WINSTON-SALEM, NC – March 23, 2023 – Winston Starts held their fourth annual Investor Forum on March 23, 2023, at their offices located at 500 W. 5th Street in Winston-Salem, N.C.
Eleven companies competed in the annual pitch competition designed to provide exposure for early and growth stage companies to potential investors. A total of $8,000 was awarded to the top two companies based on scoring from a panel of startup industry experts and investors.
Founder, Dave Miller and DHN Solutions took first place honors and $5,000 in the competition. DHN Solutions is a B2B SaaS company that increases uptake of preventive care services with its cloud-based, automated mPATH™ program.
Second prize money of $3,000 was awarded to mōmi and founder Hal Eason. mōmi makes life better for moms and their babies with revolutionary patented products that replicate natural nursing – the “bottle that works like a mom” and the “breast pump that works like a baby.”
“This year’s competition was our most successful yet. We had over 200 registrants and 11 companies from a wide range of industries, business models and stages of maturity competing to win prize money and generate interest from investors from across the state and southeast,” said Stan Parker, president of Winston Starts. We congratulate all of the founders on doing an excellent job today, especially the two winners DHN Solutions and momi.”
“Strong local businesses and a robust pipeline of startup businesses equal a strong local economy,” said Greg Cox, Triad president and senior relationship manager at Bank of America. “We are proud to partner with Winston Starts to help strengthen economic mobility within the Triad through the incubation of local businesses.”
Winston Starts is a non-profit accelerator that helps startup companies successfully scale up their businesses. Located in Winston-Salem, N.C., the organization provides expert mentoring, customized coaching, state of the art office space and discounted professional services.
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