Mt. Pleasant based tech company, Zubie, lands an additional $6 million in funding to improve its product line, scale its products for customers, and hire additional employees. The company makes a device to plug into a vehicle to collect data about both car and driver, used by individuals, insurance...
Tech nonprofit software company, Blackbaud, investing $154 million to expand its headquarters on Daniel Island into larger 360,000 SF facility. The company plans to create 300 jobs over the next five years. Read the press release here.
Blackbaud was named to Forbes' 25 Fastest Growing Public Tech Companies list for 2016. The list evaluates the past three years of revenue growth, projected growth, and solid earnings quality score. The company has over 35,000 clients and its software is designed to support nonprofits'...
The SC Commerce Department created a new website, www.scinnovationhub.com, as a platform for entrepreneurs and tech-related businesses to access resources, connect with one another, post news stories and job listings, and event information.
2,500 attendees expected at Charleston's Dig South tech conference in less than two weeks. The 3-day technology focused conference includes networking events, speakers, panel discussions, and pitch event. Bidr won the Wild Pitch event at last years conference. Read more here.
Waitlist Me, a reservation management app, has relocated its headquarters to Charleston in part because its beauty and quality of life, which is advantageous in attracting and retaining tech talent. Read more about their plans in Charleston.
Verge Solutions continues to see growth and potential in the Charleston talent pool as it expands into a 31,000 SF building in Mt. Pleasant and hires more employees. Verge is a healthcare software developer. Read more about their new CEO and future plans.
Charleston wages rose 5% faster than the national average and the high tech sector grew 16% faster. All factors contributing to Charleston's ranking No. 17 on Milken Institute's Best Performing Cities List. Read more here.
