allyson Eman, CEO of Venture Atlanta

Notable Alumni

Venture Atlanta boasts a roster of highly successful alumni, including:

• Bark

• CallRail

• Flock Safety

• Florence Healthcare

• ParkMobile

• Salesloft

• Stax

• Terminus

About Venture Atlanta

Venture Atlanta, the Southeast's technology innovation event, is where the region's most promising tech companies meet the country's top-tier investors. As the Southeast's largest investor showcase, the event connects the region's top entrepreneurs with local and national investors who can help them raise the capital they need to grow their businesses.