Corporate Development

TAG’s Corporate Development Society provides a series of networking opportunities and educational content sessions geared towards the ecosystem of Corporate Development professionals in the Atlanta area.

Through our series of events, we aspire to develop a well-connected Community of corporate development professionals and to provide that Community with a forum for growth and discussion of industry trends, issues, and concepts.

Corporate Development is a discipline that involves developing, planning, and executing strategies to grow and develop companies either through organic or inorganic methods. Inorganic growth strategies most often include mergers & acquisitions, divestitures, alliances/strategic partnerships, and venture capital.

Corporate Development is performed across the spectrum of company sizes and ownership structures:

· Startups/Early Stage

· Middle Market and Private Equity-Backed

· Large Cap/Enterprise

The BIP Ventures mid-year report for 2024 highlights key shifts in venture capital, including investment strategies, sectors, and private market opportunities.

Shift in Investment Strategies: The venture capital market has shifted from the “growth at any cost” mentality to a more measured approach, focusing on follow-on and later-stage deals. This change reflects a heightened sense of responsibility and recalibration in funding.

Sector Focus: Healthcare Tech, Consumer Tech, and Fintech remained strong in 2023, but SaaS, particularly AI-driven startups, saw significant investment. However, investors are cautious about distinguishing genuine innovation from hype.

Private Market Opportunities: Despite market challenges, the private market remains robust, with startups staying private longer and VC activity back to pre-pandemic levels. This environment favors well-equipped private investors and promising startups.

The report highlights the following Georgia startup statistics for 2024:

• Investment Growth: Georgia saw a significant increase in startup investments, with a focus on healthcare tech, fintech, and AI-driven solutions.
• Funding Rounds: The number of funding rounds increased, particularly in seed and early-stage investments.
• Sector Leadership: Georgia startups are leading in innovative sectors such as AI, cybersecurity, and healthcare technology.

For more details, you can read the full report here.

• The ecosystem of Corporate Development professionals includes Dealmakers, Investors, Bankers, Legal and Financial Advisors, and M&A Consultants. 

The TAG Corporate Development Society was founded in 2017 by senior industry leaders from IBM Corporation and Morris, Manning & Martin LLP, one of the leading technology law firms in the country. The Society is run by a group of 18 Board of Directors. Our Board Alumni Group contains more than 100 members!

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Featured C-Level speakers: ParkMobile; NCR; Chairman IBM Global Acquisitions Committee (NYSE: IBM); CEO AT&T Intellectual Property (NYSE: T); CEO SecureWorks (NASDAQ: SCWX); CEO Paymetric (NYSE: VNTV); CEO Kabbage (SoftBank); CFO EarthLink (NASDAQ: ELNK); COO The Weather Company (NYSE: IBM); CSO Assurant (NYSE: AIZ); President Sprint (NYSE: S); President Aflac Ventures (NYSE: AFL); MD Intel Capital (NASDAQ: INTC); MD Hewlett Packard Ventures (NYSE: HPQ); MD UPS Strategic Enterprise Fund (NYSE: UPS); Georgia Secretary of State (Georgia); CEO Metro Atlanta Chamber (MAC); President Atlanta Technology Angels (ATA).