A few weeks ago, NEXT SC (a program of the Greenville Chamber and currently supports over 100 knowledge-based companies in Upstate South Carolina) hosted their annual Venture Pitch event, where local biz leaders, entrepreneurs and local startups come together to discuss venture capital in economic ecosystems, have a friendly pitch session + a CEO workshop.
What is venture capital? Financing that investors provide to startup companies and small businesses that are believed to have long-term growth potential.
Why does it matter? Startups, which rely on funding, support local economic growth by potentially becoming large employers, creating local goods + adding to the entrepreneurial ecosystem.
A total of eight companies gave a four minute presentation about their businesses – here’s who they are + what they do.
Earnnest | 💸Financial | Creating a “better way to borrow” – giving borrowers rates based on more data including savings patterns, investments + career trajectory. 💸 | 🎥 Pitch video
Omedym | 🖥️ Technology | Improve the customer experience + decreasing sales costs by transforming the way buyers interact with sellers. | 🎥 Pitch video
The Write Way |🖥️Technology | A company that uses technology to write your hand-written letters for you. | 🎥 Pitch video
SpeakPoint | 🖥️ Technology | A sales simulation tool, which allows for practicing sales pitches before executing them to potential clients. 🗣 | 🎥 Pitch video
MailProtector | 🔒Security | A cloud-based email security system to ensure protection for users. | 🎥 Pitch video
Heatworks | 🖥️ Technology | Using water’s natural conductivity to create an endless + more efficient heated water supply. 💦 | 🎥 Pitch video
MeritEHS | 🖥️ Technology | An environmental, health and safety software made for contractors to manage risk + ensure safety. |🎥 Pitch video
Offsite | Advertising | A new way of reaching a larger audience without compromising user data | 🎥 Pitch video
