The Real Deal

Why Autonoma Races Ahead in the Autonomy Revolution

Discover why Autonoma, backed by Valor Ventures, leads in autonomous vehicle innovation through groundbreaking simulation technology, tackling critical edge cases and driving rapid growth in multiple sectors.

Valor startups garner national and international media attention.

Valor Ventures’ Portfolio Companies Garner Prestigious National and International Awards

Valor Ventures celebrates a remarkable year as portfolio companies receive prestigious national and global awards for AI and SaaS innovation.

Valor Ventures Closes $27M Fund 3, 28% Larger Than Prior Fund

Valor Ventures announces the close of Valor Fund 3, a $27M commitment to backing the best B2B AI and SaaS startups in the South at the seed stage. With new…

PitchBook All-In Report: Female Founders See Uneven Gains, Fintech Lags

Valor’s take on the 2024 PitchBook report: Female founders saw record-high funding but a declining share of VC dollars. With fewer early-stage opportunities, exits prove women-led startups outperform. Discover insights,…

The Agent Era is Here: CTO Takeaways from Microsoft Nadella's AI Agent Vision

Here are my take aways after listening to Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella's recent interview on the BG2 podcast, one that some have click baited into him announcing 'SaaS is Dead'.…

Past Coding Capacity As The Startups #1 Constraint

AI is changing how startups are built, and founders who embrace AI-driven efficiency are pulling ahead. With venture rounds taking longer, burn rates under scrutiny, and bridge rounds proving costly,…

Raising a Killer Series A in 2025: 4 Metrics That Matter

Listen to "Raising a Growth Round In the Age of AI with Christy Johnson of BIP Capital" on the Atlanta Startup Podcast!         Founders, it’s 2025, and…

Defining the Seed Stage Startup's ICP

Discover what VCs really mean when they ask about your Ideal Customer Profile (ICP). Learn how focusing on a clear, actionable ICP can drive your first $10M in sales, simplify…

Nick Smith, CEO Sailes

From Kansas City to Closing Giants: How Sailes Is Winning the Sales Game

Nick Smith, founder of Sailes, transforms sales prospecting with AI for enterprise clients.

Venture Partners Power Seed Funding for Founders

From deal-making to IPOs, Valor Venture Partners bringbig wins and unmatched expertise to Southern startups.