Raleigh sustainability software startup GreenPlaces looks to grow with $13M in funding

Founded in Raleigh in 2021, GreenPlaces aims to “democratize sustainability” by providing a web-based sustainability software that tracks carbon emissions. The platform integrates with thousands of business tools, such as utilities, HR, and accounting platforms, to gather operational data that can help companies draw insights and plan for future reductions in their carbon footprint.

Triangle startup working on ‘friendly’ funding solutions for minority-owned small businesses

Small business funding has traditionally been a challenge for minority and women-owned businesses, a problem that has remained despite awareness of the issue. According to the US Small Business Administration data for 2022, only 3.9% of total funding went to Black or African Americans, vs. 42.4% of funding to White applicants. A further 25% went to applicants who declined to share their race. This Triangle couple is trying to change those statistics.

NC TECH hosts thought leaders on state of tech, hands out NEXT TECH awards

The NC TECH Association kicks off its two-day State of Tech event today at the Raleigh Convention Center. Attendees will gather this afternoon beginning at 4:30 pm for the celebration of the inaugural NEXT TECH Awards which showcase the area’s rising stars of tech. NEXT TECH Awards are granted in three categories: Tech + Innovation, Tech Professional, and Sales + Marketing. This award was developed in partnership with Business North Carolina, and this year’s winners are showcased in the June edition of the magazine.

FemTech thought leader in Raleigh advocates for better women’s healthcare

“[As women,] it’s in our biology to seek community and rely on community. In many cultures, menopausal women getting together is part of the culture, right? They’re seen in some cultures as the wisest humans that should be trusted and leaned on and respected. We don’t do a very good job of that in America.” So says femtech thought leader Brittany Barreto.

Bill Gates-backed lab-grown breast milk startup’s new CEO braces for challenges

Despite the marketability of lab-grown breast milke it’s a tough road to navigate the science, politics, and growing pains on the way to market, as BIOMILQ CEO Leila Strickland can attest. WRAL TechWire spoke with Strickland about the challenges the company is facing, now three years into existence. We started with the regulatory hurdles in developing a new form of nutrition for babies.