Reviewed by: Callie Puryear
3 Birmingham startups you need to know
Many companies are either forming around Birmingham, or moving their already-established companies to the Magic City—who are we to argue? Keep reading to learn more about three Birmingham startups who are talking the business world by storm.
1. Linq
Linq is the Birmingham-founded app that takes networking into the digital age. With their digital business cards, you can make new connections by “Linq”ing back to your profile with one simple scan.
Claimed as the “better way to network,” Linq specializes in digital business cards, sales technology, customer relationship management and more.
Linq: Website | Facebook | Instagram | LinkedIn
2. Dryft Coffee
Founded by Praveena Sundarraj, Dryft Coffee is a Birmingham-based and woman-owned coffee roaster and mobile coffee bar.
Praveena is currently a Seed Stage finalist with Alabama Launchpad and is competing for $50,000 to accelerate the growth of Dryft Coffee.
“Participating in Alabama Launchpad is a great honor and I am excited to learn how to sustain and build Dryft Coffee into a company that will provide new jobs and economic growth in Alabama.”
Praveena Sundarraj, Founder and CEO, Dryft Coffee
In 2024, Dryft Coffee will be opening its first brick-and-mortar location at Printer’s Corner.
Dryft Coffee: Website | Facebook | Instagram
3. Acclinate
Relocating in Birmingham in December 2020, Acclinate is digital health company confronting the problems posed by the underrepresentation of people of color in clinical research.
Acclinate pairs community engagement with data analysis to assist biopharmaceutical companies and healthcare researchers in enhancing the diversity of their clinical trials and other health initiatives.
According to a release from the Alabama Department of Commerce, Acclinate plans to expand its operation in Birmingham that will create 25 new full-time jobs.
The CEO and Co-founder gave a statement about what this expansion means for Birmingham and the future of their company.
“As we expand our presence in Birmingham, Acclinate remains committed to our mission of health equity through inclusive research. This expansion marks another step toward achieving that mission and elevating Birmingham’s health tech ecosystem.”
Dr. Del Smith, CEO and Co-founder, Acclinate
The company’s expansion is estimated to have an economic impact of $4.2 million over the next 20 years.
Acclinate: Website | Facebook | Instagram | LinkedIn
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