^{Friends of HatchBridge,}  

It’s spring—and pollen isn’t the only thing in the air. Drywall dust is finally settling at the new HatchBridge location, and while we’re not ready to spill all the details just yet, stay tuned for exciting news in next month’s newsletter about expanded resources for entrepreneurs in Kennesaw.

In the meantime, if you want to be first in line for our new facilities, now’s the perfect time to get involved. Join one of our programs or apply for office space (details below!).

Have an idea but not sure where to start? Keep an eye out for our Venture Creation program, launching soon. Exploring and validating your business model? Applications are open now for Hatching Success: Cohort 6. Looking to raise funding? Chasing Venture returns this summer.

And if you're not quite sure where you fit—no problem. Reach out. Let’s grab a coffee and talk it through.

Colin Ake
^{Director of Incubation and Commercialization
HatchBridge Incubator}

Closing out Chasing Venture Cohort 2!

Last month, we wrapped up our second cohort of the Chasing Venture program—an intensive five-workshop series designed for venture-scale founders preparing to raise capital.

Throughout the program, founders received hands-on support refining their:
 📌 Pitch Decks
 📌 Investor Databases
 📌 Data Rooms
 📌 Term Sheets
 📌 Pitches

The cohort concluded with direct VC feedback, ensuring that every founder left with clearer insights, stronger materials, and strategic next steps for their fundraising journey.

Thank you to the participating investors Michael Cohn | William Leonard | Richard Fraim | Aaron Hurst

Incredible job by our founders who put in the work to iterate, refine, and pitch their companies Janessa Ferrell (QuestRead) | Marcus Azeh (Lavni) | Drew Williams (FanFundr) | Tim Felbinger (StartProto)

🚀 Reach out about future cohorts!

Building a Scalable Startup in the Atlanta Suburbs?

HatchBridge has a few office spaces opening up April 1, and we're looking to incubate early-stage potential.

What you get:

• Private office space for just $150/month (flat fee)

• 4-month terms with the opportunity to renew based on progress and utilization

• 1:1 coaching to help you grow smarter and faster

• Free parking for your whole team

If you're serious about building something big and want a space (and community) to match, this could be your next move.

Considering raising capital from investors this year?

Join us at Slice and Advice for an insightful session with Graham Gintz, Associate Director, as he walks you through all the prep work founders should be doing now to secure investor funding later.

We’ll dive into:

• Crafting a compelling pitch deck

• Getting your cap table in order

• Navigating the details every CEO needs to know to secure funding from professional investors

Our Spotlight company this month is Lavni who just completed our Chasing Venture Program. Led by Marcus Azeh, Lavni is helping therapists expand their practices to serve Medicaid clients.

In their first 15 months, Lavni has onboarded 150+ therapists across Georgia and the Carolinas, connecting them with hundreds of Medicaid users to earn an additional $54,119 per year for their practice.

Lavni is actively chatting with investors, we’d be happy to connect you to Marcus if you’re interested in learning more about their round!

Come hit the trails with us on Friday, April 25th, from 8:45 AM to 11 AM.

This informal gathering, open to everyone in the Atlanta startup ecosystem, is a chance to connect with fellow entrepreneurs and innovators in a relaxed setting. The hike encourages meaningful conversations while enjoying the outdoors and getting some exercise.

Whether you're looking to exchange ideas or just take in the scenery of Kennesaw Mountain, we’d love to have you join us.

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Contact: Marie Northington, Operations Manager - [email protected]